The Brvtalist is pleased to premiere a new video from Meroitic. “Every” is a track off the recently released EP, jovilabe, out on Fallen Moon Recordings. The alias of Jamondria Harris, an interdisciplinary artist and composer living in Portland, OR, their work uses words, sounds, wires, instruments, textiles & what falls into their hands to engage with blackness, desire, spirit/source, decolonization, fairy tales, & embodiment. Their sound art emerges from deep-listening fluidity between rhythm & source, engendering sonic cartographies woven from samples, feedback, the electromagnetic field of bodies & rooms and both digital and analog synthesizer soundscapes.

The video was created by musician, sound designer, and curator Patricia Wolf and takes us on a fascinating visual journey through abstract forms and transformative states. It is the perfect accompaniment to Meroitic’s hypnotic, ritual-like sound which exudes a quietly powerful message and creates an encapsulating atmosphere. Pick up jovilabe now on Bandcamp.

In addition, as this work features two Portland-based artists, we would like to stand in solidarity with all of those protesting police brutality, racism and hatred of any kind. With Patricia’s help we also updated our Social Justice Resources page to include non-profit links and information for those who want to engage or help more directly in Portland.

-JRS