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Purelink have been described more than once as an "ambient boy band." (They themselves say "jam band.") It's not meant dismissively—the American trio purposefully mean to function as a band, even if their main instruments are laptops. Ambient might not quite cut it as a descriptor, though. The group's music crosses eras and scenes, touching on the late '90s clicks & cuts boom as well as the billowy ambient techno put out by labels like 3XL, West Mineral Ltd. and NAFF. 

Their most recent LP, Signs, released on enigmatic imprint Peak Oil (and one of our favourite albums of 2023), is especially impressive, made of stuttering rhythms and glassy textures. In other words, it's ambient-not-ambient. While members Concave Reflection, kindtree and Millia have all made excellent music on their own, something special happens when they come together.

Purelink's RA Podcast is another stellar contribution to our post-New Year's tradition, where we highlight a more laid-back sound to soothe weary minds and frazzled brain cells after the heavy holiday celebrations. This is 90-plus minutes of intricately textured downtempo, dub techno and even UK garage, all cut through with a floaty, almost drowsy quality, with plenty of exclusives and unreleased cuts from the likes of Nick León, James K, Downstairs J and more. It highlights Purelink's position as a bridger of worlds, sounds and tempos.

Read more at https://ra.co/podcast/917

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This week's Sunday Mix, courtesy of Francis Latreille, the Québécois producer known as Priori, is an introspective deep dive into the acoustic and electronic music that set the tone for his new album, 'This But More'.

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dream within a dream within a dream

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pi pi pi with deep creep @ The Lot Radio 07-16-2024

Performed at sunset, on Grass, for so many of my friends. Thank you to the organizers of The Lodge for the incredible opportunity, and thank you to all of my loved ones for inspiring me and sharing the journey. Thank you to the musical heroes whose songs were included in this mix.

Photograph taken by Kelsea Dill

Ruben on Grass at The Lodge 2024

Originally aired on Art of Beatz on Vancouver co-op radio CFRO 100.5FM on 2024-09-13

My guest mix for Art of Beatz (AOB), Vancouver's legendary electronic music show that just celebrated its 20 year anniversary earlier this year. This highlights the genres and sounds I have been really digging lately: ambient, experimental downtempo, mutant IDM, dub techno, and more. Special thanks to AOB hosts Kuma and Motomasa for having me.

Track list:
iu takahashi - Dawn [梅レコード]
Bog God - Warble
Temple Rat - The Garden of Earthly Delights [Siamese Twins Records]
XENIA REAPER - Lust05 [INDEX:Records]
Alessandro Baroncini - Dormiveglia [FreePalestine]
Kaishandao - Driving in Fafa's Car
Leevisa - Podcast [Eternal Dragonz]
Opheliaxz - Citrine
Conna Haraway - Mesmeric [INDEX:Records]
Bracelet - FR8558 [INDEX:Records]
Laura BCR - Contagious [Konstrukt]
Daisuke Uchimura - Umbrella [Bitta]
Laura BCR - They Never Came Back [SoHaSo]
bijū - undercooling
XENIA REAPER - Lllaao3 [INDEX:Records]
Templefeld - Titan 
Templefeld - Day of Reckoning
Ramallah Underground - Mish Beinatna (B Dub remix)
ONY - Strange Things [Eternal Dragonz]
Howie Lee - 域外花 (Foreign Flowers) [Mais Um]
ishi vu - Retina Scan
enereph - Numbers Fall From Stars [NAGA]

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Art of Beatz - ephemeral objects - CFRO 100.5 FM - 2024-09-13

upsammy at Praia - Waking Life '24

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Wisdom Teeth with Facta, K-LONE & Tristan Arp - 02 November 2024

As the first of this winter's snow hit the ground this week, we're channelling sunnier times with another instalment of Crack Magazine and Love International's Transmission to Tisno mix series.

This time, Bristol techno and UK bass legend Hodge and Dublin's Woozy founder EMA - who both played this year's edition of the festival - go b2b for a heads-down set filled with heavy heaters and impeccable vibes.

Transmission to Tisno: A Winter Warmer from Hodge b2b EMA

Pariah presents Voam B2B MJK - 14 November 2024

Honcho is a DJ and curation trio made up of Aaron Clark, Clark Price & d'Adhemar. A pillar of the new American wave of queer underground house and techno, Honcho is a resident party at the infamous Hot Mass club in Pittsburgh and it also has become known for their annual Honcho Campout festival. Enjoy!

ITPS111 HONCHO

Sounds from the grass roots of jungle and drum & bass with London scene heroes Rupture - featuring selections from residents Mantra & Double O. 
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/rupture/episodes/rupture-10th-december-2024

Rupture w/ Mantra: Live from Rupture 18th Birthday (Vinyl Set) 101224

"The forest is such a special place because it is simultaneously rowdy and psychedelic. The timing of my afternoon set, leading from day to night, meant I wanted to play a set that moved from deep and dreamy to joyful and riotous, the momentum and energy building and blooming like a flower. I think it very much turned out as I intended, and it was totally so so special to play as I did in front of this incredibly giving and open-minded audience. Thank you Draaimolen for the incredible opportunity." - Ciel

Ciel at Draaimolen Festival 2024

Pariah presents Voam with Akua - 12 December 2024

Recording of upsammy's set at Dekmantel Selectors 2024.

Dekmantel Selectors 2024

upsammy at Dekmantel Selectors 2024

Recording of CCL & Objekt's set at Dekmantel Selectors 2024.

CCL & Objekt at Dekmantel Selectors 2024

ooms 11a-1p @ big moon 2024

A dive into the Belgian (proto) trance era between '92-'95. A moment where I had the pleasure to be a resident in different legendary clubs in Belgium like At The Villa and the Balmoral after club. These are all 100% Belgian labels. 
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/your-specialist-subject/episodes/your-specialist-subject-souvenirs-de-trance-w-fred-nasen---belgian-trance-special-92--95-30th-december-2024

Souvenirs De Trance w/ Fred Nasen - Belgian Trance Special ('92-'95) 301224

The Last Night On Earth returns with another exclusive recording from one of Sasha recent sets, this time from Block 22 in Hyderabad in India from the beginning of February.

Sasha presents Last Night On Earth | Show 046 (February 2019)

Recording number three comes from back in early June, when resident DJ Physical Therapy got things going before DJ Lag and Total Freedom turned the place upside down and inside out.

The importance of the opening slot in the arc of a good party is often overlooked but like the pro that he is, the Allergy Season boss veered toward the outer edges of his record collection for tempos, textures and grooves that would set the stage for what was coming afterward.

The result is a warm, thoughtfully strung together mix of soupy digi-dub, street-wise downtempo dnb and sprightly, colorful dancehall. Big love to Daniel for being down with us putting this out and to everyone who comes down early and stays late.

Nowadays Live And Direct 003 - Physical Therapy

your favorite dj's favorite floridian. swamp psychedelia

Breaks, bass, techno, electro, trip hop.

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