On a never ending quest to explore sonic realms on our platform, we're excited to bring a new concept to our listeners : Monument Waves. This series delves into the ever-present nature of waves in our world. Waves symbolise a deep connection to our evolutionary origins. Beyond their concrete presence in the physical world through frequency, vibration, sound, and light, waves transcend into the spiritual realms. They move through dimensions, revealing deeper aspects of our human existence. Immerse yourself in a soothing yet enriching auditory experience. Leading this journey on its first outing is one of the finest ambient music selectors, Chris SSG ( https://soundcloud.com/mnml-ssgs ) Chris is based in Tokyo and is the co-founder of legendary electronic music blog MNML SSGS.

Monument Waves 001 - Chris SSG

In 2019, following a weekend playing in Berlin, I experienced a prolonged psychotic episode, my second (and first since 2004). The consequences  to my life and career were manifold and all-encompassing, and by the time the psychosis was retriggered in early 2021, the volition to engage with music on any meaningful level was utterly waylaid. Fortunately, I've been in good health since, and decided to undertake the Fitzcarraldo-like task of listening to and organising my entire digital library. I'm still not sure why I felt compelled to 'sort through the wreckage' in this way, but something told me there would be some kind of meaning to be derived from the endeavour. And I've decided to document the journey with a series of mixtapes, some of which will have a loose theme of sorts, such as this one. While there will be some new or recent music included, the vast majority of the tracks will have been collected in the last 10 years or so. 

I hope you will enjoy listening as much as I've been enjoying putting these together.

Mix 1 - 'Unrequited Dub'

A deep and relaxing mix, with a barebones dub-techno feel.

TRACKLIST
Gert-Jan Prins - Timpani Basso Ritmo (Editions Mego, 2008)
Austin Cesear - Travellers In Faith Dub (Public Information, 2012)
Roma Zuckerman - Zero (Trip, 2018)
Ruhig - Etere (Midgar, 2016)
Fluxion - Distance (Vibrant Music, 2020)
Carmen Villain - Subtle Bodies (Smalltown Supersound, 2022)
Purl - Bortom Molnen (Hall Of Clouds) (Purl Bandcamp, 2023)
Loscil - Sickbay (Kranky, 2004)
Wishmountain - The Cough (Evolution, 1996)
Fluxion - Burst Mode (Convextion Remix) (Echochord, 2012)
T. Gowdy - Therapy With Colour (Constellation, 2020)
Second Woman - / (Spectrum Spools, 2018)
Takasi Nakajima -Basicmath One (Indigo Aera, 2015)
Fluxion - Schism (Vibrant Music, 2020)
King Midas Sound & Fennesz - Lighthouse (Ninja Tune, 2015)
CV313 - Oceans (Echospace, 2018)
Biosphere - Silene (All Saints Records, 1997)

All music available here : https://www.buymusic.club/list/kubrilant-volte-face-through-the-wreckage-1-unrequited-dub-selections

‘Unrequited Dub'

Fantastic sonic exploration from Ouroboros co-founder @blue_verveine.

Monument Festival 2023: Verveine

We are extremely happy to feature a dear friend from our home city of Munich, @samgoku, in this 20th episode of the Herbarium mix series. He is such a colourful artist as his specialty is to combine multiple genre styles and create an organic conceptual journey with these gems. This also applies to this beautiful mix which he put together for us. He deep dives into precious harmonious textural ambient, tribal rhythms and catchy melodic instrumental references.

About Sam Goku's choice of plant: 
The 'Epiphyllum oxypetalum', or 'queen of the night', blooms only once a year. Its flower opens at night and closes again before sunrise. There is also one growing on the staircase at my parents' home – it’s a mix that feels special and close to home at the same time.

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About Sam Goku

It is a satisfying experience when an artist manages to create a modern sound by implementing what makes dance music so dearly appreciated amongst enthusiasts: Blended noises, repetition and some cheeky, unexpected madness.

Sam Goku does that in his productions - with a sleek straightforwardness that one would not expect from a rather hypnotic beat.

While appearances in some of Europes most established clubs and his eclectic set at the final rendition of Secret Garden Party put him on the map, he has never stopped to refine his skills as a mixer and selector.

He skilfully plays his way through myriads of subgenres and microcosm in the realm of (leftfield) house, techno and bass music, developing sets that are equally characterized by buoyant ease and yet great depth in the rhythmic, melodic and sonic details.

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Follow Sam Goku
https://soundcloud.com/samgoku
https://www.instagram.com/samgoku.ssj/
https://samgoku.bandcamp.com/music

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Artwork by @polygonia

Herbarium No 20 - Sam Goku - Epiphyllum Oxypetalum

as we've reached the end of july and look towards august, the weeks past provided some nice moments. time spent with family, grilling anything and everything for dinner each night. walks around my home town in the ‘golden hours’ of the evening. there’s a certain tranquility about that, which counters the noise of new york, oh so well.

track list:

inhmost & owl - zodiacal clouds
veryzer - the ice you won't see
toxido mask - along the vibe
borderlandstate_the best kisser in l.a. - beach
eusebeia feat. aisatsaana - safe haven
louf - show me
shinetiac - starfrog (jp​’​s little shinety clouds remix)
gazer - orchids jungle
arutani - what if it doesn't work (brigade ambient jungle rework)
braulio lam - prologue

mixed and compiled with love by hue | @huedj
july 2024

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Sundays are for... [Jul/24]

I first heard Binomi, the Catalan duo of Joan Gila and Jordi Aparicio, almost two years ago at the Mostra festival. Their set left a lasting impression on me. They delivered a masterfully curated ambient and experimental DJ set, all on vinyl. Usually, I don’t focus too much on the medium, but there’s something about spinning experimental music on vinyl that takes an extraordinary level of dedication and artistry. It’s like watching a film come to life in real-time.

Over the years, I’ve been fortunate enough to get to know Joan and Jordi beyond their music. I’m proud to call them friends. We’ve spent countless hours together on the dancefloor, talking about everything and nothing, always learning more about their endless vinyl hunts. Their passion for digging through crates is something I’ll never stop admiring. Both are integral to the Mostra crew and resident DJs for Mostradio (alongside Javi).

As they prepare for the next season of their radio residency, Binomi has graciously shared their recording from Simbiosis Festival in Seville - an event we had the pleasure of collaborating on last year. This set was their opening performance, and here at Delayed, we have a special affection for opening sets. They’re a unique challenge and demand a different kind of energy. True to form, this one is different in the best way.

The first half of their set is bold and thought-provoking yet mellow and inviting, with an experimental ambient flow that feels unfamiliar and soothing. Gradually, it shifts gears, easing into deep, dubby, low-slung techno, just in time to welcome the first dancers with open arms and warm rhythms. Joan and Jordi have crafted something that isn’t just memorable; it’s the kind of set you’ll want to revisit often, and we’re pretty sure it’ll find its way into your regular rotation.

It’s a true privilege to feature these two talented artists and all-around wonderful humans in our next edition of “Delayed with…”.
So, press play, and let this beautiful journey, recorded under the Andalusian sun, carry you away. 



This is what Binomi said about the set:
" When Doctrina Natura and Halos invited us to play at Simbiosis, they expressed their desire for us to create a sort of turning point, symbolizing the start of a new day. That’s when we decided to craft this set with a shared, overarching goal: to generate a sense of relaxation or a calm atmosphere. We divided it into two distinct parts: the first hour being ambient with experimental elements, atmospheric, tranquil, and delicate, while the second part featured downtempo beats, still maintaining that overall goal, but allowing space for the day to restart with more rhythmic sets to follow. This is the result of a morning beginning in a hidden place in Andalusia - Simbiosis, from which we have fantastic memories. We hope you enjoy it."

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Write up by: https://soundcloud.com/gilleswasserman

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Delayed with... Binomi (at Simbiosis Festival 2024)

We are honoured to share a deeply personal and beautiful ambient mix by Blind Observatory for Unrush. True to his signature style, this mix unfolds like an acoustic panorama - layered with cinematic textures, immersive sounds, and delicate facets of emotion. Each track flows effortlessly, as if hiking through a natural biotope of sound, moving between different atmospheres with a calm ease. This mix is dedicated to his beloved dog, Plüshka, who recently passed away:

"I compiled and recorded this set during the last weeks I had with my wonderful dog Plüshka. My true soulmate. It is a story of two tethered souls slowly untangling. About a connection getting grainy, then fuzzy and blurry before fading. A journal of our parting. It's a little tribute to my big love."

This heartfelt journey is an ode to love, loss, and the unbreakable bond between kindred spirits. We hope you enjoy the set and have a relaxed start to the week...

Thanks a lot to https://soundcloud.com/blind-observatory

BLIND OBSERVATORY on the web:
Bandcamp: https://gravitational.bandcamp.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blind.observatory/

UNRUSH on the web:
Bandcamp: www.unrush.bandcamp.com/
Hardwax: www.hardwax.com/label/unrush/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/_unrush_/?hl=de
Facebook: www.facebook.com/unrushme/

Cover artwork by Blind Observatory

Tracklist:
01 Son of Chi & Clara Brea - The Wetlands Remixes, Side C
02 Saphileaum - Surrounded
03 Taro Nohara - Beatific Sea
04 Babyxxan - Eating Maxibons While The World Burns
05 El Hardwick - Breathing Room (feat. Laura Misch)
06 Primal Code - Nocturne
07 Cymphonic - The Longest Night
08 Hoshin - Candle Through The Dark
09 Ricardo Donoso - Affirmation (Paul Jebanasam Remix)
10 Cosmic Ground - sgxb
11 Floating Mind - Vagues Electroniques
12 Galun - Stress
13 Croatian Amor & Varg2™ - Shadows Show Violet
14 Bernstein - Vimāna
15 Hoshin - Leaving The Golden Land
16 El Hardwick - Pataphysical (feat. Laura Misch)
17 Peter Licht - Zonen

092 - Unrushed by Blind Observatory

This week’s Delayed with… mix shines a light on the Milanese crew behind Techno Space Bar and one of their resident DJs, DJ Church. Techno Space Bar is a cozy party that’s brought in some familiar names from our orbit, like Orion, Alex Albrecht, and Noc:turne, alongside a solid lineup of local talent. They’ve got some interesting plans in the works, so if you’re into deep, thoughtful electronic music, give them a follow.

For this mix, DJ Church delivers a warm and atmospheric trip through a deep and melodic house. It’s the kind of set that works best in the daytime - relaxed, immersive, and just what you need when the world feels a little too heavy. An hour to unplug, breathe, and float. And as one of the tracks in the mix reminds us—do easy.

DJ Church shared a few words about the mix:
“I recorded this mix alone at home, drinking some nice red wine, cradled by melancholy and hope. Thinking about all the beautiful memories of special people I’ve met at parties around the world—smiling, dancing, sharing everything, the highs and the lows.
These moments, even the challenging ones, make life worth it. Thanks to all my friends who share their lives with me on the dancefloor. Hope we can all dance together again—maybe in Milan at one of our cozy Techno Space Bar nights, or wherever there’s light in the world. And if there isn’t any, we’ll bring it.”

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Delayed with... DJ Church

Jigsaw-dette

Something is afoot - there is a turn in my soundworld (even if temporary).   I am becoming more and more attuned to the use of digital noise, field recordings, and scanners - all in the contet of memory (both humand and digital) - the falllibility of it all and the tense landscape in which i find myself.

Thank you for listeening and leaving feedback - encouragement or not - it's all valuablee to me.

a flood of obscure memories

In his own words: 

There are a bunch of nights in my career that will stay in my memory forever, and one of them is definitely the No Way Back (unannounced) experimental/ambient DJ set i was invited to play in the Outer Space room on the 27th of May 2018 when I came to Detroit to also play for Movement.

I had previously heard from plenty of people in the game that No Way Back was a very very special night and i was therefore full of expectations… well I can easily say that it went quite a bit beyond them… and I’ve been around in clubs and raves a lot as i’m (unfortunately) no spring chicken anymore...

No Way Back truly has an energy and a magic that is hard to describe unless you experience it… it has something that is viscerally rooted to Detroit and to what this city means for this music and this culture that we all love so much. There is a love and a commitment for this party coming both from the artists, the crowd and the organizers that is very unique, powerful and deep. 

I feel very lucky and honored to have had the chance to give my contribution as an artist to this special night and i’m therefore very pleased to share the recording of my set with you.

– Marco Shuttle

IT.podcast.s07e03: Marco Shuttle in the No Way Back Outer Space Room

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