Since its beginnings in 1999 Intr_version records has emerged as one of the premier Canadian experimental electronic labels. Formed while the fledgling Canadian scene was finding its feet, Intr_version has played an important role in attracting international attention to this country’s active and fertile electronic music scene. Saturday Morning Empires, Intr_version’s first compilation since 2000’s With Naïve Assurance…, includes new work from artists on the label’s current roster as well as music from artists that either have a strong affiliation with the label or will be releasing work in the near future. This collection of music includes some of Canada’s best and most compelling artists as well a couple of international collaborators. Curated to reflect Intr_version’s eclectic span, Saturday Morning Empires ranges from Tomas Jirku’s icy dub to Tim Hecker’s melancholic treated guitar works to Beans’ dreamy post-rock driftscapes to Avia Gardner’s off-kilter dream pop. All tracks are exclusive to this compilation.

PALOMINO FALLS

1. Bruise Coloured Blue

TOMAS JIRKU

2. Goojeratensis Version

VITAMINSFORYOU

3. Luxery and Hope

MITCHELL AKIYAMA

4. Clouded Upon

JOSHUA TREBLE

5. Leave Me On the Snares

aMUTE

6. Aux creux des vagues mon visage

LOSCIL

7. The Grid

POLMO POLPO

8. Dreaming (Is Real)

GHISLAIN POIRIER

9. 300,000 Enfants Soldats (dans le monde)

AVIA GARDNER

10. Urban Gravity

TIM HECKER

11. Enima

THE BEANS

12. May 6th Expires