Circulating Wave

Before the desperately awaited Spring begins to bloom, we can sit back, relax, let the waves circulate and travel once again. This time we will be guided by our adept from the east: Vanta.
Influenced by his metal- and hardcore background as well as the vital techno scene in Leipzig with its infamous Institut für Zukunft, his focal points are impulsive rhythms, dissociative sounds and dark and eerie atmospheres.

As a founding member of PVC he also co-organises techno parties in clubs and intimate raves in the forests of the Leipzig area. 
For a few years now he has been exploring the world of producing. Shaping and refining his sound with his own releases on labels like Crescent London, Further Sessions, Proselytizing and lately with us, he is further establishing himself in the scene and is definitely a guy to reckon with in the future. 
So better stay on the lookout for this emerging talent!

For the fourth episode of our podcast series Vanta takes you on an epic, two-hour odyssey, navigating from the shallow waters of moonlit nights, meeting big swarms of flying fish, unknown gurgling sea creatures and bewitchingly singing sirens, into darker aquatic landscapes, full of hypnotic grooves and shuffling rhythms that will pull you deep down into the ever-flowing waters of the vortex...

Discover more of Vanta’s universe here:

https://soundcloud.com/vanta_techno
https://www.facebook.com/vanta.techno
https://www.instagram.com/v_ant_a/

Circulating Waves #004 - Vanta

Tic, toc, tic, toc, tic, toc - are you following the pendulum?

Release your mind to steadily oscillate between these two points. 
What will you find in between?
Binary Thoughts!

This perception beyond the “all or nothing” is what connected Ana Bogatinovska and Jovana Gjorgievska. At first strangers, the two met at a music festival in their beautiful native country of Macedonia. After a long discussion about musical matters, they decided to collaborate on a project to connect their somewhat different, but similar taste in electronic music.

Since then, their melancholic, delicate and hypnotic sounds use 'binary thinking' as a motor to press on forward to a third term of a higher category that represents a transcending reconciliation or unity: Where thesis and antithesis are always harnessed to yield a synthesis. Where seemingly opposite or contrary forces turn out to actually be complementary.

With endlessly evolving soundscapes of infinite spirals, pulsating bassline-heaviness and unforeseeable twists Binary Thoughts are turning this 5th edition of ‘Circulating Waves’ into an unforgettable session of deep hypnosis!

Discover more of Binary Thoughts’ universe here:

https://soundcloud.com/binarythoughts
https://www.facebook.com/binarythoughts
https://www.instagram.com/binary_thoughts
https://ra.co/dj/binarythoughts

Circulating Waves #005 - Binary Thoughts

Gothenburg is not only home to the most skilled and adventurous known seafarers, but also to our next “Circulating Waves” adept Anomali, who has been part of the local underground scene there for over 20 years. He was throwing parties, djed and produced in many different contexts and styles, until he discovered Deep and Hypnotic Techno, that led him to his signature sound, in which he is combining ever loved textures from Ambient, Techno and Psychedelic Trance. Finding his musical home made him focus on bringing his distinct vision to the dancefloor and beyond, creating exceptional moments of hypnotic bliss.

Dauntless as the well known Swedish sailors, Anomali is navigating us through the ever turning waters, spicing his rhythmic and energetic mix with just the right amount of psychedelic textures, dark atmospheres and emotional contemplation. 
Just enjoy this magnificent ride!

Discover more of Anomali’s universe here:

https://soundcloud.com/anomali_music
https://www.instagram.com/anomali.music
https://www.facebook.com/anomalimusicse/

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Circulating Waves #010 - Anomali

For the 11th edition of “Circulating Waves” we are happy to welcome a very like-minded musician and DJ: Kontinum.

Growing up, just like us, in an underground rave scene his dedication to Techno came through the musical driven experience of collectively transcending the known borders in devoting all energy to the moment of here and now. With his Nebula crew he shook the underground with numerous events in Leipzig and beyond.
Fastly the typical dry and straight forward club sound was wearing out for him and he was longing to create his own, deeper, hypnotic interpretation of Techno, which he got to present on well-known institutions like Agos, Lowless, The Gods Planet, Crescent London, NFEREE or Space Textures over the years. 
In 2022 his new label will see the light and we are excited for everything coming from his direction in the future!

This mix reduces Techno to its essential elements and represents his typical sound aesthetics. It relies on seemingly endless repetitive loops, deep basslines, subtle, minimalistic percussion paired with weird, psychedelic noises and ghostly arpeggios which will introduce you to a meditative yet stimulating atmosphere. 
Dive into a hypnotic journey of its own!

Discover more of Kontinum’s universe here:

https://soundcloud.com/kontinum
https://bandcamp.com/kontinum
https://www.instagram.com/kontinum.lpz/
https://www.facebook.com/KontinumTechno/

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Circulating Waves #011 - Kontinum

Our second transmission comes from an artist which we appreciate very likely. 

Svarog (@svarogtechnomusic) is representative of Ukrainian techno scene. This name for the project was inspired by ancient mythology. He prefers underground techno sound in his work. Svarog combines saturated timbres, landscape textures and ambient shades, sometimes uses broken rhythms. He is inspired by mountains and architecture.

Around two hours of pure Svarog sound 🍄 

Relax and take a listen...

Tracklist:

Floating Machine - Amanecer (Original Mix)

Judas - S-BEND II

Yuka - Red Star Is White

Dorian Gray - Airy Gravity (Blazej Malinowski Remix)

Akob - Dark Matter

Woo York- In the End

Means&3rd - Aural Dissociative

Vardae - Layer 1 (Original Mix)

Michel Lauriola - Deal (Original Mix)

Lewis Fautzi - Extinction F01

Unclear - Nymphea (Original Mix)

Mod.1 - La Danza Triste

S.E.R.E.S. - Lifeforms (Original mix)

Vardae - PRLLL (Original Mix)

LPP - Misprinted Lies (Original Mix)

OPL, Worg - Retina

Dycide - Inflation

Hendrik van Boetzelaer - Reindeer Scapula (Original mix)

Pyramidal Decode - MF1

Rambadu - Vinden

Trip#2: Svarog

While winter announces its arrival through tangibly thick fog and cold blowing breezes, it is time for the next episode of our Circulating Waves series. And what could fit this season-changing vibes better than a flawless mix by Marcella. 

The Ingolstadt-based is a well-known face of the city's nightlife, where she's holding a residency at the local club institution Suxul for more than seven years now. Together with her partner in crime Drew, the talented twenty-something also hosted the event series 'Artefakt' welcoming guests like Answer Code Request, Antigone, Kobosil or Etapp Kyle. Since 2017 she was also part of the MMA (MixedMunichArts) artist family in Munich, where she played alongside numerous Techno heavyweights like Radio Slave, Helena Hauff or Randomer. After the MMA had to close in 2019, she was regularly moving the dancefloor at Blitz Club in Munich.

Marcella perfectly combines fast moving forward Techno with deep, melancholic soundscapes to a ground shaking and mind twisting mix.
Its backbone is a perfectly crafted build-up, starting from the very depths of the vortex, where only particles are floating, to explore deeper, billowing grounds underlaid with mystical atmospheres to finally release some proper hypnotic bombs. 


Discover more of Marcella’s universe here:

https://soundcloud.com/marcellaofficial
https://ra.co/dj/marcella-de
https://www.instagram.com/_marcella.__/
https://www.facebook.com/marcellaofficial/

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Circulating Waves #012 - Marcella

After nearly one year has passed since the launch of our very own podcast-series “Circulating Waves” it is time for the 13th episode. A year full of great music and profound mind wandering together is behind us! Thank you for that, we are looking for everything lying ahead.

After many years of being musically influenced by the Berlin club scene, Reign. started finally producing electronic music himself. Initially as part of the duo disørda, he started to release music under his second pseudonym in 2019. He soon was able to place his creations on important labels like Emphatic, Concrete Records and Aarden. His musical identity has ever been evolving, from a raw industrial to today's deep and hypnotic sound.

For this anniversary Reign. will take us on a journey into the very depths of the vortex. A wall of sound which you would expect only in the lowest areas of the sea: Driven by broken rhythms, flying drones, quirky noises and backed by dark, floating atmospheres this definitely travels you far distances deep beneath the surface! 
Are you ready to dive into the hypnotic abyss?

Discover more of Reign.’s universe here:

https://soundcloud.com/reign-techno
https://ra.co/dj/reign
https://www.facebook.com/Reign.techno/

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Circulating Waves #013 - Reign.

First “Circulating Waves” mix of the year is coming from high up north!

Based in Oslo but feeling at home on the road, it is no surprise that Capodanna also knows how to properly make you travel on music. She was always extremely passionate about music and knew that she wanted to express herself through it. Then the vision for her first mix appeared in January last year. Not much later it was born and got published through her own channels. That’s when her musical odyssey really began.

Since then one year has passed and although new to the game she was able to easily convince podcast- and party-hosters like Dazedspoon, New New Nordic Burn or Extra Delicious with her precise mixing and organic track selection.

This mix is solid craftswomenship paired with well-chosen hypnotic gems to put you in a state of mind where the journey heading into infinite space is just one step away!

Discover more of Capodanna’s universe here:

https://soundcloud.com/capodanna
https://www.instagram.com/capodanna/

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Circulating Waves #014 - Capodanna

Our vessel is navigating through the cold sea of a seemingly never ending winter. Thick clouds of fog and icy waves are to be broken through. Frost covers everything around us, darkness being upon us, most of the day.
Soothing to have Artjom Schmidt as our trusted helmsman for this journey, guiding us through all vagaries that lie ahead.

As DJ and producer from Augsburg, he discovered his enthusiasm for electronic music 13 years ago. First being more into Deep House / Micro House and Minimal Music, then by and by he developed his passion and love for Deep Techno, Ambient & IDM. With his friend Till Hennig he organized a few Techno event series in Augsburg at Ideal Club, the famous Schwarzes Schaf and City Club, where they invited numerous DJs and live acts from all around the globe.
In winter 2020 he joined our hard-working friends at Fur:ther Sessions, where his first solo EP will see the light in summer 2022.

In his vinyl only mixes he usually blends Ambient and Techno to introduce the listener to a world of morphic atmospheres and dynamic rhythms. This “Circulating Waves” edition is no exception: Turn up your speakers and roll through the last bits of a misty winter!

Vinyl Podcast mastering by Anomali, Thank you!

Discover more of Artjom Schmidt’s universe here:

https://soundcloud.com/artjom_schmidt
https://www.facebook.com/artem.schmidt
www.instagram.com/artjomschmidt_86/

Circulating Waves #015 - Artjom Schmidt

Our second compilation is packed with more Sunken Artifacts to discover.

Meet new and old friends that have joined our cause to bring you the different facettes of temporary Deep and Hypnotic Techno.

Contemplate the secrets of the universe beside long forgotten rivers, wander through the vastness of unexplored empires and resonate to pulsating echoes from the core…

Mastering by Zeno Mainardi

Artwork by Pacaya (www.elpacaya.com)

Purchase At Bandcamp

Diffused Signal - Shim (Original Mix)

While we are still waiting for spring to start blooming, another “Circulating Waves” mix just landed here with us. We are very happy to welcome Medha on board of the mothership!

The DJ and musician from PVC collective is an integral part of the local underground scene in Leipzig. Being a real digger, her passion for technoid music is characterized by her constant search for inspiration and new tracks, which she blends together in her flawless mixes with a mixture of intuition and thought. 

Influenced by the Berlin and Leipzig music culture and club scene she cultivates a sound defined by concise basslines and rougher elements on the one hand, but also by deep and driving rhythms, repetitive sounds and spherical textures, creating an endless drive that always aim to make the listeners dance and to send their minds on journeys far out.

Together with Vanta she also crafted a massive Hypnotic Techno pearl for us, which will be released on our second compilation “Sunken Artifacts II” on the 25th of March! We are very much looking forward to everything coming from her direction…

Discover more of Medha’s universe here:

www.soundcloud.com/me_dha
www.facebook.com/medha.music
www.instagram.com/_me_dha_

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Circulating Waves #016 - Medha

Summer is here with its light-breathing days, marvellous sunsets and lush nights. Definetly the right time to present you a dear Berlin fellow of ours: BLY!

Deeply rooted & faithfully committed to the passion for breakbeats, jungle and drum & bass since the early 90ies, his path headed to the magnetic atmosphere of techno vibes by 2001. From there, while exploring different genres and projects along with several releases, in 2014 it finally lead him to Berlin and mind-blowing new sound explorations. This wicked cities vibe, ecstatic gatherings and unique locations, amazing people transcending limited perceptions of all senses – all of this together proceeded to a signature sound reflecting in his own productions and handpicked sets. Up to this day, his faithful commitment payed in several releases and dj sets. Mainly at highly recommended underground party series like xXETEXx, where he also contributes his creative vibes as a valued member of the crew.

Today he fuses “oldschool” technical skills with deep, driving Hypnotic sounds and spheric elements, with which he loves to carry people away. His mix-contribution for our podcast series is no exception, transporting you bit by bit, without haste, but with great unfolding progression into unknown sonic realms of the vortex.

Discover more of BLY’s universe here:

https://soundcloud.com/bly_berlin
https://www.facebook.com/BLYberlin
https://ra.co/dj/bly

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Circulating Waves #018 - BLY

We are happy to strengthen our connection with the prosperous Leipzig scene with the next episode of “Circulating Waves” and presenting you another great artist from the east-german capital of Hypnotic Techno: Ayumi.

Together with her Nebula collective, which is also home to artists like Kontinum, Murky FM, Kiara and others, she is responsible for the finest hypnotic parties far and wide. Apart from that Ayumi also hosts INPUT, a regular event at infamous Institut für Zukunft, which offers newcomers a stage to develop. 

Her provided mix will carry you from the darkest, erratic outskirts of the vortex, accelerating straight from there to the rhythmically pumping core and finally touches down in her homeland of enormous clouds of dust and gas, which are occupying the space between the stars and giving birth to the new.

Discover more of Ayumi’s universe here:

https://soundcloud.com/a-y-u-m-i

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Circulating Waves #019 - Ayumi

While the powerful sun is dominating our days, challenging our flora and fauna with its ongoing heat, a new session has arrived here in our headquarter. The creator is none other then Secuencias Temporales chief Eafhm.

Eafhm is the result of a creative process which has seen different artistic and exploratory stages, aiming to further integrate oscillating interpersonal ideas among the variety of sound conceptions. The musical results of this evolution earned quite some respect in the scene for its unique deepness, organic texture and mind-travelling qualities. So no surprise that you can find his tracks not only on his own imprint Secuencias Temporales but also on well-known institutions like Experimental Label, Baox, Lett Records and Concepto Hinpnotico. Just shortly he had his first appearance on Charybdis together with his friend Noah Lyas.

The session you are about to hear is a handmade journey which will lead you directly into the star sparkled sky of a moonlit summer night or lets you connect with the warm vibe all beings are vibrating to in this sunny season.

Discover more of Eafhm’s universe here:

https://soundcloud.com/eafhmlive
https://www.facebook.com/EafhmLive
https://eafhm.bandcamp.com/music
https://formaviva.com/eafhm
https://ra.co/dj/eafhm

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Circulating Waves #020 - Eafhm

The next chapter of our “Circulating Waves” series is opened by our french adept Solarythm.

When we first got to hear Solarythm’s uniquely creative approaches to deeper Techno it was immediately clear, that we need this young guy and his music on our label. Since then he released an EP, several single tracks as well as remixes with us, which are driven by rolling, warm basslines, mental grooves, floating, hazy atmospheres and a rhythm section which is just on point. Originating from a psychedelic trance environment he definetly knows how to craft beats that hypnotize people and transport them into dimensions far, far out. His outstanding and idiosyncratic production skills also got him the attention of other imprints like Melifera and mimoton, where he released some of his works as well.

His contributed mix consists of a selection he also played at Ethereal Decibel Festival and is nothing less than a two-hour epic odyssey exploring the many different sides of his rich musical taste in Deep Techno. It invites you on an introspective journey through psychedelic and ambient sounds that put the mind in a state of trance.

Discover more of Solarythm’s universe here:

https://soundcloud.com/solarythm_deeptech_side
https://formaviva.com/solarythm
https://www.facebook.com/solarythmdeep
https://www.instagram.com/solarythm_music/

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Circulating Waves #021 - Solarythm

As summer lowers its frequencies, it's time to dive into the emerging autumn vibes with our Berlin-based friend Lilian Stark. 

Like so many of us, Lilian took his first steps on the dancefloors, but soon found his way behind the mixing desk as well. Starting as „Special Guest TBA“ at Duckwater Headquarter, where he did hold a residency from 2014, he had been improving his skills most delightingly attentive watching his fellow DJs such as Josephine Wedekind and CanDjane, to be part of today’s xXeteXx crew, which is widely known for its high quality standards when it comes to psychedelic parties. 

In the mix you are about to hear, Lilian combines his excellent sense for driving grooves and deep spherical vibes with the curiosity for the unexpected. 

Discover more of Lilian Stark’s universe here:

https://soundcloud.com/lilianstark
https://www.facebook.com/specialguesttba
https://ra.co/dj/lilianstark
https://www.instagram.com/lilian3000_/
https://xxetexx.com/artist/lilian-stark/

Circulating Waves #022 - Lilian Stark

…and the waves are circulating again…

After presenting a wonderful release by the two Indians, we are more than happy to see Kohra & Midnight Traffic return to Charybdis with an exclusive mix for the next episode of our very own podcast series.

Coming from the utterly vibrant cities of Goa and Hyderabad, they have been shaping their musical minds under different soundscapes such as Deep and Progressive Techno, Ambient or Breaks to reach an understanding and quality, which is clearly outstanding. No surprise that they are also busy working together as part of Qilla Records, the infamous imprint which keeps exploring and representing underground electronic music in their home country and beyond for over 10 years now. 

The one-hour sonic journey will get you visiting places deep beyond the surface, formed by hypnotic spheres, voluminous bass sections and even some broken beats.

Here you are in safe hands to let your mind go wander!

Discover more of Kohra & Midnight Traffics’ universe here:

https://soundcloud.com/kohra
https://www.facebook.com/kohra.in
https://www.instagram.com/kohra_/
https://ra.co/dj/kohra

https://soundcloud.com/midnighttraffic
https://www.facebook.com/midnighttraffic
https://www.instagram.com/midnighttraffic/
https://ra.co/dj/midnighttraffic-in

https://soundcloud.com/qilla



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Circulating Waves #024 - Kohra & Midnight Traffic

The year is coming to an end, bringing us frosty nights and misty days full of contemplative moments. But not only the year is ending, also our Circulating Waves series is having its last episode after two years of existence. For the last act we are happy to welcome an important figure for our scene here in Berlin: Hypnotic Black Magic.

The seemingly tireless creator of Art bei Ton and Ambient Sleepers has hosted countless events and brought people from all over the world to Berlin dedicated to hypnotic music. Furthermore she visibly aims to promote diverse international artists within gender-balanced line ups, focusing of offering safe space for flinta* and queer artists to perform. Based in the capital, but also traveling around, she had the chance to play at venues like Griessmühle and ://about blank in Berlin, VENT in Tokyo, Gare in Porto, Vurt. in Seoul, Ciało in Wroclaw and many other events and cities in the world. She creates musical journeys conceived as introspective explorations of human's deepest obscure thoughts, meditative states and sensual expressions.

Hypnotic Black Magic has done honour to her closing duty, as her mix guides us through all the colors of the vortex for a last time: Sirens are singing on lush flying particles, eerie atmospheres are backing quirky sounds and flowing rythms are merging into heavy rollers. 66 minutes which will suck you in, roll you over and release you as different being.

Every ending is a new beginning, so stay tuned through our channels for the launch of our new podcast series called “Dynamic Spheres” in January 2023! 

Huge thanks to all the artist, who dedicated a mix to our very first podcast series! 

You made this whole thing so special!

Discover more of Hypnotic Black Magics’ universe here:

https://soundcloud.com/hypnotic-black-magic
https://ra.co/dj/hypnoticblackmagic
www.facebook.com/hypnoticblackmagic
www.instagram.com/hypnoticblackmagic

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Circulating Waves #025 - Hypnotic Black Magic

First waves are brought to Charybdis by Adelia. This hypnotic soul and space traveler gravitates between Prague and Barcelona and began her technoid journey in 2015. Back in the day her sound was mostly dominated by dark and experimental elements but grew gradually over the years into the deep and hypnotic realms, which she richley represents today, drawing inspiration from her natural surroundings like the majestic pyrenees mountains, calm evergreen forests of Catalunya or the vastness of the Mediterranean sea.

She has crafted a mix, transporting you from the deepest point of the vortex, where everything stands still and only floating particles of the abyss are heard, swirling up and up in rhythmical, gurgling loops to lighter, more spherical waters, ending her circulations in full hypnotic effects of a captivating flow, which will keep you turning and turning...

In this manner Adelia takes you as a trustful adept on a journey through the multicoloured layers which represent Charybdis!

Discover more of Adelia's Universe here:

@adelia_adelia
www.facebook.com/adeliatechno
www.instagram.com/adelia.______

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Circulating Waves #001 - Adelia

...and the waves are circling again...

This time, Charybdis label co-founder and longtime techno lover Vittjas Tief will guide you through the swirling waters of the vortex.
He began his journey as a DJ back in 1994, came to Berlin in ‘98 and started playing at various clubs. After settling he ran his very own party series “Kurzurlaub'’ from 2006 until 2014. That time shaped his unique sound, which got popular throughout the scene very fast. Fighting for a good cause he also enjoys playing for solidarity raves and acts as a co-organizer of the popular night ‘about:marionism' at ://about blank.
He has been very present on the dancefloors in Berlin and beyond for years and is well known in the underground for his deeply hypnotic and mesmerizing sets. Towards the end of 2020, Vittjas Tief took a chance and joined up with his musical partner Kindred to bring Charybdis and a new vision of Hypnotic Techno to life. 

This vision is unfolding in multilayered rhythms, mystical soundscapes, gurgling tones, flying drones and endless patterns, always trusting in the inescapable power of hypnotic repetition, transporting you into unknown dimensions... 
 
As Vittjas Tief himself once said: Trance is a state, not an insult!


Discover more of Vittjas Tief’s universe here:

https://soundcloud.com/Vittjas-Tief
https://www.facebook.com/djvittjastief

Circulating Wave

Andrew Hades