HOCast

"We recovered a treasure from just over 4 years ago. A treasure from the legendary mouseDown set at Parallel in 2019. We advance the Christmas gift a few weeks so that you can enjoy and teleport to the Pyrenees once again with this vinyl set that is a fantasy. Enjoy!"

Recorded vinyl set at Paral·lel Festival 2019 (@parallelfestival).

ABSIS -now (@absismusic) and MouseDown -before, also known as Salva Coromina, has been a regular DJ in the Barcelona scene since the late 90’s under a different alias: mouseDown/mouseUp. He was a resident DJ at The Loft and a regular at Sónar, both in Barcelona, for many years. ABSIS has always been exploring the deepest side of electronic music which varies between ambient and techno. Next to DJ’ing he is also a producer and you are able to find some of his productions on Hivern Discs, Oslated and many more.

MUSIC, NATURE & INTIMACY

Paral·lel Festival is characterized by a curated musical selection that is largely based on uniqueness and promoting differentiated musical paradigms. Trying to move away from massification, we created an intimate event with a limited capacity.

www.parallelfestival.com/

Tracklist:

1. BXP - ISLAND#2
2. Toki Fuko - Spring Ray
3. Claudio PRC - The Water
4. Valentino Mora - Yant Suea
5. Varuna - Arrival on perenda
6. Conforce - Zephyr
7. Svreca - Narita (Valentino Mora Cosmic Trans Rephase)
8. Väyu - Aeon
9. Primal Code - The North path
10. Na Nich - The Key
11. Masafumi Take - Meimu (Takaaki Itoh remix)
12. Luigi Tozzi - Binary Sunset
13. Drafts - Draft 2.1
14. Ben Buitendijk - Alternative Hypothesis
15. Luigi Tozzi - Raiders
16. Valentino Mora - Cinetica
17. CHPTR - Far Beyond Instinct
18. Claudio PRC - Limnic
19. Albert Van Abbe - Broken Cymbals
20. Ruhig - Charming Sandworms
21. Sacred Geometry - Mira
22 Ulwhednar - Dual Layer
23. Acronym & Korridor - Untitled
24. Winter in June & Vâyu - Bhakta's Devotion

HOCast #169 - mouseDown (ABSIS) - Paral·lel 2019

"With closed eyes, I'm transported to a forest, surrounded by the scent of pine and wet grass. Sunglasses on, I settle into a camping chair as the psychedelic downtempo beats of the second day at Parallel Festival unfold. Feeling completely at ease, I sway to the music, and later, I rise from the chair to float, ensuring this magical moment becomes a cherished memory."

Recorded at Paral·lel Festival 2023 (@parallelfestival).

Hailing from Montevideo, Uruguay, Melina Serser (@melinaserser) began her musical odyssey in 2010 under the mentorship of Dj Koolt, emerging as a dedicated record collector. Over the past decade, she has developed a distinctive and refined musical style, establishing her standing as a respected downtempo maestro, recognized for her unique slow but danceable sound. In each performance, she skillfully mix a harmonious fusion of tribal rhythms, dub, ambient, down-tempo, mid-tempo and electronica. In her musical exploration, Melina is not merely a performer; she becomes a storyteller, guiding listeners through a sonic journey that resonates with emotions, symbols, and Groove. The immersive nature of her sets invites the audience to transcend the ordinary, embracing a transformative experience that engaging in an immersive experience that leaves a lasting impact beyond the performance. As a prominent figure in the European music scene, Melina, has performed on prestigious stages, including Primavera Sound, Dekmantel, Houghton, Paral·lel, Dimensions, Waking Life, and other top festivals around the globe.

MUSIC, NATURE & INTIMACY

Paral·lel Festival is characterized by a curated musical selection that is largely based on uniqueness and promoting differentiated musical paradigms. Trying to move away from massification, we created an intimate event with a limited capacity.

www.parallelfestival.com/

HOCast #175 - Melina Serser - Paral·lel 2023

"Lost in the haze of the dimly lit space, my mind drifted through the smoky depths, entranced by the pulsating rhythms. Deep bass frequencies reverberated through the air, accompanied by a cascade of melodies that seemed to stretch out endlessly. At the helm, as if guided by the hands of a surgeon, the rhythm of the night was expertly shaped, imprinting itself upon my consciousness. It was a HIRU night, its essence seared into the fabric of my being."

Svreca, hailing from Madrid, is a prominent DJ and the mastermind behind Semantica (@semantica-records), a renowned techno label. His sets are celebrated for their experimental nature and slow evolution, blending elements of both listening and club music without concern for current trends. Whether it's his own productions or those he commissions, Svreca consistently maintains a high standard of quality. He's a prominent figure on the global techno circuit, gracing iconic venues such as Tresor and Berghain, as well as featuring at festivals worldwide, including the prestigious Labyrinth Festival in Japan. Semantica has served as a platform for heavyweight artists such as Surgeon, Oscar Mulero, Regis, and Donato Dozzy, as well as emerging talents like Acronym, Stanislav Tolkachev, Abdulla Rashim, Shifted, and Varg, among others. Svreca has been sharpening his vision through his own label, while also collaborating and recording for esteemed labels like Jealous God, Warm Up Recordings, and Spazio Disponibile.

This HOCast refers to the first hour of the DJ set during the closing set of the HIRU night.

HIRU 12 w/ Svreca & Nico [Djsets] // 2023-11-10 at Laut (@laut_barcelona).

HIRU nights are renowned for delivering a unique blend of electronically filtered music, crafted by its masterminds Nico, Binomi and Martí Cros. Their curated selection boasts exceptional quality and an entrancing level of hypnotism, spanning a wide spectrum of musical styles. This perfect harmony between these elements is also impeccably mirrored by the guest artists featured in each of the celebrated nights held to date.

Photo credit: Domantė Nalivaikaitė

HOCast #192 x HIRU - Svreca @ Laut

"The drops fall steadily as if from a stalactite. The storm and the humidity refuse to leave. A small group of us gather inside the cave, listening to the maestro. Drops sliding over the groove, slippery needles and the resilient crowd, intoxicated by his music. Completely hypnotized by a wizard. He doesn't care; each mix is perfect, each moment impressive. This will go down in the books. Thank you, my friend! & Thanks Mostra!"

HOC radio X Mostra - Fran Campos vinyl set

After belonging to the Move and Skyzoo Spanish collectives in the mid-90s, Fran Campos (@fran-campos) became part in the 2000's of the team of residents of Le Club and in the organization of the Observatori festival . In 2010 begins Black Label, a monthly party at Miniclub, where, for 5 years, he unveiled his Housier side. Then he was busy with his residency at Jerusalem Club, Caravaca (Proper Club), and with the organization and residency of the Taiga parties in Madrid, betting on contemporary Techno with a deep character. Currently, he continues to be interested in the most avant-garde musical currents that Techno hosts, from Ambient to Deep Techno, through Electro, Halftime, and even D&B. Always selecting the best music at the periphery of the industry.

This vinyl set took place at midday on Sunday, in the Foso of the Castell de Montjuïc, with the epic feeling of dancing under that intense spring rain. The third edition of Mostra 24 (@mostrabcn) brought together more than 1,000 people across two different locations and featured four days of musical acts. The lineup included 32 artists who delivered high-quality avant-garde and experimental electronic sounds.

Credit photo: Juan Muted

HOCast #196 - Fran Campos - Mostra 2024

"Lost in a pine forest, without signal, isolated in a fantasy. Lying on the blanket, slowly nodding your head, feeling good, moving to the rhythm of dub."

Embodying a profound and instinctual allure, Javier Salazar (@javrsalazar) remains an enigmatic force in the contemporary music landscape. Founders of klape nunsen (@klapenunsen), their sound is characterized by elegant and soaring rhythms creating immersion through a continued dedication to diversifying their selection, blending genres and atmospheres. The two are also part of La Vallée Electrique (@Melifera_Records) in which they shape a cohesive whole among the artists of the festival. Records from the duo are available on Oslated and their own imprint, drawing listeners into a smooth current of sounds.

Recorded djset at Perpendicular 2024 (@espacio-perpendicular) - somewhere in the woods. When? Sunday 11:30 Where? In the main stage.

Artwork: Javier Marimon (@javiermarimon)

HOCast #197 - Javier Salazar - Perpendicular 2024

"Close your eyes and let yourself be carried away by this captivating tale of intrigue. Field recordings interwoven with minimalist ambiances and silences. Textures that disturb and create meticulously crafted inflection points. A masterpiece of abstraction and balance, introspection and perception. An exercise in deep listening and auditory training. A sensory honeycomb."

Richard Chartier (@richard-chartier) is a Los Angeles based artist, considered one of the key figures in minimalist sound art. Chartier’s works explore the inter-relationships between the spatial nature of sound, silence, focus, perception, and the act of listening itself. Chartier's sound works/installations have been presented in galleries and museums internationally and he has performed his work live across Europe, Japan, Australia, and North America at digital art/electronic music festivals and exhibits.

Photo credit: Robert Eckhardt

tracklist:

emma margetson - cimbaal
asmus tietchens - sub-h4
kazuo uehara - diffusion (excerpt)
john hudak + eva-maria houben - paloma wind 3
johannes malfatti - to the fires
steve roden - night ring (excerpt)
garth erasmus - roesdorp requiem
natasha barrett - displaced_replaced 2 wet and gusty
ian wellman - decaying house (excerpt)
walter maoli - formazione di stallattiti
cole peters - powerline road (excerpt)
siavash amini + eugene thacker - a shape forlorn (for zhu shuzhen) (excerpt)
melvin gibbs - light absorption
toshiya tsunoda - plastic float (excerpt)
cindytalk - let love burn
zoe efstathiou - omphee
ryoji ikeda - # 13
eliane radigue - biogenesis (excerpt)
christina kubisch - atocha
teresa rampazzi - laringe
zoviet france - cirice (excerpt)
france jobin - scène 3
simonel - algo en común
haruo okada + fabio perletta - genkai 11+10 (excerpt)

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------ about 200

After a few years, we are celebrating—reaching 200, who would have thought! It all started as a happy idea talking with friends from Hausofcolor. "Could we upload the djsets from the parties?" we wondered. And what if we talk to friends from Barcelona to express themselves through music?

Then, with the pandemic, the purpose evolved: to share completely heterogeneous music every week. I aimed to create different dynamics with various lights and concepts. Over time, the channel has been defined in a more specific direction, where the subjective taste has dynamically and tendentially shaped the content. The music featured now can be broadly understood in two main abstract (and very holistic, it must be said) themes. Every week is a surprise. On the other hand, the audience can get a sense of the direction things are heading. There are these two main blocks: one of deep listening, ambient, avant-garde and concrete, minimalism and/or experimental, drone, or more eclectic pieces dedicated to the collector/selector. And another more dedicated to deep beats, at different speeds and rhythms but generally quite horizontal in nature.

I remember dedicating the 100th episode to my fav festival, La Mostra, F-on did a beat djset associated with the sounds you would find in its first edition. For this 200th episode, where La Mostra has now celebrated its third edition, the maestro Richard Chartier has prepared this delight of deep listening without beats. A bit of a summary of the two contexts you can find, broadly speaking, on HOC radio.

A million thanks to all the artists who have shared a story with us every week, and thanks to all of you who follow this channel! Without all of you, nothing would be possible!

I also want to thank: hausofcolor, without whom this would not have started. Additionally, we thank the collectives, festivals, labels, clubs and friends who help or have helped me, like Toni, Jordi, Sara, Anne and, as always, Bualié for the designs. Thanks to all of you!

Joan Gila

HOCast #200 - Richard Chartier

"The melodies float like mist, enveloping my thoughts in a continuous embrace of calm. Each note is a whisper, an echo of tranquility inviting me to lose myself in the harmony of the moment, as time seems to fade into the distance."

Emika Elena (@emikaelena) is a Berlin based Japanese DJ, producer and founder of HumanLessons (@emikaelenahml).

HOCast #199 - Emika Elena

"Gliding between dub and downtempo, this mix paints lush soundscapes. Every detail is carefully polished, each atmosphere flawlessly intertwined. The rhythm flows smoothly, creating a unified, enchanting story that’s hypnotic and deeply immersive."

Adhémar (@adhemarmusic) is a multi-disciplinary artist, establishing his universe through music and visual works. Constantly in search of the luminous quality of sounds, in a world made of shadows and light, his music is closely linked to his plastic work. This obsession with shadows leads him to think and create spaces, atmospheres that focus on the lightness and poetry of light. The idea of "narrative potential of music", allows us to confront the psychological and philosophical journey with a particular relationship on what is alive and what surrounds us (whether it is the material, immaterial world, the fact that everything is constantly becoming). With a particular rigour for transitions, whether in his own production or in his DJset, his universe is built little by little, with the passing of sound transformations and the light and poetic transportation of it all.

HOCast #204 - Adhémar

"A descent into spirals of liquid mist, where every step reverberates across the boundless horizon. Here, time flows with the weight of echoes and the depth of rhythms—a journey through unseen landscapes where the atmospheric becomes language, and dub whispers its secrets to the abyss."

Paragon (@paragon_ys) means a person is regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality. Always open to exploring different sounds, as of lately, Paragon has been discovering more relaxing or different realms of electronic music or IDM. Nowadays you can find in his selections mostly from ambient, broken beats of techno to different types of drum n bass. He has been the curator of the podcast series Parallel Perception (@parallel-perceptionseries) where you can also get a taste of his vision on his electronic music taste with his curations. He recently relocated to Barcelona to pursue his culinary dream and to get inspired by the food and music culture of Europe.

HOCast #220 - Paragon

"In the depths of sound, where rhythm becomes ritual, the pulse of the earth and the cosmos align. Each beat calls forth forgotten whispers, weaving a hypnotic dance between the seen and the unseen, where the soul drifts through the veil and touches the timeless essence of the mystical."

ILAY, an 18-year-old sound artist behind the alias ILAYRUNI (@ilayruni), works at the crossroads of electronic music and percussive instruments. Merging these two worlds, he explores the possibility of rhythm and sound. Growing up in a family that had a strong bond with the electronic music scene, ILAY had access to a wide range of styles and sounds, giving him the chance to wander and discover all types of frequencies and feelings. Traveling through a wide range of styles during his sets and productions, he seeks highly percussive rhythmic patterns that merge with synthesizers and give place to deep soundscapes.

HOCast #208 - ILAYRUNI - LIVE

"Flowing ambient journey to welcome the autumn coming. 
It is time to go back inside. 
Reflect and relax. 
Plant the seeds you need. 
Release everything that no longer serves you."

Mother of the French collectives Ouroboros (@ouroboros-crew)  and EWO  (@ewo_collectif), Toe (@toe_music) explores music without boundaries, blending hypnotic grooves and treating sound as an energy to be experienced. Her focus lies in an endless pursuit of psychedelic and tribal atmospheres, crafting sonic journeys that ignite the imagination.

HOCast #209 - Toé

"An absolute piece of craftsmanship. It demands full attention, packed with intricate details and brilliant electronic experimentation. A long and fully developed journey. A delight from start to finish. We wish you lucid dreams."

Set recorded in Espacio Perpendicular (@espacio-perpendicular), during Lucid Dreams on October 4th.

Samuel van Dijk is a Dutch electronic music producer and DJ who explores contrasts in his music, blending genres like electro, techno, dub, and ambient. Under his aliases - VC-118A, Mohlao (@mohlao), and Multicast Dynamics (@multicastdynamics) -he creates immersive soundscapes that move from outer space to oceanic depths. His modular approach to live performances allows him to shift from energetic breakbeats to abstract, textured soundscapes. With releases on respected labels such as Delsin and Frustrated Funk, van Dijk's work is known for its melancholic moods and deeply absorbing grooves, whether in clubs or experimental settings. His sets range from gritty techno and futuristic electro to atmospheric ambient, always delivering emotionally rich experiences.

..A lucid dream is a dream in which a person becomes aware that he or she is dreaming and it becomes quite different from an ordinary dream.  For one thing It can be strikingly realistic to the point of producing a convincing replica of the normal physical world and for another it has its own psychological characteristics and range of emotional reactions which have to be considered independently of these experienced in normal dreaming..."

In the late 1960s, psychologists Celia Green and Charles McCreery published Lucid Dreams, a study exploring the paradox of consciousness during sleep, describing the possibility of conscious perception in dreams, often involving out-of-body experiences and hallucinations. Later, in the mid-90s, the UK ambient label EM:T released a minimalist ambient masterpiece titled Lucid Dreams, featuring texts and narration by Celia Green. Thanks to Astral Industries, this forgotten gem was reissued on vinyl a few years ago, in a deluxe edition with illustrations by the renowned Theo Ellsworth.

Several lucid dream sessions have been held by candlelight, featuring guests such as Ario, Camu, Coeval, Doozer, F-on, JL Maire, Urtzi, Patrick Russell, Vicki Siolos, SUNA, and most recently, Multicast Dynamics.

HOCast #210 x Lucid Dreams - Multicast Dynamics

"Music communicates the spirit.
Recognising art as an experiment liberates it from the demands of perfection.
What some may describe as failure is just as valuable as success, as it expands one’s awareness.
The true essence of experimentation resides in the freedom to transcend one’s limitations."

- Nathalia

A DJ set recorded on October 13 at the Nou:shh (@noushh-26120238) event at OSD Berlin, a space designed for the cultivation of deep listening. Nou:shh offered meditative and nourishing sessions with tranquil DJ sets. Curated by Sarah Wreath and Sheila Abell.

Naturally active person, in 2014, Nathalia (@nathaliapetkova) founded Experiment Intrinsic (@experimentintrinsic) – a hidden art dimension organically blended with the visual and musical imagination. A pivotal change, in which she pursued a path of deeper self inquiry and progression of sound, shifted her from the electronic dance-floor oriented music and into ambient soundscapes. Her influences drew increasingly from experimental electronic, as well as traditional and spiritual genres. The following years were dedicated as developing the project into a dynamic and constantly evolving audio-visual platform.

HOCast #211 - Nathalia @ Noushh Berlin

"A set of electro-tinged tracks with a retro flavor, weaving hypnotic acid lines and an IDM feeling that recalls visions of the future. Danceable and immersive, this hour of music feels both nostalgic and fresh, channeling the timeless pull of electro’s spirit."

With a sundered focus on both calming and engaging sounds, Celadons (@celadon) selections are best described as a fuse of curious ambiance and introspection. Her mixes draw you in with their gentle approach and carefully selected sounds.

HOCast #212 - Celadon

"A journey of deep listening, a soundscape that flows through shifting spaces. Layers of texture, silence, and drones blend seamlessly with hypnotic melodies or tranquil atmospheres. A balanced set where the beat occasionally reveals itself."

Doozer (@brokenl00p). With over 20 years of experience behind the turntables, this dedicated crate digger upholds the guiding motto of his personal project, BrokenLoop: "Musical ideas for those who swim against the tide." His sets traverse a range of genres, blurring the boundaries of dance music with hypnotic, deep rhythms. Currently, he contributes to three cutting-edge musical projects under the Perpendicular brand (@espacio-perpendicular).

HOCast #213 - Doozer

"Deep in the forest, under the gaze of the Third Eye, sound and soul blend seamlessly. Hypnotic rhythms ripple through the air, opening pathways to hidden realms, as layers of ambient and downtempo become portals to the unseen. Art flows from the canvas in real time, mirroring the music’s journey—a fusion of sight and sound, gently unraveling the boundaries of the self."

Sarah Wreath (@sarahwreath) is a Berlin-based DJ, sound practitioner, and sound engineer dedicated to harnessing the transformative power of music. Her focus on exploring frequencies and engaging deeply in sound research and music production reflects her belief in the alchemical properties of sound. Whether crafting fast, club-oriented sets or weaving ambient soundscapes, her aim is to create an energy that is both transcendent and grounded.  Tribal rhythms, modular synths, and a masterful touch of the experimental define her sonic signature. Drawing on influences that span from atmospheric, psychedelic techno to trance, she blends rhythms to create a journey of dance and unity. Her versatility shines in her ability to span a wide range of styles—from ambient and experimental compositions to faster, more dynamic rhythms.  Her debut LP, Integration, released on the renowned label The Bunker New York, underscores her commitment to immersive rhythms and sonic exploration.

Third Eye Festival:

This set was recorded live during Third Eye Festival this summer, in an intimate chill-out space under the festival’s cozy tent. The area was beautifully adorned with unique decor from Yuki and featured a live painting by the talented artist and dear friend Juli Jah, both elements to adding an extra layer of magic to the ambiance.

As the night unfolded, people made their way over from dancing under the stars to unwind on rugs and bean bags, creating a laid-back, communal vibe that lasted into the early morning hours. The Third Eye Festival is born from a deep passion for music, designed to foster a strong sense of community. Through art and sound, it brings people together in a shared ritual of connection.

For this special setting, I crafted a sonic journey blending some of my favorite electronic sounds, moving between tribal ambient and downtempo to keep a gentle energy flowing, providing a smooth yet rhythmic motion to carry everyone through the night after a day of dancing.

Another moment of connection and passion that keeps us moving together…

Also thanks to Juli and Valentin Ginies! <3

THIRD EYE FESTIVAL INFO:

https://www.thirdeyefestival.de
https://www.instagram.com/third_eye_festival

Help To Keep the Third Eye Festival Alive! crowdfunding: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-us-keep-the-third-eye-festival-alive

Photo Credit: Angelika Putz (https://www.instagram.com/angelika_putz)

HOCast #214 - Sarah Wreath - Third Eye Festival 2024

"As dusk gives way to night, the downtempo soundscapes draw you in. You've taken the bait, slipping into a spiral, a tunnel you won’t want to leave. You’ve crossed the event horizon, and there’s no turning back. Welcome to this masterclass." 

Boni G introduces Vinna Våldyr (@vinnavaldyr), a new alias that explores a more introspective and deep side of his sound. This project reflects his current creative moment, bringing together the richness of his experience with fresh perspectives, all while staying true to his roots and musical vision. Over the course of his 30-year career, Boni G has left a mark on the electronic music scene. In 2000, he co-founded Low Records Store, dedicating a decade to its growth and development. He was the driving force behind projects like Huna and Bisau, hosted the Indigo show on Lie Radio, and spent nearly 10 years teaching at Proaudio Escuela until 2020. With Vinna Valdyr, Boni G connects the dots between his extensive career and the new horizons he’s charting, offering a sound that’s both reflective and forward-thinking - a perfect blend of his journey and where he’s headed next.

3rd edition of Simbiosis. An intimate communion of souls, in the mood for share with each other and dance under the stars.

HOCast #219 - Vinna Våldyr - Simbiosis 2024

"From tranquil beginnings emerges a vibrant flow, where every tone finds its place, weaving a natural balance. It’s a subtle symbiosis of energy and emotion, evolving effortlessly to create a seamless journey-one that draws you in, layer by layer, into its perfect harmony."

Last September, Simbiosis took place, an intimate and family-oriented gathering in Andalucía. This recording from Saturday afternoon features Halos (@halossound) aka of Álvaro Peinado Sánchez, a DJ and producer from Seville. Since starting as a producer in 2020, Halos has released work with labels such as Annulled Music,  संस्कार Rites, and Cellar Door, showcasing his unique concept and musical creativity in every production.

3rd edition of Simbiosis. An intimate communion of souls, in the mood for share with each other and dance under the stars.

HOCast #217 - Halos - Simbiosis 2024

"A labyrinth of sound unfolds, where shadowy textures intertwine with haunting clarity. Resonance hums in the void, bridging the ethereal and synthetic in perfect equilibrium. Each pulse carves an intricate path, a hypnotic dance of dissonance and unity. A journey through uncharted depths, where discovery shapes every moment."

Lisa Mizuno’s (@lisamizuno) musical universe is characterized by a multifaceted and experimental flow, designed to take listeners on an exhilarating journey. Through her innovative approach, she continues to be a significant presence at the heart of the electronic music scene. She started DJ career in 2022, performing at outdoor festivals, and actively DJing abroad with the aim of doing Japan’s underground culture to the world, she  started her own event “Resonance” and welcomed artists who sustained underground electronic music scene.

HOCast #218 - Lisa Mizuno

"The scent of a library, the feeling of getting lost among endless shelves and covers, and the aroma of paper and cardboard from a vinyl sleeve. A journey of sensitivity and masterful eclecticism. A singular offering that will take you on a journey through many places, each one unique and extraordinary."

Cristian G. Martí has been an active figure in Valencia’s music scene since the mid-1980s. He is the co-founder of the record store Disc-Unit 3mv (1997–2009) and a member of the Raretraxxx label, established in 2006. His sets are a masterclass in well-crafted eclecticism, seamlessly blending everything from 20th-century experimental and avant-garde records to jazz, funk, techno, disco, house, electro, and club music. Always delivering a distinctive selection and a truly unique mixing style.

Painting: Paseo por el río, 2017 by Maite Fuertes.

HOCast #226 - Cristian G. Martí

"An eclectic sonic tapestry woven from the temple of sound—an immersive journey through evolving soundscapes delivered with style and finesse. Perfectly curated for those who appreciate the deeper layers of music."

Malu (@malumujer) is a music enthusiast, radio host (Radio Relativa/ Cashmere Radio) and non-genre dj intertwining sound-art collages into danceable maneuvers. Her sound oscillates between the ritual and the atmospheric, weaving its way amid spoken and operatic scenes, underwater melodies, stretched reggaetones, temple bells, insidious harmonies and primitive percussions that tell stories as diverse as music itself.

Recorded at Espacio Perpendicular (@espacio-perpendicular) during the temple chptr. 6 † musical bond for listeners † 16·11·2024 w/ daar (live) ‡ dj pothead (dj set) ‡ forlate (dj set) ‡ seaina (dj set) ‡ yiørg b2b camu (dj set) ‡

#temple_for_listeners is an event dedicated to attentive listening and static dance, curated by Camu and Josephine's Soundscapes for Espacio Perpendicular.+

HOCast #221 x temple chptr. 6 - Malu

"What emerges from this dialogue will always be something otherworldly. Alien and futuristic music straight from their spaceship. Crazy frequencies, broken and deep rhythms at varying speeds. A fascinating mosaic that must be heard and savored."

vrika (@vrika) is the moniker of Spanish producer Fernando Blanco. His music blends hypnotic rhythms, ambient soundscapes, and organic textures, all infused with a tribal essence. Starting with techno as a foundation, his sound freely explores a range of subgenres. Vrika has released music on Doppt Zykler and other respected underground labels. Recently, he co-founded RVD, a collaborative project with Discknoked and Randoom, which focuses on slow techno and live improvisations.

Pillen (@pillen) is a Spanish DJ based in Madrid, actively mixing since 2012. A dedicated vinyl collector, he is passionate about playing long sets exclusively in this format. His mixing style spans a diverse sonic palette, including techno, breakbeat, acid house, electronica, and drum & bass. Known for his love of hypnotic sounds, Pillen focuses on maintaining high energy and intensity on the dancefloor. In 2021, he co-founded Sables Mouvants, a project born from the desire to bring extended sets to Madrid's club scene. At these events, invited artists have the freedom to decide how long they wish to play, with a minimum of 4-5 hours. “In this project, we trust the DJ's ability to command the dancefloor,” Pillen explains.

Both are co-founders of Espacio Perpendicular (@espacio-perpendicular), a project launched in 2023 with the aim of creating a meeting point dedicated to the pure enjoyment of underground music. The initiative plans to share recordings captured at the venue while also hosting live events in the future, all designed to enhance our collective listening experience.

HOCast #222 - Pillen & vrika

"A space where the pulse of the city merges with sounds dancing between serenity and eruption, like a fractured dream in suspended time. Here, waves of bass envelop you, while rhythms twist free from the bounds of time and space, leaving you adrift in a sonic universe that refuses to be entirely predictable."

Warm, emotive, and explorative - a set of characteristics that make up the enchanting vision of Zara (@zaraolsen), one of the most exciting talents hailing from the Australian scene. Whether it’s IDM, drum and bass, or techno, the Kinesis label-head fuses it all with an enigmatic sense of delicacy. Her distinctive sound on the crossroads of the calm and the energetic resulted in releases on labels such as Animalia, Salt Mines, and Pure Space. Her sets have been turning heads within the international electronic music scene, playing at places like De School, Tresor, and Donato Dozzy’s Spazio Disponsible label showcase. Harmonizing the ethereal and the ominous - Zara takes a gentle yet firm grip on minds and souls on and off the dancefloor.

Mostra (@mostrabcn) is an independent, small-format festival of avant-garde and experimental electronic music which emerged by the end of 2021 as a counterpoint to the macro-festivals and the overcrowded, commercial and impersonal offerings of other large events held in Barcelona. Mostra will be celebrating its fourth edition from 17 to 20 April in 2025.

HOCast #223 x Mostra - Zara

"Frozen landscapes, windswept drones carrying crystalline particles adrift. Intricate soundscapes invite your choice, letting you set the pace for how they unfold. Opaque glass filters light faintly, casting a dim glow in this dark yet mesmerising reality."

Clifford Chong A.K.A Hexadecimal (@hexadecimal_sound) is an electronic music producer & DJ based in London. Originally from Singapore, he once played as a lead guitarist in a progressive metal band. With that, a lot of his interest lies in syncopation, polyrhythms, odd time signatures and deconstructed patterns. Much of his musical identity today is defined by genres such as downtempo, left-field, IDM and experimental music with an interest in approaches such as computational music, grey area and film scoring.

HOCast #224 - Hexadecimal

"Walking at the pace of downtempo, a serene calm envelops me amidst a smoky, psychedelic, and hypnotic atmosphere. I find myself skirting the edge of a mist-shrouded swamp. The setting and the music are utterly sublime, and I am completely captivated."

Pedro Acevedo aka Frpinkl (@frpinkl) is a young Galician based in Madrid who has been steadily making his mark on the city’s underground scene. Beyond his role as a selector, Frpinkl has become an active figure in shaping the local cultural landscape through various projects. These include directing the Feudal festival (@feudal-fest), which has already held eight editions; his work with Espacio Perpendicular (@espacio-perpendicular), CALMA (@calmamadrid), and Ciénaga - a series of events where he is both a resident DJ and programmer; as well as being part of the platform Menta.

HOCast #225 - Frpinkl

"The landscape of a frozen lake. A sheet of ice slowly shifting as it cracks unpredictably at sunrise. Ice floes mirror the accumulated snow on the fir trees. I circle the lake at a relaxed pace, my pauses blending into the soft, powdery drifts. It's the paceful beginnings of a beautiful day, and the music in the background only hightens the experience."

Aspetuck (@aspetuck) is a Vermont-raised electronic music producer based in the Hudson Valley. His sound merges analog and digital processing, drawing from ambient, techno, IDM, dub, and kraut. Using modular synthesis, he crafts intricate percussive sequences and melodies. He shares his work through DJing, live performances, and radio shows on The Lot Radio. Co-founder of Never Late (@never-late) with Gilles and Hue from Delayed, Aspetuck has built a diverse catalog, including self-released albums and records on labels like Oslated and Wex Recordings. His Mind Wandering EP (Telomere, 2022) and albums Early Color and Inanimate Distraction Object (2022, 2023) highlight his evolving sound. In 2025, he returns to Oslated for Today Is Tomorrow and has upcoming vinyl releases with A Strangely Isolated Place, with more projects on the way.

https://aspetuck.bandcamp.com/

HOCast #227 - Aspetuck

"Between floating and intertwining layers of sound, balance is a subtle play of control and drift. Three sonic voices converse, shifting through the haze of effects - sometimes in harmony, sometimes unruly. At Temple, listening becomes a journey, a space where time suspends and the imagination tunes into its own frequency."

kitty soul (@kitty-soul) is a DJ, sound engineer, and producer, and the founder of the Oigovisiones Label (@oigovisiones-label), established in 2012, which specialises in ambient and experimental music. His musical style draws from genres such as noise rock, shoegaze, trip hop, jungle, and breakbeat, with a significant influence from post-rock and a conceptual approach inspired by John Cage. Using Technics and effect pedals as his main compositional tools, his sessions take on an experimental tone, designed for deep listening and the images evoked by sound. As a sound engineer, he has worked for over 15 years in the performing arts, providing sound for and collaborating with dance, theatre, and circus companies such as Ximena Carnevale (Ella, Demasiado Oscuro, Mise en Abyme), Cristina Quijera, and flamenco dancer Sergio Aranda. He has also composed pieces for audiovisual installations by artists such as Azael Ferrer (Wrapping Illusions, Kaleidescape) and Juan Carlos Tamajón (Decide, Shift).

Author's note: After more than two years without DJing, I had accumulated quite a few new records. The invitation to Temple was a great opportunity to debut them. Honestly, I didn’t expect the selection to turn out so deliberately Drone or meditative, as someone in the audience pointed out after the session, but after listening to it, I admit it’s very drone. I enjoy playing with three tracks at once, observing how they interact, and manipulating the mix with pedals, trying to maintain a balance between the artist's composition and the effects. Sometimes, it slips out of my control. This time, the set included tremolo and octave pedals, in addition to my usual reverb and delay effects.

Recorded at Espacio Perpendicular (@espacio-perpendicular) during the temple chptr. 7 † musical bond for listeners † 04·01·2025 w/ dj ilmajaam  ‡ kyria libia & laura lavigny ‡ milo ‡ truglut ‡

#temple_for_listeners is an event dedicated to attentive listening and static dance, curated by Camu and Josephine's Soundscapes for Espacio Perpendicular.+

HOCast #230 x temple chptr. 7 - kitty soul

"A journey shaped by depth and your own subjectivity in choosing the story. Do you want it faster or right in the middle? Downtempo, or did you wake up ready to pick up the pace? However you choose to drift, the hypnotic spiral remains the guiding force."

Owl (@owlfromdeepspace) is a belgian electronic music producer who started producing under the alias Glÿph with his friend Clearlight and also under the  alias OZOH. In 2013, Owl wanted to expand his musical vision and push the boundaries o his creativity. This led him to delve into new sonic territories, capturing the attention of labels such as Silent Season, Lowless, Muzan, Huinali, DNO, and re:st. His distinctive sound began to resonate within the electronic music community, setting the stage for his continued evolution as an artist. Owl’s aptitude for creating subtle, lush sonic journeys keeps expanding and his last releases should further cement his reputation. The artist’s discography is in perpetual evolution : from dnb, deep techno to a dreamy & melancholy ambient journey.

Follow him here:
https://owlfromdeepspace.bandcamp.com/
www.instagram.com/pete_owl/
linktr.ee/owlfromdeepspace

HOCast #228 - Owl

"It had to burn. The solar flares came summoning in waves of a distorting orange and gold that stretched across the Sun’s fury. The force itself was determined to strip her bare, to leave nothing but the pulse of its annihilation. Her skin began to burn beneath its weight, a searing warmth she couldn’t avoid or embrace. With each flare, something of her began to shed, pieces of identity glitching away like ash. There was a low hum, as though reality itself was malfunctioning, its edges distorting, flickering under the weight of what couldn’t be undone. The universe had turned inward, had folded itself into a singular moment, there was no one left to blame, no one to look to but herself."

Dima (@isdima) is an American-Argentine music producer, researcher, and founder of Irradia, a platform based in Barcelona that designs listening sessions and multidisciplinary experiences. Her practice examines how sonic and spatial identities can reshape memory, future narratives, and collective processes by inviting emotional engagement and cultural growth in more nurturing environments. Currently, she’s preparing to release her debut EP, Salva.

Follow Irradia: https://www.instagram.com/irradia_sonora

HOCast #229 - Dima

"A journey through rhythmic and sonic experimentation - pulsating frequencies, evolving atmospheres, and shifting patterns. An intricate and unconventional exploration, where complexity meets bold innovation. A complex, intriguing, and electrifying experience."

gi (@gistrung) is a musician from Gadi (Sydney). Her sound blurs the outer limits of drone, idm and techno, interested in how generative sound design and asynchronous repetition can coalesce to create emotional music. Following self-released sketches in 2022, and contributions to compilations by Comic Sans Records (FR), Pure Space (AUS), Twin System (UK), Companion (AUS) she released her debut EP on Altered States Tapes in October 2023 and follow-up liveset EP on Beyond the Bridge (Seoul) in March 2024. In 2024 gi presented her debut album on Absorb (AUS) and launched the World of Knots label, while continuing to refine her unique style of warehouse oriented experimentalism, across live and DJ sets.

Mostra (@mostrabcn) is an independent, small-format festival of avant-garde and experimental electronic music which emerged by the end of 2021 as a counterpoint to the macro-festivals and the overcrowded, commercial and impersonal offerings of other large events held in Barcelona. Mostra will be celebrating its fourth edition from 17 to 20 April in 2025.

HOCast #231 x Mostra - gi

"A voyage through shifting soundscapes, where sound mutates, evolves, and flows like a dream. Fragments of time, woven into an endless story, shifting between the familiar and the unexplored. A trip through textures and harmonies, where meaning dissolves and reassembles, guided by intuition. The destination is unknown, but the journey resonates long after the last note fades."

Âsan (@hassansiddiqui90) is a New York-based producer and DJ, and the co-runner of the prestigious underground label and mix series platform Cellar Doors (@cellardoorspace), alongside his friend Marek.

Author's Note:

I met Joan in the spring of 2024 when he visited New York for the Delayed Getaway in the Catskills. He’s one of those people who immediately draws you in - bubbly and lively. There’s a curiosity and energy about him, but also a certain mystery that makes you want to keep the conversation going. And that’s exactly what we did. We had long, winding discussions about all kinds of music - the kind you wouldn’t usually hear on a dance floor. It’s the kind of thing you only discover when music nerds get together. Our talks stretched from Japanese jazz to Sufi artists, and somewhere in between.
I already knew about the platform and the incredible artists who had been featured, so when Joan invited me to contribute, I was thrilled - but also a little lost. I had no idea what I wanted it to sound like. I knew I wanted to create something special (doesn’t everyone?), especially since I don’t often explore experimental or ambient mixes. That’s not to say HOC Radio is limited to that- there’s everything from drum & bass to techno, deep house, deep techno, and beyond. For six to eight months, I searched for tracks that could fit, some from my collection and others from my wishlist. I attempted the mix a few times, but it never fully clicked. The tracks were great individually, but together, something felt off. Sometimes, that just happens.
Then, a few weeks ago, a friend lent me his Sherman Filterbank and suggested I try it out, knowing I love alienating sounds. I hooked it up to my computer, ran samples, speeches, chords- anything I could find - through it, and spent weeks jamming. That experiment led to an hour-long piece that finally felt right - it became the foundation of my mix. Like a novel with a continuous backstory, this piece became my anchor, while my own music from the past two years fit in naturally as its chapters. I had finally found what I was looking for.

HOCast #232 - Âsan - LIVE

"Floating in an astral haze, where echoes dissolve and reappear - soft fractures of time bending into light. Melodies weave like distant tides, shifting without urgency, carrying you through unseen corridors. No gravity, no pulse, just the gentle drift of sound folding into silence, then back again."

Jay Keegan (@jaykeegan) is a passionate music lover, collector, and DJ living on the land of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation (Sydney). He curates The Observatory (@thetheobservatory), a mix series exploring ambient and experimental music.

Mastered by Marcus Miller ( insta: holosuite_mastering)

HOCast #233 -  Jay Keegan

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2023/04/6-9, Mostra Festival 23 
2023/01/14, Laut, HOC_03 w/Eric Cloutier, Nico 
2022/04/11-17, Mostra Festival 22
2020/05/16, Streaming, Σ_HOC w/Warks, Binomi
2019/12/6, Laut, HOC_02 w/C.P.I., Golden Bug, Binomi
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