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@avsluta

Next on tentacular, we’re thrilled to host a mix from the multi-faceted Lucie Stepankova, known as Avsluta (@avsluta): a London-based sound artist, DJ, and curator. With a focus on the liminal spaces between ambient and dance music, Avsluta creates evocative experiences that invite deep, active listening and emotional connection.

Lucie is the force behind @introspective_electronics, a platform dedicated to exploring ambient-infused sounds through regular radio shows, podcasts, and curated live events. Her collaborative projects include co-running Sonic Garden—an experimental ambient and downtempo event series in partnership with AMOENUS—and co-curating @terra-obscura-london alongside DJ/producer Alicia, a bi-monthly exploration of ambient-tinged UK bass and progressive club sounds.

Through her live performances, Lucie improvises with a mix of objects, field recordings, electronics, and digital processing, crafting speculative soundscapes that embody the essence of nature and emotion. Her DJ sets are equally diverse, seamlessly flowing between ambient, downtempo, UK bass, and off-kilter deep techno, blending atmospheres that resonate both physically and soulfully.

She shared with us a few words with her mix

𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘺 𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘢𝘴𝘴, 𝘴𝘺𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘳𝘩𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘮, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘺𝘱𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘦𝘶𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘢. 𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘥 𝘢 𝘮𝘪𝘹 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵, 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘦, 𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘵𝘰 𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘢 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘴𝘺𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘺 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘧𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘳 ~ 𝘢 𝘳𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘐 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘦𝘹𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘐'𝘷𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘪𝘵 𝘢 𝘧𝘦𝘸 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴. 𝘐𝘵'𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘥𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘧𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘭𝘺, 𝘢𝘴 𝘪𝘧 𝘯𝘰 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨; 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘭𝘺 𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳, 𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘦𝘺𝘦𝘴 𝘮𝘦𝘦𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘣𝘰𝘥𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘮𝘦𝘭𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘺. 𝘐𝘵'𝘴 𝘢 𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴, 𝘣𝘰𝘵𝘩 𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘬, 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘧𝘦𝘭𝘵 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘭𝘺. 𝘐𝘵’𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘯. 𝘐𝘵’𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨.

Tentacular 21 ~ Avsluta

Launching the first episode are two distinguished guests whose styles embody Heka's vision: Sandra Mason and Marco Ragni. Together, they open this new chapter with sounds that drift, pulse, and unfold—inviting listeners into a shared space of curiosity, transformation, and deep listening.

Veneto-born, Rome-based Sandra Mason—aka Enrica Borsatto—is known for her finely tuned ear and adventurous selections. Now co-hosting Horny Music for Ambient People on Radio Raheem and running the hallucinatory YouTube portal Cocktail Naïf, she delves deep into obscure sonic terrain spanning ambient, wave, psychedelia, and the avant-garde. She also makes up one half of Fondazione, her ambient duo with writer Francesco Pacifico. A regular at Fanfulla, Magick Bar, and other key venues, and with her role at Ultrasuoni Records, she remains a vital presence in Rome’s thriving underground scene.

Marco Ragni arrives with decades of deep involvement in Italy’s underground. From Serendipity club to Dancity festival, from the hypnotic blends of Plants Army Revolver to his involvement in projects like Rumore Bianco, his sets dissolve borders between ambient, tribal, and techno, drawing from a rich past that includes founding the legendary Mondo Muzique shop and being one of the minds behind Sintesi festival.

https://soundcloud.com/musicfromthelivingroom  https://www.instagram.com/_sandramason_/  
https://soundcloud.com/marco-ragni  
https://www.instagram.com/marco__ragni/

Heka x Fade 001 w/ Sandra Mason and Marco Ragni (16.04.25)

Room 303 ・三○三号室 
https://instagram.com/room303radio

19:30-22:30 JST
2025年5月13日

スイス・バーゼルのレーベル。ギャルソン＆アゴニスが運営。

Label based in Basel, Switzerland. Run by Garçon & Agonis, coming to Japan.

amenthia recordings
Agonis
Garcon
Timnah
https://instagram.com/amenthia_recordings
https://instagram.com/agonis_amenthia
https://instagram.com/garcon_amenthia
https://instagram.com/timnah_amenthia

@ WPÜ HOTEL SHINJUKU 
https://www.instagram.com/wpu_shinjuku

amenthia recordings (Agonis, Garcon, Timnah)｜2025年5月13日

Delighted to welcome Utrecht’s Vand to The Observatory, one of our favorite artists <3

From falling in love with his collaborative EP Laren with Bas Dobbelaer, all the way through to his recently released Trialism EP on ISOTOOP (a collective now turned record label, which he’s at the helm of), Vand’s sound has truly captured our heart.

With lush ambient soundscapes coupled with driving grooves, this mix encapsulates everything we love about electronic music <3
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https://soundcloud.com/vandmusic
https://www.instagram.com/vandtor/
https://soundcloud.com/isotoop
https://isotoop.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/isotoop/

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

The Observatory - Vand

"Like tracing constellations in slow motion - patterns unfold, shift, dissolve. What begins as motion becomes presence, and in the stillness that follows, echoes linger like distant light."

Endurance (@joshua-stefane) is the ambient project of Canadian-born Joshua Stefane. Using modular synthesizers, field recordings, and cassette tapes, Endurance’s sound has become increasing minimal and tonally-focused over the years, employing a minimum of elements to create a maximum of expressiveness. In addition to releasing from labels such as Constellation Tatsu and Mystery Circles, Endurance also curates the Japan-based tape label Muzan Editions (@muzaneditions). As a live performer, he has appeared at numerous high-profile events such as Kyoto’s Star Festival, Extremely Cold Music Festival, Moment, and Rural, with an increasing emphasis on bringing deep ambient soundscapes to techno music parties.

https://endurance010010.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/descending_on_venus/

HOCast #245 - Endurance - LIVE

2025-07-15 - E L A invites PJENNÉ

Continuum: a coherent whole characterized as a collection, sequence, or progression of values or elements varying by minute degrees.

There are moments in time that encapsulate and represent everything this project stands for. Connection through music, friendship, trust and creativity. Sharing via sound and etching magical moments and experiences in our minds. And thanks to Perpendicular, we might run out of space to store these experiences sooner than we thought. 

Some times music can't be explained and moments can't be captured. But also, some other times, someone was thoughtful enough to record. And luckily, this time, the latter happened, and we have been blessed with the opportunity to share this one of a kind performance. 

Alex, Javi and Joan are a treasure. Connectors, multipliers, and those special types of characters that make all of us grow a bit more. They nurture people and scene around them. And this time, they chose to tell the story of the story that was going on and at the story place itself.  Of course, with their twist. With an approach to art that does not compromise on craftsmanship to deliver a witty, psychedelic and mind altering performance. 

I will leave it to them to explain: 

"RARs is a happy idea brought to life by ameeva, Javi, and Joan Gila. They call themselves modern-day jesters, and this little equation captures their essence perfectly.

Dadicated to “la querida cabaña” 

Setup:
ameeva: Expressive E Osmose + Electron Digitakt
Joan Gila: G&L Tribute Legacy + Strymon Big Sky + Landscape Ferrous 
Javi: Chase bliss Mood + Chase Bliss Gen Loss + OTO Boum + Ipad 
Tascam model 12 + mic Shure SM57LC

This live is a heartfelt tribute to our favourite room in Perpen — a truly magical space.

It is from this very place that a parallel story arises — one absent from Cervantes’ written pages, yet whispered among the wisest and most hidden tongues. They say that once, during a peculiar detour and a wildly psychedelic journey, Sancho Panza and Don Quixote stumbled upon “La Cabaña”.

There, a druid and a paladin — as if summoned from some arcane legend — welcomed them warmly and invited them to spend the night. What followed, it is said, did not unfold in La Mancha, but in this very sanctuary of surreal encounters and mystical energy.

This tale is not found in the official texts, yet it lives on through oral tradition, echoed like a folk myth among those who know where to listen.

We are also sharing the English (Old-style) translation of the story (spoken word), as it is recited in Castilian Spanish. 
HERE: 
https://rarslive.tiiny.site/
To read the full story of Sancho Panza and Don Quixote narrated by your favourite modern-day jesters, RARs. 

Artwork by Javier Marimon - Off Tangent

The Continuum: RARs live - Perpendicular 2025

"Morning unfolds gently in the forest - steam rising from a cup of tea, birdsong carrying its own field recording. The set drifts from luminous ambient into unhurried downtempo and smoky, weightless dub, every transition seamless, every tone in its place. A soundtrack not imposed on the hour, but in harmony with it - unfolding in quiet perfection."

Luismi aka guisvi (@guisvi), a music lover for more than 3 decades, has a wide range of atmospheric music. Exquisite selector and great storyteller, he has always been rather elusive in city clubs, often seen at private parties and the most underground events. His sets of ambient and low-tempo electronica are true journeys with subtle and extended blends. Sequences that breathe, atmospheres, and textures to dance with closed eyes.

Recorded djset at Perpendicular 2025 (@espacio-perpendicular) - somewhere in the woods. When? Saturday 8:00 Where? In the main stage.

HOCast #257 - Güisvi - Perpendicular 2025

"Under the rain at Ouroboros, the circle turns: droplets on leaves, bass in the soil, rhythm warming the air. What begins in stillness grows into movement, slow and shared. The forest listens, the dancers answer, and the afternoon unfolds in its own quiet loop of renewal."

caroune  (@caroune-dem) is a London-based DJ and the co-founder of Osmura (@osmura) record label, event and mix series. Her versatile sound blends downtempo, dubstep, percussive techno and drum&bass creating immersive, sensorial journeys filled with wonder and uplifting energy. For the past two years, Caroune has played at underground venues in London, Paris and Brussels as well as European Festivals. She will be hosting her next Osmura night at Ormside Projects in London this month where she will be playing alongside international artists. This year, her label launched its first vinyl release with UK-based talent, Sub Basics, and a new VA will be announced soon.

Note: This set has been recorded live in September 2025 at Ouroboros festival in France. I played on Sunday afternoon (my favourite slot!), it was raining so I tried to lift the mood with some dubstep, warm percussion, and deep bass notes. The crowd really connected with the sound and slowly started dancing under the rain...

Deep in the Cantal forest, Ouroboros (@ouroboros-festival) invites you to join the circle. A festival rooted in the woods, where the lines between nature and sound blur gently. It’s an invitation to return, to listen, and to flow with the energy that surrounds us.

HOCast #266 - caroune - Ouroboros 2025

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