this should be the soundtrack of our brains 🤍

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@sapaofficial coming back here multiple times, therapy!

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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A recent unplanned show in Bejing was a rare chance for me to share what I call my 'love songs' - beautiful, emotive records, most of which have been with me for a long time. I've only DJ'd this way a few times, and this is the first time I've got the recording. While many of the tracks have beats, I tried playing them in an ambient way, gentle and simple. Music from: Function, NWAQ, Larry Heard, Plastikman, old Kompakt and Dial-related, a few recent selections + more. Thanks to Lyu Zhiqiang (@mohemann) for making it happen. I sincerely appreciate the people who follow and listen to my sets, I am happy to share this with you.

Love songs in Beijing

Our latest mix is a 3.5hr recording from  https://soundcloud.com/absurdlustre founder and Astral Industries artist https://soundcloud.com/sapaofficial, recorded at a recent sleep in event, from 2am until 5.30am. Read more about the mix and words from Sa Pa: http://asip.me/isolatedmix125

isolatedmix 125 - Sa Pa (Sleep In)

@syberkid

~ Tracklist ~

Jon Keliehor - The Beginning of Time
Martina Testen - Exploring the Mesnjak Forest (Slovenia)
Purelink - Wade Into A Wide And Complex Circle
Pontiac Streator & Ulla Straus - Item 11
Klaus - Gus
Chad Munson - Capillaries
Tdel - Make Noise 0-Coast
UNKEN REFLEX - 03.11.1987
Rezo Glonti - Pastiche (Teenage Engineering OP-1)
Inhmost - Nightsky
Aleksi Perälä - FI3AC2271040
Doctrina Natura - Dream VII
cv313 - As The Light Closes In
Michel Banabila - New Energy Forms
Atom™ - Texturen IV [Part I]
Donato Dozzy - Let It Go
Lee Anthony Norris - Perpetual(Autumn Of Communion)
Spherical Aberration - Valley Of Dreams
Hüda - Unreleased
Akasha Project - Rhoden Gold Picknick 2
Ground Tactics - 444Hz High Self (L0v1n Pr3s3nc3)
Malibu - The Things That Fade
Eterna - Garland Of Shame

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As we enter cosy-season, I’m really happy to share the next Deep Mind Music mix with you all. This is a re-recording of the set I played for @transience-archive at WHOLE festival last year. A 6AM set in glistening morning light for tired beings and expansive minds 💠

This one is straight from the heart, I hope you find something in this journey ~ a soft evaporation into vaporous clouds, a space for quiet reflection, a shimmering fractal of emotion 🤍🦋🤍✧｡⋆.

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Downloads Enabled ~

Deep Mind Music

Sybil ~ Deep Mind Music Vol.32

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 mix has been brewing in my head for a while now.. An inkling of it first started to pop up back in October while we were at our biannual Delayed gathering in the mountains of upstate New York. I played a set with a dear friend on the Sunday morning there - cozy & hopeful music from various corners of our collections that don't get played very often but are set aside for special moments. My favorite kind of music.. It was one of the most memorable sets I've played & brought up a ton of emotions & memories from past experiences hearing some of those songs. Memories from my wedding, memories of my brother, memories from times living in Los Angeles when Sundays were all about lounging around all day in the sunshine after nights of dancing into the early hours of the morning. We laughed, cried, danced, ate lunch, all over the course of the morning into the early afternoon. It laid the foundation for how I wanted to approach this mix for Zach.

Sundays for me have always been a day of healing - mentally, physically, emotionally. It's a day to seek inner peace & a day to be reminded of everything you have to be grateful for in spite of anything else. I recorded this mix on a rainy Saturday earlier this month, channeling all of those memories & feelings, with my dog by my feet while my wife & daughter wandered about the house, making beaded bracelets & doing various arts & crafts.

From me to you, a warm hug & the promise of spring.

Words by @aspetuck

Track list:

Jefre Cantu-Ledesma - The Milky Sea
Felbm - cycli infini (excerpt)
Neu! - ISI
Goesun - Peel Apart (What Was Once Sensible)
Paul Kalkbrenner - D-Zug
Dubtractor - M. U. R. M. 
Static - Headphones (Starring Ronald Lippok)
Dubtractor - W30
Blue Lake - Oceans
Roedelius - Veilchenwurzeln
Dubtractor - I Don't Care 
Frø - Beundrer Dig
Barefoot - Sleeper
Charles Webster - Put Your Hurt Aside
Horizon Fire - Piney Hills Blaze
Slow Mass - J.L. (Southfacing Remix)
Tensen Park - Water - Not A Sound
Andy Cato - Whose Groove
Repulsive Force - CSF Dub 6 Skit
System & Nils Frahm - Plus
Will Samson - Still Trains
People Press Play - These Days

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Sundays are for... Aspetuck

"Pause, serenity, preciousness. Healing. Sometimes, it’s simply about stopping. Taking a deep breath. Letting something subtle wrap around you and gently reach within. Travelling to places of harmonic beauty, where time stretches softly, where the mind can unravel. Returning. Resting. And perhaps, beginning again - with a clearer gaze, a quiet reset."

Dérive (@derive_ambient) is the co-founder of Muzan Editions (@muzaneditions), a tape label from Osaka, Japan, focusing on ambient and experimental sound.

HOCast #244 - Dérive

"A sonic fabric of light and calm, where each moment echoes like a deep breath, opening invisible spaces for quiet contemplation and gentle healing. Minimalism and precision come together to shape crisp, delicate atmospheres that invite you to linger without hurry."

Jo Johnson is a British musician whose three-decade journey spans punk, techno, and contemplative electronic minimalism. A former guitarist for the influential 90s riot grrrl band Huggy Bear, she later immersed herself in the underground techno scene,  joining the Bleep43 collective in 2001 and founding its label. Jo’s solo work explores immersive and emotive sonic landscapes through synthesizers and effects, influenced by pioneering women in electronic music. Her albums have been released on Further Records, Going In, Mysteries of the Deep, and Castles in Space. She is a regular performer at festivals and venues like Freerotation, The Purcell Room, Cafe Oto, and Parallel.

In 2025, Jo launched Alterations, an evolving album project released track-by-track on Bandcamp, each piece accompanied by exclusive materials for subscribers. She has collaborated with pianist Hilary Robinson, releasing experimental works on 9128.live and performing at events like Daylight Music. As a DJ, Jo has appeared on platforms such as Refuge Worldwide, Monument Waves, and Music for Programming. Beyond music, she has contributed to a Huggy Bear book project compiling the band’s zines and history. Jo also co-curates Bleep43’s deep listening events in unique spaces across London, championing boundary-pushing artists in ambient and experimental sound.

Links:

Bandcamp: https://jojohnson.bandcamp.com
Bleep43: https://bio.site/bleep43
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jojohnson.tinysilences/
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jo-johnson.bsky.social


Tracklist:

Patricia Wolf - Woodland Encounter (Balmat)
Jo Johnson - 03 (forthcoming)
Marcus Fischer - Ten (self-released)
Ashley Bellouin & Ben Bracken - Sung Strings (Debacle
Records)
Dan Bean - Face Lix (unrelease)
Bea Brennan - Can You? (Old Technology)
Bana Haffar - m720 (self-released)
Mareena & JakoJako - Phantasma (Muzan Editions)
Avsluta - Blushing Bushes (Accents Records)
Field Lines Cartographer - Transit of Ariel (Castles in Space)
Takashi Kokubo & Andrea Esperti - Melting Clocks
(WRWTFWW)
Manuel Fogliata (FKA Nuel) - metta (self-released)
Hologram - Age of Balance (self-released)
Minced Oath - Smoke and Scissors (Front End Synthetics)
arovane - youd (quiet details)
Bea Brennan - A Fanciful or Impractical Idea or Theory (Old
Technology)
Raica - Song 4 (unreleased)
Cate Francesca Brooks - Swallow Skims the Water

HOCast #243 - Jo Johnson

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

Learn more

isolatedmix 132 - Matt Xavier: Psilocybin Therapy Protocol v1.22a

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

London-based artist Sybil is a true storyteller behind the decks, celebrated in equal measure for her cinematic take on techno as she is for crafting deep ambient journeys that soothe the soul. Whether for the dancefloor or for introspective listening, her selections are always guided by a distinct emotional depth, weaving intricate sonics with a healthy dose of psychedelia for good measure. 

Exploring the inspiration for this flawless session, Sybil describes it as:

“I’ve dived deep into the ocean for this mix, a wave through time, flowing between psychedelia of the 70s, 90s, present-day and beyond. A modern take on 90s chillout mix CDs, a meditation on the ocean, a sun-soaked holographic daydream by the sea ~~~”

Tune in now for a timeless deep trip through the past, present, and future.

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Monument Waves 005 : Sybil

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

Dark Ambient Music inspired by the writings of HP Lovecraft and the Cthulhu Mythos cult. Be scared and enjoy!

CTHULHU MYTHOS - LEMURIA

wedding anniversary

finding time 9 10 bpm take 1 91025

@deep-mind-music vol. 1

~ Tracklist ~

Klaus - Bela
Arca - Extent
Planetary Assault Systems - The Dream
Xingu Hill - Fragment
Locust - Still
Higher Intelligence Agency & Pete Namlook - Secret Location
Pete Namlook & Geir Jenssen - A Way To Focus The Mind
Biosphere - Hyperborea
Atom Heart - Pane
Alessandro Cortini - Variabile
Anthony Child - Eternal Note
Sequential - The Mission (Live From The Outer Zone)
Autechre - Bronchesevenmx24
Króm - Nebula
Cremation Lily - The Shelves Of Gravel
Anthony Child - Wyatt’s Inspection
Michael Stearns - As The Earth Kissed The Moon
Spacetime Continuum - Ping Pong
Saint Etienne - Like A Motorway (Skin Up, You’re Already Dead Mix By Autechre)

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Mixtape of a selection of tracks from my ambient playlists loosely stitched together in Ableton.

I made this more for me, these are all the tracks I listened to during a personally transformative experience in the Swedish countryside lying on a trampoline staring at the sky, but I'm putting it up here as well incase anyone else likes to daydream/meditate listening to this kinda stuff. I might do a few more of these when I get the chance, hence ‘vol. 1’.

Deep Mind Music Vol.1

Music from A Strangely Isolated Place + 9128.live.

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

isolatedmix 125 - Sa Pa (Sleep In)

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