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Dream Software Live @Natural Order 2024

Sub:system resident Jacques Adda steps up for Transmissions 013, providing us with a beautiful mix just over 2 hours, awashed with sumptuous deep hypnotic techno and accelerated trance.

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S:S 013 Jacques Adda

@dreamsoftwarecorp
No one boasts unfettered creativity like Bristol (and Narrm!) based multidisciplinary artist, DJ, label head and utopic visionary Dream Software. An expert architect in building immersive experiences in all senses of the word, Dream Software blends sonic and visual elements to generate altered states in onlookers. Known for downtempo and trance leaning sounds with an optimistic undertone, Dream Software joined me live on PBS on the 5th April 2024 to take us on an encyclopaedic journey of classic ambient trance from the 90s and beyond.

Dream Software - PN 265

Over an hour of beautifully blended electro leaning bliss, courtesy of drift catch. Perfect push and pull tempo on this one, as dreamy as it is tuff, and always super, super slick. Enjoy.

@drftctch
@drftctch
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Neurocrank mix: drift catch

Auratekh Live @Natural Order 2024

Techy interludes, squelchy bounce and breaky surprises all define @al-den-te's unique signature sound. Aussie born, France based, al dente has been making a name for himself through carefully curated releases on @neurocrankk, @thespacebetweenus and of most recent @purespacefm.
 
“I’m always listening to lots of different types of mixes and productions, especially from the 2000-2010 period, which definitely inspire my own mixes and productions a lot. There seems to always be a specific sound or moment in an old mix or track I find, which then inspires me to produce or dig for that vibe.”
 
“I have a few gigs and releases planned over the next few months, which I’m so so excited for! It definitely feels surreal to be playing outside of Australia for the first time. I have also been feeling very inspired production wise, making as much music as possible, including some new tracks which are in this mix :) ”

Thank you Harrison!

Osmura w/ al dente 14

The latest update to the Virtual Utopia servers has come in the form of a 107-minute audio-experience from the duo behind the labels last release 'Panspermia'; Beltrac & Urban Guidance. (@beltracc & @urbanguidance)

A pitched-down and blissed-out voyage; exploring every expanse of downtempo, IDM, ambient techno and trance; all infused with a smiling optimism and organic, uplifting breaks throughout. This mix effortlessly transfers those who engage with it to an alternate realm of unparalleled beauty, with a calming tranquility that eases the body, mind and soul. Here you can lounge in paradise.

Subtle reflections of the sun catch your eye as they gleam off the slow-flowing water. You match the streams pace and stare into the horizon in awe at nature's phenomena. Every colour in the sky slowly becomes more vivid and you feel gradually more weightless. The edges of existence begin to glow and you close your eyes, relying only on sensation. Here you begin your voyage into distant lands.

A big thankyou to Beltrac & Urban Guidance for submitting this mix to accompany their recent release on the label 'Panspermia' from March. Listen out for a couple of their own productions in this beautiful soundscape. ❤️

Virtual Utopia 09: Beltrac & Urban Guidance

Pioneering the next voyage is our good friend & frequent visitor to Plantera, Katie aka Lora Mipsum - a creative spirit whom we have a hoooj love & admiration for.

Co-curator of hazy Whomp's for heartfelt causes and embarking on a noble quest to unearth gems of yesteryear with her label Slush Records, we knew this care and attention to detail would run through to the voyage series. 

Showcasing the downtempo realms of their vinyl collection, Katie elegantly weaves a psychedelic excursion through blissed-out spring-time soundscapes & dream-state chillers. A timely mix of seasonal shifts through ambient rays metamorphosing into organic rhythms of the mystical, guided by the groove. 

Thank you so much for this beautifully crafted journey, Katie - spring has most definitely sprung.

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"With a subtle tilt of Plantera's axis we are ushered into a spring awakening, after the long dormancy of winter. 

As the days gradually lengthen and temperatures rise, nature begins to stir from it's frosty slumber. 

Trees bud, flowers bloom, birds return from migration - the air is filled with the sound of chirping and buzzing, reverberating throughout the landscape.

The soothing tones of spring awaken us all." - @loramipsum

013 | 'Spring Awakening' by Lora Mipsum

Parisian DJ/Promoter, Thaïs (@thaispnbng) combines breakbeat and techno tracks with textured, experimental and ambient sounds to create emotional soundscapes. 
You can enjoy her sound in this mix which has been live recorded at Kiosk radio on May 20th.

Thaïs is always eager to unearth emergent artistic projects. As a promoter she has organized events in Paris, Strasbourg and Buenos Aires around visual arts and electronic music since 2016.
She’s now running emotional waves ~ a podcast and events series in Paris, showcasing talented artists from the local scene.

Osmura w/ Thaïs 15

space•cast 019 comes from Gillan, a supremely talented musician and artist who lives and breathes the kind of beautifully rhythmic sonic tapestry she has woven through this mix.

Gillan's exploration and love of psychedelic and cosmic music is rooted in the connection to something so much deeper and bigger than us - and the ritualistic setting it can put us in allows us to form a deeper relationship with the ancestral origin of sound and rhythm. 

This mix was recorded live at space•lab and we hear Gillan moving through the gears from a wonderfully textured and rhythmic opening to a pacey deep, rolling finale. 

Enjoy!

Follow here: 
https://www.instagram.com/_gill.an/
https://soundcloud.com/gillandj

space•cast 019 - Gillan live at Love Inn, Bristol

S:S 014 comes from Italian/Albanian artist Brad Alloc. 

We came across his mixes after hearing them on a long car journey to a festival last year from what can only be described as a cosmic serendipitous link up with Brad's aka Stiven's best friend.  Being treated to at least 4 of his mixes on our trip, we were impressed with his fluid, genre hopping style, and his ability to weave together ambient, IDM, deep techno and trance in a unique, lucid and hypnotic way - both rhythmically and texturally. 

A regular on Radio Raheem in Milan with his Biocybernetics show, Stiven is also a lover of the outdoors, and is responsible for the aptly named Mycelium forest parties in the mountains of North West Italy that he puts on with his OOM collective.

@brad_alloc_604

S:S 014 - Brad Alloc

We're very proud to announce the release of S.O.N.S' complete 7-hour vinyl set, which was recorded at 宀 for the February 2024 edition of VG+.

S.O.N.S, real name Tim, is pushing the vinyl format throught his adventurous DJ sets and his record store Junction in Seoul, South Korea. Having settled in the city more than 10 years ago, he has been part of the local electronic music community development and is currently resident DJ of the reknowned Ring club, at the heart of the Itaewon District.With several well received records under different aliases (Dj Jacuzziy, SYO...) and collaborations (Forest Witches, Giorgio Celeste & The Cobra) mostly self released on his own labels, he divides his time between making music in the studio, caring for the customers in the store, and digging compulsively for new yet unearthed music.

Live At 宀

MIX060 - S.O.N.S [Live At VG+] (首爾)

Bitzer Maloney says hello for the latest addition of the pod series 👋

We first got put onto Bitzer’s online DJ sets a year or so ago. After tuning into a few of his shows we soon connected the dots and made the realisation that he is also the co-founder of Bakk Heia, a label based out of Manchester that we’ve been digging since it’s first releases back in 2019.

Bakk Heia started out as a party and is celebrating its 8th birthday in just a few days time. Having long booked a combination of upcoming talent and veteran diggers they’ve established themselves as a staple night in Manchester. This mix, gives a look into the Bakk Heia chiefs record bag, effortlessly moving between more hazey downtempo tunes and peak groovey basslines, all underlined with that signature acid-tinge - it'll serve you well 🫡

3...2...1 Go

People & Places 054: Bitzer Maloney

Copenhagen-based Jinsu, brings us a summer-centric mix, leaning towards the more energetic side of progressive.

Artwork and motion design by Celestial Artillery.

@jinsunij

Release date: 16th July 2024

WHOMP002 : Jinsu

Another musical connection formed on a dance floor (and one of many on the sandy shores of Floresta), I met Hans (@benkamal) at Waking Life last year. This mix is a lovely blend of tech house grooves, progressive, breaks and beyond - his collection coalesced into a divine interpretation of Animalia's sound.

A longstanding member of the Brussels scene, Hans is a dedicated & eclectic digger with a penchant for subtle grooves. Kamal explores house and techno's deepest cuts - each track deliberately chosen to lure the audience further into a hazy trip.

Thanks again for the mix Hans <3 

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Animix One Hundred & Sixty: Ben Kamal

Today we're thrilled to present a mix from dj and vinyl enthusiast, Lolo / @lolo-lolo-lolo-96. Laurent is half of dj duo @digabuna, and the pair also also run the amazing @coppiberlin studio. We were lucky enough to meet Laurent at Coppi a few weeks back - a weekly community session based in a warehouse in the East of Berlin. The project aims to create spaces and strengthen the community exchange of non-commercial underground music culture.

This mix shows a little taste of Laurent's diverse musical knowledge and influences - a fun and effortlessly mixed hour of percussive housey vibes. Laurent is currently based in Berlin, however plans to relocate to Naarm later this year & we're very much looking forward to it :)

Thanks for this mix Laurent!

Rotations 43: Lolo

ensure, DJ and producer born in Vilnius and based in Copenhagen, takes us on a psy-tipped journey sprikled with a rare hidden trance gems from the 90s.

Artwork and motion design by Celestial Artillery.

Release date: 19th July 2024

WHOMP003 : ensure

S:S 015 is here with a heavy trip from Ukrainian DJ/Producer @shjva.

Quickly making waves with a notable output of unique and fresh productions, straddling the fringes of IDM, Techno and Trance, Shjva has understandably turned a lot of heads in the last few years. 

Relocating to the Polish city of Warsaw 7 years ago from her native Ukraine she started the Penumbrum Radio show, later growing to a party collective and label with other local like minds joining, which then saw her put out a slew of music, playing live sets and DJing frequently in Berlin and across Europe.  It didn't take long for the network to expand to these shores with friendships and links being made with our crew and some of our extended family, realising EP's and mini albums on both People & Places and Common Ancestors. 

Desperate to bring her over to the UK, complications with visa's have unfortunately scuppered any attempts for the moment. For now we have a beautiful mix that she's skilfully crated for us that perfectly illustrates her sound and gives you a little snippet into the mind of Shjva.

S:S 015 Shjva

Recorded somewhere in the countryside near Lyon city...a beautiful experience that gave me a lot of joy. Was mixing a lot this summer but only on peak time slots so I was so glad to get out of my comfort zone and play some ambient, tribal and downtempo trance gems <3

Did this 4 hour warmup for my crew @everybodytrance

After me were playing some highlights artists :@amanita_p , @kick_21 , @tangeladj , @geen_dienst ...

Stakhan @ ELEVATION [Open Air for Everybody Trance] (13.07.2024)

@hewanaman

Hewan Aman is Paris-based DJ, radio host, event and community organiser whose 2024 schedule has been filled with impressive club and festival appearances across Europe. Hewan’s sound as a DJ revolves around a keen attention to detail - power, depth and intricate rhythms often find themselves as the forefront of her sets that span, fast paced techno, drum & bass and hypnotic psy-leaning sounds.

Her radio show and mix series ‘Tentacular’ and follow up show ‘Dub Delights’ on Rinse France have afforded her the space and place to generate this sound and vision as an artist. As Hewan explains it ‘Tentacular’ alludes to “a sprawling devotion to purpose and connection”, a theme that injects itself into the entirety of Hewan’s work. A further recurring theme in conversations with Hewan is intention - a core value alongside purpose and connection that drives her approach to artistry, the music industry, and life beyond. A thoughtful approach that sometimes feels like a rare quality in the fast-paced world of electronic music. Additionally, Hewan is a member of @audeladuclub, a community-based collaborative that promotes a reimagined nightlife with safe and inclusive events and spaces at the fore. The collaborative publish their communique via the ‘Flashes’ zine, which further explores these themes via interviews and articles collected, conducted and published through intersectional feminist lens.

I’m honoured to be airing Hewan’s live recording from @noname_community's La Nature festival - a festival hosting 800 dancing souls in front of a wooden church stage surrounded by Ardenne forest. The mix was recorded Friday 21st June 11pm-1am, so expect a quintessentially psychedelic journey to propel you into the weekend.

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