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my live set from sustain release year 10 at the grove friday night. this was one of the wyldest vibes ive experienced while playing live and i hope you can feel the feral energy within and enjoy <3

xx

Sepehr (live) @ Sustain Release Year 10

Kaleidoscopic psychedelia from one of Australia's finest.

While it might feel early to call bets on DJs of the decade, Kia Sydney, best known as Kia, is undoubtedly one of them. The Animalia founder began in Naarm's (Melbourne) underground scene in the mid-2010s, crediting a trip to the influential deep techno Japanese festival, Labyrinth, as the inspiration behind her sound.

Deep techno might not cut it as a descriptor for Sydney's sound, though. Hypnotic ribbons of steely techno mix with atmospherics and nimble grooves, drawing from IDM, dub and tech house, sharing as much with DJ Nobu and Donato Dozzy (try to find the track that overlaps with Dozzy's own RA Podcast) as well as modern practitioners like Priori and Beatrice M.

This distinctly Australian scuttling psychedelia has made Kia one of the most sought-after underground DJs globally. Her brainchild, Animalia, showcases a plurality of sounds and scenes, serving as living proof of the fruitful shift of the 2020s: less serious, perhaps, but with a sense of open-minded worldliness that offers a far more promising vision of what dance music can be and achieve.

Sydney's rare talent lies in forging connections, bringing people, sounds and ideas together with a distinct playfulness. Her RA Podcast showcases this alchemy in abundance, weaving classics like Monolake and Enya with peers such as OK EG, Cousin and Command D.

As she told us in her 2023 Breaking Through profile, "people tell me I have quite a distinctive sound but I can't tell so much because I hear so many different versions of it." RA.973 serves as confirmation that Kia's style is, to say the least, the mark of a generational talent.
 
@kia-sydney @animalia-label  @cirruslabel

Read more at ra.co/podcast/973

RA.973 Kia

Winter has a way of slowing things down. Certain comforts stand out in the quiet of these colder months—a warm drink in hand, the familiar weight of a well-worn sweater, and a mix that carries the depth and warmth of something tangible, something analog. That very sensation defines the work of our next guest in the “Delayed with…” series: Velvia, a multidisciplinary artist from Paris whose love for analog textures runs through his photography and music. Whether capturing light on film or digging through his ever-expanding collection of records, his approach is driven by a deep appreciation for detail, process, and the imperfections that make things feel alive.

Marking a special milestone, Velvia takes the reins for the 150th edition of the series, guiding us through the submerged world of dubby house and techno, where atmosphere dictates movement and groove follows instinctively. The transitions unfold with an understated elegance, weaving together sounds that resist rigid categorization. Somewhere between structure and spontaneity, this mix lingers in the undefined spaces, embracing the beauty of subtle shifts and evolving textures.

Much like the film stock he takes his name from, Velvia’s work is all about depth, contrast, and a heightened sense of reality. This mix is no different. It doesn’t just fill the room; it sharpens the details, deepens the shadows, and brings the moment into focus.

https://soundcloud.com/velvia50
https://www.instagram.com/alexandremkfilm/


write up by @gilleswasserman

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Delayed with... Velvia

We are so excited to welcome Melbourne- based dj, radio host, curator and label head @pjenne to our mix series. 

Pjenne is at the forefront of the Aussie underground scene, a true visionary! Her sound takes many forms and genres but she crafted a unique style that is very much of her own. If you haven’t already listened to her beautifully curated radio show/mix series Passing Notes we highly recommend.  

 “This mix is a live recording of (most of) my set at @terra-obscura-london in London in April last year. I played from 12-2am after Slowfoam and before Oma Totem Live - a time in the night where Ormside projects was transformed from 'soft furnishings' to club. I think the mix represents the music I played a lot across my tour last year (and probably won't stop playing), with an additional emotional sprinkle that was inspired by the work of @avsluta and @aliciasteanson. <3”

Osmura w/ Pjenné 25

Although you think one can easily navigate through different journeys, it is always more comforting taking the familiar route. Exploring different territories or walking down a cul de sac can be refreshing at times, it can even be necessary to find THE way. However, when you are locked into the right direction, you can just move forwards with your eyes shut and take everyone to that safe place.

The Other Side 93, Lyl Radio 10/06/2025

Next up on the GROOVE Resident Podcast are LNS (@lauransparrow) and DJ Sotofett (@sophatmixes), resident DJ's of Tresor's Globus floor. Go to https://bit.ly/GrooveRP64 for interview and track list.

GROOVE Resident Podcast 64 – LNS & DJ Sotofett

My Sunday morning involves strong black coffee on an empty stomach, followed by one massive pancake to share. Both energizing and grounding. Ideally I try to set a different tone than other mornings; less of a grind, more human.
I tried to let this mix convey this feeling, and hopefully use it myself to be in the morning and not work so hard; The music is more emotionally layered and pulls me a bit more into different directions than what I'd listen to when starting work.

Words by @tensen-park

track list:
Lloyd Green - Venus Moon
Ylia, Tete Leal - Ame Agari
Bruce Langhorne - Arch Leaves
Ernest Hood - Bedroom of the Absent Child
G.S. Schray - Calico Corners
Wilson Tanner - Cherry
Asa-Chang, Jun Ray - Hana
Anthony Naples - Orb Two
Skee Mask - Reminiscrmx
Selfsame - Selfsame 04
Mr Y.T. - Morning
ID - ID
Biosphere - Black Mesa
Anthony Naples - 365
Purelink - Fine Pink Mist (Low Flung Version)
Andrea - Silent Now
Jonny Nash & Suzanne Kraft - Refractory Cafe
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Sundays are for... Tensen Park

The recording of Sunju Hargun’s debut live ambient set at 428 stage at Wonderfruit Festival in 2024 

Thailand-based Sunju Hargun is a producer, DJ, and co-founder of Siamese Twins Records, known for his "forward-thinking with past feelings" sound — a storyteller who brings together psychedelic acid, minimal, trance, techno, and ambient into timeless passages across mind, body, and space.

Credits:

Vocals by Chucheewa & GiGI FM

Additional voices sampled from Sheila Chandra & Alan Watts & Björk

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunjuhargun/

Sunju Hargun -Live Set- at 428 Wonderfruit 2024

Recording of an all vinyl DJ set at New Forms in Chelsea on Friday 15th August 2025 using a Condessa Carmen mixer. Featuring music from Markus Guentner, Sad City, Purelink, Khotin, Zaumne, Farben, Melchior Communications Ltd, Terekke, Huerco S, cv313, Deepchord, Aaron Carl, Even Tuell, John Roberts, Rick Howard, Traumprinz, Ben Kaczor, Brendon Moeller, Darand Land, Anton Zap, International Pony x Pepe Bradock, The System, Rising Sun, Rick Wade, Loidis, Schatrax.

Purple Haze

We're stoked to share Dmitry Ignatyev's Quadrat Festival 2025 set. His music was pure forest magic – deep, atmospheric electronics that built with intricate rhythms and effortlessly flowed into a groovy deep house sound.

Quadrat Festival 2025 — Dmitry Ignatyev

As the first in our As If. No Mixtapes! feature we have an exclusive mix and interview from the appropriately named: Discrepant; A label championing form without genre constraints and challenging our preconceived notions of style. The mix was recorded live using two turntables, a mixer and a tape walkman and showcases the extent Discrepant's eclecticism as a label and concept.

Interview: https://www.asifnoway.com/blog/music/labels/as-if-no-mixtapes-vol-1-discrepant/

Tracklist:
Kink Gong - Khosa (Sheep) (from Xinjiang LP)
Rizan Said - The Man That Toured the World (from the King of Keyboard LP)
Carlos Casas - Triune God (from Pyramid of Skulls 2xLP)
Gonzo & Luar Domatrix - Ja Nem Gritam No Calvario (from Antologia de Musica Atípica Portuguesa LP)
Ariha Brass Quartet - Gemmayzeh Drinks (from Ariha Brass Quartet LP)
Porest - Flimsy Tomb (from Flimsy Tomb tape)
Cédric Stevens - Siam Electric Skyline (Sylvain Chaveau Remix) (from The Syncopated Elevators Legacy 2xLP)
Andy Moor & Yannis Kirikiades - Minores (from Rebetika LP)
El Mahdy Jr. - B side excerpt ( from Ghost Tapes LP)
Gonzo - SE Noises (from SE Asian Noises Tape)
Meridian Brothers - Me Llaman Cumbiambera Adolorida (from El Advenimiento del Castillo Mujer LP)
Chupame El Dedo - Josefina    (from Chupame El Dedo LP/tape)
Ubek - Conterfeit Worlds (from Ubek tape)
Old Komm - Sky Scrap (from Disquiet LP)
Malayeen - Matar (from Malayeen LP)
The Dead Mauriacs - Les Bagnoires du Mocambo / Tidoulidouli - Insolence Latine (from Cocktail pour la Fin des Temps tape)
Luar Domatrix - Non Glance II (from Non Glance Tape)
Kink Gong - Amnashidam (from Tanzania LP)
Visions Congo - The Hoima Witch and the Songye Mask (from Mulago Sound studio LP)
Tiago Morais Morgado - Laurindinha (from Antologia de Musica Atípica Portuguesa LP)
Bosaina - A Hundred Other Longings (from Two Names Upon a Shore LP)
Mike Cooper - Te Lapa-Phosphorus (from New Kiribati LP)
Yannick Dauby - b side excerpt (from 咾咕厝  ló-kó-chhù - Penghu Experimental Sound Studio Vol.2) 
Old Komm - St Kenelm’s Dream

Discrepant Sampler 2017

As If. No Mixtapes! Vol. 1: Discrepant

"The mix is based around my favourite singers and my favourite uses of the human voice. " - Thomas Ragsdale

Interview:  https://www.asifnoway.com/blog/as-if-no-mixtapes/as-if-no-mixtapes-vol-2-thomas-ragsdale

Tracklist:
1 - As I Roved Out - Sam Amidon
2 - Dust - Alex Smoke
3 - Dive Into The Grave - Shackleton & Vengeance Tenfold
4 - Winter Circle - Balmorhea
5 - Please Help Me - Underworld
6 - The Fall - The Haxan Cloak
7 - Pray - The Bug vs Earth
8 - Amber Road - Cloud Boat    
9 - William Burroughs on witchcraft
10 - Visitant - Bastions 
11 - Summa (Credo) - Arvo Pärt
12 - Onde Børn - Myrkur feat. The Norwegian Girl's Choir
13 - The Host Of Seraphim (Ghosting Season Edit) - Dead Can Dance
14 - Thomasin & Black Phillip
15 - Slow Match - Moderat
16 - Ambush - Flowdan
17 - Never Give Up On A Mood Swing - Cassy
18 - Cruel Bloom - Converge
19 - The Black Plague - The Animals
20 - … - worriedaboutsatan

As If. No Mixtapes! Vol. 2: Thomas Ragsdale

For As if. No Mixtape! Vol. 3 we approached Antwerp based producer and label owner Niels Geybels of Audio Visuals Atmosphere. Having independently released Cassettes and digital ep's/lps for the past 2 years, with their first vinyl out just recently, AVA explore an array of experimental electronica that instantly became a favourite of ours as As If. 

Interview: https://www.asifnoway.com/blog/as-if-no-mixtape-vol-3-audio-visuals-atmosphere/

Tracklist:
Tourist Gaze - To Grow Across Meetings I (Audio. Visuals. Atmosphere.)
Sofia Ozdravovna - Housewife At The End Of The World (Audio. Visuals. Atmosphere.)
Alocasia Garden - A Double Life (Holy Geometry)
Thorsten Soltau & Max Kuiper - Animi Sub Volpe Latentes I (Chondritic Sound)
Tereshkova - Memento (Never Anything Records)
Anji Cheung - Dharani (Strange Rules)
Woodbender - One Foggy Morning We Arise To Rediscover Our Own Image (Audio. Visuals. Atmosphere.)
FACE. V || R H G T - Consonantal | Sonorant Part Two [cut] (Audio. Visuals. Atmosphere.)
Head Dress - Forsythia (Entertainment Systems)

As If. No Mixtapes! Vol. 3 : Audio Visuals Atmosphere

Volume 4 of our As If. No Mixtapes! series we sought out KP Transmission. Her exploration of a wide range of genres is unique. With viscerally provocative dark, unusual soundscapes, paired with unsettling rhythms and experimental bass, she relinquishes her inner punk, which she also lets out through her band Fanny Kaplan. Independently releasing a vast array of tracks via her Soundcloud and Bandcamp pages, along with limited cassettes, vinyl, and digital releases via Klammlang Tapes, Nanzlo Records and Ciel Blue et Petis Oiseax Records, KP Transmission captures the rawness of experimental music, in a confident manner that creates what we could call her own sub genres.

Interview: https://www.asifnoway.com/blog/as-if-no-mixtapes-vol-4-kp-transmission/ 

Tracklist:
Throbbing Gristle - PreMature
Dominion - Semi-Divergence
Dark Arts - House Of Mirrors
Swell Maps - Robot Factory
Savant - Using Words
Pavel Fajt & Meneses - Rosy Rolls 
Pavel Fajt & Meneses - My Boy
The Misz - The First Time I Played Sax
Dome - Ar-Gu
Slava Ranko - Post Trauma
Ultra - B1. Aff

As If. No Mixtapes! Vol. 4 : KP Transmission

For Vol. 5 we have @Graintable, who recently released his debut LP Herons via @RansomNoteRecords late April. 
Interview: https://www.asifnoway.com/blog/as-if-no-mixtapes/as-if-no-mixtapes-vol-5-graintable/

As If. No Mixtapes! Vol. 5 : Graintable

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