August may often be a quieter month in the music industry, with many on vacation and the summer festival season in full swing. Still, this year brought some truly remarkable offerings for those who kept their ears tuned. 
From Katatonic Silentio's exploration of experimental dub and deep techno on her "Axis of Light" EP to RDS's impressive debut album "E-mutations," the month was anything but quiet. Italian producer, Pianeti Sintetici's organic polyrhythms on Qeone and Huerco S's deep house under his Loidis moniker both, provided fresh takes on familiar genres. Reeko's intricate drum & bass on "Umrah" marked a strong return to Samurai Music, while London-based Oscilla Sound introduced their inaugural compilation, "Liminal," featuring works from eight talented producers. 
Aedi Records celebrated another full moon with "Infra," a powerful four-track deep techno compilation, while Inhmost on Tonight’s Dream Records explored the beauty of ambient and lush breaks. Markus Guentner, joined by fellow producers, crafted a cinematic and drone-infused album titled "Kontrapunkt" on A Strangely Isolated Place. Finally, Sungate's release of Eddie Hale's "Endless Pursuit" EP blurred the lines between techno and electro, rounding out August's "not so slow" month.

curated by https://soundcloud.com/irina-kotik

Follow us on social media:
https://soundcloud.com/itsdelayed
https://linktr.ee/delayed
https://www.itsdelayed.com
https://www.facebook.com/itsdelayed
https://www.instagram.com/_____delayed
https://www.youtube.com/@_____delayed

Favorite Releases from August 2024

August is a time for festivals, beaches, and hikes, but even during downtime, whether you’re resting in your tipi or basking in the sun, you need a fitting soundtrack. Here are the ten mixes we loved most in August.

For moments of introspection, Iwamaki and Lynne’s drone and experimental ambient mixes work wonders. If you’re looking for something that transitions from ambient into otherworldy polyrhythms and depths of techno, Sciama’s remarkable addition to The Memoir series, Adhémar’s mix for HOCast, Hogun’s set for Forsvarlig, and Carsten Jost have you covered. LVT and So crafted dancefloor-ready journeys, while ALiNA’s set brings back the vibe of daytime bliss from Outro Lado at the Waking Life Festival. For your next road trip, the Oleeva Records and Project Indigo showcase is the ultimate deep house extravaganza.

curated by https://soundcloud.com/gilleswasserman



Follow us on social media:
https://soundcloud.com/itsdelayed
https://linktr.ee/delayed
https://www.itsdelayed.com
https://www.facebook.com/itsdelayed
https://www.instagram.com/_____delayed
https://www.youtube.com/@_____delayed

Favorite Mixes From August 2024

Follow us on Instagram

Delayed with...

www.itsdelayed.com
www.instagram.com/_____delayed/
www.facebook.com/itsdelayed

Premieres

Sundays are for…

Many things. Often times for after parties, often times for no parties. Sundays can be the icing on the cake of a long weekend, and other times the trough before the massive wave called Monday that rolls over you. In either scenario there is a wealth of music awaiting your minds and ears to make your Sundays better. As with Delayed and our love of curation, we’d like to extend our programming and expertise into another realm, dedicated to that of downtempo, electronica, ambient and everything in between. The caveat? Only quality not quantity, and don’t hold us to genre.

Created and curated with love by @huedj


Follow us on social media:

@itsdelayed
www.itsdelayed.com
www.facebook.com/itsdelayed
www.instagram.com/_____delayed/
www.youtube.com/@_____delayed

Sundays are for...

"It's a Mediterranean blue spilling from my heart, filling me up. Cool, deep, fathomless - between light and dark." 

This is how poet Gainor Ventresco describes "the perfect blue" in one of their poems. While it's unlikely that Ventresco had any ties with Italian DJ and producer Luigi Tozzi, these words perfectly capture the sensation that Tozzi's music evokes. Connected to the Mediterranean and deeply passionate about the ocean, his "Deep Blue" series transports listeners to a peaceful dreamlike state. The vastness of the universe and our subconscious worlds are perceptible within its depths.
Tozzi's refined take on techno in his live sets and productions has gained him increasing attention over recent years. Not to forget his impeccable storytelling skills as a DJ (highly recommend the Acquario Immersioni Sets Pt. 1 & 2), specifically showing up in longer DJ sets where the light and the dark go hand in hand, as they do so in life. 
Luigi shared with us a Live Podcast featuring some unreleased material - this mix is enveloping and absorbing simultaneously.  It is in such a way, that one could feel getting pulled into a magical vortex.

On our wishlist for our mix and Artist of the Moment series for some time now, we connected with this highly analytical, extremely dedicated, genuine and kind artist from Rome.

read the interview by https://soundcloud.com/theresa-appletree:
https://www.itsdelayed.com/delayed-blog/artist-of-the-moment-luigi-tozzi


https://soundcloud.com/luigitozzi
https://www.instagram.com/luigi.tozzi.music/

www.itsdelayed.com
www.instagram.com/_____delayed/
www.facebook.com/itsdelayed

interview

Delayed with... Luigi Tozzi (live)

Today, we are delighted to introduce you to Zurich-based artist Lb Honne. Lb Honne is renowned for his exceptional talent and as one of the driving forces behind the beloved Project Indigo collective and Vorgott record label.

With a musical journey encompassing the release of the beautiful 'a move' long player and the creation of awe-inspiring remixes, including recent outstanding work for Ben Kaczor, Lb Honne has firmly established himself as an artist to watch.

In this exclusive mix, Lb Honne treats us to a hybrid set, skillfully weaving together unreleased gems with carefully selected fragments from his extensive record collection. The resulting journey is steeped in the essence of a dark and pulsating dancefloor. Thick, thumping grooves intersect with mesmerizing, trippy sequences, crafting a compelling narrative that demands your full attention.

Throughout the mix, he effortlessly transitions between minimalistic and stripped-down moments while diving into hypnotic and melodic passages. With every beat and melody, Lb Honne ensures there is never a dull moment, creating a trip designed to thrive on a powerful sound system.

https://soundcloud.com/lbhonne
https://www.instagram.com/lbhonne/
https://soundcloud.com/projindigo
https://soundcloud.com/vorgott

www.itsdelayed.com
www.instagram.com/_____delayed/
www.facebook.com/itsdelayed

Delayed with... Lb Honne

Psyk, the boss of Non Series, revs the engine on the latest "Delayed with..." podcast. This 71-minute set is a high-octane journey, starting smooth and building into a relentless, energetic spiral. Picture yourself cranking the car in the dead of winter, then blasting onto the autobahn – that's the energy Psyk brings.

To accompany the mix, Theresa chatted with Psyk, discussing his recent release with Orbe on Luke Slater's Mote Evolver imprint, his Non Series label, the current state of techno, and more.

Read the interview by Theresa Bäumel: https://www.itsdelayed.com/delayed-blog/artist-of-the-moment-psyk

https://soundcloud.com/psyk
https://www.instagram.com/psyk____/
https://nonseries.bandcamp.com

https://soundcloud.com/theresa-appletree
https://www.instagram.com/theresa_cpb/

Follow us on social media:
https://soundcloud.com/itsdelayed
https://linktr.ee/delayed
https://www.itsdelayed.com
https://www.facebook.com/itsdelayed
https://www.instagram.com/_____delayed
https://www.youtube.com/@_____delayed

Delayed with... Psyk

Spring has officially sprung here in Brooklyn, and on the far west coast of Canada, as we look to Jamie McCue for our latest Sunday offering. Perfect for these warmer mornings, as the temperatures rise and an energy fills the air. Expect dubbed out selections mixed masterfully, as Jamies’ sense of flow is immaculate. His auditory path through the many flavors of dub meshes well as we welcome another Sunday morning…

Track list:

babe roots - the borders
another channel - run (babe roots remix)
desove - aglow
hieronymus - midnight dub
echo wanderer - guidance
hieronymus - dreamland dub
sub dub - monuments on earth
another channel - ael na dub
pulshar - kms
groove corporation - liberation dub
international observer - london
noiseshaper - the only redeemer
scientist & prince jammy - flash gordon meets luke skywalker
rhythm & sounds - i'm the queen (om unit's bristol edit)
groove corporation - murder
kieser velten - dubolition
international observer - minicell
outro - cakemaker

@the-mix-archive
www.instagram.com/valleyrelic/

Follow us on social media:
@itsdelayed
linktr.ee/delayed
www.itsdelayed.com
www.facebook.com/itsdelayed
www.instagram.com/_____delayed
www.youtube.com/@_____delayed

Sundays are for... Jamie McCue

Eclectic selections, and introspective moments mark today’s Sundays are for mix as we welcome Daniel. to the series. As one of the main organizers behind the fantastic Above Below festival, his talents range far and wide but this day we’re happy to showcase his curatorial muscles. Expect blissed out ambient, and a bit of Lofi house as he weaves through his Sunday morning…

Track list:

ol - merge feat. nexycia
bas dobbelaer - ray
other joe - dreaming out loud
jemapur - hush
achim maerz - this is the end
shinetiac - prayer for kim cassidy
module one - outro
bernïe - a number 4 please
adventures in daydreams - breathe
tarik hensen - stormen river
eletun selona - a2 untitled 
yard one - illumine 
ebende - vl19

@danpeplow
www.instagram.com/danpeplow/

Follow us on social media:
@itsdelayed
linktr.ee/delayed
www.itsdelayed.com
www.facebook.com/itsdelayed
www.instagram.com/_____delayed
www.youtube.com/@_____delayed

Sundays are for... Daniel.

The time has come to reflect on some of the standout performances from this year’s remarkable Mostra Festival. There were some program adjustments, and new stages were added compared to last year. We had more opportunities to enjoy the outdoors around and inside the Castell De Montjuï. Thursday at the Hangar provided a perfect opening, a special day for all of us who cherish ambient, experimental, and obscure music. The Pati stage at the Castell De Montjuïc was a brilliant addition and hit the mark perfectly.

But let's start from the end with the festival's closing set, the grand finale. The Mostra crew meticulously planned the lineup, giving the honor of closing this magical extended weekend to one of their residents - Timnah. Given the high caliber of talent at Mostra, ending the festival on a high note was no simple task. Yet, what we witnessed (and what you will hear in this recording) was a masterful set from a DJ who truly knows her craft.

Following an impressive performance by Rrose, Timnah took the stage with a flawlessly curated techno set. 

In this musical laboratory, Timnah was an alchemist, deftly mixing familiar elements with a slightly more energetic twist than usual. For the first 30 minutes, she kept the base simmering at a low “fire,” allowing the atmosphere to build gradually before adding multiple layers of hypnotic, high-energy elements that electrified the dancefloor. 
The result was an exhilarating and dynamic performance, making it one of the most memorable highlights of this year’s Mostra Festival.

https://soundcloud.com/timnah-sommerfeldt
https://www.instagram.com/timnah_amenthia/

https://www.mostra.barcelona
https://soundcloud.com/mostrabcn


Follow us on social media:
https://soundcloud.com/itsdelayed
https://linktr.ee/delayed
https://www.itsdelayed.com
https://www.facebook.com/itsdelayed
https://www.instagram.com/_____delayed
https://www.youtube.com/@_____delayed

article

Delayed with... Timnah @ Mostra 2024 [Delayed x Mostra]

In just three editions, Mostra Festival has achieved what many events aspire to but rarely reach – consistently bringing out the best in the artists who perform. Part of this success is due to perfectly matching the music to the specific time slots and settings. Following Sybil's meticulously timed and skillfully executed mix, the responsibility of closing the "day portion" at the Foso stage was assigned to one of Amsterdam's finest exports, Konduku. 

While many anticipated his signature polyrhythmic brain dance style, a great DJ knows how to read the moment and adapt accordingly. Konduku delivered a quirky, minimal techno set that had us bopping against Castell's walls the entire time. The set never lost its momentum, with unexpected synth stabs and a flurry of mid-high percussion adding a delightfully offbeat twist to the steady four-on-the-floor rhythm. 
It was a gloriously weird sunset, and that's a good thing.

https://soundcloud.com/kondukukonduku
https://www.instagram.com/konduku

www.mostra.barcelona
@mostrabcn

Follow us on social media:
@itsdelayed
linktr.ee/delayed
www.itsdelayed.com
www.facebook.com/itsdelayed
www.instagram.com/_____delayed
www.youtube.com/@_____delayed

Delayed with... Konduku @ Mostra 2024 [Delayed x Mostra]

welcome all, new friends and old. today our morning focus lands on omna, a fantastic west coast based dj, and curator. her selections are pristine, expertly toeing the line between beat and beatless, the flow is immaculate. the feelings, the emotions, the vulnerability, i feel like i sound like a broken record sometimes, but these types of mixes are what i look for. someone to guide you without a doubt through tough times and personal moments, and be taken on a warm journey through the mind of christina and her interpretations of a sunday morning…

track list:

daou - last sunday
dj healer - great escape
arovane & taylor dupree - audd shut
leafar legov - fly
carmen villain - subtle bodies
omen wapta - an
pmxper - lavender milk
tegu - x
vril & rodhad - nazca
kangding ray - dadaist
nate swan - basil (imitation therapy remix)
moon patrol - surface tension
rhucle - a1. normal
cousin - catsu
will alfred - pattern static
skee mask - birdland skit
anton friisgaard feat. anders filtenborg - gray skies two dogs play
valentino mora - s-bahn
babe roots - jah nuh dead (forest drive west rmx)
nthng - unlimited()

@djomna
www.instagram.com/___omna___/

Follow us on social media:
@itsdelayed
linktr.ee/delayed
www.itsdelayed.com
www.facebook.com/itsdelayed
www.instagram.com/_____delayed
www.youtube.com/@_____delayed

Sundays are for... OmNa

One Day

All Of Em

We've always had a soft spot for unearthing underground talent here at Delayed, putting a spotlight on lesser-known producers and DJs since day one. Fresh off our summer break, we're thrilled to introduce Melbourne's Morian.

While new to our scene, Morian's a seasoned explorer in the musical landscape. His travels have taken him through metal, dub, drum and bass, and electronica before landing on deep techno for the past few years.

Morian has crafted a deep and relaxing mix for us. It opens with a breezy, dubby vibe that gradually gets laced with intricate details – funky basslines, splashes of exotic melodies, and infectious percussions – making each track unique. The mix then takes on a hint of acid before exploring darker techno, only to resurface with intergalactic synths and broken-beat electronica. The final quarter drifts into cinematic, ambient territories, providing a fitting conclusion to this nice mix.

https://soundcloud.com/user-401093353

Follow us on social media:
https://soundcloud.com/itsdelayed
https://linktr.ee/delayed
https://www.itsdelayed.com
https://www.facebook.com/itsdelayed
https://www.instagram.com/_____delayed
https://www.youtube.com/@_____delayed

Delayed with... Morian

Berlin and Lisbon's collaborative event series, Art Bei Ton, lifts the veil on its third release, "Some Sacred Grounds." This compilation explores the world of ritualistic sounds, featuring eight international artists who traverse a spectrum of intensity over the course of seven tracks, ranging from hushed ambient whispers to deep techno pulsations.

Our premiere showcases two artists revered by Delayed: Adhémar and Toki Fuko. Teaming up, they craft a nine-and-a-half-minute "seaweed techno voyage" – a low-slung groove that constantly morphs with intricate details. The rhythmic interplay between their percussion sequences is quite hypnotic, keeping the tribalistic energy flowing without ever getting stale.
Adhémar and Toki Fuko's "Dialogue" sets the perfect mood – ideal for an opening set at dawn or a smooth transition from ambient passages into chuggy rhythms.

'Some Sacred Grounds,' is due July 16, featuring very exciting works.

https://soundcloud.com/adhemarmusic
https://soundcloud.com/tokifuko
https://soundcloud.com/art-bei-ton

https://www.instagram.com/adhemar_music/
https://www.instagram.com/tokifuko
https://www.instagram.com/art_bei_ton/

Follow us on social media:
https://soundcloud.com/itsdelayed
https://linktr.ee/delayed
https://www.itsdelayed.com
https://www.facebook.com/itsdelayed
https://www.instagram.com/_____delayed
https://www.youtube.com/@_____delayed

PREMIERE: Adhémar & Toki Fuko -  Dialogue 1 [Art Bei Ton]

Taken from Reeko - Urmah [SMDELP12]

https://reeko-mdisorder.bandcamp.com/album/urmah

Building on the foundation of his two EPs for Samurai, Reeko presents Urmah, his debut 170 LP.

For Urmah, Reeko delves even further into sound and psyche with a richer, more enveloping exploration into his distinct interpretation of the tempo.

The LP is a testament to his ability to innovate and redefine, solidifying his reputation as a pioneering force in electronic music.

Urmah is released on 2xLP and digital with a Ltd Collectors 50 Copy Edition of the LP available.

https://www.instagram.com/reeko_mentaldisorder/

Urmah

Reeko - Urmah 1 [SMDELP12]

The dog days of summer are upon us here in Brooklyn, as the heat is making itself known. To match these sultry afternoons and nights, we look to Pango aka Pascal Bauer and the Zurich based collective, Project Indigo for the perfect musical companion. The four track EP titled, ‘Ahlea’ includes a nice variation of tracks that shows off Pango’s adeptness at creating emotive moments through a few different means. From the breakish ‘if you were’, fast-paced ‘foppettas’ through to the deep grooves of the title track ahlea, and in turn our premiere for today, namesake.

From the get go, Pango establishes a melodic introduction that sets the mood for what's to come — a journey into deep, soulful vibes. The swirling pads tugging at the heartstrings, bringing all the warmth and good feelings. Throughout the track these elements weave in and out, accompanied by a swinging percussion line, and a steady 4/4 kick that innately will keep your head nodding along. 

Namesake and the rest of the ‘ahlea’ release will be out on Project Indigo the 12th of July.

@pango-bauer
@projindigo

www.instagram.com/pango.pi/
www.instagram.com/projindigo/

Follow us on social media:
@itsdelayed
linktr.ee/delayed
www.itsdelayed.com
www.facebook.com/itsdelayed
www.instagram.com/_____delayed
www.youtube.com/@_____delayed

Ahlea

PREMIERE: Pango - Namesake [Project Indigo]

Label: Midnight Shift
Catalog number: MNSX028
Artist Name: Katatonic Silentio
EP name: Axis Of Light
Date of release: 23 Aug 2024

A1. Drip In The Cave
A2. Bridging The Gap
A3. Axis Of Light
B1. Magnetic Drive
B2. Circle Of Truth


Mariachiara Troianiello, the force behind Katatonic Silentio, continues her exploration of spatial and sound design, slicing various forms of dub while following her instincts and storytelling through each work.

Troianiello's music and live sets are known to be meditative, with each transition subliminally serving a purpose. As 'Axis Of Light' delves into five pieces for this EP, one can experience the drops and transitions connecting, gradually uncovering hidden meanings.

Written and produced by Mariachiara Troianiello 
Artwork by Apolo Cacho
Layout by Takashi Makabe
Digital Master by Paul Mac
Mastered and cut by Simon at The Exchange
christophdebabalon.com

Axis Of Truth

Bandcamp

MNS X 028 - Katatonic Silentio - Axis Of Light

Thursdays are for throwbacks, right? So, we have an extra memorable trip down memory lane to share. It was a gloomy yet oddly comforting Sunday afternoon, tucked away from the city's chaos deep within the Catskills Mountains. We were all sprawled out in a cozy, high-ceilinged room that was booming just hours ago, transformed from a dancefloor to a haven of post-party relaxation. Our good friend Joan Gila, who was visiting from Tarragona, Spain, was at the helm of the music that day. Joan - the mastermind behind HOC Radio and Red Edge record label, co-founder of Hiru events, a resident of MostRadio, a passionate music lover, record collector, and all-around incredible human took us on a musical odyssey we can't wait to share. 

Forget background music. This is a journey that demands your full attention. Layers of intricate details intertwine through the mix, adding depth and revealing hidden gems with each new listen. It is an avant-garde experience that blends ambient, experimental, techno, halftime, and beyond.

So, carve out two hours from your day. Trust us, it'll be worth it. This recording captures a beautiful memory, forever immortalized in sound. Gràcies, Joan!

https://soundcloud.com/joan-gila
https://www.instagram.com/joan.gila/
https://soundcloud.com/hoc-radio
https://soundcloud.com/red-edge-label

Follow us on social media:
https://soundcloud.com/itsdelayed
https://linktr.ee/delayed
https://www.itsdelayed.com
https://www.facebook.com/itsdelayed
https://www.instagram.com/_____delayed
https://www.youtube.com/@_____delayed

Delayed with... Joan Gila

what is it about music that makes us feel nostalgic? the memories of a first listen perhaps, the surrounding environment being imprinted on our minds. or could it be the nth time a track is played from a period, and then left to the aether as a marker to our past. only to be revived sporadically like a warm shock to the system when played again. through these lenses we look and listen to our guest for today, as we’re so excited to have the wonderful dj, label owner and much more, pjenné grace the sundays series. her expertly crafted mix hits all the sweet, sweet trip hop spots and wraps around the listener like an auditory hug. perfect to fight off those lingering end of the weekend anxieties with a solid dose of music from the 90s and 00s.

track list:

box5ive - first name [co:clear - 2024]
ammonite - what if i knew me [ransom note records - 2024]
spooky - belong (echospace mix) [deviant records - 2002]
fc/kahuna - hayling [city rockers - 2001]
crustation & bronah blevin - reverie [jive - 1997]
bitstream dream - rising sun [not on label - 2006]
son kite ft lisa thelin - aiwana (downbeat mix) [digital structures - 2002]
le jumeaux - miracle road [itn corporation - 1996]
locust - one way or another [apollo - 1997]
yimino - piper [ominim records - 2010]
desolate - in the forest hides a light [faux pas musik - 2019]
spylab - this utopia (disconnected) [guidance recordings - 2001]
chapterhouse - epsilon phase (reimagined by global communication) [dedicated - 1993]
the starseeds - elsewhere [millennium - 1997]
el lcd - snö på hisingen (cbl mix) [leftfield records - 2016]
bowery electric - fear of flying [kranky - 1996]
port electric - leave me dry [not on label - 2006]
the sushi club - koya [4mpo - 2006]
priori - like it shouldn't [naff recordings - 2024]
crustation & bronah blevin - down down [jive - 1997]
sunchaser - territorio [toverberg - 2023]
jonnah - bonus is bonus [second end records - 2024]
salt tank - sargasso sea [internal - 1994]

@pjenne
www.instagram.com/pjenneee/

Follow us on social media:
@itsdelayed
linktr.ee/delayed
www.itsdelayed.com
www.facebook.com/itsdelayed
www.instagram.com/_____delayed
www.youtube.com/@_____delayed

Sundays are for... Pjenné

To the Germans do we look for today’s premiere as a rare appearance from one of the core Giegling members, Edward lands on Smallville for his debut release on the label. The combination of these two is not one to be ignored as the four track EP, titled ‘Eddie Green’ contains all the hallmarks of an Edward release. Fast paced, hypnotic and groovy deep house, to techno infused vibes, and dubbed out house, that has moved many a floor into a dancing frenzy.

So Slow rounds the release out, coming as B2 and emphasizes the jazzier, introspective side of Edward. The aptly titled track forgoes the upbeat tempos of the prior in favor of a subdued beat and piano melody that rises and falls with the undulations of the bass line. Listening through the song, scenes of rides on buses or trains, pensively looking out of windows all spring to mind. Moments of serenity in between those of cacophony.

Expect Eddie Green and in turn, So Slow to be released on Smallville, July 26th.

@edward
@smallville-records

www.instagram.com/smallville_records/

Write up by @huedj

Follow us on social media:
@itsdelayed
linktr.ee/delayed
www.itsdelayed.com
www.facebook.com/itsdelayed
www.instagram.com/_____delayed
www.youtube.com/@_____delayed

PREMIERE: Edward - So Slow [Smallville]

Perpendicular Festival is a pilgrimage for electronic music devotees, who like their electronic music edgy, innovative, and deep, drawing them from across the globe to Spain's secluded woodlands. A brainchild of the crew behind Madrid's iconic Espacio Perpendicular venue, the festival features the vanguard of ambient and techno (and everything in between) over three days and nights.

We are delighted and honored to present you with some of the sets from this year's edition of the Perpendicular Festival. Keep an eye on our "Delayed with..." series in the upcoming months because some incredible sets are coming your way.

We are starting in style. Hardcore Chillout co-founder, a London-based artist Mark Geary, aka Eight Fold Way, who in his spare time explores the multidimensionality of sound, graced the decks on Sunday late afternoon. Even though it feels that there is overuse of terms like "journey," "trip," or "voyage," these types of DJ sets should be referred to as such without hesitation. Eight Fold Way expertly unveils new layers of sound as the set slowly develops from experimental ambient to chuggier and broken low-slung rhythms that, with such ease, morph into the deepest shades of techno. Once the listeners arrive at the bottom of the Mariana trench, Eight Fold Way keeps the tension sprinkled with several curveballs dipped in acid and quirky, very hypnotic percussions. The whole set feels like a natural progression from one style to another, and that's a quality of skillful DJ. Mark brings on proper UK vibes in the last quarter of the mix and finishes it with Neinzer’s gem - Horus from Timedance’s Patina Echoes compilation from a few years back.

Recorded live at Perpendicular Festival on May 26, 2024.

https://soundcloud.com/eightfoldway
https://www.instagram.com/eightfoldway/
https://soundcloud.com/espacio-perpendicular
https://soundcloud.com/hardcore-chillout

Delayed with... Eight Fold Way [Delayed x Perpendicular]

Saturday at the Mostra Festival will be remembered as a true celebration of techno, from Bas Dobbelaer's opening set at the Foso stage to Sonic Wave Collective's closing set at the Castell. 

That afternoon, the Foso stage hosted three artists: Bas Dobbelaer, Tevor Handa, and Patrick Russell. We were already familiar with Bas and Patrick's exceptional skills behind the decks, but Tevor Handa was an unknown to us. However, we had complete faith in Alfonso's (programming director of Mostra Festival) impeccable taste and programming, and we were excited to hear a DJ who is a local favorite and a discovery for some in the crowd (including us) that day.

Following an outstanding opening set by Bas Dobbelaer, Tevor took over and delivered one of the festival's standout performances. Olmo Rodríguez, aka Tevor Handa, showcased deep techno that perfectly matched the open-air, daytime atmosphere. His mix was groovy, engaging, intricate, and well-balanced. It wasn't just about avoiding fillers or chasing killers; it was a solid track selection, with each track bringing its unique flair. Every track stood out, whether it was an infectious groove, a trippy liquid synth line, or a lush, mellow melody.

That Saturday, Tevor Handa won us over, and we are thrilled to present his mix on our channel.

https://soundcloud.com/tevorhanda
https://www.instagram.com/olmo_rodriguez/

https://soundcloud.com/mostrabcn
https://www.instagram.com/mostrabcn/
https://www.mostra.barcelona/eng/

text by @gilleswasserman

Follow us on social media:
https://soundcloud.com/itsdelayed
https://linktr.ee/delayed
https://www.itsdelayed.com
https://www.facebook.com/itsdelayed
https://www.instagram.com/_____delayed
https://www.youtube.com/@_____delayed

Delayed with... Tevor Handa [Delayed x Mostra]

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

follow us on social media:
@itsdelayed
linktr.ee/delayed
www.itsdelayed.com
www.facebook.com/itsdelayed
www.instagram.com/_____delayed
www.youtube.com/@_____delayed

Sundays are for... [Jul/24]

Four years after we featured their guest mix, one of the most played with over 40K plays, the beloved Italian duo Orion is back on our "Delayed with..." series. This time, they're sharing a live set recorded at this year's Paradise City festival.

Saturday's program at the Sweet Spot stage included many of our friends who are usual suspects here at Delayed. It felt like a family gathering... in the rain. Rain can dramatically influence a party's vibe. It often disrupts, ends, or alters the atmosphere, but sometimes, it enhances the energy, creating a unique experience. Fortunately for Orion and everyone at the Sweet Spot stage that Saturday, the rain brought the latter effect. Orion and the crowd were in sync, embracing the "f*ck this rain" attitude. Orion's live set was groovy and deep yet uplifting and energetic. No artist wants rain during their performance, but in this case, it just worked. It was great.

We're stoked to share this special live set with you. Welcome back, Orion.

https://soundcloud.com/technosbnc
https://www.instagram.com/orion_records/

https://soundcloud.com/paradise-city-festival
https://paradisecity.be

Follow us on social media:
https://soundcloud.com/itsdelayed
https://linktr.ee/delayed
https://www.itsdelayed.com
https://www.facebook.com/itsdelayed
https://www.instagram.com/_____delayed
https://www.youtube.com/@_____delayed

Delayed with... Orion (live at Paradise City Festival 2024)

Losssy - Propane

Recorded by @sciamamusic for The Memoir, 2024.
All tracks were written, produced, and mixed by @sciamamusic.
Artwork by Gabriella Holmström.
Curated by Hypnus Records.

00:00 Sciama - Unreleased
02:11 Sciama - Unreleased
08:31 Sciama - Unreleased
13:40 Sciama - Unreleased
17:54 Sciama - Unreleased
21:45 Sciama - Unreleased
22:47 Sciama - Unreleased
28:53 Sciama - Unreleased
32:49 Sciama - Response [Forthcoming Auxiliary]
37:16 Sciama - Unreleased
41:33 Sciama - Unreleased
48:21 Sciama - Unreleased
50:26 Sciama - Liminality [Forthcoming Auxiliary]
56:39 Sciama - Emblem [Forthcoming OODA]
01:00:50 Sciama - Emergent Forms [Forthcoming OODA]
01:05:40 Sciama - Choice Reduction [Forthcoming A Walking Contradiction]
01:10:38 Sciama - Novum [Forthcoming Auxiliary]
01:16:12 Sciama - Unreleased
01:19:22 Sciama - Unreleased
01:23:17 Sciama - Liminal (Power Through) [Forthcoming A Walking Contradiction]
01:28:00 Sciama - Observe [Auxiliary]
01:33:21 Sciama - Unreleased
01:40:17 Sciama - Unreleased
01:44:30 Sciama - Unreleased

Love and light

Page 128: Sciama

@makiko-iwaki 

Drone and Ambient techno DJ and producer in Japan.  

Tracklist: 
https://www.instagram.com/p/C-SLjDOgeJf/?img_index=1

RA: 
https://ra.co/dj/menouiwamaki 
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/iwakimakiko

Human Lessons #089 - Iwamaki

We're back in the spellbinding Spanish woods, home to Perpendicular Festival, this time with a New York City via Madrid DJ, 037. 037, aka Leo Téllez, one of the members of the Perpendicular crew, delivered a wild ride at this year's gathering. His set was a primal force, instantly gripping the crowd with a relentless halftime beat. As the journey unfolded, 037 threw unexpected twists and turns of trance and electronica, but the core intensity never wavered. The set constantly evolved, floating above a shifting foundation of complex rhythms.

https://soundcloud.com/l037
https://www.instagram.com/leotellezg/
@espacio-perpendicular

Follow us on social media:
https://soundcloud.com/itsdelayed
https://linktr.ee/delayed
https://www.itsdelayed.com
https://www.facebook.com/itsdelayed
https://www.instagram.com/_____delayed
https://www.youtube.com/@_____delayed

Delayed with... 037 [Delayed x Perpendicular]

The Munich label QEONE, known for its complex, polyrhythmic sounds, is back with a new EP from Pianeti Sintetici, the Primal Code's Davide Perrone alias. Bioma is a four-track exploration of driving rhythms and hypnotic synth textures.
Pianeti Sintetici, Italian for "synthetic planets," is a new project inspired by Douglas Adams' Magrathea, a planet where artificial worlds are built to order. "This idea has always fascinated me," says Davide. "I wanted to create a sonic vision of hypothetical future planets, imagining the sounds of creatures in distant solar systems. It's an ongoing experiment in exploring these ideas through sound."
Today, we premiere "Vulcano Island," the third track from the EP. With its steady, engine-like groove layered with tribal percussion and intergalactic synths, "Vulcano Island" is a powerful track that unleashes its true potential when played on a powerful sound system. 
Bioma EP is scheduled for release on August 22.

https://soundcloud.com/pianetisintetici
https://www.instagram.com/pianetisintetici/

@qeone
www.instagram.com/qeone.rec/

Follow us on social media:
https://soundcloud.com/itsdelayed
https://linktr.ee/delayed
https://www.itsdelayed.com
https://www.facebook.com/itsdelayed
https://www.instagram.com/_____delayed
https://www.youtube.com/@_____delayed

PREMIERE: Pianeti Sintetici - Vulcano Island  [QEONE]

sundays, what are they, who are they for… i think we’ve gotten closer to answering both of those questions over the years. the variety, the attention to detail and care, for each mix, a safe space to be for oneself. each submission is an auditory vignette, a short story into our respective lives as artists, curators, and passionate lovers of music. to give space and not expect something in return, it’s a beautiful thing. will you, our spotlight lands squarely on your shoulders. will said the following about his mix, “it's the mix you play when you find a beautiful, quiet place to relax in, whether it's a beach, by a shimmering lake, a clearing in the woods or just a patch of grass in your local park.”

track list:

morimoto naoki - sukima
sam goku - sky and sand
philip priebe - on the way out (rising sun reprise i)   > stolar
lb honne - longing (interlude)         >project indigo
will you - a quiet place  
sable blanc - family
yo la tengo - green arrow
velvet underground - pale blue eyes
berwyn - crushed velvet
ramzi, priori - foggi
segue - late september sky (mystica tribe remix)
anf - images
dj metatron - as i get insane
boaksi - and then everything changed (al zanders remix)
sonya spence - let love flow on
mjulev - can i give this bird some speed?
jan jelinek - davos s (trio 'round midnight)
huerta - pain relief
huerta - blanket dub
moon patrol - junco
sault - jack's gift
nils frahm - sweet little lie
hiroshi yoshimura - dance pm
will you - understanding
yadava - morning, pt 2

@willlyou
www.instagram.com/willyou.dj/

Follow us on social media:
@itsdelayed
linktr.ee/delayed
www.itsdelayed.com
www.facebook.com/itsdelayed
www.instagram.com/_____delayed
www.youtube.com/@_____delayed

Sundays are for... Will You

Oleeva Records Showcase w/ Will You.

An independent record label releasing thoughtfully curated music and art inspired by the natural world. We believe that all art forms should be appreciated and combined to submerse your senses.

Art that inspires art is one of the best forms of inspiration; the auditory inspired by the visual, the visual inspired by the auditory.

This collaboration amongst the artists is key to producing something greater than ourselves. Through collaboration we learn from each other, progress, and add to the strangely beautiful complexity of the universe.

@oleeva-records
@willlyou
https://soundcloud.com/projindigo
https://soundcloud.com/matsssiii
https://soundcloud.com/lbhonne

2:00 – 4:00pm
Monthly on the fourth Saturday

www.blooplondon.com
www.facebook.com/blooplondon
www.youtube.com/blooplondon
www.mixcloud.com/blooplondon
www.twitch.tv/blooplondon
@blooplondon

Oleeva Records & Project Indigo Showcase: Lb Honne, Matsssiii & Will You - 10.08.24

We are honoured to welcome Lynne to The Observatory. An immensely talented DJ and producer who is known for bending the minds of dance floors and listening rooms, traversing the outer realms of DnB, ambient, experimental, and obscurities.

Music for a voyage through frozen waters, under a new moon…

https://soundcloud.com/lynne-tokyo

Artwork by Clayton Ciolac

The Observatory - Lynne

READ > inverted-audio.com/premiere-inhmost-voyagers-from-elsewhere

Brighton-based Tonight's Dream Records prepare to release 'Breaks And Dreams' LP from UK electronic veteran Simon Huxtable, better known as Inhmost...Our pick for the premiere is the closing track 'Voyagers From Elsewhere'. Moonscape echoes and stretched-out soundscapes kick start the track, followed by slo-mo drum rhythms and soothing acid basslines reminiscent of the whirlwind dreamscapes of interplanetary movements.

@inhmost
@user-648386981

Breaks And Dreams LP

Voyagers From Elsewhere

Inhmost - Voyagers From Elsewhere [Tonight's Dream]

We’re excited to share a mix from our longtime friend and exceptional producer and DJ, Johannes Paluka, better known as Iron Curtis. A staple in Berlin's and Germany's underground music scene for over 15 years, Iron Curtis has released tracks on labels such as Office Recordings, Smallville, Mule, Tamed Musiq, Mirau, and Frank Music. His studio work is incredibly versatile, ranging from soulful house to acid techno and electro. Iron Curtis’ productions are known for their impeccable sound design and deep, heartfelt energy.
This mix from Iron Curtis is house music at its finest—an ideal soundtrack for hot summer days. From classic and vocal to soulful and deep house, Iron Curtis creates a smooth, groovy, and uplifting atmosphere. 


https://soundcloud.com/iron-curtis
https://www.instagram.com/ironcurtismusic/
https://ironcurtismusic.bandcamp.com


Follow us on social media:
https://soundcloud.com/itsdelayed
https://linktr.ee/delayed
https://www.itsdelayed.com
https://www.facebook.com/itsdelayed
https://www.instagram.com/_____delayed
https://www.youtube.com/@_____delayed

Delayed with... Iron Curtis

Joachim Spieth teases his forthcoming album "Retrace" with the release of the album opener, "Recall," accompanied by a wonderfully dubby, dance-floor-friendly remix from the producer well-known within our community, Luigi Tozzi. 
While Spieth keeps things in a laid-back "sofa surfer" mode with deep, ambient, and dub-tinged atmospheres, Luigi Tozzi's remix expands the dub side of "Recall" into a proper dancefloor groover whose stabs simply envelope a listener like a spider web. 
Spieth and Tozzi, two of techno's distinguished artists, join forces and deliver a creme de la creme dub techno release. This is a great introduction to Joachim Spieth's forthcoming album, "Retrace," due in October. 
The single "Recall" with Luigi Tozzi's remix is coming out on September 6.

https://soundcloud.com/luigitozzi
https://soundcloud.com/joachim-spieth

https://www.instagram.com/joachimspieth/
https://www.instagram.com/luigi.tozzi.music/

Follow us on social media:
https://soundcloud.com/itsdelayed
https://linktr.ee/delayed
https://www.itsdelayed.com
https://www.facebook.com/itsdelayed
https://www.instagram.com/_____delayed
https://www.youtube.com/@_____delayed

PREMIERE: Joachim Spieth - Recall (Luigi Tozzi Blue Dub) [AFFIN]

This week, our journey takes us to Japan's Nagano Prefecture and the charming town of Omachi. There, Keita, our latest contributor to "Delayed with..." who recently made a mix for our friends at On Board Music, performed at the Hachou event. In this live recording, Otsukimi head honcho Keita delivers an eclectic dynamic set that crosses various sub-genres of techno while keeping a steady pace.

https://soundcloud.com/keita-otkm
https://www.instagram.com/keita_otkm

Follow us on social media:
https://soundcloud.com/itsdelayed
https://linktr.ee/delayed
https://www.itsdelayed.com
https://www.facebook.com/itsdelayed
https://www.instagram.com/_____delayed
https://www.youtube.com/@_____delayed

Delayed with... Keita

"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

The Amsterdam-based imprint Far Blue welcomes Dutch producer Hame and his four-track "Watershed" EP for their second release.
In this EP, Hame explores a deeper and organic style while keeping true to his hypnotizing rhythms in an emotive context. The EP happens to be a selection of tracks made around critical turning points in the artist's life. These moments of change often result in new energy or the realization to let go, and these feelings tend to be fruitful for new musical inspiration.

The closing track of the EP, 'Us,' is a poignant journey that encapsulates Hame's style. The clean sound design, driven by a steady groove and melancholic pads, evokes a range of emotions, making it an ideal conclusion to the 'Watershed' EP.

Pre-orders of the vinyl are now available via Yoyaku www.yy.link/r/fb002/

Digital available via Bandcamp  
farblue.bandcamp.com/album/watershed



https://soundcloud.com/hame-compathy
https://soundcloud.com/farblue

www.instagram.com/hame.compathy/
https://www.instagram.com/farblue_/

Follow us on social media:
https://soundcloud.com/itsdelayed
https://linktr.ee/delayed
https://www.itsdelayed.com
https://www.facebook.com/itsdelayed
https://www.instagram.com/_____delayed
https://www.youtube.com/@_____delayed

Vinyl pre-orders

PREMIERE: Hame - Us [Far Blue]

internal reflection and ambient go so, so well together. this sunday finds myself deep in the midst of both worlds.

track list:

xvii - ambidub
skee mask - nostaglitch
tensen park - midnight hover
doris saturday - look what they did to my boy
wretla - xifel
conna haraway - soft drop
brendon moeller - perspective
akuratyde & kharm - impressions
rikaar - digital flowers on analogue planet
purl - haze of my youth

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

follow us on social media:
@itsdelayed
linktr.ee/delayed
www.itsdelayed.com
www.facebook.com/itsdelayed
www.instagram.com/_____delayed
www.youtube.com/@_____delayed

Sundays are for... [Aug/24]

Today, we're returning to the enchanting forests of the Spanish midlands and our beloved Delayed x Perpendicular series. We're excited to introduce a multidisciplinary artist whose work continues to inspire and surprise us - Javier Marimon. This Spaniard, who spent a significant time in the Far East exploring new cultures and perspectives, has been a key figure in the international underground music scene for many years. His unique approach to dub-infused techno, halftime, and experimental sounds infuses his creative process with playful energy, evident in his music production, DJing, and graphic design.
Those fortunate enough to meet Javier in person are immediately struck by his infectious charisma and positive energy. While his music often leans toward the deeper, dubbier, and darker realms of electronic music, there's always a sense of freedom and playfulness in the way he combines elements and creates different rhythms.
With that in mind, we're proud to present this special hybrid set that Javier played on Sunday midday at the Perpendicular Festival. The set is deep and dubby, with glitchy moments and meticulous attention to detail. The atmosphere Javier crafted perfectly matched the setting, and the set remains engaging from start to finish.
The scene needs more artists like Javier Marimon, whose creative contributions continue to inspire others. We're thrilled to feature this mix.

https://soundcloud.com/javiermarimon
https://www.instagram.com/javiermrmn/

@espacio-perpendicular

Follow us on social media:
https://soundcloud.com/itsdelayed
https://linktr.ee/delayed
https://www.itsdelayed.com
https://www.facebook.com/itsdelayed
https://www.instagram.com/_____delayed
https://www.youtube.com/@_____delayed

Delayed with... Javier Marimon (Hybrid Live) [Delayed x Perpendicular]

At Delayed, we feature a lot of mixes throughout the year, whether through our podcast series or our monthly lists of favorites. But today’s featured mix holds a special place for me, the author.

Let me set the scene. It was June 1st, and our crew was invited to play at the remarkable Above Below Festival in the Chiltern Hills, England. The setting, the people, and the music created an almost dreamlike experience. Connecting with so many like-minded music lovers was genuinely heartwarming. Two DJs though, ANNX and noodle, truly stood out with their performance. After more than 15 years of being indifferent to Dubstep, these two reintroduced it to me in a way that completely blew me away.

I met ANNX and noodle the day before at the festival, and they immediately struck me as warm, genuine, and full of positive energy. What I discovered the next day is that they’re also exceptional DJs. Lifelong friends, ANNX and noodle, despite living in different cities (London and Edinburgh), have been bonded by music since their early years. Both are well-respected in their local scenes; ANNX is a co-founder of the phenomenal Whomp parties in London and AR of Above Below Festival, and noodle is a co-founder of GRDN parties and Subterranean Sound Festival in Edinburgh.

Although they’ve been friends for ages, this was their first public b2b set, and they delivered in a big way. Their smooth, groovy, wicked set at the packed Stone Circle stage was impressive. They radiated such infectious positive energy, and it felt like they had been playing together for years. In a festival filled with talent, ANNX and noodle were the highlight for me. This was my first real introduction to quality dubstep (never late, just delayed ;)), and I’m forever grateful to these two wonderful DJs.

We’re super excited to feature such an outstanding mix here at Delayed!

https://soundcloud.com/annx-anna-whomp
https://soundcloud.com/millie-hunter
https://soundcloud.com/abovebelowfestival

https://www.instagram.com/annx.arw/
https://www.instagram.com/milliehunter.noodle/
https://www.instagram.com/abovebelowfestival/

https://www.abovebelowfestival.uk

Follow us on social media:
https://soundcloud.com/itsdelayed
https://linktr.ee/delayed
https://www.itsdelayed.com
https://www.facebook.com/itsdelayed
https://www.instagram.com/_____delayed
https://www.youtube.com/@_____delayed

Delayed with... ANNX b2b noodle [Delayed x Above Below]

Ambient Australian sounds are the name of today's premiere game as we welcome Mara, a key figure in Sydney's experimental scene to our platform. Her album, titled ‘At Every Corner’ is the first on fellow Aussie label, Pure Space and comes via their home listening series. Stretching through seven tracks, Mara guides the listener along a journey steeped in field recordings, snippets of past performances, spoken word and more.

Tokyo In 30,000 Steps tastefully combines several of Mara’s performances into one as the song progresses. Beginning with bird-like synth trills, and disembodied voices murmuring in the background. A feeling of energy persists and scattered attention spans fill the space. Almost as soon as it starts, a sudden change occurs, and darker, drone-like melodies emerge. Like a light and dark, contrasting moods, a call and response to symbolize the frenetic nature of today's lives.

Tokyo In 30,000 Steps and in turn, the remainder of Mara’s album will be released on September 19th.

@maramaramusic
@purespacefm

www.instagram.com/mara.mara.mara/
www.instagram.com/purespacefm/

Follow us on social media:
@itsdelayed
linktr.ee/delayed
www.itsdelayed.com
www.facebook.com/itsdelayed
www.instagram.com/_____delayed
www.youtube.com/@_____delayed

At Every Corner

Buy Here

PREMIERE: Mara - Tokyo In 30,000 Steps [Pure Space]

Nestled within a Spanish forest, the sounds of music mingle with nature. For a few days every year, new friends and old gather together to enjoy what we all love dearly. With the utmost of care the lineup is curated for a continuous stream of wonderful artists to ply their craft. Known as Perpendicular, the intimate festival brings forth incredible sets that range from ambient and experimental through to deep techno and beyond.

With the scene set in mind, we arrive at our premiere for today. Valencian artist, David Ortolà aka d_o_ppelgaenger and Szene 9. The release as a whole encapsulates his live set at the past edition of Perpendicular, which makes it all the more special and a window into what the festival provides. Szene 9 begins with swirling drone-like tones and textures followed by off-kilter percussion that evolves over the duration of the track. In addition to the overall pensive atmosphere are melancholic pads that provide just a touch of gravitas. Like a grand crescendo the elements peel away one by one leaving only the synths to gnaw away at the night.

Szene 9 and the remainder of d_o_ppelgaenger’s amazing ‘Live at Perpendicular 2024’ release will be the first on the brand new label, Sediments on November 3rd. Run by both David, and Jaime Romero aka Estrato Aurora the Valencian label will be closely watched and (listened to) by us here at Delayed.

Write up by @huedj

@d_o_ppelgaenger
@sed_ime_nts

www.instagram.com/d_o_ppelgaenger/
www.instagram.com/sed_ime_nts/

Follow us on social media:
@itsdelayed
linktr.ee/delayed
www.itsdelayed.com
www.facebook.com/itsdelayed
www.instagram.com/_____delayed
www.youtube.com/@_____delayed

Live At Perpendicular 2024

PREMIERE: d_o_ppelgaenger - Szene 9 [Sediments]

Ben Kaczor is no stranger to us here at Delayed. After listening to, playing and following his musical progression through the years, we finally had the opportunity to meet properly this past summer at Above Below. The ensuing conversations and time spent together only deepened our appreciation and respect for the young artist and his incredible talent. His music is deeply emotive, and contains a sort of restraint that’s not often seen or heard. All things we like to uplift on our platform.

Tabula Rasa is his latest musical foray that comes to us via the Crescent London imprint and their ‘Drifting Sands’ VA release. As the title implies, latin for ‘Blank Slate’ the tune starts off strongly with just bare percussion elements and a swelling, rhythmic synth. Establishing that all important deep groove that Ben is known for in his tracks. Progressing along sweeping pads periodically make their presence known, adding a tinge of sadness, and here we’ve reached the crescendo. The claps come in, a hands in the air moment that’s all too familiar but done tastefully as would be expected. Like a blank slate, the track is versatile and could do well in many a situation or style of set.

Ben Kaczor is joined by Daniel[i], Eric Cloutier, and Blazej Malinowski to round out the stacked ‘Drifting Sands’ VA which will be released into the world on September 12th.
Write up by @huedj

@benkaczor
@crescent-london

www.instagram.com/ben__kaczor/
www.instagram.com/crescent.london/

Follow us on social media:
@itsdelayed
linktr.ee/delayed
www.itsdelayed.com
www.facebook.com/itsdelayed
www.instagram.com/_____delayed
www.youtube.com/@_____delayed

Drifting Sands

PREMIERE: Ben Kaczor - Tabula Rasa [Crescent London]

The European outdoor festival season is slowly winding down, the light starts to get a little more golden, the air a little crispier and the idea of turning a little more inward doesn’t feel too strange anymore. With summer almost over, still two events “jewels” remain for ambient and spiral electronic aficionados. Some will make the trek to the Labyrinth Festival far away in Japan, a festival that became an inspiration for so many others. Japan, though, will also be represented at Les Chaos Ambiants. It’s an intimate event with a purposeful curation, nestled in a nature reserve in France. The Japanese artist Occa will play for the first time in France and bring his unique transcendental way of DJing to Burgundy. Occa has been organizing the ARCHIV events for over 10 years at Precious Hall in Sapporo, located in the far north. Having played for Nobu’s Future Terror and the aforementioned Labyrinth Festival, he is a fixture in the Japanese scene and now gains international attention. 

For "Delayed with..." Occa shares a mix recorded at the atmospheric Moment Festival, and it's warping and rumbling, twisting, and circulating there as if forest and mountain spirits congregate to show you the way. Where to? You’ll see.

"The mix I provided for Delayed uses a recording from the Japanese outdoor Festival Moment 2024. Moment Festival is held in a sacred zone in Nara Prefecture, which has significant origins in Japanese history. Since my set was on the festival's first day, I structured the two-hour set as a ceremony to mark the beginning of the three-day program, aiming to guide listeners into a sacred zone." 

Read the interview by Theresa Bäumel via the link below:
https://www.itsdelayed.com/delayed-blog/artist-of-the-moment-occa


https://soundcloud.com/oooccaaa
https://www.instagram.com/occa_occa_occa

https://www.leschaosambiants.fr


Follow us on social media:
https://soundcloud.com/itsdelayed
https://linktr.ee/delayed
https://www.itsdelayed.com
https://www.facebook.com/itsdelayed
https://www.instagram.com/_____delayed
https://www.youtube.com/@_____delayed

Delayed with... Occa [Delayed x Les Chaos Ambiants]

Following his debut LP on Smallville Records in April, Joe Davies returns with a fresh take on the opening track Hi-Life, now reimagined as the Frankfurt Mix, offering a new mask, outfit, and flavour in his forthcoming Pardon My Late Response 4-track EP on the same imprint.

This dub-house track exudes sophistication, with its echoing chords, textured soundscapes, and off-kilter percussion. Wherever you are in the world, it evokes a sense of warmth, its timing especially poignant as the festival season draws to a close — a welcomed embrace.

Elevated to another level from the original, this version retains the soft bird sounds, teasing conversation, and dreamlike tranquillity, yet carries a driving force beneath its surface. The track, with its hazy finish, offers a fitting close to the EP, as we watch the sun go down.

Listening to both versions of Hi-Life back-to-back is highly recommended. It’s great to see Joe return so quickly under this alias, focusing on the deeper, more floaty side of his productions.

Pardon My Late Response, including Hi-Life (Frankfurt Mix), will be available on vinyl and digital via Smallville Records on 13th September.
Write up by @danpeplow

@djassam
@smallville-records

www.instagram.com/joe__assamjr/
www.instagram.com/smallville_records/

Follow us on social media:
@itsdelayed
linktr.ee/delayed
www.itsdelayed.com
www.facebook.com/itsdelayed
www.instagram.com/_____delayed
www.youtube.com/@_____delayed

Pardon My Late Response

PREMIERE: Joe Davies - Hi Life (Frankfurt Mix) [Smallville]

Throughout our musical journey, the sounds have changed, the artists as well. The peak time has turned to banal, the ebb is now the flow. All, is a part of the musical adventure, and fortunately we have documented the vast majority of said endeavors. Some things change, and others stay the same as our premiere today comes from the home, off our forthcoming release on Never Late.

Spores Adrift, by Dutch artist Tensen Park embodies a common theme. One that has persisted from the start, and been a guiding touch for so many moments. Emotionally laden music that leaves a mark with listeners. Creating that all important personal connection and building upon it. From the start, synth quirks and chirps are backed by sweeping melancholic pads and a broken beat based percussion line. Setting the tone for the duration of the track, and backed by an enveloping bass line. With each passing minute, the interplay of samples, synths, and percussion dance around each other, keeping the arrangement fluid and the track floating along.

Spores Adrift and the entirety of the ‘Jurassimo’ EP will be released out into the world, the 20th of September off of Never Late. 
Write up by @huedj

@tensen-park
@never-late

www.instagram.com/tensen.park/
www.instagram.com/___neverlate/

Follow us on social media:
@itsdelayed
linktr.ee/delayed
www.itsdelayed.com
www.facebook.com/itsdelayed
www.instagram.com/_____delayed
www.youtube.com/@_____delayed

Jurassimo

PREMIERE: Tensen Park - Spores Adrift [Never Late]

Ambient music can mean many things to many people. Packed to the brim with emotion or devoid of and calming as Eno coined many years ago when describing his seminal release. In either format, the genre has a restorative effect, to give one space for thoughts that swirl in time with the ebbs and flows of the music. Our premiere for today comes via Dutch producer, Will Oirson and his track ‘Escapism’.

Immediately greeted by the sounds of bell-like jingles, rasps and shuffles, Escapism feels rooted in a time and place. A soft elongated synth note slowly starts to rise in prominence, joined by a chorus of otherworldly voices giving an emotional charge. Periodically  there comes a beat, bringing movement and progression through the remainder of the track as the melodies swell and resolve.

Escapism will be released September 19th on Will’s own label, The Something Something.
Write up by @huedj

@willoirson

www.instagram.com/thesomethingsomething_

Follow us on social media:
@itsdelayed
linktr.ee/delayed
www.itsdelayed.com
www.facebook.com/itsdelayed
www.instagram.com/_____delayed
www.youtube.com/@_____delayed

PREMIERE: Will Oirson - Escapism [The Something Something]

Dutch artist Stefan Vincent returns to Amsterdam-based imprint MUSAR Recordings to conclude the melancholic journey he began with the 'Pre' edition last June. This release tells an honest, raw story of embracing solemn moods and the positive, transformative impact they can have on life.

The track ‘You Know This Isn’t Going To End Well’ begins with a sense of curiosity, drawing us into its intriguing atmosphere. Melancholy underpins the whole release, and that’s the same for this track, imparting an ominous tone, yet tempered by a subtle, whimsical touch in the melody. This melody is juxtaposed against the dynamic contrast of drum and bass patterns and IDM foundations, creating this captivating interplay, full of class.

As the track progresses, it becomes increasingly hypnotic, with a steady rhythm that drives forward with subtle persistence. Like travelling down an endless street, the destination seems unclear—until suddenly, everything falls into place. One thing is certain: this journey ends well.

You Know This Isn’t Going To End Well the rest of the ‘Post Melancholy’ release will be available to buy on vinyl and digital on September 20th.
Write up by @danpeplow

@stefanvincent
@musar-recordings

www.instagram.com/stefanvincent_/
www.instagram.com/musar_recordings/

Follow us on social media:
@itsdelayed
linktr.ee/delayed
www.itsdelayed.com
www.facebook.com/itsdelayed
www.instagram.com/_____delayed
www.youtube.com/@_____delayed

Post Melancholy

PREMIERE: Stefan Vincent - You Know This Isn't Going To End Well [MUSAR ]

We’re all seeing it: attention spans are shrinking. Podcasts rarely stretch past an hour, and event sets often cap at two. But there’s something to be said for the longer journey, a three-hour mix that pulls you in, letting you sink into the groove and lose yourself in the unfolding narrative. That’s what this week’s guest mix brings to the table.

Romi, the visionary behind Kizen Records, has crafted an expansive set that traverses multiple facets of electronic music. A seasoned artist and world traveler now based in Berlin, Romi has spent over two decades creating atmospheric depths with an effortless touch, both in the studio and behind the decks.

This 173-minute mix is a slow burn. It starts off subtle, almost deceptively straightforward, gradually building layers of tension and intrigue. Along the way, you’ll encounter atmospheric, organic, and intergalactic soundscapes that morph into driving, liquid intensity. This is an evolving storyline that pulls you deeper the longer you listen. 
Buckle up; Romi is at the helm.

https://soundcloud.com/romi808
https://www.instagram.com/___romi_

Follow us on social media:
https://soundcloud.com/itsdelayed
https://linktr.ee/delayed
https://www.itsdelayed.com
https://www.facebook.com/itsdelayed
https://www.instagram.com/_____delayed
https://www.youtube.com/@_____delayed

Delayed with... Romi

WhoMadeWho, the genre-bending trio based out of Copenhagen are at it again. With their sixth album just announced called, ‘Through The Walls’, and the lead single ‘Dynasty’ now available to stream, one should expect to hear a lot more from this dynamic band in the coming months. To complement Dynasty’s release, remixing duties have been extended to luminaries such as Denis Horvat, Roosevelt and our standout pick of the pack, Jimi Jules. 

read the full article: http://www.fictionlabmusic.com/fiction-lab-blog/2017/11/16/premiere-whomadewho-dynasty-jimi-jules-remix

WhoMadeWho on Soundcloud : https://soundcloud.com/whomadewho
WhoMadeWho on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whomadewho/
Jimi Jules on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/jimijules
Jimi Jules on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JimiJulesOfficial/


FOLLOW FICTION LAB ON: 
✖ SoundCloud ▸ bit.ly/LabSC 
✖ Facebook ▸ bit.ly/Labfacebook
✖ Instagram ▸ bit.ly/Labinsta

PREMIERE: WhoMadeWho - Dynasty (Jimi Jules remix)[Embassy Of Music]

The afternoon sun can be brutal in the summer. With your motionless body parked at the beach, it pounds and flattens you with ferocity and determination of an Italian grandma making veal Milanese. Sipping piña coladas brings no respite: the sun is too strong and you are too overheated and dehydrated. You are in a daze; it hurts to open your eyes and it hurts to keep them closed. The email notification sound from your phone slices your daze like a knife. What now?! "A new release", it says. "Why not?" you struggle to think. "Modern House Quintet", it says. "Why not?" Preview "Sunset", it says. "Why not?!" A lowering of the needle, a sip of warm piña colada with its own desperately melting ice and … "Sweet Jesus, I feel a breeze!" you jump. The sun now seems to be pouring itself down the distant horizon, releasing your body from its crosshair. You feel weightless; your body is still sluggish from the heat and piña coladas, but your spirit now moves with all the grace of a ballet dancer. 
It dances a happy dance, for "Sunset" is happy music. The rhythm is happy; the pads are happy and soothing; the track moves like a breeze and even the acid groove, that trademark tool of all things melancholic and trippy, is deftly controlled to bubble pleasantly in the background as the track takes flight.
write up by Slav Ka: https://soundcloud.com/slinkyslava

Modern House Quintet on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/modern-house-quintet
RDV on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/rdv-music

FOLLOW FICTION LAB ON: 
✖ SoundCloud ▸ bit.ly/LabSC 
✖ Facebook ▸ bit.ly/Labfacebook
✖ Instagram ▸ bit.ly/Labinsta

Pre-Order

PREMIERE: Modern House Quintet - Sunset [RDV]

Do you know the moment at the party when vocals that everyone recognizes kick in? Hands up in the air, collective screaming, true euphoria…
‘Do You Know’, the latest edit of Whitney Houston’s ultimate hit ‘How will I know’ does exactly that to any given dance floor. The mysterious artist who made this edit uses hypnotic breakbeat rhythm layered with fat stabs and arpeggiated cowbells. These elements create positive and a feel-good vibe, but if you add one of the best vocals in the history of pop music on the top, then you have an absolute dance floor weapon.
‘Do you know’ is coming out via PXU white series on September 20th in the limited vinyl-only release as an edit package. The release includes two edits of aforementioned Whitney Houston’s ‘How will I know’ and two edits of Mary J Blige’s ‘Family Affair’.

http://www.itsdelayed.com

PREMIERE: Unknown - Do You Know [PXU White]

Orion are no strangers to Delayed and this mix continues their hot streak of amazing releases and mixes. Having just released their incredible “Look At Things” EP on Molly’s Recit de Voyage, they have just blessed us with a mix. Whether on their Orion imprint or Molly’s RDV, one has grown to expect nothing short of spectacular when it comes to Orion’s output, and this mix is no exception.
The Italian duo delivers an hour of their own productions, starting out slow, slowly building up and working through a trip of ambient house and dub techno, eventually closing with a Burial-esque tune.
We’re delighted to regularly feature the Bolognese producers, and we can’t wait to see what they have in store for us.

Orion on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/technosbnc
Orion on FB: https://www.facebook.com/orionsbnc/

http://www.itsdelayed.com

Delayed with...Orion

Delayed is a source of deep, minimal, and micro house, techno, ambient and beyond. Follow us for new mixes, fresh releases, and exclusive interviews with distinguished and rising artists.

Founded in Brooklyn and run by a team of music producers, DJs, and perpetual music addicts.

Delayed

Pinned to spotlight

Popular tracks