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INTERVIEW + MIX > https://inverted-audio.com/mix/bjarki/ 

Bjarki Rúnar Sigurðarson is an artist in flux, slipping through definitions as easily as he does genres. His early output on трип suggested a clear trajectory—big-room techno, high-impact, and high-energy. But @bjarki has always been more interested in disruption. He loves veering off the beaten track.

Over the past decade, his identity has splintered across at least twenty documented personas (and perhaps some more hidden from the voyeur's view), each serving a vessel for the unpredictable. He functions in a space of humour and unease—shaping music that is erratic, raw, and wholly untamed.

And there is a lot of it—keyword: a lot. Bjarki doesn’t just release music; he floods the system. His latest album, 'A Guide to Hellthier Life', is a sharp, satirical dismantling of the wellness guru social media economy, where self-care is commodified and monetised at scale.

Stepping up to deliver IA MIX 389, the Icelandic producer extends that same critique—a surreal, self-aware meditation on the absurdity of performative well-being. Dark humour is nothing new for Bjarki, but here, his observations feel more honed, more biting, more necessary.

The mix itself is impossible to bracket, moving through states rather than styles—thoughtful, meditative, ridiculous, and deeply melancholic all at once. It’s a trip, in every sense. And, as always with Bjarki, it’s best not to ask where it’s going.

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IA MIX 389 Bjarki

INTERVIEW + TRACKLIST > https://inverted-audio.com/mix/earthen-sea

For the 390th edition of the IA MIX Series we are thrilled to share a deep dive into jazzy neo-noir ambience from American producer Jacob Long, aka Earthen Sea.

Currently based in New York City, Long is a DIY lifer, with over twenty years dedicated to Earthen Sea's wide range of sounds from long-form noise and drone recordings, minimal dub techno, and ethereal ambient experimentation. Long spent his early musical years in the Washington, D.C. hardcore group Black Eyes, before heading to San Francisco with bandmate Daniel Martin-McCormick to work with Damon Palermo on Mi Ami.

While all three members branched off into their own solo electronic projects (Ital/Relaxer for Martin-McCormick and Magic Touch for Palermo), Long's work as Earthen Sea originated in the early 2000s. It began with longer experiments in drone and ambient before morphing into the icy dub techno many came to know from releases on Kranky and Lover's Rock.

Recent LPs, such as 2024's Recollection, have veered to ambient, dub, and jazz-influenced tracks that consistently deliver the goods. For his mix, Earthen Sea offers an exhilarating combination of gamelan recordings, jazz, and dub techno. You will find it an ideal companion for your morning coffee or a night drive through empty, foggy cities. We also got to catch up with Jacob and learn about reuniting with Black Eyes, how recent live sets have incorporated saxophone driven drones, and his life-long love of skateboarding.

IA MIX 390 Earthen Sea

INTERVIEW + TRACKLIST >  https://inverted-audio.com/mix/marco-weibel

Singapore-born, now New York-based selector Marco Weibel (@marcoweibel) distills a potent transmission for IA MIX 391, a testament to the power of eclecticism when guided by a curator with impeccable taste. It plays like a tribute to NYC — soundtracking a drift through cities restless arteries, from the crates of Human Head to Myrtle Avenue epiphanies, culminating in a 3AM descent into a steam-filled noodle joint, where basslines hang in the air like ghosts on the glass.

IA MIX 391 Marco Weibel

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* Pre-order: https://notevennoticed.bandcamp.com/album/aerial-3

Tartelet is pleased to welcome the tranquil acid delights of fast-rising Frankfurt-Leipzig duo not even noticed for a brightly melodic, rolling EP of positive party gear. Out May 30.

Since forming in 2020, the pair have won over a succession of well-established labels and dancefloors with their infectious, easy-going approach to acid and breakbeat. The mellow, soulful mood on their Aerial EP arrives as the perfect soundtrack to the brightening skies of spring in the Northern hemisphere.

From the airy pads of 'Aerial' and the psychedelic chill-out breaks of 'Voidness' to the tough groove of 'Fidelity' and 'Affected's tightly wound electro framework, there's plenty of scope across the whole record without losing a grip on the warm and grounded mood that makes this duo such a resounding success wherever their music gets an airing.

Coming correct with an all-too-rare restorative quality to their tunes and a serious weight that comes to life over a big system, not even noticed are a perfect fit right here on Tartelet.

The 12-inch is limited to 300 copies and comes in a black sleeve with a specially designed sticker.

PREMIERE: not even noticed - Inward

READ > inverted-audio.com/premiere-pyrame-hyperspace-of-dimension-7-oltrefuturo-trance-a-lento-mix

Five years since their first release, Thisbe Recordings prepare to unveil 'Mutation' from Lausanne-born now Berlin-based label boss Pyrame...Our pick is Oltrefuturo's 'Trance-A-Lento Mix' thanks to its slow and meditative tempo, it exhales a shimmering pulse of analogue psychedelia resulting in a dreamlike quality where distorted radio transmissions, warped arpeggios and cosmic strains blend into a hypnotic drift.

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@thisberecordings
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Pyrame - Hyperspace of Dimension 7 (Oltrefuturo Trance-A-Lento Mix) [Thisbe]

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Utrecht-based record label United Identities line up ‘Gentle Actions’, a smoke-hazed vinyl release from Amsterdam-based producer Beraber...Our pick from the EP is ‘Lost In Loops’. Laden with kick-drums soaked in soft distortion, nocturnal funk fuelled synth progressions and bouncy basslines coiled around pads, distorted vocals stir up the funk and increase the rhythmic drive. Fusing vulnerability and rhythm into a velvet hypnosis, Beraber offers a sanctuary for those willing to lose themselves in the dance.

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@weareunitedidentities

Beraber - Lost in Loops [United Identities]

INTERVIEW + TRACKLIST > https://inverted-audio.com/mix/wrecked-lightship

Following the release of their second album last year, Adam Winchester and Laurie Osborne return as Wrecked Lightship on Peak Oil with their latest album 'Drained Strands', opening the hallowed doors of their submarine to all types of distorted fantasies.

As the name suggests, @wreckedlightship carries fractured memories of vessels forgotten in vast expanses, from the sea and beyond. The weight of their work conjures images of desolate landscapes beyond human reach, yet their invitation into this sonic vision becomes a ticket to inhabit the very space of extraterrestrials.

'Drained Strands' withholds a kind of extraordinary beauty that is more often felt than heard. This combined performance unit of solo acts Appleblim & Wedge exists in an untethered vortex - one built from scattered electronics and bruised hearts. All of this culminates in IA MIX 392, a studio mix where heavy scores of bass and a plethora of textures, some borrowed and some unheard, bubble together in a melting pot of comfort and disorder.

IA MIX 392 Wrecked Lightship

Hot on the heels of the acclaimed Tears Maker Chant 12” LP, illustrious French Electronic duo Froid Dub are back on Ransom Note Records with an interstellar remix package, with a little something special for all occasions on this colossal record. Slip into something comfortable and sit back.

Lead single comes from Strange Affair with their mix of Just One. Who are Strange Affair, we hear you ask? They are the exquisite combination of two big hitters, Ruf Dug and Tia Cousins! We’re delighted to introduce their maiden voyage as a production pair, and they make waves here with a frenzied reimagining of the original.

Froid Dub 'Just One' (Strange Affair Remix)

Militsa - Axis Mundi 
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Axis Mundi is a journey between body, soul, and cosmos.
Through four tracks — ToTheMoon, Éros, Psyché, and Volupta — I'm exploring the sensual thresholds between desire, ecstasy, and awareness.
A mystical, tribal, and introspective ascent to the center of the self.

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PREMIERE : Militsa - VOLUPTA

Amsterdam based producer and DJ Beraber (Barış Akardere) is proud to announce the release of his latest project, Gentle Actions. This long-awaited record is a deeply personal collection of music, encapsulating a period of creative and personal growth. More than just a conceptual album, Gentle Actions serves as a document of the past years, bundling some of Beraber’s most cherished productions into a cohesive and heartfelt gift to the audience.



PREMIERE: Beraber - Between Us [Gentle Actions]

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6-track house finesse from Amsterdam mainstay Beraber, topped off with a killer remix by Brazilian artist Zopelar. Expect six melodic tracks for the body & mind.

Beraber returns to United Identities with Gentle Actions, setting the tone for long summer evenings and sun-soaked days. The Amsterdam based producer and DJ organically blends Chicago’s classically-schooled keys and machine backdrops with subtle, atmospheric textures.

This long-awaited record by Beraber (Barış Akardere) is a deeply personal collection of music, encapsulating a period of creative and personal growth. Rather than a concept record, it serves as a document of the past years, bundling some of most cherished productions into a cohesive and heartfelt gift to the audience. This EP marks the first time the producer has used his own vocals in his productions, next to vocal contributions from Barcelona-based artist Ivy Barkakati, whose lyrics perfectly resonate with the journey of the EP.

Gentle Actions opens with Between Us, a calm builder, gracefully layered with meandering pads. Distant Language picks us up with its dubbed-out groove, guiding our feet on a journey through melodic landscapes. It flows into Responsibility, an introspective track with a powerful message about turning dreams into reality, before continuing with Lost in Loops, a loose and soulful house cut featuring his own vocals. The journey ends with the more upbeat, instrumental Good Company, topped off with a deep, nocturnal remix by Zopelar.

Written and produced entirely in his Amsterdam studio — housed in the same building that once held De School — Beraber continues to rely on a deeply analog and outboard gear-heavy approach. The result is a record that stays true to his soulful and introspective signature, mirroring the sonic identity of his acclaimed radio show, Gentle Actions on Amsterdam’s online radio station RRFM.

PREMIERE: Beraber - Responsibility ft. Ivy Barkakati (Zopelar Remix)

Midnight Manoeuvres & Rhem - NTL002
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A crafty flip of a Jamie Foxx skit for summer 2025.

To follow up their appearance on Peach Discs (Peach Pals Vol. 4), Midnight Manoeuvres and Rhem return with the second release on their Nothing Too Loose imprint, ‘Fantastic Mr. Foxx’.

A sultry groove for balmy nights, the track pays homage to the artist’s Unleashed stand-up performance from 2003, setting his soulful vocals in a classic deep house template for the contemporary dancefloor.

“So I dropped in on a dance, just to take a glance...”

PREMIERE : Midnight Manoeuvres & Rhem - Fantastic Mr. Foxx (Vocal)

Edmondson returns with Azura, a 5-track EP on Noire & Blanche, showcasing his signature deep house sound. The Newcastle-born producer, known for his atmospheric electronic music and DJ skills, has gained recognition from NTS, Resident Advisor, and more, solidifying his place in the scene.

Artist: @edmondson
Label: @noireblanche
Buy: https://lissomsxyz.bandcamp.com/album/azura-ep

PREMIERE: Edmondson - Ladywell Límon [Noire & Blanche]

Peach Discs’ first EP of 2025 comes from DJ, producer, curator and all-round doer of great things James Priestley aka Secretsundaze.  Lead single "Mordisco” out June 6th serves to highlight both the UK x Colombia connection found in James' relationship to Paula, as well as his love for Latin American music in general

The Mordisco EP accumulates inspiration from James' past and present — releasing June 18th. 
 
Label: @peachdiscs
Buy: https://secretsundaze.bandcamp.com/album/mordisco-ep

PREMIERE: Secretsundaze - Mordisco (Sansibar Remix) [Peach Discs]

INTERVIEW + MIX > https://inverted-audio.com/mix/eden-aurelius

For the 393rd edition of the Inverted Audio Mix Series, we are thrilled to present an hour-long sonic journey from @edenaurelius. Currently based in New York, Eden’s spent many years immersed in the DIY and club scenes of NYC and Chicago, her previous home before relocating two years ago.

Last year’s debut ‘Pleateau’ was one of our favourite releases of 2024. A potent mixture of ambient and dub techno, ‘Pleateau’ has only gotten better in the spin around the sun since it was released. It hooks you in with its unhurried rhythms that pulse with a vibrant spirit. The album feels like a welcome time out from the anxieties of constant connections and endless news cycles.

Along with recent output by Purelink (who are friends and collaborators), Eden’s work feels like an essential new chapter in the long, winding story of ambient dub. As Summer takes control, we caught up with Eden to talk about her musical beginnings, all time and current favourite albums, and upcoming projects.

IA MIX 393 Eden Aurelius

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Jun 28 - Brixton Brewery Record Fair https://inverted-audio.store/blogs/news/inverted-audio-x-ive-got-it-on-vinyl-at-brixton-brewery-taproom
May 25 - Wax On Tap Record Fair, GROW Hackney https://inverted-audio.store/blogs/news/wax-on-tap-record-fair-at-grow-hackney
May 10 - In-Store: Dying In Beauty 'Return To Origin' EP
Apr 12 - Record Store Day Open Deck Party
Mar 1 - In-Store: Stólar Records with Will You & Philipp Priebe (live)
Jan 25 - DJ Antepop, Jumbi Peckham
Jan 19 - Wax On Tap Record Fair, Grow, Hackney Wick
Jan 18 - In-Store: Matsssiii (Project Indigo), Inverted Audio Record Store

2024
Dec 15 - Record Fair at The Greyhound, Peckham
Dec 7 - In-Store: Blank Mind with Sam Purcell & H.CHILD, Peckham
Dec 1 - First Press Record Fair, Brighton
Nov 3 - Record Fair at The Greyhound Peckham
Oct 26 - Brixton Brewery Record Fair
Oct 11 - In-Store: Kulture Galerie
Oct 6 - Wax On Tap Record Fair
Sep 28 - Transmissions Festival, Hackney Wick
Sep 14 - Inverted Audio Record Store Anniversary // Ozel AB, Chuggy, Antepop
Sep 1 - Pacific Tavern Record Fair, London
Aug 8-11 - Trevino's Record Fair, Houghton Festival
Aug 4 - Pacific Tavern Record Fair, London
July 28 - Brixton Brewery Record Fair with Accidental Records
July 13 - Antepop at Jumbi Peckham
June 15 - Antepop All Night Long at Rons
June 8 - In-Store: Overload Liverpool with The Cyclist & Waxtek
May 18 - In-Store: Baroque Sunburst
May 4 - In-Store: Ramjac Corporation
Apr 13 - Antepop All Night Long At Rons
Apr 6 - In-Store: Dying In Beauty
Mar 22 - Joe Davies, JVXTA, Antepop, Beeches at The Waiting Room
Mar 8 - Boaksi In-Store (Project Indigo)
Mar 3 - Leyton Record Fair
Jan 21 - Brixton Brewery Record Fair: Inverted Audio x Out Of Joint Records

2023
Dec 16 - Christmas In-Store
Dec 2 - Joe Davies (Smallville Records) In-Store
Nov 18 - Ben Kaczor (Dial) In-Store
Sep 15 - Inverted Audio Record Store Launch
Aug 18 - The Carpet Shop, DR MYSTERY, Nightwave, Antepop, Dweedo
Aug 10-14 - Houghton Festival Record Fair
July 15 - Brixton Brewery Record Fair: Inverted Audio Store x Out Of Joint Records
Jun 3+4 - Near Mint East London Record Fair
May 7 - Near Mint Brighton Record Fair
Feb 19 - Peckham Record Fair

2022
14 May - Inland, New Magic Media, Freddie Hudson, Pablo Garduño at Fuchs2, Prague
25 March - Konduku, Kate Miller, Severja, DJ Heartbreak at ÆDEN

2021 
05 Nov - Rhyw, Gramrcy, Golden Medusa, DJ Heartbreak at ÆDEN
03 Sept - GiGi FM, Vivian Koch, Jesse G, DJ Heartbreak at ÆDEN
01 Sept - Flaminia, Ireen Amnes, JacqNoise, Peter Kirn at ://about blank
07 Aug - Levon Vincent, Margaret Dygas, Catharsis Soundsystem
28 July - Ignez, Inland & Magna Pia, Sam Goku, Toxido Mask at ://about blank

2020
May 30 - Inverted Audio Live From Fiese Remise
Apr 24 - Inverted Audio x Wilde Renate [Cancelled]
Apr 3 - Diskothek Melancholie 2 [Cancelled]
Feb 11 - HÖR Berlin, Carsten Jost, Fred Mann (live), Antepop
Feb 08 - His Master's Voice, Fred Mann, Stereociti, Antepop at Zur Klappe 
Jan 17 - Jacques Bon, Alexis, Antepop at Zur Klappe

2019
Dec 7 - Benedikt Frey, LDY OSC, Antepop at Zur Klappe
Nov 8 - DJ Rubio (live), BNJMN, Antepop at Zur Klappe
Sep 13 - Christopher Rau, Carsten Jost, Antepop at Zur Klappe
Aug 10 - Gramrcy, DJ Assam, Antepop at Zur Klappe
July 10 - 10 Years of Inverted Audio: Kassem Mosse, Low Jack, Antepop, Elise at Griessmuehle

2018
Nov 10 - Inverted Audio meets Newtype Rhythms, Chalet Berlin
Oct 12 - Inverted Audio meets TOYS Berlin, Farbfernseher
Aug 31 - Doc Sleep, Laura BCR, Antepop at LAUT, Barcelona
Aug 31 - Inverted Audio x Discos Paradiso In-Store, Barcelona
July 5.6.7 - Inverted Audio Campfire Headphase stage at Farr Festival
April 19 - Deeper Than Deep at Paloma, Berlin

2017
July 13 - 16 Inverted Audio Stage at Farr Festival
May 13 - Peckham Rye Music Festival, Inverted Audio Stage
Mar 3 - Emotional Response / Emotional Rescue x Inverted Audio, Brilliant Corners
Jan 20 - Inverted Audio x Smallville Records, Peckham Palais

2016

Feb 5 - Inverted Audio x 45 ACP (L.I.E.S. Records) at Bussey Building

2015

Nov 13 - Inverted Audio x Young Male (White Material) at Bussey Building

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