@melmann

Human Lessons #117 is a special collaboration episode with Mostra, featuring guest Nicolas Melmann. 
This episode was recorded from his live performance at Mostra in 2025. 

Nicolas reflects on this set:
'It was truly exciting to premiere my new album Música Aperta at the Mostra Festival, in such a carefully curated environment with an audience so devoted to the sound experience. The design of the space — in total darkness and surrounded by an exquisite sound system — created a collective sound meditation room for more than 10 hours each day, a unique experience that I had never seen at a festival before.

Música Aperta is an electroacoustic piece and immersive performance that explores the perception of time through sound. Using string textures, bowls, and organs, the music cultivates an atmosphere of active stillness and contemplation, inviting the exercise of deep listening. In this context, Mostra was the perfect place to express the concept of the album, which is essentially about creating a space of resistance to the fast pace of modern life. I'm super thankful to the festival team and the audience! " 

Website:
https://melmann.site/ 
FB: 
https://www.facebook.com/nicolas.melmann 
Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/melmanns 
Bandcamp: 
https://melmann.bandcamp.com/ 
Songkick:
https://www.songkick.com/artists/6556139-melmann 
IG: 
https://www.instagram.com/xoxmelmann/



@mostrabcn
Mostra is a project that comes straight from the heart. An independent, small-format festival of avant-garde and experimental electronic music which emerges as a counterpoint to the macro-festivals and the overcrowded, commercial and rather impersonal offerings of other large events held in Barcelona.

Website:
www.mostra.barcelona/eng/
IG:
www.instagram.com/mostrabcn/
FB:
www.facebook.com/MostraBCN
X:
x.com/MostraBCN

Human Lessons #117 - Nicolas Melmann(Live)@Mostra 2025 [Human Lessons × Mostra]

Hi all! The seventh Hyperborea session features our guest @joachim-spieth, a DJ, producer, live performer with over two decades of experience, and founder of the Affin record label.

In this mix, Joachim navigates a spectrum of delicate and dense sound layers, moving between luminous moments and shadowy passages. Each track shapes a subtle narrative, revealing unexpected atmospheres and cinematic moods.

The mix is accompanied by an interview where he shares insights into his creative process. Explore both now at https://futurenevercomes.net
~~

T R A C K L I S T

Ameeva - La Nueva Esfera (Gracias) [Self Release]  
Burial - Hospital Chapel [Hyperdub]  
Joachim Spieth / Andrew Thomas - Nocturna [Affin]  
ASC - The Shadow Of Everyone [Auxiliary]  
zakè / Spieth / Guentner - Utopia [Affin]  
Alva Noto - Xerrox Arc [Noton]  
zakè - Strata [Past Inside the Present]  
D.Ä.R.F.D.H.S - Minnen Av Morfar [Northern Electronics]  
Loscil - Lake Fire [Kranky]  
Guentner + Spieth - Genesis [Affin]  
Vainqueur - Elevation Version [Chain Reaction]

Hyperborea 007 - Joachim Spieth

The twentieth. This week's submission sees London based music head Passaat join the channel. Best known for encapsulating audiences at Above Below, an intimate, nourishing, underground festival set in the Chiltern Hills. His repertoire spans varying shades of techno, but he has been known to curate ambient sets that could inspire introspection in the hardest of hard-heads. 

The mix itself sees the Out Of Focus brief well and truly met. Ambience, atmosphere, aura. Long, velvety blends allow the mix to flow and seam, like clouds on a clear day. Subtleties are introduced throughout as the pace builds before granting us a moment of tranquility. It is moments of stillness like these that should be cherished. Moments where we can ascend, only to be escorted through the final section still clutching the cloud we ride upon, as it vanishes before our very eyes.

https://www.instagram.com/jakejrogers/
https://soundcloud.com/passaat88

Out Of Focus 020 - Passaat

Martinou returns to Nous'klaer Audio for another dream inducing dance record <3

Buy on Bandcamp

NOUS043: Martinou - Always There (previews)

We're excited to present @ZaraOlsen with a live recording at @mostrabcn; traversing immersive clouds of pads and shimmers infused with a wide range of rhythms guiding you through the stunning trip. Get to know her through the Q&A here below. Thank you Zara!

[Photo: Maika / Mastering: Other Joe]

𝘊𝘢𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘶𝘴 𝘢 𝘣𝘪𝘵 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘦𝘵?
This set was recorded at Mostra Festival in April – a beautiful four-day experimental music festival in the heart of Barcelona, and my first Europe show of the year! I had the opportunity to bridge the gap between Ena’s incredible live ambient set and Timnah & Mario (Hybrid)’s deep techno set.

I themed my set around spiralling synths, beginning the journey with broken beats and moving through half-time into 170 BPM, while maintaining a sense of hypnotic groove throughout. 

The crowd and energy in the room were magnetic – they were with me every step of the way. It was such a beautiful experience and definitely a highlight of my year. Huge thanks to the amazing team at Mostra!! :)

𝘊𝘢𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘶𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘶𝘱 𝘵𝘰 𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘺?
Hello :) I’m Zara and I’m originally from so-called Australia, but I’ve been living in London since April.

I’m finishing up my last EU/UK gigs for the year this week, and then I’m sooo excited to head to Japan and Korea for a mini tour – still pinching myself that I get to play there!

𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨/𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨?
I’ve been DJing for about seven years and producing for around five.

𝘞𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘱𝘶𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦/𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘰?
XLB by Pearson Sound completely rewired my brain and pulled me into the subterranean world.

𝘞𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘥𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘭𝘺?
They Feel, They Know by SHIVARASA.
I first heard it during a yoga class while I was recovering from a back injury that made daily life difficult and it really stayed with me. It reminded me of the value of stillness and the beauty of inner peace - especially as the weather turns colder and the state of the world feels increasingly bleak.

𝘋𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘣𝘶𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘵 𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘴 𝘰𝘳 𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘣𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘺 𝘢𝘵?
So many… but festivals like Waking Life, Monument, Parallel, and Organik really inspire me for their beautiful locations and community-focused approach. For clubs, I’ve always dreamed of playing at Bassiani, Club Raum, Ankali, and Oil.

𝘞𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘴 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘶𝘱?
Again, so many!! I have so many artists I admire, so let’s say the dream lineup would be a festival in nature taking place over a couple of days :D

Donato Dozzy, Mama Snake, Timnah, OK Williams, Objekt, Woody92, Sybil, A Strange Wedding (live), Ema, Hysterical Love Project (live), Livwutang, James K (live), Konduku, Polygonia (live), Marco Shuttle b2b Jane Fitz, CCL, Djrum, Temple Rat (live), Upsammy, Harold, Tangerine, Kia and garçon - the list could go on haha, too many to name!

𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵'𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘋𝘑𝘴 𝘰𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘴?
The dance floor is your greatest teacher, community your strongest ally, and fear of failure your greatest enemy.

If you’re able to, get out, dance, and soak in as much diverse music as you can. I’ve learned so much from watching how people respond to certain moments and from the energy of the room itself. I take inspiration from different elements within tracks and from how I feel and move when I hear certain sounds.

Being in clubs or music spaces also helps cultivate a sense of community. By genuinely supporting artists, collectives, and venues, we can help the underground not just survive but thrive. And most importantly, the dance floor is the best place to meet like-minded people – some of my closest friends are those I met through a shared love of music <3

Nous'klaer Radio #41 - Zara (Live at Mostra 2025)

Ethereal, ambient soundscapes for your pleasure. relax chillout and enjoy.

SPICE - PROPHECY

AMBIENT ELECTRONIC - CREATIVE COMMONS - FREE TO USE

Echoes in the Glass Desert - Ambient Electronic Music

Introducing a deeply soothing Unrush mix from DOC - a producer, live act, and founder of Selene Series, whose sound I've been exploring since a friend connected us at this year's Mostra Festival.

For this mix, he delivers something truly special: a warm, comforting sound blanket which spans over almost 3 hours. Moving away from the more experimental edges he often explores, DOC has crafted a mix that feels like a gentle, unhurried stroll.

In his own words:

"Not every mix needs to be ‘a journey’. This mix is a stroll.

A stroll around that feeling of warmth, of tranquility, of comfort. A walk in circles around different iterations of beautiful music to soothe your senses. Because sometimes, the act of walking is the destination in itself. And when we are not going anywhere, just being for the sake of being, there is no rush. We are unrushed."

So, find a moment, let it play in the background, and get lost in the stroll...

Thanks a lot to https://soundcloud.com/seleneseries

DOC on the web:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doc_sounds
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seleneseries
RA: https://ra.co/dj/doc-2

UNRUSH on the web:
Bandcamp: www.unrush.bandcamp.com/
Hardwax: www.hardwax.com/label/unrush/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/_unrush

Artwork by Irakli Kiziria

102 - Unrushed by DOC

The fifth week of October 2025.
Oslated Special Mix 086 - Non Identity

Atdge
Seoul
South Korea

Non Identity pursues a unique style that adds a lyrical and emotional atmosphere to rhythmic and groovy electronic sounds. He seeks to create a more special performance through the contrast between lyrical and passionate moods.

Non Identity 는 리드미컬하고 그루브한 일렉트로닉 사운드에 서정적이고 감성적인 분위기를 더하는 독특한 스타일을 추구한다. 서정성과 격정적인 분위기의 대비를 통해 더욱 특별한 퍼포먼스를 만들고자 한다.

https://soundcloud.com/non_identity
https://www.instagram.com/non__identity

- Artwork by Clément Davout

Oslated.
http://www.oslated.com

Oslated Special Mix 086 - Non Identity

Piante Vive - Clorophilla [OSL040]

01 Clorophilla
02 Linfa
03 Fotosintesi 
04 Altravas 
05 Corteccia 
06 Floema

This EP unfolds like the anatomy of a plant: each track embodies a vital element or process, contributing to the delicate balance that sustains life. The path here is more defined, mirroring the structured yet organic rhythm of growth. Roots, sap, leaves, respiration—each component resonates as a metaphor for connection and interdependence, reminding us that nothing in nature exists in isolation. Through sound, we trace the invisible threads that bind these elements together, evoking both fragility and resilience, silence and expansion. 

Piante Vive is not just a reflection on the plant world, but on our own need for grounding, transformation, and symbiosis.

Produced by Riccardo Campanale & Luca Cossu aka Piante Vive
Mastered by Motion Symmetry, UK
Artwork by Clément Davout
Released by Oslated from Jeju Island, South Korea
Release Date: November 03rd, 2025

Piante Vive (Italy)
https://soundcloud.com/piante-vive
https://www.instagram.com/piantevive_

Oslated.
http://www.oslated.com

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