06/04/2025
Hey friends, sorry for the quiet spell.
For those just tuning in: Lighten Up Sounds has been a one-person labor of love since 2008. What started as weird noise tapes for basement show merch tables has grown into 16+ years of championing music that feels crucial, even when the world wasn’t totally ready to listen.
I’ll be honest, I’ve stepped back from the endless scroll to focus on what actually matters. The label keeps evolving, but it’s still just me () working to get this music into your hands. I’ve cut down the distro side (now mostly the amazing catalog) to stay hyper-focused on releasing new music that feels important.
I’ve been deep in making my own music as Hiram, but there are some very special label releases taking shape. Can’t share details yet, but it’s been worth the silence.
The current catalog speaks for itself: Andreas Brandal’s haunting soundscapes, Thomas Boettner’s explosive compositions, and Günter Schlienz’s gauzy electronics. All three cassettes are marked down to $8 each at the Bandcamp shop while supplies last.
If you’re still here after this radio silence, thank you. There’s a real human behind this account who genuinely appreciates you sticking around.
Stay tuned. More wild new sounds coming soon. 📼
