It's taken us over a year to gather these tracks, carefully collecting them one-by-one and waiting patiently for them to come together as a VA.

Each piece was set aside with intention, until, slowly, the full story revealed itself.

Now that it has found its shape, this release lands at a time when many people around the world are still fighting for freedom and basic human rights.

So it felt right to name it something that acknowledged that.

We chose Āzātīh - an ancient Persian word for freedom.

More than a title, it is a word filled with longing, memory, resistance and hope.

With this VA, we honour that hope - the hope for a world where every human being is free, valued equally and met with dignity.

Compiled by: Hani Sama

Mastered by: Gio at Artefacts Mastering

Artwork by: Divan