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Daniel Halsall

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Daniel is a painter who creates modern minimalist figurative paintings that draw on Modern day themes.

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‘Moments Brighter Than The Sun’ was written last year during the summer months and came from the desire to write music that I would want to listen to.

I found myself dealing with a lot of imposter syndrome at the time and what helped me at the time was writing and playing guitar in a way where I was simply creating music just for myself.

I found that experimenting with my guitar to create overlapping and interesting rhythms really inspired me and helped me to look at the guitar in a different light, taking inspiration from African instruments like the kora and kalimba.

Artwork by @danielhalsall_

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Hey Friends,

It’s been a year since ‘The Eternal Now’ was released into the world and it’s been my successful record so far.

I have had a great year playing all the music around the world from Stockholm to Tokyo from Switzerland to Dublin. Always the same great reaction to the music and my amazing band.

Thanks to all the support from the team @gondwanarecords and all the recording shops and everyone who bought a copy or came to a show.

It’s also a good moment to tell you that the new album was recorded last week so you can look forward to the next chapter very soon. 🚀

Keep music live 🩵

Chip 🎧

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Jasmine Myra "Where Light Settles" 2026 Gondwana Records

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@gondwanarecords is delighted to be bringing you the vibrant new album from @ancientinfinityorchestra "It’s Always About Liberation" arriving on 24th July.

Continuing with their rich and varied lineup, Ancient Infinity Orchestra craft a sound that feels both expansive and intimate, deeply rooted in community and collective expression. Featuring striking artwork by @danielhalsall_ , "It’s Always About Liberation" is available to pre-order now on Black BioVinyl LP in a reverse-board sleeve, as well as on CD @gondwanarecords

https://ancientinfinityorchestra.bandcamp.com/album/it-s-always-about-liberation

Photos by @emilydennison__

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Our first single ‘Akshay’ from our upcoming album ‘It’s Always About Liberation’, is a tune written ten years ago, upon hearing that a friend had died. His name was Akshay. I didn’t know him well but he made a strong impression during our small encounters. The first part of the composition is a grieving melody which I wrote on the day I heard he had passed. The part when the mbira comes in, opens up into a lighter, meditative and more celebratory mood - this section was written many years later, after those heart-wrenching emotions had lightened and transformed over time. Although it was written for Akshay specifically - as time moves on things transform again - and when playing this tune it has now become a ship for others who have passed away - their memory and our interactions ripple on through the world long after they’re gone. The word Akshay is in a few different languages but in Sanskrit it means ‘eternal’ - which I didn’t realise until later on!

Thanks for listening and for all your support of this first single!

Love from all of us in AIO

Single artwork by: @danielhalsall_

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On this day, five years ago, @keelinmusic released her exceptionally beautiful second album, ‘Truly’ on @gondwanarecords. Featuring @danwiebedrums @alantaylordrums @joebrierley_96 #caoilfhionnrose #keelinmusic #albumanniversary #onthisdayinmusic #indiefolkmusic

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On this day, five years ago, @keelinmusic released the gorgeous single, ‘To Me’, taken from her @gondwanarecords album ‘Truly’. Featuring @danwiebedrums @alantaylordrums #caoilfhionnrose #keelinmusic #musicanniversary #onthisdayinmusic #indiefolkmusic

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#natbirchall #jazz #ukjazz #vinylcollection #dietlb_fotografie

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#dwighttrible #gondwanarecords #matthewhalsall #jazz #vinylcollection

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#matthewhalsall #gondwanarecords #britishjazz #ukjazz #jazz #freejazz #modal #contemporaryjazz #vinylcollection #vinyllover #vinyl #musiclover

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This year has been filled with standout releases. We began with @VegaTrails, ‘Sierra Tracks’, a rich chamber-jazz album inspired by Milo Fitzpatrick’s relocation to the Sierra de Guadarrama mountains. Featuring saxophonist Jordan Smart, this album blends expansive melodies with deep emotional resonance.

We then digitally released @keelinmusic’s ‘Constellation Sessions (Live at Space Studios, Manchester)’, capturing a breathtaking live performance from her ‘Constellation’ album.

@Phi_Psonics’ album ‘Expanding to One’ emerged from a live residency at Healing Force of the Universe in Pasadena; a communal, improvisational project that broadened their sound and deepened their musical vision.

Our newest signing @Ambre_Ciel released her debut album ‘still, there is the sea’, a delicate and intimate collection of songs in English and French, built around piano, refined arrangements and her ethereal voice.

Next came @ChipWickham’s ‘The Eternal Now’, co-produced by Matthew Halsall, featuring Luke Flowers, Sneaky and PEACH. It’s rhythmically driven and forward-thinking, a meditation on creativity and freedom.

@AncientInfinityOrchestra followed with ‘It’s Always About Love’. With their vibrant second album, the ensemble continues to celebrate communal music-making with the desire to spread unity and love.

We closed the year by releasing @MatthewHalsallmusic’s ‘Bright Sparkling Light’ EP digitally for the first time, three luminous pieces originally released on vinyl.

We’d like to thank everyone that brought this music to life and the people who supported these releases. We look forward to bringing you more in 2026.

Credit to the wonderful creatives tagged by slide.

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Amazing jazz record by Leeds saxophonist and composer Jasmine Myra, released in 2024 on Gondwana Records. Strong recommend.

Follow me on Bluesky and LinkedIn! (Link in bio) Favorite Listens 2025 | Jasmine Myra — Rising [album cover]

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