Dawless Ambient Music – 59 Perlen Announces New Album 'Zerfall'

Minimalist electronic artist 59 Perlen is set to release his latest dawless ambient album, Zerfall, on March 21, 2025. This immersive ambient and drone record will be available on vinyl and digital formats via Petite Victory Collective, with distribution on Bandcamp and 59perlen.com.

A Live Captured Sonic Experience

The five tracks of Zerfall were recorded and performend live on February 22, 2025, during a special event called The Synth Club in Zurich. The album focusses on the Soma Lyra-8 synthesizer and encapsulates its raw energy and evolving soundscapes of a fully dawless setup, emphasizing real-time composition and organic sonic texture creation.

Dawless Ambient Music with an Authentic Edge

Zerfall represents a deep, meditative exploration of ambient and drone aesthetics. With a focus on evolving atmospheres and immersive sound design, the album stands as a testament to 59 Perlen’s ability to craft hypnotic sonic landscapes without the use of a traditional DAW. Mastered by the artist himself, Zerfall preserves the authenticity of the live performance while enhancing its sonic depth.

Release formats

Zerfall releases with Petite Victory Collective on Bandcamp and 59 Perlens website. Additionaly, the album is available on 12" Vinyl from print on demand service Elastic Stage and can be ordered now. In addition to his extensive live experiences, this is another important step in 59 Perlen's strategy of switching the distribution of his music to alternative channels in the future.

About 59 Perlen

59 Perlen is a Zurich-based electronic musician specializing in minimalist ambient and dance music. With a career spanning 20 years, he has built a reputation for his innovative dawless approach, crafting electronic compositions using hardware instruments. In addition to producing music, he scores contemporary art installations and performs live, bringing an organic touch to electronic soundscapes.

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