{"product_id":"islands-on-tape-dust-conspiracy","title":"Islands On Tape - Dust Conspiracy","description":"\u003cp\u003eA new producer-led project from musician and composer \u003cstrong\u003eNitzan Dana\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eIslands on Tape\u003c\/strong\u003e arrives with \u003cem\u003eDust Conspiracy\u003c\/em\u003e, a cinematic and deeply textured three-track EP balancing vintage exotica, library music, psychedelic groove and modern beat culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreviously known for his work with psychedelic post-rock outfit \u003cstrong\u003eMeuban\u003c\/strong\u003e, Dana created Islands on Tape as a separate artistic identity, a space to explore instrumental composition and studio experimentation through a more personal lens. Across the EP, he draws on a wide palette of influences, from \u003cstrong\u003eSven Wunder\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eMaston\u003c\/strong\u003e to exotica pioneer \u003cstrong\u003eLes Baxter\u003c\/strong\u003e, alongside the sample-driven worlds of \u003cstrong\u003eMadlib\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eMF DOOM\u003c\/strong\u003e. The result is a record that feels loose and organic in spirit while remaining intricately arranged and carefully constructed throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecorded across just three sessions with a close circle of collaborators, \u003cem\u003eDust Conspiracy\u003c\/em\u003e draws together live drums, flute, percussion, surf guitars, Farfisa organs and atmospheric textures into a sound equally indebted to 1960s soundtrack music, dusty hip-hop production and classic exotica records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpening track \u003cem\u003e“Dust Conspiracy”\u003c\/em\u003e began with a bassline inspired by late-night listening sessions and crate-dug hip-hop production. Initially built around sampled drums, the piece evolved into a fully live recording featuring drummer \u003cstrong\u003eLotan Yaish\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003eEl Khat\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eŞatellites\u003c\/strong\u003e) and percussionist \u003cstrong\u003eRon Avidan\u003c\/strong\u003e. Swirling organs, creeping rhythms and heavy cymbal work give the track the feel of a lost 1970s espionage soundtrack, smoky, hypnotic and cinematic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Cellar No. 7”\u003c\/em\u003e, the final composition completed for the record, grew from a simple evolving sketch into one of the release’s most transportive moments. Combining exotica moods, surf guitar textures and warm organ lines, the track nods to the stylised worlds of \u003cstrong\u003eAlessandro Alessandroni\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eEnnio Morricone\u003c\/strong\u003e, conjuring images of hidden underground wine cellars and faded Mediterranean interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosing piece \u003cem\u003e“Speed Run”\u003c\/em\u003e unfolds patiently before building toward a widescreen cinematic climax. Featuring Turkish-influenced guitar motifs, 12-string textures and dramatic flute passages from \u003cstrong\u003eYotam Asael\u003c\/strong\u003e, the track reflects Dana’s love for the Italian soundtrack-inspired world of Rome. Anchored by hypnotic bass and drums before gradually expanding outward, it stands as the EP’s most ambitious and emotionally expansive composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlending cinematic soul, psychedelic groove, exotica and rhythm-heavy instrumental production, \u003cem\u003eDust Conspiracy\u003c\/em\u003e introduces Islands on Tape as a richly detailed new studio project, equally suited to late-night headphone listening, imagined film sequences and dusty, atmospheric dancefloors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Batov Records","offers":[{"title":"7 Inch Black Vinyl","offer_id":59286724051289,"sku":"SDZ-51716","price":18.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/3455\/0945\/files\/REP_20260903_1246_114719_176_v_4062548143676_002.jpg?v=1788438094","url":"https:\/\/spindizzyrecords.com\/products\/islands-on-tape-dust-conspiracy","provider":"Spindizzy Dublin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}