Toki Fuko’s latest EP on Joachim Spieth’s Affin diverges noticeably from the hypnotic warehouse techno of 2020’s Astatine EP on the label, veering towards a more ambient-inflected sound.

reviewsMichael BurnsSeptember 7, 2022toki fuko, affin, techno

Favorite Mixes from August 2022

While hot summer days still hover over us, a good soundtrack can make all the difference in making the day more enjoyable. The mixes we enjoyed listening to in August fit different settings so feel free to get lost in hours of magnificent music tales from the DJs worldwide. Mixes are listed in no particular order.

Favorite Releases from August 2022

August brings us the final stretch of summer as festivals return worldwide. From the outdoor adventures to the roof parties and warehouse experiences, this month sees stunning releases from Saphileaum, Carsten Jost, Reedale Rise, Alfred Czital, Aiôn Lazura, Lav, Estrato Aurora, Siarem, Kessler, Frank and Tony, map.ache and Lawrence as Sten. Releases are listed in no particular order.

TAPE OF THE MOMENT: Seduction, Lawrence, Rafael Kasma - SPACES [Dustycass]

Some releases require changing a whole category to keep on honoring it - so this month’s track of the moment turns into the TAPE OF THE MOMENT, because why not?

releasesTheresa BaeumelSeptember 2, 2022seduction, Lawrence, Rafael kasma, tape of the moment, spaces, dustycass

PREMIERE: Melchior & Pronsato - Cumulus Ruckus (Back Version) [Foom]

In June, Thomas Melchior & Bruno Pronsato returned with the first part of the double 'Nijinski Picnic' EP series on Foom. Their first music since 2010's 'Puerto Rican Girls' EP that came out on Smallville was recorded in Thomas Melchior's studio before and during the lockdown.

premieresGilles WassermanAugust 31, 2022Thomas melchior, bruno pronsato, fom, minimal, micro house

PREMIERE: Hans Berg - The Clearing Pt.2 [2MR]

Like a musical evolution, The Clearing Pt.2 grows, and writhes in front of you.

premieresZach HueninkAugust 30, 2022hans berg, waypoints, 2mr, ambient, downtempo

Sundays are for...

The enjoyment of summer as we march on towards fall. The last warm nights and evenings are upon us all.

sundaysZach HueninkAugust 28, 2022sundays, sundays are for

Delayed with... Ben Kaczor

Since it came out in March this year, a magnificent 'Sun Chapter One' LP by Ben Kaczor has been on heavy rotation in our HQ and our Delayed Weekend Getaways.

delayed withGilles WassermanAugust 26, 2022ben kaczor, kcz, czt, minimal, micro house, podcast

PREMIERE: Noah Lyas - Departure (Noah Lyas Reinterpretation) [Profundo Collective]

The two-year anniversary of Profundo Collective's and Noah Lyas' debut release: Before The Horizon.

premieresGilles WassermanAugust 25, 2022noah lyas, profundo collective, techno

PREMIERE: Shoal - Aureola [Harmony Rec.]

Aureola is the latest EP from Utrecht based dj and producer, and no stranger to Harmony Records, Shoal.

premieresZach HueninkAugust 24, 2022shoal, aureola, harmony rec, deep

PREMIERE: Daniel[i] - LfN 04 [Pyramid Blood]

Pyramid Blood is thrilled to announce Danieli[i]'s long-awaited new EP, LOOPS FOR NOW, an enchanting journey of healing and discovery.

premieresGilles WassermanAugust 23, 2022daniel[i], pyramid blood, loops for now, ambient

PREMIERE: Hot City Orchestra - It's Not Over Yet (feat. Nicolas Engel) [Internet is Over]

Hot City Orchestra deliver the debut album ‘I Almost Danced’ via their own Internet Is Over imprint this September, comprising three parts to make up the collective LP which traverses through downtempo, ambient, glitch, dub and more.

premieresGilles WassermanAugust 19, 2022hot city orchestra, internet is over, minimal, dub

PREMIERE: Taevalaotus & Joel Tammik - Sfäärid [Taevas Records]

Taevalaotus & Joel Tammik inaugurate Estonian imprint Taevas Records this August with the ‘Sfäärid’ EP, comprised of four ethereal early 2000’s IDM inspired and hardware focused originals from the duo.

premieresGilles WassermanAugust 18, 2022taevalaotus, Joel tammik, sfaarid, taevas records

PREMIERE: Sten - Freewalk [Sushitech Records]

Peter Kersten, and his main production and DJing alias, Lawrence, have become very heavily associated with the deep, aquatic house since the turn of the millennium.

premieresGuest UserAugust 17, 2022sten, Lawrence, sushitech, earthsine, freewalk

PREMIERE: Adwer - Hexen (Lord Of The Isles Remix) [Bolygó]

Budapest-born Barcelona-based producer, Adwer has a new six-track EP in the pipeline. 'Tanzen Non Stop' EP will come out on his boutique record label, Bolygó, and features four originals and two remixes from Lord Of The Isles and Gersound.

premieresGilles WassermanAugust 16, 2022adwer, lord of the isles, bolygo

Sundays are for... Owl

Much like a breeze in the morning, today’s mix from Owl brushes all the senses, enveloping the listener in the sounds and textures of a wonderfully deep time and place.

sundaysZach HueninkAugust 14, 2022ambient, Sundays, owl

Favorite Mixes from July 2022

Hot summer days are the perfect opportunity to escape city life and enjoy the beach, hike, or snooze under the shade. The mixtapes we enjoyed the most in the past few weeks will be an ideal companion for any adventure you jump in. Mixes are listed in no particular order.

Favorite Releases from July 2022

Summer is in full swing hitting up with fresh albums, exciting releases, and impressive remixes featuring music from the mighty duo of Dorisburg and Arkajo as Genius Of Time, tdel, Mosam Howieson, map.ache, Inner Science, Forest Drive West, John Beltran as Placid Angles, Dauwd, Acronym, Francis Harris, Hidden Spheres, Melon, Anthony Naples, Jacques Bon, and Drux.

PREMIERE: DJ Spider - Incineration Of Years And Truth [Spinning Plates]

Spinning Plates welcomes New Yorker DJ Spider onto its roster to kick off 2022 with his ‘Enter The Void’ EP, backed by a remix from Phil Moffa aka The Butcha.

premieresGilles WassermanAugust 2, 2022dj spider, spinning plates, dub house, premiere

Sundays are for... IT-XPO

Today brings the musings and emotions from the likes of a budding Brooklyn talent, Jon Lundquist aka IT-XPO.

sundaysZach HueninkJuly 31, 2022ambient, Sundays, it-xpo