Our latest Portals feature takes a look at Ambient music that can't be ignored, and is "as interesting, as it is interesting"... https://asip.me/portals12

(Get the tee while you can: https://everpress.com/power-ambient )

Tracklist:
01. James Murray - Second Sight (Home Normal)
02. Ameeva - Die Wellen (9128.live)
03. Faru - Mirror of Consciousness (Self released)
04. Sciama - Subsumed (Auxiliary)
05. Joachim Spieth - Akasha (Affin)
06. Abul Mogard - Against a White Cloud (Self released)
07. Leandro Fresco & Rafael Anton Irisarri - Baja dos Singlos (A Strangely Isolated Place)
08. Mount Shrine - Foggy Deck (Cryo Chamber)
09. Araceae - Gleaming Embers (Faint Music)
10. Markus Guentner - Cavus (A Strangely Isolated Place)
11. r beny - vestigial (Self released)
12. Caterina Barbieri - TCCTF (Important Records)
13. Christina Giannone - Realms II (Past Inside The Present)
14. Christina Vantzou - Glissando for Bodies and Machines in Space (Kranky)
15. Pechblende - Shackles of Time (Auxiliary) 
16. Tim Hecker - Hatred of Music II (Kranky)
17. Bana Hafar - Intersecting Voids (Self released)
18. FRKTL - Scene I: Terra Nullius (Self released)
19. KMRU & Aho Ssan - Resurgence (Edit) (Subtext Recordings)
20. Mika Vainio - Kytkenta (Connection) (Touch)
21. Rafael Anton Irisarri - Arduous Clarity (Dais)
22. Mika Vainio - Unessa (Sleep) (Touch)

More info

ASIP - Portals Episode 12: Power Ambient

~ Deep Breakfast 195 by Hivetribe (https://soundcloud.com/protou & https://soundcloud.com/dronnydarko) ~

Tracklist:
01. protoU - Transparent Clusters
02. Ludvig Cimbrelius - stjärnhimmel
03. Alphaxone - Water Moon
04. Dronny Darko & protoU - Riparian Forest (300 million years ago)
05. Eternell - Cove
06. Hivetribe - Water Zest
07. Spuntic - Uniqueness
08. Purl & Hivetribe - Closer Than You Know
09. Dronny Darko & protoU - Energy Forms

Deep Breakfast 195 - Hivetribe

As the autumn season gently unfurls, bringing cooler days and longer nights, we often find ourselves drawn indoors, where the world slows down just a bit. This time of year invites moments of introspection and the soothing balm of stress relief, creating the perfect opportunity to immerse ourselves in calming and tranquil sounds. 

Unrush is pleased to welcome Low Velocity Soundsystem from Leipzig & Halle to this journey. Since debuting in 2018 as part of the event series “Time To Get Lost” in Halle, LVS has cultivated a space beyond the dance floor, inspired by the legendary 90s chill-out rooms. Gregor and John have created a musical environment where ambient textures converge with trip-hop, drone, techno, and dub, revealing a deep appreciation for atmosphere and mood.

Gregor is part of the team at Connwax, which hosts a long-standing label night at Leipzig’s IfZ, while John hosts the Folding Realities radio show on Callshop Radio, also working as a live-act and producer. Both bring their unique personalities to the track selection, blending their expansive music collections with a genuine and passionate spirit.

This set reflects their vibe—a unique blend of ambient-dub, drawing subtle connections to the club scene, and tinged with a delicate hint of melancholy. Without much discussion beforehand, they found themselves aligned, crafting a curation that speaks to the introspective side of the season. So sit back, breathe deeply, and let the sounds guide you through a moment of calm...

Thanks a lot to https://soundcloud.com/lowvelocitysoundsystem

LVS on the web:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lowvelocitysoundsystem/
Instagram John: https://www.instagram.com/foldingrealities/
Instgram Connwax: https://www.instagram.com/connwax/

UNRUSH on the web:
Bandcamp: www.unrush.bandcamp.com/
Hardwax: www.hardwax.com/label/unrush/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/_unrush_/?hl=de
Facebook: www.facebook.com/unrushme/

Cover artwork by Irakli Kiziria

Tracklist:
Sleep D & Albrecht La'Brooy – After The Rain (Analogue Attic, 2017)
Claudio PRC & Rambadu – Aqua (Rambadu, 2024)
Von Schommer - dc15 09 (DeepChord, 2002 / 2024)
Florian T M Zeisig - Matrix Perseids (Stroom, 2024)
Earth Trax - Today (Lapsus Records, 2023)
Erosion - Erosion 3 (Chain Reaction, 1997)
STL - Deep Stare (Echocord, 2015)
Crimeboys - Deja Entendu (Dub) (3XL, 2023)
Sa Pa - Face West (Lamassu, 2022)
Deadbeat - A Joyful Noise (Part II) (~scape, 2004)
Nthng - In Statics (0000, 2024)
Rising Sun - Eternal 6 (Echocord, 2024)
John Horton - Dub Rush (Unreleased, 2024)

090 - Unrushed by Low Velocity Soundsystem

Willem van der Ploeg, hailing from the Netherlands, is a DJ, producer, and co-founder of the label and mix series https://soundcloud.com/willoirson, alongside Rutger Paulusse. More info and download: https://www.astrangelyisolatedplace.com/blog/2024/10/21/isolatedmix-128-will-oirson

isolatedmix 128 - Will Oirson

Our first inter-dimensional carpet ride of the year comes courtesy of Mysteries of the Deep head honcho, Grant Aaron <3

Tracklist:

Ana Roxanne - A Study in Vastness
https://anaroxanne.bandcamp.com/album/because-of-a-flower-2

Sophia Zhuravkova - Interior Music 004
https://interiormusic.bandcamp.com/album/interior-music-2

Taylor Deupree - November
https://taylordeupree.bandcamp.com/album/northern-re-issue

korrē - Potions
https://perimeterjunk.bandcamp.com/album/oizys

Skee Mask - Terminal Z
https://iliantape.bandcamp.com/album/itlp19-resort

COH - NAKED MOONLIGHT RESURRECTS FORGOTTEN POETS
https://coh-official.bandcamp.com/album/music-vo

Loscil & Lawrence English - Indigo 
https://lawrenceenglish.bandcamp.com/album/chroma

Celer - Remaining Stretches
https://celer.bandcamp.com/album/engaged-touches-expanded-and-remastered

Quiet Places - Side A
https://astrangelyisolatedplace.bandcamp.com/album/volume-2

Mor Air & Luke Elliott - Cathode
https://frostilabel.bandcamp.com/album/the-beautiful-late

Hiroshi Yoshimura - Time Forest
https://hiroshi-yoshimura.bandcamp.com/album/surround

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Artist Support:

https://www.mysteriesofthedeep.net
https://mysteriesofthedeep.bandcamp.com
https://birdsofpreymusic.bandcamp.com/music
https://soundcloud.com/insideout
https://soundcloud.com/mysteriesofthedeep
https://www.instagram.com/mystofthedeep/

Artwork by Clayton Ciolac
https://www.instagram.com/cccccclaytonciolac/

The Observatory - Grant Aaron

This month, we are thrilled to feature a mix from The Visions Reel. The artist behind the project, Adam Jade, is a music producer based in the South West of England whose works delve into cinematic, emotionally-driven electronic music, with an increasing emphasis on intricate melodies and carefully crafted sound design.

With releases on labels such as Kizen, Re:st, and others, Adam also co-runs Captured Visions, a cassette label alongside Tom Barefoot, which focuses on ambient music that highlights atmosphere and texture.

This mix is a 2-hour recording from a party in London last year, hosted by Unknown Species—one of Adam's favourite events in the UK and a very special night. 

@thereelvison

Artwork by Sophie Vaillant

Conscious Listening Mix Series - 34 - The Vision Reels

~ Deep Breakfast 313 by https://soundcloud.com/materialobject ~

Material Object makes his highly anticipated second appearance on Deep Breakfast, once again delivering an immersive and expansive 2+ hour sonic voyage. This epic adventure seamlessly blends timeless classics with new favorites from the world of electronic music, showcasing his deep passion and expert curation. Get ready to explore a dynamic blend of sounds for a truly exciting musical experience!

The enigmatic audio artist known as Material Object has traversed close to the entire spectrum of Electronic music in his time, from Techno to IDM through to Ambient with notable collaborations with musical luminaries including the late Pete Namlook on his Fax + 49-69/450464 label and the renowned Atom™ with their ‘No. Inc’ project as well as delivering unforgettable live performances from Berlin’s Berghain to Japan’s revered Labyrinth festival. His most recent releases ‘Colour’ and ‘Mono’ dive deep into the ultra minimalist sound of a single analog synthesizer to create high octane psychedelic paganism music, both of which have been released on the UK’s Old Technology label curated by DJ Surgeon + Dan Bean.

IF you’ve enjoyed Material Object’s mixes and would like to continue to do so, please read this: https://www.gofundme.com/f/material-object-mixes

Tracklist:
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Photo by Oskar Kadaksoo

Material Objekt
http://www.materialobject.com

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Deep Breakfast 313 ~ Material Object

Today's guest mix arrives as the perfect soundtrack to these scorching summer days that seem to stretch on endlessly, capturing the vibrant energy and laid-back vibe of the season. We welcome Vakula, a leading figure in the Ukrainian electronic music scene.

The journey began in 1998, behind the decks of a local radio station, where Vakula played drum & bass and trip-hop sets for a handful of night listeners. By 2004, he was already diving into the deep waters of dub techno, drawn not by fashion, but by a persistent inner frequency.
Soon after, Vakula moved to the capital — a city now at war — where he spent eleven formative years. The original plan was simple: earn enough money to reach a Buddhist monastery in Tibet. But life, borders, and timing had other ideas. Instead, he stayed and followed sound.
Over the years, Vakula became part of the underground scene, eventually becoming a resident at iconic clubs such as Propaganda and Zeppelin, while also playing in many of the legendary venues of that era. By 2008, music had turned into a passport, taking him across continents to places where electronic sound truly thrived.
Genre was never a boundary. Jazz, rock, hip-hop, ambient, house, techno, drum & bass — everything served the same purpose: to explore, to feel, to connect. In 2011, he returned to his small hometown and built an analog studio, carving out space to listen more deeply.
Over time, the surface of the global scene began to feel thinner, less sacred. In 2020, he stepped back from performance and immersed himself in a three-year exploration of shamanic practices — not for spectacle, but for personal insight. This inner work changed his relationship with sound, and opened up new levels of depth, stillness, and presence in his music.
By 2025, Vakula let go of the path of the spirits, realizing that some stories are not his to walk. Vakula returned, not to where he started, but to a clearer understanding of his role: to keep listening, to keep creating, and to stay honest in sound.
Through it all, Vakula remains one of the early pioneers and enduring voices in the Ukrainian electronic scene — not the mainstream one, but a world of his own: where forest replaces the city center, where meadows stand in for mindless entertainment, and where trees are steadier than fleeting friendships. His connection to Ukraine has never been about slogans. It’s a quiet, unwavering love — for the land, for the people who still feel, and for his hometown of Konotop, which lives in every frequency he shapes.

Tracklist:
1. Vakula - Thaw of the Silent Peak
2. Jonn Serrie - The Observation Deck
3. Ariel Kalma - Flute Meditation
4. Vakula - Stellar Echoes
5. Steve Roach - The Ancient’ Way
6. Vakula - True Self
7. Jonn Serrie - Along The Way
8. Vakula - Ananta Nada

Photo by Kyan Tijhuis

Vakula
Soundcloud: @vakula
Bandcamp: https://vakula.bandcamp.com/music
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vakula_sound

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Deep Breakfast 319 ~ Vakula

Noises From Above: A Study in Quiet Intrusions is an album shaped around the small, persistent sounds that leak into our private spaces—those half-heard murmurs from neighbours, the distant thrum of traffic, the creaks and hums of a building settling into its own rhythms. The tracks capture a different facet of the world that slips past walls and doors, turning everyday disturbances into textures, moods, and emotional landscapes. It’s an exploration of how these subtle intrusions colour our solitude, interrupt our thoughts, and quietly become part of the soundtrack of living in close proximity to others.

The Quiet Hour

Dark ambient soundscapes for your pleasure.

DARK AMBIENT - ICONOCLAST

Watching The Clock

Music from A Strangely Isolated Place + 9128.live.

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