In the darker regions of techno, Joachim Spieth is a familiar name with an unmistakably familiar signature sound: extra deep melancholic pads set to a relentlessly driving beat, creating a stark contrast that is "oh so Spieth". But 2020 finds maestro unplugging his drum machine and playing more with his reverberated pads.

ReleasesGuest UserDecember 29, 2020joachim spieth, ambient, ousia, affin, ambient techno, review

Sundays are for... Korinami

Today’s mix comes from a Milan based musician, Korinami. His productions are unique and expertly crafted.

SundaysZach HueninkDecember 27, 2020korinami, konamiri, ambient, idm, experimental, sundays, sundays are for, home listening, mix

PREMIERE: Kevin Paul Cahay - Spatium Vacua [music_is]

After a turbulent and challenging year that is slowly going behind us, we've decided to close our Track Premiere saga for 2020 with this beautifully crafted sonic excursion named 'Spatium Vacua' by Kevin Paul Cahay.

Editors' Picks 2020

For the majority of the past year, we've had to put our dancing shoes away and enjoy music at home, while longing for those late nights and early mornings in dark rooms dancing with strangers.

PREMIERE: Josef Gaard - Tzumu Chant [NORITE]

NORITE, the Brussels-based record label, finishes 2020 in style with the second opus in the Noritian Mysteries series. The incredible 20-track compilation features some of the label's long-time friends and some of the newfound companions.

Open Call from On Board Music

Gilles WassermanDecember 15, 2020on board music, open call, producers, compilation, the meaning of time

PREMIERE: Einox - Géricault [Oslated]

Today we are providing you with another dose of augmented reality coming from the South Korean label Oslated

Sundays are for…

Looking ahead. Changes are swirling around much like the winds here in Brooklyn. A sense of uncertainty is in the air and only time will tell all. Let the music be a companion against the cold and unknown.

SundaysZach HueninkDecember 13, 2020Perko, formant Value, derderder, J.Albert, Marco Erroi, KILN, Smackos, andrey pushkarev, surgeons girl, Aksel & Aino

PREMIERE: Citizen Maze - Race To The Falls [Analogue Attic]

Floating around the ether of the world is an old proverb that states, “Good things always come in pairs”. For today’s premiere, we here at Delayed are inclined to agree with that sentiment as another Aussie based artist is taking a stand alongside Alex Albrecht and his Analogue Attic imprint to be the metaphorical yin to his yang.

Delayed with... Juliano

Next in our ‘Delayed with...’ series is Berlin-based Julien Besançon, better known as Juliano. That Place Records founder and Mojuba Records affiliate prepared a mix with the dancefloor in its DNA.

Delayed withGilles WassermanDecember 10, 2020juliano, that place records, mojuba records, house, techno, acid, delayed with Juliano

PREMIERE: Amandra - Potara [Arch001]

During the late summer and early autumn days, the Sweat Lodge agency threw a series of carefully curated live concerts at Berlin's Prince Charles named arch, an exercise in the new and bizarre language of socially distanced happenings

PremieresGilles WassermanDecember 9, 2020amandra, arch, Sweat Lodge Agency, life on small planets, potara, leftfield, idm, electronica

PREMIERE: Alex Albrecht Pres. Melquíades - Sprinkler [Bouquet. Records]

The days here in Brooklyn are becoming decidedly less cheerful, with mother nature firmly grasping the busy streets in a chilling embrace. Each morning we arise to a sun that almost mocks the early birds for as little warmth as is provided

PREMIERE: Bas Dobbelaer - Rest [SoHaSo]

SoHaSo’s next release, SOMEWHERE IV, comes in the form of various artists compilation described as “best enjoyed lying down.”

Bandcamp Picks December 2020

It’s Bandcamp Friday. Support artists and record labels you love! These are some of the gems we have found in the last few weeks.

Favorite Mixes from November 2020

It’s not news that music makes everything better. And since we currently spent most of our time domesticated do yourself a favor and soundtrack your days at home with some of these mixes. We picked mixes for different moods ranging from beatless ambient to fast-paced peak time techno, and everything in between.

Best New Releases from November 2020

The cold weather and dark evenings of November encourage us to focus our energy on creativity and reflect on the holiday season, carried on by stunning new music emerging from the underground electronic music world.

PREMIERE: Sea Ef - Acid Sperimentale (Laura BCR Remix)[Faintest Ink]

The Berlin-based label, Faintest Ink welcomes the duo Sea Ef (Claudio Fabrianesi and Filippo Brancadoro) and their 'Acid Sperimentale' EP for the third release in its catalog.

Sundays are for... Max In The World

This Sunday morning, we’re happy to welcome onboard Maxwell Reid a.k.a Max In The World. The New York-based curator is head of the Bliss Point label, mix series and in another time, party.

SundaysZach HueninkNovember 29, 2020max in the world, bliss point, sundays are for, downtempo, ambient, hip hop

Track Of The Moment: Ralf Hildenbeutel - Looking Beyond [Die Orakel]

Our track of the moment for today might as well be 'track of the era.' 'Looking Beyond,' the track by one of the finest German producers and composers - Ralf Hildenbeutel, is a masterful 11-minute musical journey that stands the test of time even 27 years after it was originally made.

ReleasesGilles WassermanNovember 27, 2020die orakel, ralf hildenbeutel, Oliver Hafenbauer, frankfurt, roman Flügel, alter ego

Delayed with... XDB

Having been recognized for his unique style in the studio, Kosta is also well known as one of the finest music diggers on the scene, so we were incredibly excited when Kosta sent us this mix for our 'Delayed with' series, which he simply labeled - 'Yellow.'

Delayed withGilles WassermanNovember 26, 2020xdb, house, deep house, metrolux, dial records