Berlin-Hamburg duo Session Victim bring their celebrated Sidequests trilogy to a close with Chapter Three on Delusions Of Grandeur, wrapping up the series in signature style—full of warmth, groove and left-of-center touches that remind us why their music has remained so enduring over nearly two decades. Once again blurring the lines between live instrumentation, crate-digging textures and deep house aesthetics, the record feels like both a culmination and a new beginning.

Opening the A-side, Too Soft To Be Loud (Ian Pooley Remix) finds German house pioneer Ian Pooley reworking the original into a sleek, floor-focused roller. Shuffling drums, glowing synth pads, and that distinctive Pooley touch elevate the track into prime late-night territory, striking a balance between hypnotic subtlety and groove-driven energy.

VINYL:
https://sessionvictim.bandcamp.com/album/sidequests-chapter-three

DIGI:
https://www.beatport.com/release/sidequests-chapter-three/5405849?a_aid=6897003d0f687&a_cid=0be88686

PREMIERE: Session Victim - Too Soft To Be Loud [Ian Pooley Remix]

Session Victim - Rain Or Shine [Delusions Of Grandeur]


Berlin-Hamburg duo Session Victim bring their celebrated Sidequests trilogy to a close with Chapter Three on Delusions Of Grandeur, wrapping up the series in signature style. Full of warmth, groove and left-of-centre touches that remind us why their music has remained so enduring over nearly two decades. Once again blurring the lines between live instrumentation, crate-digging textures and deep house aesthetics, the record feels like both a culmination and a new beginning.
On the A-side, ‘Too Soft To Be Loud (Ian Pooley Remix)’ finds German house pioneer Ian Pooley reworking the original into a sleek, floor-focused roller. Shuffling drums, glowing synth pads, and that distinctive Pooley touch elevate the track into prime late-night territory, striking a balance between hypnotic subtlety and groove-driven energy. ‘Know Less with Viken Arman’ showcases the magic of Session Victim’s continued collaboration with the French producer. A heady, slow burning cut that layers dreamy strings, glitchy keys, and a syncopated bassline, the track unfolds patiently, rewarding deep listeners with moments of spacious beauty and understated intensity.
Flipping over ‘Broken Coast with Viken Arman’ heads into cinematic territory, combining driving drums, delicate Rhodes fragments, and immersive atmospherics. There’s a mysterious, almost soundtrack-like quality here, capturing the ominous mood of an after dark stroll around NYC’s Central Park in the 70’s, while maintaining the unmistakable swing of Session Victim’s grooves. Closing out the trilogy in style ‘Rain Or Shine’  introduces a new collaboration with San Francisco beatsmith Eo (Moniker/ Circus Company), weaving together intricate downtempo rhythms and jazzy vocal chops. Balancing lightness and depth, the track grooves along effortlessly giving off a sun-soaked energy - an uplifting finale to the Sidequests journey.
With Chapter Three, Session Victim deliver yet another set of genre-defying pieces that honour their deep musical roots while pointing toward fresh possibilities. Their chemistry with long-time collaborators, coupled with the ever-trusted Delusions Of Grandeur platform, ensures the Sidequests trilogy will stand as a modern classic in their discography.


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PREMIERE : Session Victim - Know Less (feat. Viken Arman)

Session Victim - Broken Coast ft Viken Arman - [Delusions Of Grandeur]

Ein musikalisches Hörspiel der besonderen Art!

Der Protagonist hat seit Monaten nur noch Garnelen im Kopf. Morgens, mittags, abends schwirren die süßen kleinen Dinger in seinen Hirnwindungen und halten ihn nachts vom Schlafen ab. Zum Glück gibt’s Tier- und Naturdokus über ihr werdet es erraten - Garnelen 🦐 

Ein Liebesbrief der keiner ist. Ideal zum einfach knutschen. Am besten anzuhören mit Kopfhörern im Baumhaus!


1. DJ Koze erzählt Lebensweisheiten
2. Roy Ayers Ubiquity - Everybody loves the sunshine 
3. The Beatles - Here comes the sun
4. Bobby Hebb - Sunny 
5. International Pony - Blow my mind (international pony rmx)
6. Frankie Valli - Can’t take my eyes off you
7. Lauryn Hill - Can’t take my eyes off you (I love you baby)
8. Donald Byrd - You and music 
9. Etta James - At last 
10. Grover Washington Jr. feat. Bill Withers - just the two of us 
11. Minnie Riperton - Lovin‘ you 
12. Penny & The Quarters - you and me 
13. Disclosure - You & me (flume remix)
14. Sebastian Tellier - La Ritournelle 
15. Midlake - Roscoe (beyond the wizard‘s sleeve remix)
16. DJ Koze & Dirk von Lowtzow - Nur aus Liebe (sanfte Version)
17. Rhye - The Fall
18. Sohn - The Wheel 
19. Jungle - The heat 
20. Daft Punk feat. Pharrell Williams - Lose yourself to dance 
21. Sailor & I - Tough Love (Aril Brikha Remix)
22. Daft Punk - Something about us 
23. Kosi Room on the Ada side of the moon 
24. Carpenters - (They long to be) Close to you 
25. Minnie Riperton - Inside my love 
26. Jackson sisters - I believe in miracles 
27. Charles Bradley - strictly reserved for you 
28. Lee Fields & the Expressions - wish you were here
29. Lenny Kravitz - It ain‘t over 'til it’s over 
30. Sebastian Tellier - L‘amour et la violence 
31. Dead Man‘s Bones - Lose your soul 
32. José Gonzaléz - This is how we walk to the moon 
33. DJ Koze feat. Arnim Teutoberg-Weiß & the Düsseldorf düsterboys - wie schön du bist 
34. The Paradise - In love with you 
35. Adolf Noise - Jackpot Remix (previously unreleased)

From Südpol Hamburg with love ❤️

Garnelen im Kopf

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Broadcast Date:  26/12/25

00:00 Alison Limerick - Where Love Lives (radio edit) [Arista]
04:00 Degrees Of Motion - Do You Want It Right Now (King Street mix) [Esquire]
08:00 Gat Decor - Passion (Naked 12" mix) [Tag Records]
12:00 Inner City - Pennies From Heaven (Kevin Tunnel 12" mix) [Ten Records]
15:00 Heller & Farley Project - Ultra Flava [Junior]
18:00 Everything But The Girl - Missing (Todd Terry Club Mix) [Atlantic]
21:00 Felix - Don't You Want Me (Hooj Mix) [Hooj]
25:00 Three Drives on A Vinyl - Greece 2000 [Massive Drive]
31:00 Sandy B - Make the World Go Round (Deep Dish Round the World Remix) [Champion]
36:00 Rising High Collective - Fever Called Love (Hardfloor Remix) [Rising High]
42:00 Mory Kante - Yeke Yeke (Hardfloor remix) [Barclay]
48:00 The Beloved - Celebrate Your Life (C'Est La Vie Power Mix) [East West]
53:00 Last Rhythm - Last Rhythm (Club Mix) [American Records]

GU Radio Week 52 with Kevin McKay - Best of 1990s, Pt. 3

As the year draws to a close, UV Radio host @philipp-demankowski returns to the show with a tradition that has become a quiet constant: the annual Ambient Special. Now in its eleventh edition, the show once again offers a gentle pause in an otherwise hectic year. Given the current state of the world, 90 minutes of drifting, unobtrusive sound may be just the kind of refuge many are looking for. Take a step back, settle into a calm space, and let the music do the rest. Wishing everyone a peaceful Ambient Christmas.

📸 Danakil Depression (Ethopia)

Ishome - mark ii driver
Car Culture - Nothingburger
Jo Bogaert - Ambient Kinsky
Trance - Ambiente
The Starseeds - Behind the Sun (Deep Ambient Mix)
The Arc - Orphic Mysteries
Whatever the Weather - 20°C
Barker - The Remembering Self
Djrum - Come Find Me
ex_libris featuring A Made Up Sound - #8 (Cascade) 
Mark Pritchard, Thom Yorke - Wandering Genie
Burial - Imaginary Festival
tibslc - Washed Ashore
Morten Søndergaard - Sahara I Mine Hænder
Global Communication - Incidental Harmony
No‐Man - Days In The Trees (Reich)

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