Preorder: https://aspetuck.bandcamp.com/album/early-color

Rooted in those rare moments of tranquility throughout a parent’s life, Early Color is the auditory memoir of Griff through his time as a stay-at-home dad to a growing toddler making sense of the world. Conceptually, the album is laid out as a natural progression starting with the beautiful field recordings of ‘Zoom Deck’ and warm melody of ‘Hemmed’, both evoking visions of a hazy, forest morning, slowly waking up after night’s embrace. Shaking off the slumber, ‘Steel Wool’ provides an energetic start to the day as most children tend to do, to the dismay of some parents. Followed by the understated grooves of ‘Bubby & the Submersible’.

Approaching the second half of the album, ‘Trace Fossil’ and ‘Atoll’ kick things into gear with ear-worm-like melodies that build and build throughout into an emotional trip, while ‘FGH’ brings a more melancholic take. Capping off the string of four on the floor tracks is the growling ‘Why Yellow’, a more serious number that would fit well in many a dj set. Alighting from the burst of energy, we have the breakish beats of ‘Resnooze’, whose warm bass-lines and wide ranging synths envelop the listener. Finally arriving at the last track, the aptly named ‘Sitting Quietly Looking at Things’ is a musical combination of all that was prior. Emotive, textured, impactful, as the spoken word sampled lends such an air to the track.

Early Color’s artwork was also created by Griff, through a series of layered scans and is evocative of both his music, and the visual direction of Never Late. As a collection of personal moments, sounds, experiences will be key to future releases, as we strive to find the best expression of each artist that we work with.

Tracklist: 

01. Aspetuck - Zoom Deck
02. Aspetuck - Hemmed
03. Aspetuck - Steel Wool
04. Aspetuck - Bubby & The Submersible
05. Aspetuck - Trace Fossil
06. Aspetuck - Atoll
07. Aspetuck - FGH
08. Aspetuck - Why Yellow
09. Aspetuck - Resnooze
10. Aspetuck - Sitting Quietly Looking At Things

Written & produced by @aspetuck
Mastered by @svenweisemann

Early Color

Aspetuck - Early Color (Album Preview) [NL001]

In a world where attention spans are constantly under siege by a myriad of distractions, the search for a reliable source of quality music can often feel like navigating a vast, unpredictable sea. In this era of inconsistency, there are shining beacons of reliability. One such beacon, which has consistently graced our monthly selections of favorite mixes, is the music platform Truants.
Truants has been a steadfast provider of top-tier music, a sanctuary where music enthusiasts can find solace in the promise of quality content. Among the architects of this musical haven is the talented and eclectic Riccardo Villella, a London-based designer and DJ renowned for his exceptional taste and mixing skills.
Today, we are thrilled to present to you this special mix, meticulously crafted by none other than Riccardo Villella himself. We vividly recall the moment we first encountered this mix – a serendipitous drive through the picturesque Spanish landscapes, rewinding our way from the Paral.lel festival to Barcelona. It was the perfect soundtrack to soothe our souls after an unforgettable weekend amidst the mountains. Mixes of this caliber have a unique power, a lasting resonance that ensures they become cherished companions, revisited time and time again.

Before we dive into this fabulous journey that Riccardo has curated for us, this is what Riccardo said in his own words about the process behind this remarkable mix: "It took me a little while to think of a direction to go in this. I've always loved the style and atmosphere to a lot of the mixes and tracks that get posted on Delayed but knew I didn't really want to record a techno or house mix. So I ended up putting lots of tracks on a half-time tip that evoked strong emotions of nostalgia and a hopeful sadness. I got to an hour of tracks and felt like I had perfect passage into more clubby double time stuff to round off the later stages of the mix. So there's a big switch half way through but hope it's seamless in essence. Some amazing tracks in there from some artists that are really doing it for me at the moment such as Morgan Wright, Cousin, Vardae, Downstairs J, Sobolik and Tom VR."


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The recording of my show at @thelotradio on the 25th of September 🇺🇸 

It was a wet and rainy day in New York, reflected in this hazy trip through swampy techno, twisty bass and misty ambient 🤍

Feat. music from Toki Fuko, Donato Dozzy, Dorisburg, Save Your Atoll, Pris, GiGi FM, Iro Aka, Solma, Corell +++

Also on Youtube: https://youtube.com/watch?v=GW7luMmNpTY

The Lot Radio ~ 25.09.23

@sonofchi performed on the first day of #Mostra23 at Hangar.

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Hanyo van Oosterom started the ambient collective CHI in 1983. Jacobus Derwort, a musician friend with Hanyo was the first musician to join CHI. Together, they went to the magic rock “The Kallikatsou” on the island of Patmos, Greece.

Here, Hanyo had stayed for months in a cave for some deep soul-searching. He heard CHI in the silence of the night like a message from out of space. Being together at the Kallikatsou they shaped the foundation of CHI, making handmade flutes from local bamboo and conducting field recordings of water, crickets, owls, goats, wind, etc.

After several years of collaborations with musicians like Willem Cramer and Michel Banabila, they decided to start together the beautiful The Chi Factory with which released (with the help of Ario Farahani and his label Astral Industries) some of the most beautiful records in the history of ambient music

Following the passing of group member J. Derwort in 2019, Hanyo van Oosterom’s legacy work brings about the next evolution of the Chi project: Son of Chi.

The sound of Hanyo Oosterom unfurls lushly overgrown 4th world drones, voices, and field recordings, naturally drifting between time-slowing beats, FM radio interference, and languid instrumentation combining the western retro-futuristic point of view, the New Age, and the ancestral eastern tradition.

In 2007 Hanyo invited the legendary Jon Hassell for two magical nights of “instant composing sessions” with the Numoonlab Orchestra in LantarenVenster in Rotterdam, Netherlands, with other special guests like Tony Allen (Fela Kuti), Ursula Rucker, Kain the Poet (Last Poets), Dwight Trible (Art Ensemble of Chicago), Omar Ka, Anthony Joseph, Colonel Red, Joe Bowie (Defunkt) and many more. The recordings are still online.

Arthur Flink was part of this Numoonlab Orchestra. Arthur is a trumpeter and electronic jazz producer from Rotterdam, Netherlands. Previously active in bands like Monsieur Dubois, State of Monc, and their collaboration project Monsieur Dodo, he now releases work through the FLiNK project.

In late 2022 Hanyo van Oosterom (Son of Chi) and Arthur Flink released ‘The Fifth World Recordings’. A tribute to the late Jon Hassell, who passed away in 2021, the album connects a deep running thread that captures perfectly the mysterious and magical world of the American trumpet player and composer.

Son of Chi & Arthur Flink - Live - @ Mostra 2023 🖤

Dutch artist Bas Dobbelaer, whose star has been shining brightly in recent years, is gracing us with his full-length masterpiece, "Binding Elements," courtesy of the beloved Something Happening Somewhere imprint. This label has been instrumental in nurturing Bas's talent over the years, and it's only fitting that he returns to its fold with a stunning ten-track album that truly showcases his evolution as an artist.

"Binding Elements" is a journey that embodies Bas Dobbelaer's growth and dedication to his craft. The album is an odyssey tailored for moments of introspection or leisurely movement, inviting listeners into dub electronica and ambient worlds. With a deliberate focus on sound design and an unwavering attention to the finer details, Bas Dobbelaer's work on this album is nothing short of a revelation.

Among the tracks on this remarkable album, we are thrilled to premiere "Submerge." This track showcases Bas's ability to create music that feels like a deep expedition into uncharted waters. "Submerge" is an auditory journey where two sequences intertwine and effortlessly hover above a deep, pulsating groove, accompanied by vibrant sub-frequencies that resonate with power. Listening to it, one can't help but feel as though they are witnessing the triumphant return of a submarine, emerging from the depths of an ocean previously unexplored by humanity.
The album "Binding Elements" featuring today's premiere, "Submerge," is coming out this Friday, October 6th via Something Happening Somewhere.

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Binding Elements (SoHaSo 043)

PREMIERE: Bas Dobbelaer - Submerge [Something Happening Somewhere]

This Sunday morning brings along with, a litany of autumn feelings. The ever present changing of the seasons makes its presence known. As a companion to these times, we look to the expert ears of Avsluta, and her selections for the morning. The multi-talented DJ, producer, promoter and many more skills shares a great taste for a cozy corner, here or there…

Track list:

Air Liquide - Things Happen
De Cos - Fog Chaser
Vallmo - Violent Tricks
Sacro Bosco Mediazioni - Enfasi
Terre Thaemlitz - Meditation Of The Mountain Oyster
swills & phil-mills - Since the Last Time
Jacob Dwyer & Sam Purcell - Hetty Brain
ben bondy - rave girl
Bas Dobbelaer - Afterglow
Conna Haraway - Fractals
Terre Thaemlitz - Hovering Glows
Sanguine - Day Ending In Y
Javier Salazar - Epaix
Ancestral Voices - Selva
Dycide - Front
Azu Tiwaline - Golden Dawn
Monika Subrtova - Ef Hve

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Sundays are for... Avsluta

Javier Marimon - Dub I Man 
V.A - Inclusion [KZNCMP01 / Kizen Records]

Produced by Javier Marimon
Mastered by Kizen Records
Design by Off T.
Photography by Romi Behl
Released by Kizen Records
Release Date : November 24th. 2023
Format - Cassette and Digital

In the pine ridges, the winds do blow
With the rustle of leaves, they come and go

The ridges stand tall, proud and green
Home to many creatures, rarely seen

The winds bring life, a breath of fresh air
A reminder that we all must care

Migratory birds, in flocks they soar
Guided by nature, they travel more

They remind us that we all must migrate
To find our purpose, to fulfil our fate

Inclusion is the answer to all life's woes
To embrace all beings, and let them grow.

Green fields stretch afar,
Inclusion's reach, near and far,
Nature's embrace, ours.

Javier Marimon (Madrid, Spain)
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https://www.instagram.com/offtstudio

Kizen Records
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Oslated.
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V.A - Inclusion

Dub I Man

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Inclusion (VA)

In the pine ridges, the winds do blow
With the rustle of leaves, they come and go

The ridges stand tall, proud and green
Home to many creatures, rarely seen

The winds bring life, a breath of fresh air
A reminder that we all must care

Migratory birds, in flocks they soar
Guided by nature, they travel more

They remind us that we all must migrate
To find our purpose, to fulfil our fate

Inclusion is the answer to all life's woes
To embrace all beings, and let them grow.

Green fields stretch afar,
Inclusion's reach, near and far,
Nature's embrace, ours.

Music by Tom Huthwohl.
Mastered and released by Kizen Records 2023
Design by Off T.
Photography by Romi Behl

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𝑲𝒊𝒛𝒆𝒏 𝑹𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒔
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Inclusion

Huanine

𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒆𝒓𝒆: BLNDR - Huanine [KZNCMP01]

VA.002

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KCZ007 - Orion / Christine Benz / Hund Koecket / Tarik Hensen / Barbara Ford

We are very happy to be able to bid farewell to this year of Introspective Electronics with a deeply personal podcast recorded by the sonic enchantress and a dear friend ~ Amanita 🕊️

Amanita is a DJ and event ptomoter based between Bologna and Berlin. She co-runs the forward-thinking collective and party series Sinestesie in Bologna and across Italy, bringing off-kilter programming to the somewhat homogenous scene of her home city. Alongside her music work, she often works as a stage designer with the Googy Cult project. For Anita, ambient represents the most spiritual part of her sound and soul. It’s where she finds a safe haven and where she always returns when she needs to heal and find inspiration both in music and in life 🔮

This journey, just shy of an hour, was recorded in Anita’s studio in Berlin on a four deck setup and includes some of her most close-to-the-heart records, some of which have been with her since day one. It is a deeply captivating and emotional piece of ambient storytelling, a fairytale of sorts, that hums and crackles and sparkles. That whispers in your ears ancient tales of forest fairies and magick rituals 🧚🏻‍♂️

Sounds by @amanita_p 📿
Visions by @marcomaldarella 🫧

Podcast Series 40 | Amanita

Immerse yourself in the soothing vibes of "Light Through Curtains," a mesmerizing track by DJ Tikka Masala. This song effortlessly blends ambient sounds with gentle electronic beats, creating a serene atmosphere perfect for introspection. Let the subtle melodies and rhythmic pulses guide you through a sonic journey, evoking the peaceful feeling of morning light filtering through curtains. Press play and let the light in.

“To love. To be loved. To never forget your own insignificance. To never get used to the unspeakable violence and the vulgar disparity of life around you. To seek joy in the saddest places. To pursue beauty to its lair. To never simplify what is complicated or complicate what is simple. To respect strength, never power. Above all, to watch. To try and understand. To never look away. And never, never to forget.”

― Arundhati Roy, The Cost of Living

Light Through Curtains

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PREMIERE: Bas Dobbelaer - Submerge [Something Happening Somewhere]

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