High Wolf
Thirteen records draw psychedelic drone, African rhythms and experimental jazz into a fluid journey, where shifting pulses and meditative spaces carry the listener between markedly different musical worlds.
Listen to the mix
STM 030 is a supernatural musical selection that explores diverse hypnotic rhythmic and atmospheric collisions between thirteen authentic records by notable artists such as Pauline Oliveros, Archie Shepp, Pete Swanson, and other talented audio projects.
The author of the mix is Max (surname unknown), better known as High Wolf, a French experimental music artist. Active since 2006, Max has released numerous records on labels such as Not Not Fun Records, Holy Mountain, Dekorder, Moamoo, and his own shamanistic independent label called Winged Sun. Many people also recognize Max from productive collaborations with Mr. Neil Campbell on Iibiis Rooge or with Voodoo Mount Sister, where he fuses psychedelic drone together with Chicaloyoh. Max’s unique musical style has quickly become globally recognizable because of his modern approach to ritualistic, spiritual compositions. It could even be called contemporary meditative music—there are no religious suggestions, and you can interpret everything yourself. He is a well-traveled, mysterious person, and his cultural knowledge emphasizes and extends the sound of the music he makes and compiles.
STM 030 is a mature, gently crafted music compilation that should evoke the passionate explorer of sound in everyone. The selection is based on the principles of variety, the courage to play different records, and profound emotional balance. The mix can be associated with many musical styles, including Afrobeat, Psychedelic, Drone, World, Experimental Jazz, and Electronic. Nevertheless, it can be described as a solid and individual ambiance organized by High Wolf. The development of the music is carefully thought out, and this can capture the attention of every traveler from the very first minute. It is like a journey through different times and cultures where sincerity comes first.
Records and connections
STM 030 is like Fluxus artist Dieter Roth’s esoteric drawing “Doublehead Viewing Horizon,” where numerous spiral lines create an allusion to metaphysical parallel universes and the complex entirety of existence.
Sources and image credits
- High Wolf — archival photograph. Digitally restored.
- Original release artwork: Bola — Volume 7.
- Original release artwork: Sir Richard Bishop — Intermezzo.
- Original release artwork: Duane Pitre — Feel Free Installation (hour-long version).
- Original release artwork: High Wolf — Atlas Nation.
