Alpha Delta - The Moat (Alpha D's OG Mix)
Alpha Delta - The Moat (Drox Electro Mix)
Alpha Delta - The Moat (Critical Automator Dub Mix)
Alpha Delta - The Moat (16 Faces 5am Mix)

The elusive Hackney basement dweller Alpha Delta colloquially known as Alpha D drops his debut single “The Moat” as the very first 12” output on the mysterious new hybrid Berlin++Sydney based label Delphic Iris Records. The headline single inspired by a faithful rave session in Croatia where Alpha D was simultaneously emotionally touched, scarred and sonically pummelled by kick drums at a wild and stormy Dimensions Festival.

This dark techno beast was the aggressive, distorted acid offspring of that faithful night raving between the mud and tears of the crowd at the formidable Moat stage at Punta Christo. His OG Mix is classic 132bpm heavy pounding acid techno at its moodiest.

In the Remix department we have support from the entire Delphic Iris Records crew on this one. A fitting introduction to the labels sound. 

Sydney based Drox of Analog Cabin fame has a low end electro bass bin rattler for us that delves into melancholic and psychedelic 303 territory, deep, minimal and functional a perfect mid set groover in our opinion.

Critical Automator takes us on a deep and elegant techno journey transcending both murky seas and lush hazy skies in his dub mix. Definitely dialled back from the OG mix but there is no shortage of kick drum energy in this one.

16 Faces cooks up complex drum work and funk driven baselines in a hybrid 146 bpm number that’s just a touch rave, grime and idm in his 5am mix. The off beat stabs and euphoric strings are plentiful, more than enough to get your through any wobbly kneed sunrise.

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"sick" 5/5 - Cici (RinseFM)

"dub mix is great" 5/5 - Barker (Ostgut Ton)

"the moat is dope" 5/5 - Henry Greenleaf (Noods)

"love how weird and wonky this all is!" 5/5 - Opium Hum (Boilerroom/CTM)

"woow who is this?? love this all tracks are pretty good"5/5 - Machine Woman (Rinse FM)

"Hard to pick a favourite, they're all moody and raw in all the right ways." - Louise Chen (NTS)

> Mastered at Cirrus Audio (V2)

The Moat Remixes

DI 001 - Alpha Delta - The Moat Remixes (12" + Digi) - [4 Track Teaser Snippets]

Delphic Iris Whitelabel Series Volume 1

Untitled Artist - Untitled Track Side B (Teaser Snippet)

Untitled Artist - Untitled Track Side A (Teaser Snippet)

Who are @drox and @16faces?
What is the Delphic Iris?
And what exactly are these sonic visions it sees?

Listen closely and things will begin to come clear .... 


Spoken by @djlostberlin
Music &  words written by @16faces

Origins

16 Faces & DJ Lost - Origins Parts I, II & III  - [Digi]

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We welcome Matt Lush aka @lushy303 to the very first installment of the Delphic Iris Mix Series recorded live from our launch last year at @kimchirecordz in Berlin, a killer deep and groove heavy all vinyl set recorded on their lovely Bozak mixer for extra crispy sound.

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This series is a handpicked selection of artists and friends of the label whom we enjoy their vibe, energy, and thoughtful musical curation.

We aim to highlight both our own releasing artists as well as selectors in our general community, whether they are based in Berlin, Sydney, or beyond.

As eclectic and chaotic as the Delphic Iris's visions themselves, our mix series will be somewhat sporadic in schedule and touch on both functional club music and its weirder hybrid edges. 

The series aims to channel otherworldly energy, intricate rhythms, and textures that we hope will take you on wild and unique journeys

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Born in Melbourne and currently based in Berlin, Matt has been playing records and hosting events for over 20 years.

Originally a more straight up techno deejay, inspired by the likes of Mills and Garnier; these days Matt likes to traverse the dark line between techno, house, electro and acid music.

His artistry behind the decks is a perfect blend of infectious energy, deep musical knowledge and seamless mixing, expertly reading the room who is equally at home in an intimate club space to an expansive warehouse party.

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Tracklist:
J Trystero - Ashlar [Incienso]
Polito - Sublunary [Butter Sessions]
Marcos Cabral – Tio Rico [L.I.E.S]
DJ Trystero - Gutter [Incienso]
Sleep D - Happiness [Butter Sessions]
Omar S - Always There [FXHE]
Daniela La Luz - Hundertzwölf [Chiwax]
Air Liquid - The Increased Difficulty of Concentration [Sm:)e]
Lebanon Hanover - Schwarzenegger Tears [aufnahme + wiedergabe]
David Alvarado - Beautification [Peacefrog Records]
Omar S - Psychotic Photosynthesis [FHXE]
STL - Sunday to Monday [STL]
Tinman - Afters Acid [Acid Test]
Hutton Drive - Haunted Mind [Soma]
K Alexi  - All 4 Lee Sah [Transmat]
John Heckle - 7C [Intrinsic Rhythm]

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https://www.instagram.com/mattfknlush/
https://soundcloud.com/lushy303

DI Mix Series Vol 1

DI Mix Series 001 - Matt Lush

Drox - Hexameter EP 

👁️ Delphic Iris Records is pleased to unveil its third vision 👁️

Drox's debut solo 12” EP, "Hexameter." This EP features a high-energy remix by 16 Faces, adding a distinct clattering 160 bpm 808 beatdown to the collection.

“Hexameter” brings together a diverse range of sounds, from machine funk and intricate acid lines to engaging detroit-styled dystopian and alien-like synth scapes. Each track offers a unique auditory experience, inviting listeners to explore new otherworldly sonic territories.

Drox emphasizes rhythmic interplay throughout the EP, with a strong focus on groove. The use of rhythmic hexameters and their accents creates a series of tough, dancefloor-focused electronic groove tools.

A1 COUNTERFORCE  
A2. COUNTERFORCE (16 FACES REMIX)  
B1. SINUS BLOCKER  
B2. DENOVO

Production and Mixing by Drox && 16 Faces
Mastering by Brendan @ Cirrus Audio, Sydney

DI 002 - Drox - Hexameter EP (12" + Digi) - [4 Track Teaser Snippets]

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For the second instalment of our somewhat irregular mix series, co-owners @drox and @16faces team up for a rare IRL session—recorded while crossing paths in Sydney over the Aussie summer break.

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Recorded live on January 1st, 2025 at The Lord Gladstone, Sydney
Part of Got Music Social Club’s Mercury Strut NYD party.
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This b2b mix unfolds in 30-minute chunks, blending deep, rounded grooves, otherworldly synths, and lush sunny textures—including a few rare vinyl gems to kick off the year. Drox delivers choice house and Detroit deep cuts, while 16 Faces leans into UK garage, bass, and grimey-tinged flavours.

A soulful, summery ride with just the right amount of grit.

It’s a shift from our usual darker, more pensive sound—but a perfectly timed to the Euro summer on the horizon. Hope you enjoy the selections.
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Tracklist:
A Number Of Names - Shari Vari (Mike Grant - Cool People Mix) 
Darren Price - Things Change
Derek Carr - Advance
Ryuichi Sakamoto – Salvation (Ashley Beedle's Heaven & Earth Mix)
Larry Heard & Mr White - The Sun can’t Compare 
Joy Orbison - Donell
Ramsey & Fen - Love Bug (Bump Mix) [feat. Lynsey]
Four Tet - Buchla
Om Unit & Bangura - The Page
Groove Chronicles & DubChild - Be My Friend
Objekt - Chicken Garage
Benny Ill - Fat Larry’s Skank
Breakbeat Era - Bullitproof (MJ Cole Remix)
Skream - Summer Dreams
SP:MC - It’s Over Now
Kerri Chandler - All the Downloads
St Germain –	Alabama Blues (Todd Edwards Mix)
Nuyorican Soul - The Nervous Track (Ballsy Mix)
Nicolette – Single Minded People
De Melero Featuring Monica Green - Night Moves (En El Calor De La Noche Mix)
Walt J - Love Petals
2 Bad Mice - Zero Fifteen
Inner City - Good Life (Bored Lord Edit) 
Kwengface, Joy Orbison & Overmono - Freedom 2
Mia Koden - Hot Take
Mala - Alicia
Peverlist - Roll with the Punches
V.I.V.E.K - U Dub
Joker - Snake Eater
Mala - Miracles (Commodo Remix)

DI Mix Series 002 - Drox & 16 Faces B2B NYD 2025

DX201 - @insomniast-be - First Light EP
Digi + Limited Edition 7" Dubplate.

Rooted in his Bristol upbringing and no doubt charged by the
city's ‘something in the water’ effect, Berlin-based Insomniast
distills the raw energy of the low-end underground into a hazy,
euphoric morning after on First Light EP—the fifth vision from
Delphic Iris Records.

Extending genre-twisting bass music motifs, he weaves lively
distinct 808 rhythms, rave-tinged vocal chops and stabs, and
bass grooves into a journey through night’s intensity and
daybreak’s hazy reflections.

At its peak, Chasing Streams and 1024 bang hard with a skewed
fusion of UK bass and playful ghetto tech rawness, both
punching through with chest-rattling energy.

As the night fades, First Light, Higher, and Live in Love summon
a more expressive, hazed-out euphoria, blending broken
hypnotic rhythms with warm house music sensibility—the sound
of a morning spent in the park, bluetooth speaker humming,
Lambrini flowing, mates chatting shit, and the echoes of the night
before still drifting in the background.


Limited Edition 7" Dub-plate contains tracks:
Chasing Streams (A Side), First Light (B Side) and
All tracks are available via digital download on Bandcamp

Buy Digi & 7"

Insomniast - First Light EP - (7" + Digi) - [5 Track Teaser Snippets]

Ⓞ Techno/Bass and Experimental DIY Vinyl Label 
based in Berlin++Sydney 

✨Insomniast - First Light EP - Out Now


▒ ✺ Ⓞ Sonic Prophecies of Techno, Electro, Bass & Experimental ClubⓄ ✺ ▒
░ Home of  @drox Ⓞ @16faces  Ⓞ @alphadmusic  Ⓞ Critical Automator Ⓞ @arkhallaul ░ Ⓞ @insomniast-be

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Distributed by @dbh-music
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Events:::
👁️ 16 Faces B2b Drox NYD '25 - Lord Gladestone
👁️ Sydney Hexameter Warehouse Party - 🤐 
👁️ London Launch Party 17/8/23 - @planetwaxuk
👁️ Berlin Launch Instore 2/9/23 - @kimchirecordz

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Release Catalog :::

DIX201 - Insomniast - First Light EP
DIX101 - 16 Faces X Larkhall Paul - Behind the Violet Veil EP 
DI002 -  Drox - Hexameter EP
DI001B - The Moat (Critical Automator's Reflux Mix) 
DI001 - Alpha Delta - The Moat Remixes 
DIW001 - Whitelabel Series Volume 1
ORIGINS - 16 Faces & DJ Lost - Origins Pt I, II, III
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In the ethereal realm of the void there existed The Delphic Iris, a being of otherworldly power and boundless knowledge. The Iris was said to possess the ability to see into the future and hear unique and strange sounds from times and dimensions beyond our grasp. 

Legend has it that with a specific alignment of space and time, and with the mastering of secret ritual practices, The Delphic Iris can be conjured by mortal musicians to ignite and inspire their souls. 
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History's stark warnings tells us that summoning The Delphic Iris is fraught with danger and risks the possible collapse of our universe, for the Iris is an unstable and powerful being. However, The Delphic Iris' visions are often too tempting to resist much like a Siren's song.  

In recent years, electronic musicians Drox and 16 Faces came across the existence of the Delphic Iris through secret texts found in "the Book of Tidder" and were able to command its power for short periods of time, and so “Delphic Iris Records” was born.  

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Fortune has been kind to Drox and 16 Faces so far, despite the obvious risks of summoning the entity. We do not know why this is exactly, as the ceremonies are still to this day shrouded in mystery. What we do know is that we too are lucky, because now we can hear a small glimpse of what The Delphic Iris sees.

  It is up for debate as to whether The Delphic Iris’s intentions are good or evil, so listen with caution and may these sounds consume you, for the future of music looks promising, at least for now ….

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