Very Late Relics

@verylaterelics

Dear listener, Thank you for being here. Our music was made with care in the late hours, and it belongs to you now. 🩵 Hazy saxophone, tape hiss, and cinematic relics. Hear the album, buy the cassette. linktr.ee/verylaterelics 🌈 Portland/Sewanee💧

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Very Late Relics@verylaterelics· Jul 7

Along with the new VLR cassette release I bought a new We Are Rewind cassette player. Of course now comes all the rewinding of old tapes. This one should be fun, an old CDBRKR tape of pre-mixes.

A Sony UCX 90 cassette held up in front of a box of old cassettes and CDs. The label reads “DUB CB”.

Very Late Relics@verylaterelics· Jul 7

Very Late Relics, OURORA cassette — available here: verylaterelics.bandcamp.com/album/ourora Maximum streaming on Bandcamp as well 🩵

The VLR OURORA cassette release on a cement background.

Very Late Relics@verylaterelics· Jul 1

VLR (Allan & Ted) are thrilled to announce a limited edition cassette release of OURORA, now on Bandcamp — a solid blue shell housed in a custom, Sean Moran-designed Riso-printed J-card & clear case. Music for the quiet hours. Grab a copy: verylaterelics.bandcamp.com/album/ourora #Cassette

A cover view of the new Very Late Relics OURORA cassette tape.

A side view of the Very Late Relics OURORA cassette.

A view of the Very Late Relics OURORA cassette showing the blue cassette in its clear case.

Very Late Relics@verylaterelics· Jun 25

In honor of our new video for “1998” we present to you a throwback to the late 1990’s. Our very own (there are only two of us in VLR, 🫠 so weird) Ted Hille is pictured playing saxophone flanked by Josh P. And Curt B. of Five Fingers of Funk somewhere in San Francisco (du Nord?).

Front row L to R: Josh Prewitt on trumpet, Ted Hille on tenor saxophone, Curt Bieker on trombone—all wearing suits and ties in black and white.

Very Late Relics@verylaterelics· Jun 25

A look inside Sean’s editing bay during the making of the "1998" video. 👨🏻‍💻 Trying to get the visuals to sit perfectly took a lot of late nights at this desk. 🌌 If you haven't seen the final result, it is waiting for you here. Don’t forget to like and subscribe on YouTube 🙂‍↔️ youtu.be/hoTFG0gOxHY?...

A desk setup showing Sean Moran working on the music video for "1998". In the center, a large desktop monitor displays the timeline and video preview inside Adobe Premiere Pro, featuring a vibrant, psychedelic abstract visual with neon blues, pinks, and purples. To the right, a laptop sits on a stand, open to the Very Late Relics Bandcamp page for the album "OURORA". In the foreground on a black desk mat, a silver Apple wireless keyboard and a mouse resting on a marbled wrist pad are visible, all set against a window with sheer curtains.

Very Late Relics@verylaterelics· Jun 24

A quiet frame from the new "1998" video. When editing, Sean made visuals feel as submerged and degraded as the synths. 🩵 #VeryLateRelics #OURORA #JazzSky #AmbientMusic If you haven't had a chance to sit with the full video yet, the transmission is waiting for you here 🫠 youtu.be/hoTFG0gOxHY?...

A frame from the new “1998” song video designed by Sean.

Very Late Relics@verylaterelics· Jun 20

Finally getting to listen to the new @devinsarno.com cassette release Flowers on the Ocean, from Histamine Tapes. The ocean moves in all directions, and so does the sound he creates—depth, expanse, swells and pulsations. I’m quite happy listening to it right now.

The cassette that I ordered from Histamine Tapes, Flowers on the Ocean by Devin Sarno.

Very Late Relics@verylaterelics· May 19

Some thing will be appearing through the ether soon…

Very Late Relics@verylaterelics· May 5

Celebrating a win: Finally cleared the debris from the sensors on the E3 key of the kids' keyboard (which I definitely play more than they do). No more accidental aggressive piano stabs in the middle of a quiet ambient take. We’re back to the hazy realms. #StudioDiaries #AmbientMusic

Very Late Relics@verylaterelics· Apr 10

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The album page for Dras by Alex Zhang Hungtai. The album artwork is a vintage-style, sepia-toned illustration of a winged, mythological figure holding severed heads.

Very Late Relics@verylaterelics· Mar 31

More LoFi lens flare. #1998

A heavily distorted, vertically composed image full of horizontal blue and green lens flares, a large central rainbow ring flare, and dramatic red star flares. The underlying image of a dark form (like a figure) is mostly obscured by the digital noise, white speckles, and intense light, giving it the look of a vintage television broadcast that has been dramatically corrupted.

Very Late Relics@verylaterelics· Mar 31

Sending so much love and pride to all our trans friends, family, and neighbors today. Your presence makes the world a brighter, more vibrant place. Visibility matters. Today and always. Happy Transgender Day of Visibility! 🏳️‍⚧️✨

Very Late Relics@verylaterelics· Mar 23

Monday morning news flash:

Screenshot of a text message from Ted Hille saying, “Copied the first cassette today”

Very Late Relics@verylaterelics· Mar 21

Moving away from the noise. Past projects lived in the world of Meta and algorithms. For OURORA, we chose to focus only on Bluesky, Bandcamp, and YouTube. 🩵 Thank you for the shares and for making this feel like a community again and again. It means everything. 🕯️ #VeryLateRelics #OURORA

A screenshot of a text message conversation discussing the production details for a physical release. The chat shows an exchange about using "Standard White Matte" labels for a "flat plastic cassette." Included in the messages is a photo of a vibrant blue cassette shell resting next to a printed J-card with a textured, purple and blue abstract design. The interface shows the contact name "Matthew" at the top and a notification "From Sean" appearing as an overlay.

Very Late Relics@verylaterelics· Mar 17

Deep blue currents. 🌊 Fragments from the world of OURORA. #VeryLateRelics #OURORA

An abstract, close-up composition featuring fluid, swirling patterns in shades of deep indigo, slate blue, and pale cream. The textures appear liquid or glassy, with organic, wave-like shapes and a subtly frosted or crystalline patch on the left side.

Very Late Relics@verylaterelics· Mar 16

An elderly man with a mustache and glasses sits on a floral armchair in a lavishly decorated room, reading a newspaper. A miniature horse lies peacefully on its side on a thick, cream-colored shag carpet at his feet, resting its head near his white loafers. To the man's right, a small black-and-white dog sits on the sofa.
The room is filled with ornate decor, including:
• A large crystal chandelier hanging from the ceiling.
• Gold-framed paintings and a tapestry on the walls.
• A dark wood side table with a vase of flowers and various figurines.
• A classical statue on a pedestal near a window in the background.

Very Late Relics@verylaterelics· Mar 16

Transmitting from “1998”. 📡✨ A detail from the official video in production for “1998” — the focus track off the new Very Late Relics album, OURORA. Coming soon. #VeryLateRelics #OURORA #1998 #LoFiVibes #Still #Dream #Synthwave #Visuals

A grainy, distorted vertical video still with a lo-fi "broadcast" aesthetic. The image features deep blues and blacks layered with digital static, white speckles, and sharp horizontal blue lens flares. A central, blurry white form suggesting movement or a figure is caught in the distortion, reminiscent of a vintage VHS tape or a long-lost signal transmission.

Very Late Relics@verylaterelics· Mar 15

A look into cassette production for the OURORA tapes. #cassette #newmusic #musicsky #jazzsky

Greyscale detail of jcard design file for the Very Late Relics cassette release of OURORA.

Very Late Relics@verylaterelics· Mar 14

A relic—blue light in the dark. 💎 The physical shells for OURORA have arrived. No labels, no art, just the glow. Very Late Relics on cassette, coming soon. #VeryLateRelics #OURORA #Cassette #NewMusic

A vibrant, translucent blue cassette tape sits in a clear plastic case on a neutral surface. A brilliant, horizontal white and blue lens flare bursts from the center of the tape, creating a glowing, futuristic "relic" aesthetic that masks the tape window.

Very Late Relics@verylaterelics· Mar 8

A couple of stills of Stapafell from the trip to Snæfellsnes. This is where the footage for the 'Bunny' video (Track 10 on our album, OURORA) was shot in one continuous go.

A wide, atmospheric landscape shot of Stapafell mountain in Snæfellsnes, Iceland. The dark, jagged volcanic peak rises sharply against a backdrop of the cold North Atlantic Ocean and a heavy, overcast sky. The foreground is covered in white snow peppered with dark volcanic rocks, creating a high-contrast, moody setting.

A closer view of the prominent, triangular peak of Stapafell mountain. The steep slopes show patches of mossy green against dark earth, leading up to a rocky pinnacle. In the background, soft light breaks through grey clouds over a calm, vast sea. The foreground features a snow-covered ridge with scattered black stones.

Very Late Relics@verylaterelics· Mar 5

The final steps. Join us in our YouTube live chat in 30 minutes for the 'Bunny' premiere. We'll be sharing more about the trip that inspired these drawings, the recording process for and leading up to the video for track 10, “Bunny”, and answering any questions from our community.

A minimalist graphite drawing on white paper. A series of dark, pill-shaped smudges and dashed lines create a winding, diagonal trail that moves from the bottom left toward the upper right. The marks are bold and textured, suggesting footprints or markers left in a vast, snow-covered landscape. At the end of the trail, the marks cluster together into a more complex, star-like shape, evoking a final destination or a point of interest. The large amount of surrounding white space emphasizes a feeling of quiet, cold isolation.

A bold graphite drawing on white paper featuring a wide, dark silhouette that stretches across the middle ground. The top of the form is jagged, with several sharp peaks that resemble a mountain range or a dense treeline. Two thick, dark vertical strokes extend downward from the main mass like pillars or legs, grounding the shape. The entire form is overlaid with light, horizontal graphite smudges that suggest wind, blowing snow, or a hazy atmosphere, giving the piece a sense of raw, outdoor energy.

Very Late Relics@verylaterelics· Mar 5

The memory vs. the moment. My brain was still sketching these peaks long after packing up from location. “Bunny” video premiere today, 1pm PST on our YouTube. ☝️ 🏔️ #VeryLateRelics #MusicSky #JazzSky #Ambient #Bunny

A minimalist graphite drawing on white paper depicting a triangular peak, reminiscent of Stapafell. The mountain is a dense, dark mass with a soft, blurred texture at the top, suggesting height and atmospheric fog. In the foreground, several dark, pill-shaped smudges form a diagonal path across a vast white field, leading the eye toward the base of the peak. A faint, arched horizon line connects the mountain to the right edge of the frame, emphasizing the desolate, open landscape.

An expressive graphite sketch of a singular mountain peak on white paper. The mountain is rendered as a dark, textured triangle with jagged, horizontal strokes that create a sense of motion or wind-swept snow. The edges of the peak are soft and hazy, blending into the surrounding white space. Faint, curved graphite lines arc across the background, suggesting a swirling, cold atmosphere or the vastness of the Icelandic sky.

Very Late Relics@verylaterelics· Mar 5

The night after I finished filming footage in Iceland, I couldn't sleep. These shapes were stuck in my head. Graphite on paper, trying to process the “Bunny” landscape. youtu.be/2S-_YSTn_1U?...

A minimalist graphite drawing on white paper featuring a large, solid black horizontal shape that spans the width of the page. The shape has a dense, charcoal-like texture with feathered, gestural edges that suggest rapid movement. Below this main mass, three dark, tapered angled strokes extend downward against a stark white background. Faint horizontal smudges of gray graphite float above and below the main form, creating an atmospheric, misty quality.

A textured graphite drawing on white paper featuring a large, dark, horizontal shape that originates from the left edge and tapers toward the center. The mass is composed of dense, layered charcoal-like strokes, creating a heavy and gritty texture. The right edge of the shape is feathered and streaked, suggesting motion or a fading effect into the surrounding white space. The overall composition is minimal and stark, evoking the feeling of a dark cloud, a passing shadow, or a rugged landscape feature.

An expressive graphite drawing on white paper featuring a large, dark, and heavy horizontal mass that stretches across the center. The form is created with thick, gestural strokes, giving it a gritty and dense texture. On the right side, the shape splits into two dark, pointed extensions that reach toward the bottom of the frame, resembling legs or rugged geological supports. Faint, wispy horizontal smudges surround the main form, creating an atmospheric, misty effect as if the object is emerging from or fading into a thick fog.

A dark and moody graphite drawing on white paper. A dense, heavily textured black mass occupies the lower half of the frame, suggesting a rocky ridge or a silhouette of dense pine trees. The top edge is jagged and uneven, with sharp, expressive strokes reaching upward. Above this dark foreground, soft, faint horizontal smudges of gray graphite create a sense of a cold, misty sky or low-hanging fog, adding depth and a feeling of isolation to the landscape.

Very Late Relics@verylaterelics· Mar 4

One more still from the upcoming “Bunny” video.

A serene, wide-angle view of the Snæfellsnes highlands in winter. Soft sunlight breaks through a pale, hazy sky, illuminating the rounded contours of snow-covered volcanic hills. Dark, jagged lava rocks are scattered across the foreground, contrasting with the vast, clean white slopes that recede into the distance.

Very Late Relics@verylaterelics· Mar 3

Under the weight of a Snæfellsnes sky. More soon.

A vertical landscape shot from a snowy volcanic plateau in Snæfellsnes. The majority of the frame is filled with a vast, heavy expanse of grey clouds. Near the bottom, a thin sliver of bright, silvery light reflects off the ocean on the horizon. The dark, snow-dusted ground provides a grounded contrast to the overwhelming sky.

Very Late Relics@verylaterelics· Mar 3

Finding a quiet place to stay for a while—the stillness of Snæfellsnes.

Very Late Relics@verylaterelics· Mar 3

Sending Ted the math so the blanks are just right. 📼 Really happy with how the OURORA cassette is shaping up. Side B opens with "Up 3am," which feels like opening a door into a whole new room. It marks the shift into the more improvisational, fluid phase of the album. 🌑 #VeryLateRelics #OURORA

A screenshot of a text message conversation on a dark background showing four blue chat bubbles. The first bubble lists five track lengths: 03:37, 04:03, 03:32, 02:19, and 03:14. Below it, a single bubble shows the total time for Side A as 16:45. The third bubble lists five more track lengths: 00:47, 02:34, 05:44, 04:54, and 05:30. The final bubble shows the total time for Side B as 19:29.

Very Late Relics@verylaterelics· Feb 27

Spotted on Are.na: Very Late Relics filed under “random ad stuff” next to some high-tier fruit stickers. Now 100% organic. 🫐🍇 @are.na

Very Late Relics@verylaterelics· Feb 24

@cristianpintos.com we did it! Here’s the place, and look at that machine—50% sticker, 50% hardware, 100% aesthetic chaos.

A high-angle shot of an office photocopier covered in colorful stickers in a vibrant print studio. A MacBook Air sits open on top of the scanner bed, connected by a white cable. The background features a pegboard wall densely decorated with art prints, color swatches, and posters, creating a creative and cluttered DIY aesthetic.

Very Late Relics@verylaterelics· Feb 24

A major piece to the puzzle. Look at the magnetic “storage disc” that spins and is coated with some kind of oil. #Schematic #Morley #Delay