First episode of uTropica, an eclectic musical journey through Utopian soundscapes of a parallel tropical universe. a meditative contemplative sonic stream of drones, shamanic tribalism, chantings, minimalism, jazz, electronica, downtempo and misc space oddities curated and mixed by Marco Shuttle with guests on rotation.

uTropica#1 - Marco Shuttle

A recent recording from a smoked out room courtesy of @djorbitsydney & https://soundcloud.com/freda-539455282

Live in the cloud for forever repeat.

DJ Orbit b2b Freda - Live @ Transitions

Our latest Podcast chapter comes in the form of a mesmerising all-vinyl set by the Spanish duo Binomi, interweaving experimental, psychedelic and avant-garde ambient music from across the decades with personal field recordings. Recorded live at the Hangar in Barcelona as part of the 2023 edition of Mostra, it is a dreamy two-hour sound adventure sprinkled thorough with the dusty film of gentle record crackles and pensive undertone. 

"How to translate a friendship of more than 10 years into a mix? After a long coexistence, the pandemic represents a hiatus in our musical relationship. Mostra23 is the perfect excuse and the best stage to resume it. A new sound has emerged in us, complicity, laughter, and goosebumps confirm it. The set configured with 3 turntables and accompanied by field recordings made in Australia and Tasmania form a soundtrack of shared sensations across the distance. Through genres, we define our experiences; new age, drone, experimental or avant-garde music, minimalism, and psychedelia can be its labels. Who knows, we just hope it transports you to places as distant or as close as those it evokes for us. It has been a real pleasure."

Binomi are Jordi Aparicio and Joan Gila, both from Tarragona, Spain. Avid collectors of records, their search for sound brought them together in Barcelona more than a decade ago.

Mix recorded in Hangar during Mostra Festival 2023.

Sounds by @binomi 📿
Visions by @marcomaldarella 🔮
Recorded at @mostrabcn 🌸

ALBUMS & FIELD RECORDINGS:  

Jordi Aparicio - Field Recording frog & water in Australia
Andres Löo - Seto Dub
Les Halles - Invisible cities
Huerco S - For those of who have never
Roland Young - Spontaneous bounce
Telectu - Digital Buiça
Esa Kotilainen - Ajatuslapsi
Iury Lech - Música para el fin de los cantos
Hiroshi Yoshimura - A.I.R (Air in resort)
Finis Africae - Un dia en el parque (2a expedición)
Craig Leon - Visiting
Stockhausen & Jasper Van't Hof - Aqua Sansa
Dog photos - Laughing hands
Akira Ito - Bosatu & Mugen 普薩匕無限
Valley of the sun - Field Guide To Inner Harmony
David Wescott - A musical evocation of the Old Testament
Vangelis Katsoulis - The sleeping beauty
Pauline Oliveros - Deep listening
David Behrman - On the other ocean
Edward Vesala - Afrikan Tähdet
Jordi Aparicio - Field recording cooburra in Australia
David Hopkins - Gaia (An ecological meditation)
Yoshio Olima - Une collection des chansons II: Music for spiral
Zaumne - Élévation
De Cos - Tides / Grass Lore
Game of the clouds - Joker's Nr.10
Vidna Obmana - The transcending quest
Jordi Aparicio - Field Recording Voices in Australia
Byron Westbrook - Distortion Hue
Diamond Harbour - Beyond sound
Crème de Hassan - Technique & Rite
Jordi Aparicio - Field recording birds & rain in Australia
Har hou - Wabi Sabi
Orquesta de las nubes - Manual del usuario
Matthew Sage - Wants a diamond pivot bright
Deux filles - Silence & wisdom 
John Elder - Antartica
Jordi Aparicio - Field recording Tasmania Sea

Podcast Series 39 | Introspective Electronics x Mostra23 • Binomi (Vinyl Set)

Obscure Series: Paragon

"Two hours of an immersive soundtrack, weaving through ambient frequencies and bursts of pure eclecticism. With great elegance, the narrative of this journey is simply captivating, building to a cathartic release. Two hours of deep listening and total enjoyment, filled with musical gems and honey for the ears."

London native, Barcelona resident, Josh Hoppen (@joshhoppen) is a seasoned DJ, crate digger and part of the team behind Mostra festival (@mostrabcn). Taking his cues from years immersed in dance music culture, his sets unravel connections between genres, where moody soundscapes and atmospheric techno clear a path for crisp breaks and crackling jungle. Josh is also the founder of Seasoned Sound, an exploration project digging through the diverse worlds of jazz, funk, soul and disco to unearth the roots of electronic dance music.

HOCast #207 - Josh Hoppen (Corsair)

En Masse w/ Patrick Russel: 14th November '24

Microwave is a community-based, audiovisual webradio. We aim to provide a platform for a wide variety of upcoming artists through digital and real-life media.

Tune in at microwave.live.

01.12.2024 Deep Space Series w/ Ridoe

@milo-official

"My experience was rooted in the excitement and nerves of embracing your proposal and stepping out of my comfort zone. Coming more from the dance floor realm, it made me dig through my collection to find tracks that leaned more toward listening. Temple and Espacio Perpendicular are an oasis among all the options we have in Madrid, and it’s clear that it’s also resonating with the audience coming from outside. Infinite thanks."

temple chapter 7 took place on 04·01·2025
deep listening lodge

w/ dj ilmajaam (dj set) ‡ kitty soul (hybrid set) ‡ kyria libia & laura lavigny (live) ‡ milo (dj set) ‡ truglut (dj set) ‡

Milo @ temple chptr. 7 - 4/1/2025

David Cordero is an artist based in San Fernando, Cádiz, on the southern coast of Spain. His work has appeared on many of the Ambient scene’s favourite labels including Home Normal, Dronarivm, Archives, Polar Seas, and Past Inside The Present, among others. He also released ‘Restless Nature’ on Whitelabrecs back in 2024. Having made music since his teens, David began releasing solo material in 2016 after years spent performing as part of a Post Rock band. His music draws inspiration from Ambient pioneers such as Brian Eno and Steve Roach, as well as the Japanese school of minimalism led by the likes of Satoshi Ashikawa and Hiroshi Yoshimura. Nature and everyday life play a central role in his compositions, which are crafted through long hours of experimentation in his home studio. A curator of Ambient and experimental music events in Spain, David remains deeply engaged in fostering the scene while continuing to explore new sonic ideas.

Anthéne is the project of Toronto-based musician Brad Deschamps, who has been releasing music since 2015. Known for his hushed, melodic guitar-based soundscapes, Brad has released on respected imprints such as Home Normal, Oscarson, and Past Inside The Present, as well as through his own label, Polar Seas Recordings. His influences span from the spacious, slow-moving worlds of Stars of the Lid to the delicate intimacy of Julie Byrne, with a constant leaning toward minimalism and melody. In addition to his solo work, Brad is an active collaborator, creating music as Rosales (with Ian Hawgood) and Citrine (with Phoebe Dubar), among other projects.

Their second full-length collaboration is called ‘Let One Bird Sing’ and follows 2023’s ‘Lost Under The Sea’ on the Home Normal label. The two artists began by patiently exchanging small musical sketches, allowing each to build upon and reshape the ideas in their own way. Layers of guitar, modular tones and textures were gradually woven together into a seamless whole. It was an unhurried process where space and subtlety were as important as melody. Both artists have a deep respect for detail and restraint, and this shared affinity is evident throughout this album.
Brad was inspired to choose the album’s title based on a line in a poem by Faiz Ahmad Faiz, which speaks to a hope for freedom. This is something Brad connected not only to humanity but also to the natural world. The pieces on ‘Let One Bird Sing’ carry a sense of openness and quiet reverence for nature, reflected in their unforced, drifting structures and gentle interplay of tones. The artist’s intention was to create a space for calm and reflection, inviting either attentive listening or moments of stillness and detachment. 

-credits-

Written and produced by David Cordero and Brad Deschamps
Mastered by Ian Hawgood
Cover photography by April Suen
Additional photography by Brad Deschamps
Art and design by Andrew Heath

wlr193 David Cordero & Anthéne - Let One Bird Sing

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