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	1.	Spheres (Edit) 08:22
	2.	Velvet Scars II 08:58
	3.	Silver Circles 08:44
	4.	Tundra 07:18
	5.	Pitch Black Realms 10:00
	6.	Muted Dreamscapes 06:24
	7.	Bleeding Ghosts (Edit) 05:44
	8.	Phantoms 08:12
	9.	Medusa 07:36
	10.	Nocturnal Haze 04:46
	11.	Beneath The Surface 07:52
	12.	I Failed 05:26

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Subverge unveils "Select" - A contemplative retrospective showcasing a decade of meditative dark ambient soundscapes.

Retrospective collection features 9 selected tracks from four albums plus 3 unreleased compositions, highlighting the project's introspective evolution.

Rather than a traditional "best of" compilation, "Select" presents a deliberate sonic journey through the introspective dimensions of Subverge's catalog. Drawing from the four full-length albums – "Zechrum" (2023), "Etterath" (2023), "Xoubec" (2024), and "Triox Rudna" (2025) – the collection emphasizes atmosphere and meditation over the heavier industrial textures found on the original releases, offering listeners a different perspective on the project's evolution.

"This collection focuses on the quieter, more contemplative moments across my four albums," explains Henrik Karlsson, the Minneapolis-based musician behind Subverge. "Many of these tracks have been slightly edited and polished compared to their album versions. The result is something that gives off a different vibe than listening to a regular album – it's more of a meditative flow."

The collection includes three previously unreleased tracks, adding new material alongside carefully selected compositions from across Subverge's discography. Together, these pieces create a cohesive listening experience that highlights the ritualistic and mesmerizing qualities that have defined the project's meditative side, sometimes accented with subtle industrial percussion that draws the listener deeper into trance-like states.

Since beginning experimentation with dark ambient soundscapes in 1993 – heavily influenced by early Cold Meat Industry releases – and formally launching Subverge with compilation contributions in 2016, Henrik Karlsson has established himself as a distinctive voice in contemporary dark ambient music. The project emerged from his work with industrial act Seven Trees, allowing Karlsson to explore the "back to the roots" dark ambient territories that first inspired him decades ago.

"Select" arrives at a transitional moment for the project. Released through Aliens Production rather than Karlsson's usual Arcane Dirge label, the collection represents a pause for reflection during a personally challenging period. Yet it stands as a testament to the enduring power of Subverge's carefully crafted sonic meditations.
Fans of Raison d'être, Desiderii Marginis, and the contemplative aspects of In Slaughter Natives will find themselves drawn into Subverge's atmospheric rituals. "Select" serves both as an ideal entry point for newcomers and a meditative companion for longtime followers of the project.

Written, produced, mixed and mastered by Henrik Karlsson 2022-2025.

Artwork and layout by Ville Hising.
This is part 1 of a 2 part release.

Thank you: Daniel Karlsson, Dan Barrett, Jeannie Nadeau, Peter Josefsson, Johan Kronberg, Peter Ryby, Simon Heath, Nicolas Van Meirhaeghe.

Tracks 1, 2 and 4 originally on the album "Zechrum" (2023)
Tracks 3 and 7 originally on the album "Etterath" (2023)
Tracks 5 and 6 originally on the album "Xoubec" (2024)
Tracks 8 and 9 originally on the album "Triox Rudna" (2025)
Tracks 10, 11 and 12 previously unreleased (new tracks 2025).

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Released by: Aliens production 2026

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The less I care about how much further away I get.” (R. Smith)

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