Mastery announces ‘Quantum Sound’ compilation on Houndstooth

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London’s immersive sound collective Mastery releases their first full-length album, ‘Quantum Sound,’ on 12th February via Houndstooth.

Founded in 2023 by curator Bianca Mayhew, Mastery has spent the last two years running live installations and residencies. Now they’ve distilled those experiences into a sprawling compilation of meditative drones, long-form breathwork, and ambient electronic composition.

Jon Hopkins opens the album with a 20-minute offering, while founding members Cherub Sanson & Tim Wheater deliver contemplative sound‑meditations. Others contributing include Wata Igarashi, Manami, Jennifer Loveless, Ruthlss, Alessandro Cortini and Hannah Holland, who also provides a 60-minute continuous mix for full-body immersion. Listen to Djrum’s ‘Come Find Me’ here:

The compilation is the product of Mastery’s ongoing research into how sound can alter consciousness. Alongside the release, the collective has launched a partnership with neuroscientist Oliver Durcan and collaborators from Cambridge, Goldsmiths and Johns Hopkins to explore the brain’s response to deep listening and altered states.

Tracklist
1. Jon Hopkins – Embodiment Breathing *vinyl edition only*
2. Cherub Sanson, Tim Wheater and Rommek – Bliss Code 000
3. Hannah Holland – Ambient Chronolight 1
4. Djrum – Come Find Me
5. Alessandro Cortini – IV
6. Wata Igarashi – Mineral
7. Silent Shadow – Red World
8. Cherub Sanson & Tim Wheater – Stillpoint
9. Manami – Sown
10. Jennifer Loveless – If You Let It
11. Ruthlss – Dark Angel
12. Hannah Holland – A Door To Who Knows