for this week’s 909 podcast we welcome naarm/melbourne based dj & producer, al dente who serves up a delicious mix curated for home listening sessions. showcasing a slower, softer side to his collection, al dente was inspired to curate this mix by the setting that he enjoys listening to them the most in - cooking. still nodding to his signature spacey, chuggy and bubbly soundscapes, the mix comes with a minimal, techy edge. 

the 2024 release of al dente’s ‘the second cousin’ on animalia has become a firm favourite of mine - at least one track from the ep is always playlisted for sets. it’s a shining explain of what has drawn me to al dente’s sound over the past year, a contemporary take on a club-roller that’s super deep and futuristic whilst drawing from influences of early 2000s minimal. a dreamy combo! alongside that animalia release, al dente has released on the likes of pure space, beam, dmo, the space between us, and neurocrank - the latter being a platform & collective that al dente is a part of. 

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interview: https://untitled909.substack.com/p/untitled-909-podcast-231-al-dente

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✮⋆˙ untitled 909 podcast 231: al dente ✮⋆˙

this mix is named after by my favorite collection of poems by louise gluck, a copy of which was gifted to me by my poetry mentor who guided me in my early years writing. The title refers to an early collection of Dante, detailing his love for his eternal muse, Beatrice. In italian, “Vita nova” means new life. 

a few weeks ago my copy of Vita Nova was lost in a electrical fire in my bedroom along many of my most treasured items, books, and letters  - these things i have taken with me through every move, no matter how temporary. yet, as i searched through the rubble, i found that a couple of my most delicate things survived. i feel there must be some symbolism to this. 

since then, i’ve been reflecting on the bittersweetness of renewal and regeneration, of creating space to mourn what was lost - and of finding beauty in the knowledge that each of these material things are connected to individuals and experiences i treasure. 

this mix is filled with tracks i adore, many of which i have been coming back to over the last couple years, or have been shown to me by people i love. it is a live recording from when i played after the brilliant Sybil @syberkid in montreal this past winter. It’s a little rough around the edges — but as always, comes straight from the heart.

⊹ . ݁ ⟡ ݁  vita nova  ⟡ ݁ . ⊹

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untitled 909 - basic chanel - 11 Aug 2025

set played for the RALLY after party at Venue MOT

for the archive 003

heaven smile. raised from the dead.
versions. outtakes. accidents.
staalman studio circa '23.

play it loud.

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2501 - Ulmeyda (2501)

Monday September 22 2025 (recorded July 2025 in San Francisco)
WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/3lBeRJtdJ7c

Deep, progressive tekkers and vintage trance bangers from the Brooklyn-based co-founder of Earth Dog Records.

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Jek – Supplement 147 [PURE SOUND]

Sahara Transport Services (@saharatransportservices),  an incredible DJ based in Ljubljana, at the Forest Stage of one of my favourite festivals in the world, Butik Festival in the Soča valley, Slovenia. 

July 12th 2025, 6-8 PM before Verraco b2b Pariah.

Thank you Ružiiii! <3 

ani/live Seventy Four: Sahara Transport Services @ Butik Festival, Slovenia

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Our b2b at @sustain-release-nyc 2025
00-02 Friday night at The Gym
A lot of physical activity indeed

Mor Elian b2b Piezo @ Sustain Release Year Eleven

live recording of my dj set at Sustain-Release Year 11, playing the Grove stage at sunset on friday night <3

adobeprincess @ Sustain-Release Year 11

“In the Wild” feels like an invitation to step beyond the artificial confines of comfort and reengage with the pulse of something primal and vast. The track moves with a deliberate sense of exploration—part ambient, part electronic odyssey—balancing organic textures and digital precision in a way that blurs the line between the natural world and human invention.

From its opening moments, distant echoes and rhythmic rustles create an atmosphere of mystery. A pulsing beat gradually emerges, evoking the sound of a heartbeat syncing with the wilderness. Archer 23’s signature production style shines here: layered synths shimmer like sunlight through dense foliage, and subtle percussive details—like snaps, clicks, and deep resonant bass hits—suggest footsteps or the restless motion of unseen creatures.

The middle section opens up like a clearing, where melodic lines stretch out in an almost cinematic sweep. There’s both wonder and unease here, a reminder that “the wild” is not merely beautiful but untamed, unpredictable. As the track progresses, tension builds—an aural representation of discovery teetering on danger—before dissolving into a tranquil yet unresolved fade, leaving the listener suspended between awe and introspection.

Overall, “In the Wild” is a sonic expedition through landscapes of sound and feeling. It captures the thrill of venturing into the unknown, where every echo hints at something ancient and alive. Archer 23 once again proves adept at crafting immersive environments that reward both analytical listening and emotional surrender.

For fans of: Jon Hopkins, Rival Consoles, Tycho, and nature-inspired electronic soundscapes.

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