Sound of Fractures Launches Groundbreaking 190-Page Digital Zine on Metalabel

Sound of Fractures has unveiled Network Archives 001: A Directory of Inspiration, a 190-page digital zine that dives into the processes, challenges, and breakthroughs of 29 visionary artists. Created in collaboration with Metalabel, this release serves as a resource for creators, educators, and thinkers exploring new models of creativity within music and beyond.

Curated by Jamie Reddington (aka Sound of Fractures) and executive produced by technologist and music patron C.Y. Lee, the zine offers in-depth project breakdowns and reflections. Contributors, including VÉRITÉ, Black Dave MK2, Songcamp, and LATASHÁ, share essays and creative experiments that highlight the evolving landscape of independent artistry.

Artists featured include: Black Dave MK2, Cam Murdoch, C.Y. Lee, dav, Dot, Dutchyyy, Emma Miller, Forrest Mortifee, LATASHÁ, Maarten Walraven, MacEagon Voyce, Songcamp, Mavi Taylor, MdCL, Nick Smith, Pete Rango, Rae Isla, Sound of Fractures, Supersigil, Talk Time, The Park, TK, VÉRITÉ, Vivid Fever Dreams, WavWRLD, WKSHP, Xcelencia, Yuri Rybak

“This is more than a collection of creative work,” says Reddington. “It’s a record of a moment in time when creators are connecting through shared experiences, experimentation, and a desire to push boundaries in search of answers, even when the questions themselves remain unknown.”

The project also reflects a unique approach to funding and collaboration. C.Y. Lee, who has spent decades in product design and music technology, has championed the project with a patronage model, funding works that defy traditional music funding structures.

“I’m proud to be the executive producer on this,” says Lee. “I’m funding it because I believe it needs to exist, not because I expect a financial back end. This serves as a real-time record of the formation of new culture on new mediums, created by those defining it on their own terms.”

Positioned at the intersection of music, technology, and education, Network Archives 001 joins the ranks of culturally significant projects on Metalabel, such as Brian Eno’s Hard Art Collective. It amplifies the voices of creators actively shaping the independent music economy and serves as a resource for those navigating the ever-changing creative landscape.

Available now, Network Archives 001: A Directory of Inspiration is a must-read for creators and thinkers seeking insight, inspiration, and a deeper connection to the global community of makers.

Explore and purchase the zine here.