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Above and Below is an institution in the underground. Originally operating as Below The Surface and Above The Surface, the dual-sided label and collective has evolved into a single entity while keeping the spirit of both facets alive. Artist owned and operated the platform is run by THRPY and soulecist. With a focus on breaking new sounds and pushing boundaries,…

Back in March of 2019, the Above & Below team dropped something brand new. A compilation filled with melodic treats for all to enjoy called Sounds From Above Vol.1. Recruiting some of the best underground melodic benders, each artist gave it their all for a euphoric experience. So now it’s time for round two with their Sounds From Above Vol.…

Serenading us with melody and rhythm, both soulecist. and wearefallback come in hard with a track you’ll remember for long time. Their new single, ‘Owl Ritual’ creates a feeling of serenity and adoration. Their artistic chemistry bounces off each other in a stylish fashion. Coming together in unison and delivering an outstanding performance. soulecist. has taken the underground by storm…

During these past few years, I think both you (readers) and I have had plenty of occasions to get to know Bernard aka soulecist. Through his work ethic with the label Above & Below and his personal projects and our random chats in the middle of the night, I thought I had a quite complete view of him. Nothing further…

While disco and funk seem to be the new rising fashions, I’m firmly convinced that there’s still so many stories to be told with today’s trending sounds. Especially when it comes to the experimental scene, it’s only a matter of understanding the possibilities. With this premiere, we’d like to put the spotlight on three fine gentlemen who have taken up…

Here’s a man who doesn’t like middle grounds, compromises, shades of any kind and jumps from black to white with extreme nonchalance and pure grace. This and much more is soulecist. For those unfamilair, besides his renowned work behind the curtains for Above and Below the surface, he’s quite a prolific producer with a long-time musical duality. With a little…