Released 20/04/2020 on Bandcamp as a cassette, selling out in 3 hours.
(https://craftingroomrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/w-nd-rl-nd-5)

Hualun:
https://hualun.bandcamp.com
https://twitter.com/Hualun_band

Hualun (花伦), an experimental / ambient rock band from Wuhan, China, formed nearly 15 years ago. Their music is characterised by repeating guitar loops and improvised synthesizer, creating unique and dense soundscapes which convey complex emotion.

Normality – or that which we used to consider “normal” – seems like a distant memory at the moment, with the advent of lock-down in the UK, in the fight against coronavirus. I have read a number of heart-warming stories over the past few weeks: the nation taking to the streets to clap the brave NHS workers battling the virus on the front lines; communities going above and beyond to help each other in the face of adversity; bandcamp agreeing to waive their fee for struggling independent artists. I feel privileged to be able to add my own, heart-warming story to this list…

It is an honour to introduce, Hualun. I was first contacted by the band in February, whilst they were trapped in isolation. Having been stuck at home for the preceding month, they reached out with the purpose of creating a cassette for the fifth installment in their experimental, ambient series: “wʌndərlænd”. At that stage, the prospect of isolation or lock-down was completely unknown here in the UK, but the band themselves were in the eye of the storm. They sent me this message, from Wuhan, on 1st March:

“Please pay attention to your safety and prepare masks. Peace to you”.

For them to reach out in such a way, and with such empathy, gave me an instant connection with the band. Just as the members were able to strike a chord with me, so too has their music with many other people.

“Silently” and “No Signal In This City”, are both set to appear in a new film (“244”) by German director, Luis Schubert, who has clearly recognised the emotional qualities of their sound. This film is set for release in the autumn of 2020.

The band found their big break in 2018 when they were asked to score the music of the film “An Elephant Sitting Still”. It was the first and last film from the Chinese novelist and director, Hu Bo; and it found great critical success, winning the audience choice award at numerous different film festivals.

“wʌndərlænd” contains some pieces of our life，which recorded and restored the moments we felt were a little unexpected” – Hualun
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released April 20, 2020

Written, Recorded, Mixed and Mastered by – Hualun

Hualun is:
Synthesizer – Ding Mao
Guitar Loop – Zooo

Cover Design – Ding Mao
Cassette Design – Hualun and Archie Sagers
Published by – Crafting Room Recordings

CRR_007

Independent record label based in Brighton -Dream Pop – Indie Rock – Ambient Music – Founded 2019 by Archie Sagers

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1-Sailing Competition (0.00)
2-City Blues (7.50)
3-Li Sweet (14.53)

Following the success of the cassettes of Wʌndərlænd +5 on the label, we have worked with Hualun to create double the quantity, with a noticeable increase in psychical production quality.

Wʌndərlænd +7 is the last in the series of E.P.s created by the band between 2018 and 2019. Capturing moments in time, their E.P.s have been recorded at their home in Shenzehn, occasionally mere hours after inspiration has struck.

Creating mesmerizing and immersive soundscapes is Hualun’s specialty and this release is no exception. While noticeably lighter and sunnier than much of their previous work, wʌndərlænd +7 warrants deeper introspection into the listener’s thoughts and emotion.

“The works in album presents the most lush side in our way of creation，with new possibilities to be discovered along the way. You can join us on a sound experience through the album, and then explore the source of natural growth with the music. Once connected by you and others, this llusion of “wʌndərlænd” will become something real” – Hualun

“Music from Hualun is recorded from dreams, where you only need to listen – for just a moment – and transformation ensues.” – ANTI: Music
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releases July 1, 2020

Originally Released 17/12/19

Cover Design: Ding Mao
Synthesizer：Ding Mao
Guitar & Loop：Zooo
Recorded in Shenzhen,China

Published by Crafting Room Recordings

CRR_009

Independent record label based in Brighton -Dream Pop – Indie Rock – Ambient Music – Founded 2019 by Archie Sagers

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