New Label, Shape, is Forming the Future of Production Music

The simplest definition of music has been described as organized sound. Placing notes across rhythms in time can create beauty much deeper than the sum of its parts.

Shape takes the notion of experimentation with sound to a new level. This Fold artist collective sub-label comes to APM from the Warp Publishing family and offers soundscapes that paint expansive emotional value.

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Watch how Shape Defines the Future of Syncable Sounds

Warp Publishing’s commercial music division is home to many musical innovators including Khruangbin, Slowdive, Squarepusher, and Death Grips. Their production music library offerings continue with this brand of inventive spirit with an initial 8 albums released in the APM Music catalog.

Cristiano Crisci, also known by the stage name Clap! Clap!, is an Italian producer and composer with Jazz sensibilities. His eclectic musical range shines through on his production for Paul Simon’s Stranger to Stranger album and a placement in the Grand Theft Auto 5 soundtrack. His Shape debut album A Night in Benghazi combines Cool Jazz experimentation with ethnic instrumentation. Here are a few highlights:

• “La Notte Della Smorfie” 

• “A Night in Benghazi” 

• “Swirling Moon” 

  
  

Laraaji’s music blends ethnic ambient sounds with Eastern spirituality. Brian Eno discovered his unique electronic transformation of the zither while seeing him busk in New York City. Eno produced Laraaji’s Ambient 3: Day of Radiance which was the third installment of Brian Eno's Ambient series. His Shape release Lucid Dreaming has an ethereal and floating quality that carries your consciousness away to another space in time. Here is a sneak peek: 

• “Cross Roads Vision” 

• “Adrift Glowing” 

• “Sky Visitor Gift” 

  
  

Grammy-nominated Montreal-based artist CFCF has described his musical style as "evocate, rather than provocative." His blend of electronic and organic instrumentation creates moods that are immediately both nostalgic and ponderous. His album Mercurial Music is an exploration in emotion and texture:

• “Solar Counterpoint” 

• “Tender Innovations” 

• “Mercurial Desert”

  
  

One of the exciting emerging new artists on the Shape roster is London-based composer and producer Yerosha. Known for being half of the music production duo BON, her solo effort Are You Sure the Wireless is not Haunted blends both striking and emotive tones to create exotic ambient soundscapes. Here are some highlights:

• “Chani Theme” 

• “Considering Moves” 

• “Peak Times Nihat” 

  
  

The Shape music library has set the tone for new and innovative artistry not commonly found in the Production Music world. We are excited for more music discovery to come!