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Wow, totally mesmerizing! What a trip, man! Big up, @vardaemusic! Keep the good stuff coming!

DSS 094 comes from the hands and mind of Vardae, a French artist with the ambition of breaking away from the genre barrier, to explore new sounds territory around the love of psychedelic music.

About his approach he said: "Inspired by a ritualistic journey, this session goes from a breathe meditation to an ecstatic state of movement."

@vardaemusic

DSS 094 | Vardae

It's an honour to welcome the lovely Joan Gila to The Observatory <3

A passionate music lover and record collector for over half his life, Joan is the curator of HOC Radio and a really beautiful label known as red edge (highly recommended if you're not familiar! stunning releases by ABSIS and Bastien <3). Alongside Javi .apart and his friend Jordi, with whom he runs the Binomi project, he co-hosts MostRadio.

https://soundcloud.com/joan-gila
https://soundcloud.com/hoc-radio
https://soundcloud.com/red-edge-label
https://soundcloud.com/binomi
https://soundcloud.com/mostrabcn
https://rededge.bandcamp.com/music

Some words by Joan about the mix:

"I always like to conceptualize my mixes. It helps me set boundaries and avoid falling into the endless musical rabbit hole - which, frankly, can be overwhelming. This particular mix took me time to find its definitive form. After my latest vinyl purchases over the past few months, as well as an exploration of CDs (a whole fascinating world in itself), I was finally able to define its premise.

The mix unfolds across four movements. Three of them are based on a deconstruction of a long-form minimalist drone composition, layering elements of field recordings, electroacoustics & musique concrète, or additional drones. Each movement explores textures, dialectics, and microtonalism respectively. In between, the remaining movement serves as a purely experimental interlude.

This time, I can’t provide a tracklist - I couldn’t even say exactly what I used or in what proportion. The selection flows together in a way that’s hard to pinpoint, with a mix of works and pieces that come together naturally. That said, I can share that it features a strong presence of musique concrète and electroacoustic works from the '70s and '80s, including artists like Jep Nuix, Olly Wilson, Hans Roosenschon, and Anne Ben Hammou, along with revered names in drone and minimalism like Éliane Radigue, Bernhard Günter, Sarah Davachi, or Toshiya Tsunoda. There are also more recent sonic experiments and compositions – names like Richard Chartier, Steve Roden, Pablo Diserens, Jana Winderen, ENA, or Lotus Eater - some of which we’ll have the chance to experience at Mostra. And of course, there are also tracks from friends - this time, Oisatsana, ABSIS, and Menhir."

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

The Observatory - Joan Gila

"A journey through rhythmic and sonic experimentation - pulsating frequencies, evolving atmospheres, and shifting patterns. An intricate and unconventional exploration, where complexity meets bold innovation. A complex, intriguing, and electrifying experience."

gi (@gistrung) is a musician from Gadi (Sydney). Her sound blurs the outer limits of drone, idm and techno, interested in how generative sound design and asynchronous repetition can coalesce to create emotional music. Following self-released sketches in 2022, and contributions to compilations by Comic Sans Records (FR), Pure Space (AUS), Twin System (UK), Companion (AUS) she released her debut EP on Altered States Tapes in October 2023 and follow-up liveset EP on Beyond the Bridge (Seoul) in March 2024. In 2024 gi presented her debut album on Absorb (AUS) and launched the World of Knots label, while continuing to refine her unique style of warehouse oriented experimentalism, across live and DJ sets.

Mostra (@mostrabcn) is an independent, small-format festival of avant-garde and experimental electronic music which emerged by the end of 2021 as a counterpoint to the macro-festivals and the overcrowded, commercial and impersonal offerings of other large events held in Barcelona. Mostra will be celebrating its fourth edition from 17 to 20 April in 2025.

HOCast #231 x Mostra - gi

@garcon at Waking Life 2024, 23h - 02h after L.B. Dub Corp and before Vlada at Floresta <3

ani/live Sixty Seven: garçon @ Waking Life

DSS 106 comes form across the Canal.
Softi is quickly becoming one of London's most sought-after DJs. With her dynamic sets, seamlessly drifting across different BPM ranges and without being bound to a genre, she manages to keep a unique and psychedelic sound.
Her vision is further extended through her Cozi label, where she delivers ep's, dj-mixes and a residency at the Brussels based Kiosk Radio.

@jazz_brown

DSS 106 | Softi

Neon Cleptu 34
Tactile surroundings. For this episode I’d like to welcome Toner. 
@toner_jp

I met Yutaro, better known as Toner, last year when I visited Japan. And his appearance at Dommune hit it. It was a no-brainer to invite him for the Cleptu series. Curating his ambient oriented "The Line Shifting to Dots" parties. That focuses on physical deep listening. He will  deconstruct and smudge out the tactile surroundings that will drive your mind into the unknown. 

Nowhere to hide, nowhere to go...

I’m very pleased that he participated and will be the one to guide us through his musical fascinations.

Shifted - Several Instances
Compound Eye - The Outer Sphere
Echium - Collapsed Senses
Toki Fuko	- Narration 2
VC-118a - Silver
Katatonic Silentio - Bridging The Gap
Kick21 - 10se
Lemna - Trajectory	
Space Drum Meditation - Water Sirens
Harald Uunk - Isomorphic
Solatz - Ötzi
Formant Value - Funzione II [Notte Infinita Remix]
yin yang audio - astral projection
Korridor - Vacuum Decay	
Gunnar Haslam - Azote Du Guano
T++ - Worn Down
HOMI - Jokudubi
I7HVN - Body Count
Nuel - Intarsia
Carrier - Wood Over Plastic
Solar X - Russian Roulette	

Recording is mastered by Ryosuke Tsuchiya
Broadcasted 20.03.2025
www.lyl.live

Neon Cleptu 34 → Toner

London’s Basic Chanel conjures a liquid mist for the latest entry in our series. Chanel’s work documenting the scene through Untitled 909 and her numerous other endeavors - including the Draaimolen podcast and a residency on Refuge Worldwide - will surely be known to many, yet discovering her distinct voice as a DJ and the warm personality behind it all was a revelation even still. Chanel distills her boundless passion for full-spectrum psychedelia into this enchanting mix, which paints verdant and hypnotic hues while maintaining an effortless sense of buoyancy throughout. Thanks Chanel!

@basicchanel

Artwork by Angelina Nikolayeva.

Sure Thing Mix 139: Basic Chanel

Interview: https://truantsblog.com/2025/truancy-volume-349-zara

Soundcloud: @zaraolsen

Access the download and full tracklist (Confirmed and added) on our Patreon (patreon.com/truants). However if you need anything leave us a nice comment here with @zaraolsen tagged and either of us will get back to you with an ID! Your support helps cover all our costs allows Truants to continue running as a non-profit and ad-free platform.

Truancy Volume 349: Zara

The most overtly techno-infused track on Airsongs, Dune Swirl hits with a driving 160 bpm beat right just as you start to get comfortable — firm, grounded, almost reassuring. But around it, chaos gathers. Scratchy, abrasive wind textures crash in from the edges, drawn from the same sonic world as Whirlwind but twisted into something darker. Themes resurface — stabs, swells — but this time they feel frayed and unstable.

At 6 minutes and 39 seconds, it’s a tightly coiled storm. Moments of clarity arrive when the chaos drops out and the beat stands alone, offering a false sense of safety. Then the winds return, jagged and unpredictable. The breath at the end — the hallmark of these Airsongs — is there, but it doesn’t get to finish. It cuts off, abruptly, like a gust caught mid-sigh.

Airsongs

Airsongs: Dune Swirl

I am always glad that you stop by and take the time to come.
Thank you as always.
A circle of peace.
Waves crashing on the shore. An unchanging loop.
When they are calm, they give a sense of security, and when they crash powerfully, they give courage!
Is the sea breeze whispering something? A repeating loop of peace!
As if inviting us, the waves scrape away the sand under our feet along with our memories of the past, urging us to focus on the present!

Loop of Peace

She crossed the point of no return.
The world behind her collapsed into silence — and the one ahead had teeth.

Threshold (SLOWED)

Deep Space Series is a podcast platform that focuses on the deeper spectrum of electronic music. A carefully curated series where artists from all corners of the globe can express themselves without limitations in regards to music genres.

The only thing these artists have in common is the unconditional love for deep, psychedelic space music.

From slow ambient to (s)pacey techno and everything in between.


Curated by:
Hendrik & @ridoemiel

We carefully curate the program of our podcast series so we don't accept requests.

DSS 094 | Vardae

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