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Shine Grooves – Pyshma
Gost Zvuk’s GOST025 arrives as a 12-inch vinyl immersion into ambient soundscapes, offering a ten-track journey that balances meditative textures with subtle rhythmic undercurrents. The release, dated 25 September 2026, positions itself within the label’s ongoing exploration of atmospheric electronic music.
Within Gost Zvuk’s recent output, Pyshma follows a series of earlier statements from the imprint. Earlier in 2026 the label issued Shine Grooves’ “I Will Hypnotize You” (GIN014), and prior to that, Hoavi’s “Phases” (GIN013, 2023) and several 2023 releases including Nocow’s “Odinocow LP 2x12” (GOST021), Flaty’s “Intuitive Word 2x12” (GOST020), and Stanislav Karpenkov’s “EvpaTrans” (GOST019). This context underscores the label’s commitment to nuanced, immersive productions.
Side A opens with “World”, a title that suggests a broad, enveloping atmosphere, setting a spacious tone that eases the listener into the record’s ambience. “Live Keys 2000” follows, its name evoking an improvisational feel that complements the opening track’s breadth. The third cut, “Piece 3”, continues the linear progression, maintaining the calm yet curious mood established earlier. “Ethereal Peepaa” deepens the sense of float, while “Spok” introduces a slightly more defined contour, hinting at a subtle shift in texture. The side closes with “Motylek in Stardust”, a title that conjures a delicate, glittering finish to the first half.
Side B begins with “Osennyaya”, a piece that carries a reflective quality, providing a gentle transition from the preceding side. “Vid iz Okna” offers a perspective shift, its title suggesting an outward glance that broadens the sonic field. “Cassette Loop #04” introduces a looping motif that reinforces the record’s hypnotic intent without breaking its ambient continuity. “Zaputannaya” adds a nuanced layer, its name implying a tangled or intricate weave of sound. The record concludes with “Two-level Sleep”, a closing statement that balances depth and serenity, leaving space for the listener’s imagination to linger.
Shine Grooves’ recent discography includes the 2023 “Picture Of A Mood” on Dusk Delay (DD02) and the earlier 2026 “I Will Hypnotize You” on Gost Zvuk, both 12-inch vinyl releases that share a penchant for mood-driven composition. Pyshma extends this trajectory, offering a broader palette while retaining the artist’s signature focus on immersive ambience.
In the broader landscape of contemporary underground electronic music, Pyshma stands as a thoughtful addition to the ambient niche, aligning with Gost Zvuk’s aesthetic of detailed, introspective releases. Its ten tracks provide a cohesive narrative that can serve both as background for focused listening and as a subtle backdrop in a set that values texture over overt rhythm.
For DJs, the record’s extended, spacious sections make it suitable for late-night or after-hours moments, where gradual evolution and atmospheric depth are prized. Collectors will appreciate the continuity of Shine Grooves’ output on Gost Zvuk, as well as the record’s place among the label’s recent ambient offerings.
The release is pressed as a 12-inch vinyl, matching the format of the artist’s recent works and the label’s recent catalogue entries.
Shine Grooves – Pyshma, Gost Zvuk, catalogue GOST025, 12-inch vinyl, ten tracks.
Tracklist:
A1. Shine Grooves – World
A2. Shine Grooves – Live Keys 2000
A3. Shine Grooves – Piece 3
A4. Shine Grooves – Ethereal Peepaa
A5. Shine Grooves – Spok
A6. Shine Grooves – Motylek in Stardust
B1. Shine Grooves – Osennyaya
B2. Shine Grooves – Vid iz Okna
B3. Shine Grooves – Cassette Loop #04
B4. Shine Grooves – Zaputannaya
B5. Shine Grooves – Two-level Sleep