Vivarium by Mitra
With Vivarium, Vienna-based live duo Mitra present their debut release and their first contribution to IO Records. Known for their immersive performances and site-responsive sound explorations, Mitra translate the raw intensity and spatial awareness of their live practice into a studio recording for the very first time.
The seven-track EP unfolds as a carefully composed sonic ecosystem. Each piece functions as a distinct organism within a living structure, contributing to a sound world that feels both precise and unpredictable. Rooted in deep listening, low-end exploration, and rhythmic subtlety, Vivarium invites audiences into an environment that is in constant transformation.
Rather than relying on fixed arrangements or traditional song structures, the tracks evolve gradually. Textures shift, patterns emerge and dissolve, and moments of stillness meet waves of tension. While firmly grounded in experimental sound design, Vivarium also reveals a sense of physicality and movement. The duo’s background in their live act is present throughout, channeling the energy of their performances into compositions that retain their organic, tactile quality.
Vivarium is more than a debut. It is an invitation to enter Mitra’s sonic world. It is a space shaped by intuition, presence, and the fluid relationship between listener, sound, and environment. With this release, Mitra opens a new chapter in their artistic trajectory, offering a compelling glimpse into the evolving potential of their sound.
Tracklist
| 1. | A quiet Kind of Awake | 7:14 |
| 2. | Mind in Bloom | 5:32 |
| 3. | Specimen A | 5:24 |
| 4. | Vivarium | 7:35 |
| 5. | Slow Mutation | 8:26 |
| 6. | Second Skin | 5:21 |
| 7. | Endstate Becoming | 6:39 |
Credits
Mitra - Vivarium [IO:034]
Written and produced by Theodora Hergheligiu & Lukas Weinlein (Mitra).
Mastered at Klangstellwerk
www.klangstellwerk.de
Artwork by MTRL.
Big thanks to Tenzia for the Inspiration!
License
All rights reserved.Tags
Mitra is a live duo from Vienna. The project explores the relationship between sound, space, and perception, with a strong focus on real-time performance and improvisation. Their sound is rooted in experimental approaches and shaped by the direct interaction with the acoustic and physical characteristics of each space.