Circulating Waves

Before the desperately awaited Spring begins to bloom, we can sit back, relax, let the waves circulate and travel once again. This time we will be guided by our adept from the east: Vanta.
Influenced by his metal- and hardcore background as well as the vital techno scene in Leipzig with its infamous Institut für Zukunft, his focal points are impulsive rhythms, dissociative sounds and dark and eerie atmospheres.

As a founding member of PVC he also co-organises techno parties in clubs and intimate raves in the forests of the Leipzig area. 
For a few years now he has been exploring the world of producing. Shaping and refining his sound with his own releases on labels like Crescent London, Further Sessions, Proselytizing and lately with us, he is further establishing himself in the scene and is definitely a guy to reckon with in the future. 
So better stay on the lookout for this emerging talent!

For the fourth episode of our podcast series Vanta takes you on an epic, two-hour odyssey, navigating from the shallow waters of moonlit nights, meeting big swarms of flying fish, unknown gurgling sea creatures and bewitchingly singing sirens, into darker aquatic landscapes, full of hypnotic grooves and shuffling rhythms that will pull you deep down into the ever-flowing waters of the vortex...

Discover more of Vanta’s universe here:

https://soundcloud.com/vanta_techno
https://www.facebook.com/vanta.techno
https://www.instagram.com/v_ant_a/

Circulating Waves #004 - Vanta

The next “Circulating Waves” chapter is opened by an artist that we deeply admire for her true musical poetry: Polygonia.

Before getting involved with electronic music, the munich-based artist was trained in several acoustic instruments, as well as other artforms. It were the endless possibilities of modern producing, that inspired her to translate her long developed understanding of rhythm, composition and experimentalism into the digital music language. 
Over the years she shaped her own distinct sound identity, which is nothing short of unique in its blend of mystical and deep electronic vibes with more organic sounds, often enriched by acoustic components. Her creations which can vary from ambient over downtempo to hypnotic techno are released on Lowless, Alexandar, Kvltö, Phono Tropismi, her own label IO and with us as Charybdis.

This mix clearly reflects her huge understanding of music and her eclectic approach: It playful oscillates between dreamy realms with haunting melodies and versatile rhythms and more heavy, dancefloor oriented parts, never losing its unerringly hypnotic drive and focus, which will introduce you to new outskirts of the vortex!

Discover more of Polygonia’s universe here:

https://soundcloud.com/polygonia
https://polygonia-creations.com/
https://polygonia.bandcamp.com/
https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/polygonia
https://www.facebook.com/polygoniamusicandart/
https://www.instagram.com/_polygonia_/?hl=de

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Circulating Waves #008 - Polygonia

Gothenburg is not only home to the most skilled and adventurous known seafarers, but also to our next “Circulating Waves” adept Anomali, who has been part of the local underground scene there for over 20 years. He was throwing parties, djed and produced in many different contexts and styles, until he discovered Deep and Hypnotic Techno, that led him to his signature sound, in which he is combining ever loved textures from Ambient, Techno and Psychedelic Trance. Finding his musical home made him focus on bringing his distinct vision to the dancefloor and beyond, creating exceptional moments of hypnotic bliss.

Dauntless as the well known Swedish sailors, Anomali is navigating us through the ever turning waters, spicing his rhythmic and energetic mix with just the right amount of psychedelic textures, dark atmospheres and emotional contemplation. 
Just enjoy this magnificent ride!

Discover more of Anomali’s universe here:

https://soundcloud.com/anomali_music
https://www.instagram.com/anomali.music
https://www.facebook.com/anomalimusicse/

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Circulating Waves #010 - Anomali

For the 11th edition of “Circulating Waves” we are happy to welcome a very like-minded musician and DJ: Kontinum.

Growing up, just like us, in an underground rave scene his dedication to Techno came through the musical driven experience of collectively transcending the known borders in devoting all energy to the moment of here and now. With his Nebula crew he shook the underground with numerous events in Leipzig and beyond.
Fastly the typical dry and straight forward club sound was wearing out for him and he was longing to create his own, deeper, hypnotic interpretation of Techno, which he got to present on well-known institutions like Agos, Lowless, The Gods Planet, Crescent London, NFEREE or Space Textures over the years. 
In 2022 his new label will see the light and we are excited for everything coming from his direction in the future!

This mix reduces Techno to its essential elements and represents his typical sound aesthetics. It relies on seemingly endless repetitive loops, deep basslines, subtle, minimalistic percussion paired with weird, psychedelic noises and ghostly arpeggios which will introduce you to a meditative yet stimulating atmosphere. 
Dive into a hypnotic journey of its own!

Discover more of Kontinum’s universe here:

https://soundcloud.com/kontinum
https://bandcamp.com/kontinum
https://www.instagram.com/kontinum.lpz/
https://www.facebook.com/KontinumTechno/

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Circulating Waves #011 - Kontinum

While winter announces its arrival through tangibly thick fog and cold blowing breezes, it is time for the next episode of our Circulating Waves series. And what could fit this season-changing vibes better than a flawless mix by Marcella. 

The Ingolstadt-based is a well-known face of the city's nightlife, where she's holding a residency at the local club institution Suxul for more than seven years now. Together with her partner in crime Drew, the talented twenty-something also hosted the event series 'Artefakt' welcoming guests like Answer Code Request, Antigone, Kobosil or Etapp Kyle. Since 2017 she was also part of the MMA (MixedMunichArts) artist family in Munich, where she played alongside numerous Techno heavyweights like Radio Slave, Helena Hauff or Randomer. After the MMA had to close in 2019, she was regularly moving the dancefloor at Blitz Club in Munich.

Marcella perfectly combines fast moving forward Techno with deep, melancholic soundscapes to a ground shaking and mind twisting mix.
Its backbone is a perfectly crafted build-up, starting from the very depths of the vortex, where only particles are floating, to explore deeper, billowing grounds underlaid with mystical atmospheres to finally release some proper hypnotic bombs. 


Discover more of Marcella’s universe here:

https://soundcloud.com/marcellaofficial
https://ra.co/dj/marcella-de
https://www.instagram.com/_marcella.__/
https://www.facebook.com/marcellaofficial/

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Circulating Waves #012 - Marcella

After nearly one year has passed since the launch of our very own podcast-series “Circulating Waves” it is time for the 13th episode. A year full of great music and profound mind wandering together is behind us! Thank you for that, we are looking for everything lying ahead.

After many years of being musically influenced by the Berlin club scene, Reign. started finally producing electronic music himself. Initially as part of the duo disørda, he started to release music under his second pseudonym in 2019. He soon was able to place his creations on important labels like Emphatic, Concrete Records and Aarden. His musical identity has ever been evolving, from a raw industrial to today's deep and hypnotic sound.

For this anniversary Reign. will take us on a journey into the very depths of the vortex. A wall of sound which you would expect only in the lowest areas of the sea: Driven by broken rhythms, flying drones, quirky noises and backed by dark, floating atmospheres this definitely travels you far distances deep beneath the surface! 
Are you ready to dive into the hypnotic abyss?

Discover more of Reign.’s universe here:

https://soundcloud.com/reign-techno
https://ra.co/dj/reign
https://www.facebook.com/Reign.techno/

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Circulating Waves #013 - Reign.

We want to round off this year with a surprise Special Mix by labelhead Kindred.

Whoever is a bit more familiar with him knows that he has several electronic roots that extend from Psychedelic Trance over Minimal House to UK-Bass music. 
Especially the bond with all things breaky and dubby is very strong for him since the shaping of his musical mind began.
So what better way to say farewell to the old year and salute the new than taking you on a journey that celebrates the minimalist, dark side of Drum&Bass?
It will shake your walls and make your mind wander.

Discover more of Kindred’s universe here:

@dj-kindred
www.facebook.com/KindredBerlin/

Mastering by Daniel Lindqvist (Anomali)

Circulating Waves Special Edition - Kindred

First “Circulating Waves” mix of the year is coming from high up north!

Based in Oslo but feeling at home on the road, it is no surprise that Capodanna also knows how to properly make you travel on music. She was always extremely passionate about music and knew that she wanted to express herself through it. Then the vision for her first mix appeared in January last year. Not much later it was born and got published through her own channels. That’s when her musical odyssey really began.

Since then one year has passed and although new to the game she was able to easily convince podcast- and party-hosters like Dazedspoon, New New Nordic Burn or Extra Delicious with her precise mixing and organic track selection.

This mix is solid craftswomenship paired with well-chosen hypnotic gems to put you in a state of mind where the journey heading into infinite space is just one step away!

Discover more of Capodanna’s universe here:

https://soundcloud.com/capodanna
https://www.instagram.com/capodanna/

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Circulating Waves #014 - Capodanna

Our vessel is navigating through the cold sea of a seemingly never ending winter. Thick clouds of fog and icy waves are to be broken through. Frost covers everything around us, darkness being upon us, most of the day.
Soothing to have Artjom Schmidt as our trusted helmsman for this journey, guiding us through all vagaries that lie ahead.

As DJ and producer from Augsburg, he discovered his enthusiasm for electronic music 13 years ago. First being more into Deep House / Micro House and Minimal Music, then by and by he developed his passion and love for Deep Techno, Ambient & IDM. With his friend Till Hennig he organized a few Techno event series in Augsburg at Ideal Club, the famous Schwarzes Schaf and City Club, where they invited numerous DJs and live acts from all around the globe.
In winter 2020 he joined our hard-working friends at Fur:ther Sessions, where his first solo EP will see the light in summer 2022.

In his vinyl only mixes he usually blends Ambient and Techno to introduce the listener to a world of morphic atmospheres and dynamic rhythms. This “Circulating Waves” edition is no exception: Turn up your speakers and roll through the last bits of a misty winter!

Vinyl Podcast mastering by Anomali, Thank you!

Discover more of Artjom Schmidt’s universe here:

https://soundcloud.com/artjom_schmidt
https://www.facebook.com/artem.schmidt
www.instagram.com/artjomschmidt_86/

Circulating Waves #015 - Artjom Schmidt

While we are still waiting for spring to start blooming, another “Circulating Waves” mix just landed here with us. We are very happy to welcome Medha on board of the mothership!

The DJ and musician from PVC collective is an integral part of the local underground scene in Leipzig. Being a real digger, her passion for technoid music is characterized by her constant search for inspiration and new tracks, which she blends together in her flawless mixes with a mixture of intuition and thought. 

Influenced by the Berlin and Leipzig music culture and club scene she cultivates a sound defined by concise basslines and rougher elements on the one hand, but also by deep and driving rhythms, repetitive sounds and spherical textures, creating an endless drive that always aim to make the listeners dance and to send their minds on journeys far out.

Together with Vanta she also crafted a massive Hypnotic Techno pearl for us, which will be released on our second compilation “Sunken Artifacts II” on the 25th of March! We are very much looking forward to everything coming from her direction…

Discover more of Medha’s universe here:

www.soundcloud.com/me_dha
www.facebook.com/medha.music
www.instagram.com/_me_dha_

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Circulating Waves #016 - Medha

First waves are brought to Charybdis by Adelia. This hypnotic soul and space traveler gravitates between Prague and Barcelona and began her technoid journey in 2015. Back in the day her sound was mostly dominated by dark and experimental elements but grew gradually over the years into the deep and hypnotic realms, which she richley represents today, drawing inspiration from her natural surroundings like the majestic pyrenees mountains, calm evergreen forests of Catalunya or the vastness of the Mediterranean sea.

She has crafted a mix, transporting you from the deepest point of the vortex, where everything stands still and only floating particles of the abyss are heard, swirling up and up in rhythmical, gurgling loops to lighter, more spherical waters, ending her circulations in full hypnotic effects of a captivating flow, which will keep you turning and turning...

In this manner Adelia takes you as a trustful adept on a journey through the multicoloured layers which represent Charybdis!

Discover more of Adelia's Universe here:

@adelia_adelia
www.facebook.com/adeliatechno
www.instagram.com/adelia.______

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Circulating Waves #001 - Adelia

...and the waves are circling again...

This time, Charybdis label co-founder and longtime techno lover Vittjas Tief will guide you through the swirling waters of the vortex.
He began his journey as a DJ back in 1994, came to Berlin in ‘98 and started playing at various clubs. After settling he ran his very own party series “Kurzurlaub'’ from 2006 until 2014. That time shaped his unique sound, which got popular throughout the scene very fast. Fighting for a good cause he also enjoys playing for solidarity raves and acts as a co-organizer of the popular night ‘about:marionism' at ://about blank.
He has been very present on the dancefloors in Berlin and beyond for years and is well known in the underground for his deeply hypnotic and mesmerizing sets. Towards the end of 2020, Vittjas Tief took a chance and joined up with his musical partner Kindred to bring Charybdis and a new vision of Hypnotic Techno to life. 

This vision is unfolding in multilayered rhythms, mystical soundscapes, gurgling tones, flying drones and endless patterns, always trusting in the inescapable power of hypnotic repetition, transporting you into unknown dimensions... 
 
As Vittjas Tief himself once said: Trance is a state, not an insult!


Discover more of Vittjas Tief’s universe here:

https://soundcloud.com/Vittjas-Tief
https://www.facebook.com/djvittjastief

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Circulating Waves #002 - Vittjas Tief

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