We welcome label artist @futuristant to the show for episode 32!

Futuristant is an alchemist and his productions are a real melting pot of nostalgic influences, he doesn’t limit himself in just one style but always maintains that retro futuristic touch that makes him recognizable.

Buying his first turntables at the age of 14 - Christian made a name for himself in his hometown of Rome within a few short years, playing in all the best clubs. In 2014 he founded the project Riesen with his friend Davide. Riesen’s music has been multiple times in Top 100 Beatport being supported and played from djs like Maceo Plex, ARTBAT, Above and Beyond and many others. Their releases propelled them the chance to play in many different countries around Europe and beyond. In 2018 Christian created Futuristant, his solo project made to experiment with different sounds and contrasting influences. The first release ‘Future Dance’ on Encants Records was a big success and shot him quickly into a wider audience, having been supported by Solomun multiple times that year. 

Since then the enigmatic Futuristant has released on labels such as Bordello a Parigi, Ombra International, Roam Recordings, Aeon Audio, Rotten City, Nein Recordings, and most recently on Kompakt Records.

Science Cult Radio 032: Futuristant

Mode L - Split EP [EXP001]

The future is unstable, he's constantly changing and in motion. Billions of sequences, patterns and events create the future. Its like a huge technological conveyor belt on which your personal future is being assembled. 

What sound does this conveyor make? Is it possible to hear yourself while being next to him? And what will happen if this conveyor stops, what if it is affected by the Split? What happens after this? After the Split there will be a new future - a future that no one imagined, to which not a single sequence of events, not a single one of the billions of patterns led. Metafuture. The Split -  is your personal experience of being. 
Find your Split within yourself. Step over!

Release date: 28.11.2023 

Music: Sergey Prokhorov
Artwork : Boris Hudilainen
Mastering : Sergey Prokhorov

2023. All right reserved.

Mode L - Split EP (Snippets) [EXP001]

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The Metropolitan Soul Museum helmed Kulture Galerie returns with Volume 2 of its various artist-focused release series. This new 5 tracks compilation showcases some of the finest Dutch and American sound, all brought together by London’s own MSM.

Amongst the collection there is an original composition from lauded American artist and Delsin regular John Beltran (+ a special ambient version of said track available exclusively on Bandcamo), and more from Böhm (030303), US’ best kept secret Tramic, De Lighting’s’ own Nathan Kofi & RDS and of course the label bosses Metropolitan Soul Museum themselves.

Nathan Kofi & RDS – Bankastraat [KGV002 – 12" Compilation]

Shoomadisco - Live @Feedback Nis30Sept

RADIO.D59B / AIR DOG LIE #29 w/ Shoomadisco

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In Japanese folklore predating written text, “Amanojaku” is the name given to a demon-like creature usually who was thought to be able to provoke a person's darkest desires, instigating them into perpetrating wicked deeds. Also described as a “twisted person” or a being with an extremely contrary nature - someone that if ordered something, would do the opposite. As a way of description this may not be an obvious choice when referring Hoshina Anniversary and his latest release, an introspective album titled “Leave Behind”, but as an artist accustomed to doing the opposite of what is expected, we would argue it be a fitting introduction for an artist consistent for the magnitude and variety of musical output beyond the last decade.

Opening track “What Can We Leave Behind In This World (この世界に何を残せるか)” sets the tone for what is to come. Interlacing layers of detuned keys falling endlessly into the void - a muted twist on the work of synth maestro’s AIR.  Like much of the album, a leap of faith. There are elements of deconstruction and awareness throughout. “Essence (本質)” reporting from the front-lines of personal reflection “Self-will is born from a terrible lack. That's what my experience has told me” echoes around drum tones. But there are lo-fidelity flourishes wherever you look, on “Toukai (東海)”, “Asia” “Obsession (Kyouhaku Kannen 強迫観念)”, “Rine (輪廻)” and “Teinen (諦念)”  clank along like the best of 2017 without ever trying to be as mired in coolness. It's a liberating look at Lo-Fi House.

“Landscape (風景)” is a song described by Hoshina as “About death, and when I wrote about death in relation to the landscape, I felt a sense of selflessness”. Quote the lyrics: “I thought I was obsessed with so many things. I feel myself becoming numb. Our own joys and sorrows seem to have nothing to do with the landscape that is spread out here.” Again the theme of leaving one’s history behind to discover the new self.

Inspired by Steely Dan and Weather Report, “Amanojaku (天邪鬼)” is a song described in Hoshina’s own words “created with a rather strange chord progression”. A song he says is about the crisis in social networking, which is no doubt a location where one finds many a “twisted person”. Quote the lyrics: “If you tell me Yes, Then I’ll tell you No. It's a boring communication. Desire for recognition. You are always right. I’m always wrong”. Words spoken by someone who if ordered to do something, would not be unlikely to do the opposite. But what other choice would you make when finding yourself tied into knots by the endless scroll of social activity. Much like a "twisted person". 

Coming back to the theme of Life & Death (opposites or just different sides of the same coin?), and what is beyond, Hoshina has said if he were to die tomorrow he’d be happy he created this collection of songs, so it’s fitting “Leave Behind” ends with “Alone In A”. In a year we lost the great Japanese musical icon Ryuchi Sakamoto, this tune comes as a soothing balm to your humble narrator. It’s a song I could imagine the great man himself nodding along to. It also generated from a place Hoshina could only get to after abandoning almost all of the Japanese instruments and Watechno elements present in his work over the last 5 years. We resonated with this overall feeling ourselves, having changed what we are as a record label/event/concept over the last 5 years. Not often looking back. But like most things in this mortal coil, we must be prepared to leave behind the things we do and are, moving always towards the new. Sometimes in the most opposite of places.

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Hoshina Anniversary - What Can We Leave Behind In This World (この世界に何を残せるか)

Our penultimate podcast episode of the year features a talented DJ/producer from Prijedor in Bosnia & Herzegovina, Danijel Kevic...

Very unique in his style on the B&H scene, dominated mostly by techno, Danijel is inspired by the flavours of soul, funk, disco, jazz, blues and hip-hop, which he transcendes into fluent deep, organic house vibe, either as a music selector or author. He's also been putting out his music since 2015. on Ukranian imprints Big Mama and Manuscrpit, Dejan Milićević Titzero etc.

Exclusive Mix

Exclusive Mix: Danijel Kevic

Since TONE dropped his debut album last year ‘So I Can See You’ on Rhythm Section INTL to prominent acclaim, he has entasked his musical community to remix the album - namely members of the CURL collective. Formed in 2016 by Micachu, Coby Sey, and Brother May, they have performed together and released compilations from the likes of Lol K, Bianca Scout, Raisa K and others, who all feature on the remix album. As the version LP has taken fruition, Tone has played SXSW, Cafe OTO and 180 Strand, and simultaneously continuing his journey as a hard-working family man. 

TONE’s debut was filled with an ariose spoken singing style, post-punk tones and a back-to-basics production style courtesy of his 8-track tape machine - perfect elements for any remixer. With no specific brief, artists indulged in their specific visions. Trevor Jackson’s industrial dub aesthetic is brought to ‘Move Now’, his first remix since working for deftones’ ‘White Pony’ deluxe reissue in 2020. Stay Lo contributes a tribute to the early 10s ‘dreamstep’ with tik-tok friendly ‘In & Out’ remix and meditative chug from ‘So I Can See You Pt. 2’ by Coby Sey and Tone himself. 

The ‘So I Can See You’ LP represented cause and effect between his relationship with his own creativity and the emergence of his daughter, from pregnancy and beyond, and thus the remix LP explores the wider sonic variety of Tone and his musical compatriots.

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TONE - So I Can See You Pt 2. Ft Coby Sey [snippet]

Eclipse IAMNOTAROBOT RMX

APOPTYGMA BERZERK ECLIPSE (IAMNOTAROBOT RMX) TRIBUTE

Just a little lofi track with some bluesy jazz guitar

Dazed

Iguana Flow, Naks Shepherd, Chill Yume - Golden Air

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sounds like a good time since 2017 / 000-919999-KETTY

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Hoshina Anniversary - What Can We Leave Behind In This World (この世界に何を残せるか)

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