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RELEASE DATE: 5/15/2026
Spiritual World presents Ashleigh Ball's Center of the Universe, a transcendental flute journey from the singer and flutist of T3al. Center of the Universe is a 32-minute improvisational odyssey recorded inside the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory (DAO), a National Historic Site on Vancouver Island, in British Columbia Canada. Inspired by the pioneering work of Paul Horn and his Inside series, the recording channels a similar spirit of reverent exploration within a space rich in history and resonance. Completed in 1918, the observatory is home to the Plaskett Telescope -- once among the largest and most powerful in the world -- playing a key role in mapping the Milky Way. Following months of coordination, three hours of private access were granted on the morning of August 25, 2025. Beneath the observatory's towering telescope, Ball performed a wordless meditation, moving between alto flute and soprano concert flute, allowing each note to merge with the chamber's vast natural reverb. Tones bloom, linger, and return, carried along the massive curved steel walls. Captured using a minimalist recording approach, Center of the Universe preserves the purity of the moment -- its warmth, stillness, and the architecture's subtle mechanical resonance. Here, the observatory itself becomes an instrument, shaping the sound into something elemental, timeless, and deeply human. RIYL: Paul Horn, Pauline Oliveros, James Newton, Kali Malone.
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$27.00
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RELEASE DATE: 5/1/2026
Originally released in 2025. N1_SOUND and Ras Yunchie join forces on an 8-track LP that transcends both definition and generation. Inna DJ Style marks the Toronto veteran singer's first-ever vinyl release. Pairing four vocal cuts with four dub versions on the B-side, Inna DJ Style bridges experimental dub, digi, and roots, embodying what Ras describes as an "open" sound -- one that draws from reggae traditions while boldly breaking new sonic ground. N1_SOUND first encountered Ras' distinctive voice and soaring falsetto at Toronto sound system parties. A cornerstone of the city's reggae scene, Ras Yunchie has been performing since 1983 and remains a vital presence more than 40 years on. His contributions have been recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the National DJ Association, alongside titles such as DJ of the Year, DJ Sound Champion, and winner of the 1985 DJ Sound Clash. While the rhythms pulse with heavy bass and the three-dimensional lead melodies synonymous with N1_SOUND, it's Ras' vocals that make Inna DJ Style truly shine. Each track was recorded in a single take and left largely untouched -- a testament to the raw talent and enduring artistry of the 61-year-old singer. Across the four vocal cuts, the alchemy of contrasting styles, influences, and lived experience highlights how collaboration can push sound and genre into bold, unexpected territory.
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$20.00
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RELEASE DATE: 5/1/2026
Originally released in 2024. Bluish Green was 15 + years in the making, passively percolating bi-coastly in the background of three family members' lives, waiting for the perfect opportunity to present itself. That moment came in January 2024 when Ball Sisters and N1_Sound settled into the Spiritual World home base of Studio Z in Toronto, Canada. What started as three casually blissful days, resulted in a debut album, combining a unique blend of dub, neo soul, ambient and downtempo. Bluish Green sits halfway between a low-key dance floor and late night back room.
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RELEASE DATE: 5/1/2026
Originally released in 2025. Teal's Original Watercolour is an album that feels like a canvas come to life. A sonic blend of street-soul, digi-dub, and downtempo. Original Watercolour explores the complexities of love, oneness, and intuition. The bi-coastal family trio -- Ashleigh and Melissa Ball, better known as the Ball Sisters, alongside producer N1_SOUND -- bring a fresh, genre-defying sound to the table with their latest six-track album. Running just under 30 minutes, this immersive collection weaves together skipping beats, addictive bass lines, three-dimensional flute textures and emotional vocal melodies. This musical portrait is as ethereal as it is powerful, inviting the listener to get lost in its depths while celebrating the beauty of self-expression.
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RELEASE DATE: 5/1/2026
Originally released in 2024. Y'Know returns to Spiritual World with Why Now, an 8-track 12" that is so stacked with groove that you can physically feel the claps when you run your hand over the record. Why Now lifts the fog established on the duo's digital 2023 two-song debut, pushing their signature beat-forward minimalism into digital dancefloor soundscapes. Why Now features four vocal cuts on the A-side backed with four reimagined and stripped back dub versions on the B-side. Featuring Ashleigh Ball.
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RELEASE DATE: 5/1/2026
Originally released in 2025. Spiritual World's first archival 12" vinyl release from the UK's free festival dub pioneers. The Ullulators, an experimental dub and global music ensemble from Bath, UK, have long been associated with the UK's free festival movement, tracing their creative lineage back to the mid-1980s. For the first time ever, two pivotal tracks from their early cassette-only discography ?"Simply Conscious Dub" and "Eternal Now" -- are issued on 12" vinyl, marking the first archival release on Spiritual World. Together, these tracks not only showcase the group's wide stylistic range but also underscore their forward-thinking approach to genre hybridity.
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