qd39 Raica - The Absence of Being - out now!

quiet details
Sep 11, 2025
3 min read

Delighted to announce that next in the quiet details series is a true legend of the electronic music world, the wonderful Chloe Harris, here as Raica.

Out now on digital and limited CD with long-form edition, six panel digipack and fine art print. Digital half price until 19th September.

Listening Party today Thursday 11th September 19:00 UK time - hope you can be there - free to join and all welcome x

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Chloe’s roots run deep - a veteran stalwart of the US and global electronic scenes - starting out working in record shops, to a wildly successful radio career, leading to establishing herself as one of the most in-demand international DJs. From there her production took-off with support from some of the biggest names in the house/techno world. DJing, live performances, production - Chloe has done it all and earned her place as one of the most loved and respected artists around.

Alongside this she’s also the founder of the seminal Further Records and runs the truly underground store of the same name in Seattle.

An endless musical curiosity and open-mindedness runs through Chloe’s psyche, and an important part of this is experimental and horizontal music, explored under the alias Raica. A series of stunning albums and live shows demonstrates the breadth of her talent.

The Absence of Being is a truly gorgeous piece of work. It takes an artist with special sensitivity to create something so emotive and quietly powerful.

From the softly undulating opening chords and gradually building synth-scapes, you’re immediately enveloped in a beautiful warmth - vivid and vast, patient and all-encompassing.

As the album drifts on, we find more stunning sound-worlds, each track a kaleidoscopic microcosm - perfect in themselves and together more than the sum of their parts. Minimal and expertly produced - this is ambience of the highest order.

You can feel it by just listening, but it’s important to know this is a deeply personal album. As Chloe says “This is basically just a love note to my mom and my son Cameron. They both left me much sooner than i would have liked. I've tried to carry on but sometimes it's difficult. So this is for them.”

A love note to those that left too soon.

A space for memories and transitions.

A warm feeling that overwhelms the soul.

Love is the answer. Love is the healing force.

Truer words never spoken, huge thanks to Chloe - a wonderful addition to the series.

The artwork was made as always influenced by the music and idea behind the album - originating from a photo from Chloe which was then captured with analogue photography and processed here at quiet details studios.

As usual, the album is presented on the physical edition, a custom six-panel digipack with a separate fine art print too.

The CD also has a special long-form continuous mix of the album, created by the artist and representing the music in its purest form.

Credits:

Music by Chloe Harris

Mastered by Alex at quiet details studios

Artwork by quiet details in collaboration with Chloe Harris

Design by quiet details

Also out is the second run of Ian Hawgood’s incredible well, here we are - essential for fans of highly nuanced electro-acoustic music - honoured to share it with you!