Autumnal ambient from a master downtempo DJ.

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@grandriver

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RA.805 Grand River

Marco Shuttle at Floresta - Waking Life '22

Next up in our mix series is Garçon, co-founder of Amenthia Recordings, and an important figure both in the local underground scene, and in the experimental psychedelic scene globally - with a unique fondness for rhythmically adventurous sounds from the outer edges of the electronic spectrum. 

This mix dives into experimental atmospheres, rhytmical excursions and trippy soundscapes - which shows not only his wide record collection, but most of all an elaborate web of synapses between the different moods and textures. He teases music gradually and deliberately, layering hypnotic grooves atop one another and subtly modulating the mood, with this delayed gratification leading to a far greater payoff. 

@garcon
@amenthia-recordings

Ute Mix Series #71 | Garçon

Over the coming weeks, we'll be talking to different artists who are co-curating the 2024 edition of the festival. We dive into their creative process and explore their inspirations, all in honest conversations straight from the heart.

We continue our podcast series with Blawan & Pariah, who are back to curate The Pit for the second year in a row!

In a wide-open conversation, they share their experiences of the past and highlights of the future, giving an insight into what makes The Pit unique.

As chaotic as the stage itself, we go from heel to branch as we dive into a lively conversation, touching on their careers, how Draaimolen fits into the mix, and the fragility of being in the programmer's seat.

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The host of this podcast is Chanel Kadir, Draaimolen’s external PR officer who has been working with the team since 2023. Outside of that, she works across many different creative platforms within the music sphere including editorial-led platforms such as Untitled 909 and wav.world. She's also the co-curator of the F1-focused mix series G-FORCE and host of radio residencies across Netil Radio and Refuge Worldwide.

This podcast is edited and composed by Tilburg music producer Ramses3000, also known as multidisciplinary artist Yannick Verhoeven. Incorporating ambient, jazz, new age and psychedelic music, the classical and digital worlds meet in Yannick's sonic world. He has recently released his new album 'Thalamus' on Intercept Records, for which he spent three months in a monastery with the aim of composing music that helps the listener to relax and process the stimuli of everyday life.

In conversation with Blawan And Pariah

@sunjuhargun is based in Thailand and has been bringing all new energy to the Asian scene for more than 20 years. He has Indian heritage and Japanese roots which inform his mystic sound and the music he releases via the the label he co-founded, Siamese Twins Records. As he proved when he played our festival back in summer, he transcends musical and cultural borders to bring everything from, warm and percussive tribal grooves to more psychedelic sounds, acid textures and mind altering techno.

Sunju explains his approach to this week's mix. "I wanted to capture a special memory using records picked up during my trips between Amsterdam and Japan over the past few years. The result is a selection that blends the past, present, and future. As with every mix, I approach things naturally, with spontaneity. Live recordings have a unique energy that you can only feel in person, but sometimes that feeling can get lost when making a mix at home. This here is 60 mins of a raw, spontaneous reflection of friends in my living room, just hitting record and going for it. No filter, no perfection—just creativity with a limited selection.”

Dekmantel Podcast

Tracklist

Dekmantel Podcast 482 - Sunju Hargun

The next Dekmantel mix is a wild melting pot of dark, murky techno grooves by @mattikk. A pillar of the Amsterdam underground, the Garage Noord resident has a long history of DJing in the city and is closely connected to your favorite techno labels. He’s the mind behind Delsin Records' Mantis series, collaborating with artists like Forest Drive West, Konduku, Lemna, and Dino Sabatini.

Drawing on UK sound system culture, his selections always carry an experimental edge, whether diving into deep Italian techno or ambient. Usually, he crafts mixes for immersive listening pleasure, but here he makes a rare turn to the dance floor, inspired by his closing set on the UFO2 stage at last year's Dekmantel Festival. Over an hour of powerful, driving grooves and subtle details, sprinkled with new tunes and some personal favorites that span low-end-heavy electro and broken beats.

Tracklist/
Dasha Rush - 100 Hearts
O.utlier - Evoparation 
Tammo Hesselink - Harbour Launch
R-010 - Exhaust Pipes (Absis Remix)
Amotik - Iktalis
Kon Janson - Unbound Perspective 
Saku Niamh - Unreleased 
Roseen - Separation
Stenny - Hazy Grove
CAIV - Shimmer 
Broken English Club - Ghost
Konduku - Unreleased Remix
Agonis - Unreleased
James Ruskin - Lahaine (O/V/R Remix)  
Konduku - Unreleased
Firn - Rakaposhi
Vand - Futureshock
Gez Varley - Purgę
DJ Slip - Spice
VC-118A -  Unreleased
Carrier - 2 Slow
Kellen303 - Pinehearse
Fret - Stuck

Dekmantel Mix 486 - Mattikk

Fresh off the release of his outstanding album ‘Berlin’ we welcome Felix K - a true purveyor of sophisticated, deep electronic music. His work explores the fringes of techno, jungle, dub, and ambient, building immersive sound worlds that defy easy categorization. Known for his meticulous approach to production and his ability to weave complex narratives through sound, Felix K has carved out a unique space for himself in the global underground scene.

For this marathon journey, Felix K delivers a masterclass in patience and precision, guiding listeners through a three-hour odyssey that is as introspective as it is rhythmically compelling. The mix is a testament to his expansive musical knowledge and his ability to connect seemingly disparate genres into a cohesive, flowing narrative.

In his own words: "The mix was recorded in my studio in Berlin. Beginning with slower Dub Techno, it slips into the early, minimalist 85/170 Drum-and-Bass era, showcasing plenty of those formative highlights before closing with authentic Amen Breaks combining with a sound design that actually anticipates the vibe of some of today’s darker techno productions."

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https://www.instagram.com/flxk1/
https://flxk1.bandcamp.com/album/berlin
https://nullpunktrec.eu/flxk1


MNMT 481 : Felix K

Deceit @ Fiesta x Fiesta 09.05.25

Live recording at the Future Intel headquarters in The Hague. Streaming live every Thursday and Friday on YouTube and futureintelradio.com. For more info, visit our website.

Leen ╚═ Future Intel ═╗ 24 10 2025

I love spending time in the forest, that's a very recharging time for me, and I find forest raves are something really special. So I was honoured to be invited as part of Eris and Maya's curation to open the festival on the Forest Rave stage. 
I loved trying to slowly build up the vibe for the day and prepare for Octo Octa and Faited's amazing dnb b2b just after my set. Thanks to the all team at Draaimolen for the warm welcome, Eris and Maya for the invite, my friends and all dancers and the ones who even stayed during the rain :)

Friday at Forest Rave, photo by Alicia Karsonopoero.

ophélie at Draaimolen Festival 2025

@jeansaudio recorded at Mizz Softee in Brooklyn, NY.

February 1st, 2025

Favorite Flavor: Straciatella

MS 16 - JEANS at Mizz Softee 1 February 2025

Carefully curated. Grown from the forest floor. Rooted in music, art and independence.

DRAAIMOLEN FESTIVAL 2026
September 4 & 5
MOB-Complex, Tilburg