An unexpected sequel, exploring the same records and moods as a previous recording in Beijing. This is taken from a recent show for Nurture x Liminal Dreams at The Observatory in Saigon. The plan had been a full spectrum set, but the energy did not feel right. Instead, I decided to play warm and comforting beats, focusing on my musical 'childhood', records from the late 90s - mid 00s. The mixing and presentation is meant to be gentle and relaxing. Enjoy.

Love songs in Saigon

"Summer of Solstice 3055: 

I’d just returned from a long stint working the orbital docks, preparing to settle back into the life cycle routine that was Valkor Zenith. The last thing I expected was to reconnect with three old friends from my days at the Echo House orphanage. Sora had slipped back from exile on Neoterra Prime. Rion had fled the undercity of Crysalis after a grav-bike race gone bad. And Omrin, who I hadn’t seen or heard of in more than a decade, had shown up out of nowhere as if no time had passed with a stolen data map and a proposition: we’d go find the Dream Beacon.

We’d grown up with the story. A myth, really. Some ancient alien relic buried deep in the sand sea, spoken of in hushed tones in level D bars and back-alley data centres. The promise was simple, if you could reactivate its signal with your own transmission, you’d be granted your most longed-for dreams and unimaginable wealth. No one had ever found it.

I’m still not entirely sure what made us set off and follow Omrin so blindly that summer. Maybe it was grief, maybe hope. Or just that need to move, to do anything but sit still. Each of us were adrift in our own orbit of longing and loss, and somehow, we collided again, drawn together like shards of a broken constellation.

We had left the neon haze of Valkor Zenith behind at sunset, riding the wide stretches of plasma rail to the outer edges as the city lights faded behind us. Nights were lit by twin moons and we passed the time listening to old mixes we’d recorded in our youth, our playlists humming through our comms as we hurtled across other-worldly landscapes at 200mph. In the two months that followed, we would laugh in the ruins of the Oblivion Cradle, party with rogue miners in bioluminescent fungi caverns, feel the cold rush of air as our bikes skimmed the ridges of the Halcyon Scar, be chased by Karn bike gangs through synth-storms, and save a lone settler named Joyce trapped in a dust pocket whilst traversing the Ash Spires. 

As we hurtled towards the promise of the Dream Beacon, I often wondered, was the beacon even real? And if it was, what would I even upload as my transmission? Maybe one of those old mixes we used to make. I’m sure all these questions flickered across all our minds, unspoken. But that summer, deep down, none of it really mattered. I would’ve followed those three anywhere..."

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Distant Signals 077: Villella

Blitz Live : Richard Akingbehin : 22/03/2025

Richard Akingbehin – the tasteful selector known for his engrossing, soothing soundscapes and the driving force behind Berlin’s Refuge Worldwide and Kynant Records – made his Blitz debut in late March 2025, playing alongside DVS1 and Ogazón. A night shaped by deep cuts, subtle shifts and tactile Techno!

We’re pleased to share a recording of the first half of his opening set – and took the chance to ask Richard a few questions about the night, too: find them in our Blitz Magazine:

https://www.blitz.club/2025/06/11/blitz-live-richard-akingbehin/

Listen to the recording here – and don’t forget to follow Richard to stay updated on his upcoming sets and projects.

https://www.instagram.com/richardakingbehin/
https://soundcloud.com/richard-akingbehin

https://kynantrecords.bandcamp.com/music
https://linktr.ee/refugeworldwide

Blitz Live : Richard Akingbehin : 22/03/2025

Psychedelic adventures from all over the musical universe.

Nog Zone w/ Anthony Child: 5th August '25

Warm Plastic Sessions #7

Transmission 001: Sunju Hargun 

FOLD, London
March 08, 2025
02:00 - 04:00 

 Welcome to the Transmissions mix series, featuring sets recorded at our parties at FOLD. 

For our opening mix, we’re delighted to share a recent Steam Room session with the Bangkok-based selector and producer Sunju Hargun. 

For two hours, he delivered a masterclass of immersive, deep and psychedelic techno. And true to style, the set is a seamless flow of intricate rhythms and subtly shifting textures, shadowy grooves and pulsating basslines.  

This mix was mastered in the Area52 Studio. 

Dive deeper into the world of Sunju here: 
https://soundcloud.com/sunjuhargun
https://soundcloud.com/siamesetwinsrecords

Transmission 001 - Sunju Hargun

Al Wootton returns with a heavy trip through psychedelic, dubbed out, primal, ritual post-punk-proto-industrial dance music.

Tracks from Little Annie Anxiety, Elkotsh, Regis, De Leon, Carrier, O Yuki Conjugate, Phew, Muslimgauze, Malaria!, Mad Professor, and Asahito Nanjo.

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Outsiders: TRULE w/ Al Wootton @ Kiosk Radio 17.08.2025

The recording of my set played at the Pinkman stage on the Saturday of Intergalactic FM Festival 2025.

No station such dedication: www.intergalactic.fm/

Krismika - Intergalactic FM Festival 2025 [31/05/25]

Nog Zone w/ Anthony Child: 2nd September '25

Legowelt & Shook will do a 2 hour show chatting and playing about their favorite music, synths etc.

www.operator-radio.com

Legowelt & Shook - 1st October 2025

Wiron a.k.a. Lhaw has spent the past 12 years deeply immersed in the world of electronic music. Known for his love of driving house and groovy breakbeat, he crafts dynamic sets that are full of surprises. He is also a proud co-founder and member of the Potsdam-based Non Grata collective, which is famous for its monthly events at hausZwei. Wiron believes a dance floor should be more than just a party—it must be a safe space where everyone can feel secure and express themselves freely.

T R A C K L I S T :
Stomper - z@p
Cram - Nae
Blutak Dino - Jayar & ZM
Fumitoks - Omul
Hashtag (Radioactive Man Remix) - Carl Finlow
Where The - Garneau
Yew Got 2 B Yew - Radioactive Man
Beyond The Galaxy (feat. DJ Qbert) - The Egyptian Lover
Encapsulate - Silicon Scally
B45 - Gallegos & Baby Rollén
Terminus (End Mix) - Dufi
Dark Energy (Original Mix) - B FROM E
Barren - Calibre
Db - Omul
Alien Transmissions - Volruptus
A Gentleman From London Was Very Upset - Radioactive Man & Ben Pest
Breakfast At Brian´s (Paul Blackford Remix) - Pain Struck Stanley Dumb
Devil Fishing (Original Mix) - Radionasty
I Need Space (feat. Overnite Oates) - Boulderhead
Growl - Radioactive Man
Chi-Town Shuffle - Sweely

GALAXUNITY*ODDCAST by Wiron

ALTERNATIVE VISION OF INTERCONNECTEDNESS

RECORD LABEL and ODDCAST SERIES 
run by @Galaxaura and @impala_wagnerluuv

Re·lease: https://galaxunity.bandcamp.com/releases

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