The isolatedmix series is an ongoing collection of mixes that reflect the inspiration behind ASIP. All of the artists chosen to curate a mix have had a significant impact on ASIP in one form or another. Each contributor is invited to curate a set of their choice, ranging from their very own inspirations, favourites or a set crafted around a specific theme.

All isolatedmixes are available to download for free. Please continue to support any artists featured in these mixes by purchasing their music.

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Whether under his Dream Weapons or Fantastikoi Hxoi aliases or more his more extensive output as https://soundcloud.com/anatolianweapons, Aggelos’ output is one to get lost in, where each project feels like a conversation between worlds that don’t usually meet. With Anatolian Weapons, that conversation comes into sharper focus: what began as an experiment in bridging the sharper edges of EBM and krautrock with the circular, percussive energy of Greek folk music has turned into a fully formed and consistent thread through his output of EPs and albums.

His first full-length as Anatolian Weapons arrived via the legendary Tim Sweeney’s Beats In Space label back in 2019 - a move that pulled ancient melodies into unfamiliar territory and a statement piece at the time. Fast forward to 2024’s Beyond, and that sense of push and pull is still present, only now with more intent and confidence. It’s music that leans into repetition and rhythm without losing sight of where it came from.

Aggelos’ isolatedmix feels like a natural continuation. There’s no strict mood or genre at play, but rather a slow reveal, drawing on the same tensions and textures that have defined Baltas’ path so far. It’s a pleasure to have him contribute with such a dreamy trip through the many facets of his influences.

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isolatedmix 130 - Anatolian Weapons

There’s a certain feeling that creeps in when listening to Illuvia. A delicate suspension between rhythm and atmosphere, where the weight of a breakbeat never overwhelms the stillness it moves through. 

Since debuting as Illuvia on ASIP with Iridescence of Clouds back in 2021, Ludvig Cimbrelius has steadily carved out his own temporal rift in the world of ambient and jungle- a sound that sidesteps nostalgia and instead uncovers a forgotten future buried deep in the recesses of our collective memory. 

With such a history on the label going back to our earliest of releases and our 7th vinyl press (as Purl, alongside Lav) this is the second time Ludvig has appeared on an isolatedmix, along with the close ties and inspiration of this Portals mix from God Is No Longer A DJ. 

Both across his latest release, Earth Prism, and  Iridescence of Clouds, he introduced a world of ambient lovers to weightless pads combined with chopped breaks, barely tethered to gravity, and melodies that seemed to shimmer. It was both an echo of something familiar and an entirely new dialect, not strictly jungle, not wholly ambient, not liquid in the traditional sense, but unmistakably Illuvia. 

This new mix is a continuation of those worlds. Or maybe a glance sideways into a parallel one. Illuvia’s approach has always been about restraint and resonance: every snare hit is softened by reverb, every progression feels like it’s been carved out of silence. 

For those who have followed his trajectory through ASIP and beyond, this is another precious window into Ludvig’s meticulous and emotive world. And for those new to it, welcome.

isolatedmix 131 - Illuvia: 'Mauna Kea'

This month, we are delighted to welcome Vinsen, based in The Hague, to our series. Slowly and steadily, he’s been crafting a musical realm that drifts between heartwarming melodies, textured soundscapes, and subtle grooves. His mixes and DJ sets reflect a deep passion for storytelling, drawing inspiration from fantasy worlds, sci-fi books, and the everyday beauty of life in his city.

This particular mix was recorded mostly at the enchanting Above Below festival in the UK, surrounded by rolling hills, a gentle brook, blooming trees, and birdsong—a setting that felt straight out of a fairytale. Inspired by the magic of the landscape, Vinsen brought that dreamy atmosphere to The Coombe, the festival’s special ambient stage. The final version has been subtly adapted for a more intimate and conscious listening experience at home.

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Conscious Listening Mix Series - 35 - Vinsen (Live at Above Below festival 2024, UK)

https://www.astrangelyisolatedplace.com/blog/2025/6/10/isolatedmix-132-matt-xavier-psilocybin-therapy-protocol-v122a

https://soundcloud.com/mattxavier has been a friend of mine for many years now. A fellow music obsessive and trusted voice when it comes to all things ambient, techno, and beyond, we finally managed to meet in person while I lived in Los Angeles, and we stayed connected over music ever since. 

We’ve swapped stories about pressing vinyl and running labels, and he was the reason I first crossed paths with Joel Mull (Damm) at one of his gatherings held at a beautiful Topanga home. It was a serendipitous moment that still echoes today. 

A proponent for the deeper layers found in music, Matt has since become a practician, ambassador, and pioneer for psychedelic soundtracking. Along the way, he shared tracks from ASIP and other labels that were influencing and guiding his private sessions, shaping the grand masterpiece we present to you today. As his practice deepened, we exchanged many texts discussing his ambition to publish a book about his unique experience and include an accompanying mix on ASIP. 

Matt’s new book, ‘The Psychedelic DJ: A Practical Guide to Therapeutic Music Curation and Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy’, (https://a.co/d/5bFxc2h) is a groundbreaking manual for anyone looking to bridge sound and healing. Whether you're a clinician, a DJ, or just someone who knows the power of a well-placed track, Matt’s work will likely reframe how you think about music’s role in inner journeys. 

His isolatedmix is a fully formed and accompanying ‘Protocol’, which is an example of one of his many guided sessions, referred to as “therapeutic DJing.” Psilocybin Therapy Protocol v1.22a, distills his craft and evolution in this practice for us all to dip into at a surface level, providing a peek into what are very personal worlds prepared for his clients. 

Alongside the mix, Matt joins us for a deep-dive interview, discussing his new book, his transition from rave culture to guided sessions, his real-time curatorial method and how music, when chosen with care, can become a tool for transformation.

Manual/Timeline 

Ceremony (–15 to 0 min): Music optional
Medicine Imbibed (0–10 min): Start music & meditation
Stage 1 – Onset / Hike (10–55 min)→ Break (55–60 min): Bathroom & booster [water sounds]
Stage 2 – Ascent / Climb (60–150 min)
Stage 3 – The Summit / Peak (150–180 min)
Stage 4 – Return / Descent (180–240 min)→ [Music Ends]
Stage 5 – Arrival / Landing (240–390 min): Music optional
tage 6 – Closing / Baseline (390–420 min): Music optional

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isolatedmix 132 - Matt Xavier: Psilocybin Therapy Protocol 1.22 (The Light)

Somewhere between tape hiss and transmission error, Pentagrams Of Discordia have been quietly assembling fragments of forgotten broadcasts, reel-to-reel experiments, and dusty rhythm boxes into something that might resemble a memory. 

The elusive trio work collectively, in analog shadows, and their fingerprints are embedded deep within this mix. Much of the material you’ll hear is unreleased- looped, spliced, and sequenced exclusively for this set. It's both a showcase and an enigma; a sound that nods towards certain iconic duos and chill-room auteurs without ever tipping fully into homage.

Their isolatedmix is the kind of journey that begins with no particular destination, meandering across shortwave frequencies, roadside daydreams, and the occasional flickering motel sign. A collage of found melodies, distorted lullabies, and cracked-lens nostalgia - less a DJ set and more a shared hallucination.

isolatedmix 133 - Pentagrams Of Discordia

https://soundcloud.com/artefakt-official : "This recording came together for us imagining being in spaces of sonic isolation - conversing with each other and through this act of exchange, unfolding a dynamic landscape. This emerges as an auditory refuge where we become the waves. As we navigate this appearing structure, we re-anchor ourselves as listeners, embracing the ephemeral and reconciling with strangeness to find solace in deviation.

The mix also draws from a lifelong inspiration that runs as a thread through our own music - the contrasts between natural textures, organic decay and fractal blooming sounds set against the quantization, designed function and electric qualities of the built city and the futures they represent, captured in musical imagination. The mix invites listeners to dwell in this synthesis of spaces, discovering connection within isolation."

Tracklist:
01. Arovane & Hior Chronik - A Day, November 2013
02. Multicast Dynamics - Field of Dreams
03. Jake Muir - Twilight Transmissions
04. 2030 - Key to the Universe
05. Neel - Alchemy 
06. Stenny - Dew 
07. 1991 - High-Tech Love-Life
08. Imaginary Softwoods - Globe IV
09. Emika Elena - Reflection (Multicast Dynamics Remix)
10. BFTT - Enin
11. queniv - Viba
12. Hiver - Inner Motion 
13. Sven Weisemann - Cascading Lights
14. Imprea - In a Landscape
15. Purelink - Stadium Drive
16. The 7th Plain - Chords Are Dirty
17. Marianna Maruyama & Hessel Veldman - Softly, at first

isolatedmix 134 - Artefakt

Introducing a deeply soothing Unrush mix from DOC - a producer, live act, and founder of Selene Series, whose sound I've been exploring since a friend connected us at this year's Mostra Festival.

For this mix, he delivers something truly special: a warm, comforting sound blanket which spans over almost 3 hours. Moving away from the more experimental edges he often explores, DOC has crafted a mix that feels like a gentle, unhurried stroll.

In his own words:

"Not every mix needs to be ‘a journey’. This mix is a stroll.

A stroll around that feeling of warmth, of tranquility, of comfort. A walk in circles around different iterations of beautiful music to soothe your senses. Because sometimes, the act of walking is the destination in itself. And when we are not going anywhere, just being for the sake of being, there is no rush. We are unrushed."

So, find a moment, let it play in the background, and get lost in the stroll...

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

DOC on the web:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doc_sounds
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seleneseries
RA: https://ra.co/dj/doc-2

UNRUSH on the web:
Bandcamp: www.unrush.bandcamp.com/
Hardwax: www.hardwax.com/label/unrush/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/_unrush

Artwork by Irakli Kiziria

102 - Unrushed by DOC

INTERVIEW + TRACKLIST >  https://inverted-audio.com/mix/intrusion

When Stephen Hitchell released The Seduction of Silence in 2009 under his Intrusion alias, the double-CD immediately established itself as a landmark in the dub techno continuum. Across deep, glacial chords, cavernous bass and hypnotic atmospheres, Hitchell expanded the Berlin/Detroit lineage into something spiritual and introspective – a meditative art form rooted in emotion, texture and stillness rather than club-function alone.

Sixteen years on, The Seduction of Silence returns in its most definitive form, with both Part 1 and Part 2 now finally available on vinyl for the first time. Remastered and cut by Stefan Betke (POLE), the records unlock new depth and dimensionality, offering a fully immersive experience for both longstanding admirers and new listeners.

Part 1 traces the genesis of Intrusion, sparked by Hitchell’s rediscovery of a Sequential Circuits Prophet 2000 sampler containing fragments of his ’90s experiments. Revived during a period of transition – long hours in record distribution, a move to Chicago’s lakeside, impending fatherhood – those sounds became the foundation for weighty yet introspective dub, heard vividly in Montego Bay and Intrusion Dub.

Part 2 carries a more expansive, improvisational feel, influenced by the late Phillip C. Hertz, Hitchell’s colleague at Crosstalk Distribution. Recorded through live jams and experimental sessions, this chapter drifts into deeper ambient-dub territory, paying tribute to collaboration, community and the fluidity of sound.

Together, both parts form a deeply personal document of life, art and devotion to sound. Alongside this feature, Hitchell shares a live recording from his New York debut at Public Records in July 2025, hosted by Zen/Echo – an intimate Intrusion performance in full analog drift.

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For Deep Breakfast 334, we're pleased to welcome Saphileaum, a truly stellar all-round talent whose work we've been following with great interest. It's a fit that's been a long time coming, and we're thrilled to finally make it happen.

Andro Gogibedashvili, aka Saphileaum, is a Georgian producer and multidisciplinary artist renowned for crafting unique soundscapes that blend rhythm, live drumming, and atmospheric techno. Inspired by mysticism, earth, and the universe, his music is perfect for meditation, introspection, and coming together. With a background in a creatively rich family, Saphileaum's artistic path is shaped by his heritage and traditions. His discography spans top labels like Mule Musiq, Good Morning Tapes, and Silent Season, with each release reflecting his creative approach. Notably, his music was transmitted to space in 2022, making him one of the few artists to reach beyond Earth. Saphileaum's artistry extends to film soundtracks, art exhibitions, and poetry, showcasing his versatility. His approach to music and art invites listeners to tune in deeply, exploring new terrain of culture, sound, and inspiration.

Andro's mix is accompanied by an original poem he wrote, titled 'Master of Spirits' : 

"Master of Spirits, with words of secrets,
Holds boundless wisdom — yet speaks in silence.
And on thy earth, the mortal man
Shall be blessed by heavenly guidance.

The watchtowers await his will,
To purify thy earth and sky.
The ground smiles, Twilight shines,
Thy scent of roses, oh, eternal life...

From mortals to immortals,
Millennia pass in the search of love,
Shall I ever see you? Shall I ever know you?
Perhaps you see me too...

And perhaps I may draw near,
And perhaps I may find thee too —
How from heavens, thy flame descends,
And how father’s thorns embraced, ascends."

Tracklist:
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Photo by Priyanuch Konkaew

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Deep Breakfast 334 ~ Saphileaum

Let’s give a warm welcome to Scottish producer Neil McDonald, known as Lord Of The Isles, one of our most cherished artists and a true master of his craft. This is his first appearance on Deep Breakfast, and he arrives with a fresh, unmistakable voice. Over the years, he has forged a singular sonic language that rises above the dance floor, drifting into subliminal rhythms, ambient textures and experimental realms. Gifted at weaving dynamic narratives, he summons powerful emotions and otherworldly visions. Lord Of The Isles possesses a rare ability to draw the listener into his own world, rather than guiding them through theirs…a beautiful place to linger.
"Signals Aligned", his fifth album and second release on his own imprint Dusk Delay, dropped recently and is simply gorgeous — check it out: https://lordoftheisles.bandcamp.com/album/signals-aligned

About the mix he said:
"This mix was inspired by those vivid morning dreams you have when you fall back to sleep when you should probably be awake. Full of strange twists and turns but somehow glued together by the same subconscious telling an abstract but deeply personal story."

Tracklist:
1. bvdub - Untitled 02
2. Randal Fisher & Dexter Story - Ruach
3. Barker - The Remembering Self
4. Danny Wolfers - Cassette Filler
5. Bibio - The Way You Talk
6. Shorelights - Untitled
7. IRINI - Untitled
8. IRINI - I Feel It But Now It’s Gone
9. JP - tru (feat. Xiphiidae)
10. Burial - Strange Neighbourhood
11. Unknown - Unknown
12. February Montaine - Cosmicomics
13. Donato Dozzy - K3
14. Akashi Kokubu - A Dream Sails Out To Sea Scene 3: Breath Of Blue Water
15. Lord Of The Isles - Signals Aligned (Extended Version)
16. Ovid - Dream Sequence

Photo by Griffin Wooldridge

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Deep Breakfast 335 ~ Lord Of The Isles

For our winter and final mix of the year, we’re delighted to welcome Francesco Piunti, the curator behind the ambient podcast Deep Breakfast Series. A beautiful two-hour journey - mysterious, nostalgic, rich with melodies and subtle rhythms - unfolding like a true travelling story.

@francescopiunti
@deepbreakfastseries

Artwork by Sophie Vaillant

Conscious Listening Mix Series - 40 - Francesco Piunti

This year's selection of music in high rotation in one mix. Spanning all the goods. Follow the link for a full list to a buymusic club to support all of the great music. https://asip.me/reflection2025

Tracklist: 
1 - HARZ - 0647 - (polychromatic) [Empty Space]
2 - Roméo Poirier - Picobello - (Off the Record) [Faitiche]
3 - Florian TM Zeisig - Earth Loop - (A New Life) [Stroom]
4 - Patricia Wolf - I'll Take Care of You - (Hrafnamynd) [Balmat]
5 - Saapato - Active Decay (feat. Patricia Wolf) - (Decomposition: Fox on a Highway) [Constellation Tatsu]
6 - Pianeti Sintetici - Part One - (Space Opera) [Astral Industries]
7 - Heavenchord, Infinity Dots - Entering Landscapes - (Landscapes Of The Soul) [Secret Domain]
8 - placa - cityzen - (in trance it) [Non-transparent]
9 - Area 3 - Grass Turns To Sponge - (View) [Khotin Industries]
10 - Cahl Sel - Leaf - (Traces) [Reflective Records]
11 - Raica - Not There Though, Dive - (The Absence of Being) [Quiet Details]
12 - MPU101 - 3100beta2 - (MPU106) [Ilian Tape]
13 - Jo Johnson - Variance Remnants 3 (field recording) - (Variance - Remnants (Alterations)) [Self]
14 - Pentagrams Of Discordia - < - (Triskaidekaphobia Extd.) [Self]
15 - Alex Kassian - Lost in Hanoi - (ESP Institute XV) [ESP]
16 - all possible worlds - untitled - [all possible worlds]
17 - Skee Mask - 32Crescent - (E) [Self]
18 - Rod Modell - Snowstorm in Naubinway - (Northern Michigan Snowstorms) [Silentes]
19 - Strategy - Earthling - (A Cooler World) [Constellation Tatsu]
20 - µ-Ziq - Peppermint Aero - (Manzana) [Balmat]
21 - Lord Of The Isles - Opalescent - (Signals Aligned) [Self]
22 - Plant43 - Skyway Shadow - (Luminous Machines) [Self]
23 - Xenia Reaper - Drift__ - (Nept Polarisation) [Delsin]
24 - Lord Of The Isles - United Wire - (Signals Aligned) [Self]
25 - Martinou - The Last Hour - (The Glow That Lingers) [FauxPas]
26 - Coatshek - Eternal Lovers - (Sound Bath) [Dark Entries]
27 - Light of Cacti - Washed Away In Pink Skies On Brighton Shores - (Neverland is a State of Mind) [Tonights Dream]
28 - Pianoman - Pasion (Alex Kassian's Mandarine Dream Mix) - (Pasion) [Planet Strange Love]
29 - Anushka Chkheidze + Robert Lippok - Uncontrollable Thoughts - (Uncontrollable Thoughts) [Morr Music]
30 - Oneohtrix Point Never - Measuring Ruins - (Tranquilizer) [Warp]
31 - Simon Littauer - Phicet - (Modular) [Katharsis]
32 - arcologies - asleep and dreaming - (PARTICLE SHIFT) [Rabbithole Club]
33 - E.L Heath and Karen Vogt - This Is Spirit - (This Is Spirit) [Plenty Wenlock]
34 - Aural Imbalance - Thermal Isolation - (Edge Of Space) [Auxiliary]
35 - jp - planes - (we're here all the time) [Theory Therapy]
36 - Vivian Koch - September (Gold) - (Colors of September) [Self]
37 - Courtney Bailey - Under The Water - (In Dream) [Music From Memory]
38 - Djrum - Waxcap - (Under Tangled Silence) [Houndstooth]
39 - Roméo Poirier - 12 - Steve A. - (Off the Record) [Faitiche]
40 - Barker - Reframing - (Stochastic Drift) [Smalltown Supersound]
41 - Alvar - Meg og sola - (The Mist LP) [Peak Experience]
42 - irini - The Higher (Lost In Dreams) [all possible worlds]
43 - Voices From The Lake - Aquateo (II) [Spazio Disponibile]
44 - Chee Shimizu - Zeze (ESP Institute XV) [ESP]

ASIP - Reflection on 2025

I was running when they got me on the moon

My Life As A Teenage Grey

Ilfman + Sonitus Mortis Announce New EP Test Subject Zero — A Dark, Confrontational Soundscape Inspired by the Hidden Horror of Animal Testing
Electronic artist Ilfman and experimental industrial project Sonitus Mortis unveil their uncompromising new collaborative EP, Test Subject Zero, a dark, brooding sonic document that confronts the brutal realities of laboratory animal testing.
Blending abrasive industrial textures, cinematic electronics, and raw field recordings, Test Subject Zero pushes listeners into an intense auditory environment designed to provoke discomfort, empathy, and reflection. Central to the EP’s sound design are manipulated samples derived from recordings of primates — gorillas and monkeys whose species have historically been used in laboratory testing. These elements are transformed into rhythmic pulses, distorted vocal textures, and unsettling atmospheres that permeate the record.
The result is a relentless, in-your-face listening experience that blurs the line between music and protest.
Sonitus Mortis explain the intention behind the project:
“We wanted to make a sound that would give people a sense, even briefly of the horror those animals suffer during testing. The EP isn’t meant to be comfortable. It’s meant to confront you.”
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Music composed and performed by Ilfman + Sonitus Mortis
Recorded at The Shad and Doom Studio Berlin
Mastered by Uno

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