So pleased to welcome Pittsburgh based artist ADAB to the series with their second installment of "Dub Transmissions" ~ some words from them on the mix>>

"I wanted this mix to sound like it was coming from the deepest regions of space. A literal transmission (opposed to Vol. 1's more figurative name) from some far off starship where my black being is unbothered by Earth, it's bounds, and time. I selected tracks that I felt when sequenced together evoked the feeling of catching a chance radio burst from an unreachable place light years away that could break off into static and disappear back into the void forever. Everything in here for the most part sounds like it's coming apart at the seams a little bit, leaving you anticipating if this mix will fully disintegrate or evolve into something else..."

https://soundcloud.com/adab

Motion Cast Vol. 71: ADAB - "Dub Transmissions Vol. 2"

Sonic storytelling from Glasgow's ambient power duo Somewhere Press. The mix is, according to Caapi and Lizzie Urquhart, a musing on the Divine Feminine, which got me thinking about something James Hillman, archon of all things archetypal, said about the study of Beauty. Apparently (so says James) the ancient root of the word "Aesthetics" comes close to meaning "I breathe in" and the mixes, releases and vibe of Somewhere Press has certainly breathed something beautiful into Glasgow's musical landscape. We hope you enjoy this latest Forecast addition and urge you to keep an eye out for the upcoming "The Blue Hour" compilation coming out soon via Boomkat. We can assure you that you wont be disappointed.

Forecast 066: Somewhere Press

More info and to buy: http://asip.me/asipv043

Alex Albrecht https://soundcloud.com/melquiadesmusic has refined his unique triangulation of ambient, house, and instrumental influences over the years, either as one-half of Albrecht La’Brooy (Apollo) or under his Melquíades alias (Analogue Attic). Combining rich field recordings and hypnotic instrumentation, Alex’s productions are often recognizable thanks to this instantly warm and welcoming combination. Percussive elements and powerful drum patterns sit amongst perfectly executed melodies and dusky atmospheres; Alex’s music is just as suited for the orange hues of dawn as the purple tints of sundown.

A notably shorter album than we may hope, but sequenced as one complete listen, Alex is purposeful and precise in his approach, with every element completely additive to the last. Violet Visionary echoes a moment of organic evolution that disappears as quickly as it came into existence; peaking to a glowing embrace that will undoubtedly leave an impression.

Featuring original artwork by Evie Cahir and mastered by Corey Kikos (Sleep D), Violet Visionary is available on Transparent Orange Smoke (300 copies) 12” and digital.

Alex Albrecht / Violet Visionary (ASIPV043) [PREVIEWS]

Very happy to feature a special mix by @patriciawolf_music for the 20th Mirror Tapes podcast.

"In the past couple of weeks I have watched a few films by Éric Rohmer. First I watched Boyfriends and Girlfriends, then The Aviator’s Wife, and most recently Four Adventures of Reinette and Mirabelle. These three films were made between 1981 and 1987 and stylistically feel very much like a product of their time, but also timeless in the sense of how humans navigate relationships. Through these films and many of his others, Rohmer continues the ancient tradition of telling moral tales and having proverbs play out in clever and comedic ways. I loved every moment of these films and can’t wait to dive deeper into his work. These films left an impression on me and in the days after I craved music that gave me the feeling of being in his film environments. This mix includes music that holds some of the same magic and energy for me. One interesting fact about the films of Rohmer is that he seldom includes extradiegetic music. He views the inclusion of off screen music as a violation of the fourth wall. While I do love soundtracks in films I respect and appreciate his perspective on this. His focus on dialogue and the ambient sounds of the locations is more than enough, but in the aftermath made me want to linger in music of a seemingly similar time and emotion. With this mix, I daydream a bit more about his films."

Mirrors 020 - Patricia Wolf

This month, NVST has the pleasure of welcoming a very special guest: Nicola Kazimir.

Nicola Kazimir is a DJ, producer, label founder, party organizer, and creative force behind spaces that blur the lines between club culture and experimental art.

His artistic universe dives into the murky waters of institutionalized techno, copyright, “dividualism,” and the human perception of repetitive rhythms—all wrapped in aesthetics drawn from B-movie horror and occult imagery.

He’s the mastermind behind acclaimed labels like Les Points, Gentrified Underground, and Infoline, and has his hands in Mikro and the recent manga project FREQ, created in collaboration with legendary screenwriter Dai Sato (Ergo Proxy, Eureka Seven, Cowboy Bebop).

Balancing club energy and experimental edge, Nicola has brought his sound to iconic venues like Tresor (Berlin), Contact (Tokyo), Input (Barcelona), Rex Club (Paris), Modeci (Seoul), and many more.

Easy Life with Nicola Kazimir - 14 Avril 2025

Adata Files #1

Un viaje ambient suspendido en un silencio profundo.

Main Track respira lentamente entre pads etéreos, texturas suaves y un pulso casi imperceptible que se disuelve en el espacio. La frase “Gravityless… drifting further than thought” emerge como un susurro lejano, guiando la sensación de flotar sin peso, más allá del pensamiento.

Es un tema contemplativo, íntimo y expansivo: pura ingravidez convertida en sonido.

MAIN TRACK Gravityless

Found but Lost

Miss Take knows how to capture moods. With her keen sense of nuance, she turns any space into an experience. Her selection ranges from ambient to anything that promotes relaxation — flowing from the warm glow of late-autumn days into the deeper, cooler shades of winter, where wave-infused textures and introspective sounds take over. As part of AUFSCHNITT — a growing mixtape platform dedicated to promoting and distributing music — she contributes to a series that highlights sounds beyond the club scene: music for personal moments, when movement isn’t required and listening becomes its own space.

@mizz_take

LAF Podcast #063 | Miss Take

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"turntables on the floor-level" 
ph. by Luca Aimi (Barcelona)

2020 - 09 - 24 Ambient Psychedelic Miki

Music from A Strangely Isolated Place + 9128.live.

Ambient & electronica music blog, mix series, record label and radio station. Est. 2008.

Alex Albrecht / Violet Visionary (ASIPV043) [PREVIEWS]

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