Towering Toccata (delfonic rework)

Carl Carlton (May 21, 1952 – December 13, 2025)

Revenge of the orange (delfonic rework)

Berlin-Hamburg duo Session Victim bring their celebrated Sidequests trilogy to a close with Chapter Three on Delusions Of Grandeur, wrapping up the series in signature style—full of warmth, groove and left-of-center touches that remind us why their music has remained so enduring over nearly two decades. Once again blurring the lines between live instrumentation, crate-digging textures and deep house aesthetics, the record feels like both a culmination and a new beginning.

Opening the A-side, Too Soft To Be Loud (Ian Pooley Remix) finds German house pioneer Ian Pooley reworking the original into a sleek, floor-focused roller. Shuffling drums, glowing synth pads, and that distinctive Pooley touch elevate the track into prime late-night territory, striking a balance between hypnotic subtlety and groove-driven energy.

VINYL:
https://sessionvictim.bandcamp.com/album/sidequests-chapter-three

DIGI:
https://www.beatport.com/release/sidequests-chapter-three/5405849?a_aid=6897003d0f687&a_cid=0be88686

PREMIERE: Session Victim - Too Soft To Be Loud [Ian Pooley Remix]

Session Victim - Rain Or Shine [Delusions Of Grandeur]


Berlin-Hamburg duo Session Victim bring their celebrated Sidequests trilogy to a close with Chapter Three on Delusions Of Grandeur, wrapping up the series in signature style. Full of warmth, groove and left-of-centre touches that remind us why their music has remained so enduring over nearly two decades. Once again blurring the lines between live instrumentation, crate-digging textures and deep house aesthetics, the record feels like both a culmination and a new beginning.
On the A-side, ‘Too Soft To Be Loud (Ian Pooley Remix)’ finds German house pioneer Ian Pooley reworking the original into a sleek, floor-focused roller. Shuffling drums, glowing synth pads, and that distinctive Pooley touch elevate the track into prime late-night territory, striking a balance between hypnotic subtlety and groove-driven energy. ‘Know Less with Viken Arman’ showcases the magic of Session Victim’s continued collaboration with the French producer. A heady, slow burning cut that layers dreamy strings, glitchy keys, and a syncopated bassline, the track unfolds patiently, rewarding deep listeners with moments of spacious beauty and understated intensity.
Flipping over ‘Broken Coast with Viken Arman’ heads into cinematic territory, combining driving drums, delicate Rhodes fragments, and immersive atmospherics. There’s a mysterious, almost soundtrack-like quality here, capturing the ominous mood of an after dark stroll around NYC’s Central Park in the 70’s, while maintaining the unmistakable swing of Session Victim’s grooves. Closing out the trilogy in style ‘Rain Or Shine’  introduces a new collaboration with San Francisco beatsmith Eo (Moniker/ Circus Company), weaving together intricate downtempo rhythms and jazzy vocal chops. Balancing lightness and depth, the track grooves along effortlessly giving off a sun-soaked energy - an uplifting finale to the Sidequests journey.
With Chapter Three, Session Victim deliver yet another set of genre-defying pieces that honour their deep musical roots while pointing toward fresh possibilities. Their chemistry with long-time collaborators, coupled with the ever-trusted Delusions Of Grandeur platform, ensures the Sidequests trilogy will stand as a modern classic in their discography.


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PREMIERE : Session Victim - Know Less (feat. Viken Arman)

Session Victim - Broken Coast ft Viken Arman - [Delusions Of Grandeur]

TSTD NEO returns with smooth slow disco remixes for tracks originally featured on THE SUNSET MANIFESTO Volume 2!
First up:
Stockholm meets Mexico City! TSTD resident producer Monsieur Van Pratt returns from remixing Poolside on The Sunset Manifesto 2, and comes back with a deeply romantic slow sunset disco version of Kimchi’s „Do You Ever". 
(also available as part of a three track limited 7 Inch, presale coming up soon!)

Much more to come in the new year!

Get it here

KIMCHII - Do You Ever (Monsieur Van Pratt Deep Mix)

Daniel W. Best is a music activist, DJ and co-founder and booker of the Berlin XJAZZ Festival with more than three decades of experience behind the decks. The sound with which he sends his audiences around the world into ecstasy constantly switches between jazz, soul, reggae, rare groove, disco and house - often all in one set.

Daniel W. Best dans Chat with a DJ - ARTE Concert 24.4.2024

Part 1 of the 3hour set. Recorded at the toilet Halle H - #39c3 - Chaos Communication Congress (Hamburg)
Toilet raves at the congress… it was ZAUBERHAFT 🪄 

(What was planned as a 1 hour suddenly became 3 hours. TIMETRAVEL - only possible here :-)
Totally unplanned gig, no prep beforehand. FUN! Totally vibing with the dancers. ESKALATION - ALERTA ALERTA
Big up to all who joined! —> #Leftathlon Crew! 🚀  <3 


Neekeetone - Again
Ed:it - Engines 
Nightmares on Wax - Aftermath (Neekeetone Jungle Rework)
Nextax - Link to the past
DJ Die + Addisong Groove - Gunsmoke
Cheetah - M1 4 ME
4am Kru & Sir Hiss - Earshots 
Shirley Temper - There’s Still Parties
Shirley Temper - Jungle Gym
Mashnum PI -Siamo Molli 1312
The Glitch Mob - Flava (Samurai Breaks Remix) Cheetah & Nia Archives - Get Loose
POLO LILLI - 2 step beyond
Cheetah - Super Sweaty Body Burner
Yablochko Zelenoe Kenzura - Contact Dub
Mandidextrous, Samurai Breaks & Leanne Louise - Ravers Anonymous
Samurai Breaks - Mystery Wobbler Dub ( Poli Lili Remix)
Harriet Jaxxon - Story of a Women
VISLA - Vandal
Neekeetone - Gipsy Woman (Neekeetone Jungle Rewind)
Silver October - The Very Next Day
Uneven - Brutalism
Humb - Shut Up
Fluid Haunts - Stay Aggresive
Chimpo & Samurai Breaks - Glonkz
Simply Dread - Hard To Tell
Bugsy - My Sound
Baitman Swell & Soundchecka - Rock Lobster

Eskalation Teil 1 --> - #39c3 Toilet Rave  - Hamburg  ALERTA  ‼️ ALERTA ‼️

All songs from our BRAND NEW EP never before heard!! rea

Future Plans - Runaway

FUTURE PLANS

We are a four piece Alternative / Indie rock band from Bristol (UK),who take tight, melodic rhythm section parts and smash them together with overlaying technical lead guitar riffs along side powerful vocals to create something unique that caters to the different influences that push each member of the band.

with the release of our second EP, Dream out Loud, we are currently playing
several gigs around the Bristol area and hoping to branch out to other cities and areas soon and through out the upcoming new year.

CONTACT

If you wish to contact us as a band then please email:

Future_plansmusic@msn.com

www.facebook.com/FuturePlans

Or leave a message on our facebook page and we will get back to you as soon as possible.