Derrick Stembridge released Past Present Future: Archive I on October 13, 2023 through Labile Records. It is a 10-track album with a total running time of about 47 minutes. The credits read: Written and produced by Derrick Stembridge.
Inside the release
The notes describe Past Present Future: Archive I as an audio biography that traces key moments in Derrick Stembridge's work, moving between ambient, electronic and industrial styles. It was mastered by Benjamin Lincoln at Middle Mastering. The notes walk through the opening tracks: Origin looks back at his early influences, Virus turns to industrial rhythms, and Ghost In My Eyes mixes industrial beats with ambient layers.
From the release notes
The notes on the album's Bandcamp page set the scene: "Mastered by the talented Benjamin Lincoln at Middle Mastering, the album crafts a musical narrative that stretches from ambient and electronic to industrial, displaying Stembridge's rich and diverse talents."
Later, the notes add: "Its haunting elements are a tribute to his foundational years, setting the emotional tone for the album."
Tracklist
- Origin (6:22)
- Ghost In My Eyes (4:57)
- Virus (4:41)
- Forever (3:10)
- Misunderstood (feat. Cris Hodges) (3:49)
- Facewithin (4:47)
- Desire (5:33)
- Paradox of Time (4:59)
- Chameleon (5:09)
- Echoes Of The Setting Sun (3:48)
Running times are from Apple Music. Apple Music files it under electronic; the Bandcamp tags list electronic.
Release details
- Release date: October 13, 2023
- Label: Labile Records
- Copyright line on Apple Music: ℗ 2023 Labile Records
- Format on Bandcamp: digital album
- Number of tracks: 10
- Total running time: 47:15
Credits
- Written and produced by Derrick Stembridge
- *Facewithin and Desire mixed by Jess Hewitt
- *Misunderstood lyrics written and performed by Cris Hodges
- Mastered by Benjamin Lincoln at Middle Mastering
About Derrick Stembridge
Bandcamp lists Derrick Stembridge in Raleigh, North Carolina. The artist bio there reads: "Electronic music visionary Derrick Stembridge, creates expansive soundscapes blending instruments and emotions. Ever-evolving, he pushes genre boundaries, inspiring listeners globally." Other Labile Records releases from Derrick Stembridge include Awake Yet Dreaming (March 2026), Home (November 2025), Embracing Impact (May 2025), Fading Into What Remains (January 2025), Endless Cycle of Puzzled Patterns (Slowed + Reverb) (November 2024), Misunderstood (October 2023), Meaning Of Life (September 2023) and Facewithin (September 2023).
About Labile Records
Labile Records is an independent label based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Its Bandcamp roster lists artists from across the United States and from the United Kingdom, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden and Finland. Recent label releases covered here include Neutrino Effect's They Shall Bring Death Upon Us and Subtlemanor's Never Alone.
Listen
- Bandcamp. Past Present Future: Archive I on Bandcamp, sold as a digital album, with more from the artist at Derrick Stembridge on Bandcamp.
- Apple Music. Stream Past Present Future: Archive I on Apple Music.
Disclosure: Labile Records is owned by the publisher of Unknowndivide.
