Slovakian composer Lukas Bulko will release a beautiful debut album as Alapastel, titled Hidden For The Eyes.

This eight-track album of neo-classical grandeur, electro-acoustic production, and subtle folk undertones was eight years in the making and signals the arrival an original new talent. The album marks the first in a new Slowcraft Presents series created and curated by James Murray, focusing on “exceptional music offered in carefully crafted limited editions for people who treasure beautiful audio artefacts.”

For the physical edition, each heavyweight custom double sleeve is individually rubber-stamped and numbered by hand in a limited first edition of 150 copies. Every package includes a concealed handwritten download code, glass-mastered CD, and insert with original artwork by Silvia Bobekova and an individually numbered, handwritten dedication from the artist himself.

Tracklisting

01. Encounter
02. Seashell
03. Bride Of The Mountains
04. Frozen Lakes, Fog and Snow
05. Solar System For Nina
06. Tousled
07. Demon
08. Peaceful Soul In Calm Ocean

Hidden For The Eyes LP will land on March 9 via Slowcraft Records, with “Seashell” streaming in full below.