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Good friend and constant source of inspiration Alex Albrecht, joined me to celebrate my 300th episode of Passing Notes.

Few artists channel a consistent stream of creativity like Alex Albrecht. With over a decade of music-making under his belt, Alex has cultivated a distinct and frankly iconic musical identity. Effortlessly shapeshifting between experimental jazz, ambient, atmospheric house, and deep techno, Alex’s compositions are marked by an environmental undertone that imbues them with a uniquely “Alex Albrecht” earthly sense of place. Simultaneously anchoring and weightless, the common thread between it all is Alex’s ability to leave listeners safely ensconced in a swell of emotional resonance.

Improvisation and exploration are at the heart of Albrecht’s craft. His constantly evolving and captivating live performances have taken him to far corners of the globe, with appearances at iconic venues like Bassiani in Georgia, Monument in Norway, and Vent in Tokyo just to name a few. Each journey fuels his exploratory nature, offering new opportunities to immerse himself in the world around him. Field recordings serve as an auditory journal—postcards sent home to evoke memories of space and place that form the ever-important foundation of his creative process. These recordings provide a naturalistic canvas upon which Alex layers syncopated rhythmic subtleties and soaring, colorful synthetic brushstrokes.

With a rich discography amassing on celebrated labels such as A Strangely Isolated Place, Constellation Tatsu, Apollo, Scissor & Thread, and his own Analogue Attic Recordings—also celebrating its 10th anniversary this year—Albrecht’s work reflects a steadfast commitment to artistic authenticity and a depth of accrued knowledge now expressed through a craft so refined that oft feels effortless.

It was an honour to have Alex performing LIVE in the studio to celebrate this milestone together and share in his music that will continue to inspire us all.

Alex Albrecht [LIVE] - PN 300

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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Next up, a artist and/or deejay straight from the heart. @rogergerressen recorded this beautiful piece for our podcast series.  Start ur summer of right and check out this vibrant mix! We we’re personally blown away by the sound and track selection in this one. Lock-in, free up some time, and indulge in this one.

ROGER GERRESSEN FOR UNDISCLOSED -  INVITED SERIES

My set for a very special party, Pick Me Up, in Chicago at The Listening Club.

Setlist:
1. mu tate - they’re with you always (ft. Igor Dyachenko & Mathilde)
2. Nicolas Jaar - Killing Time
3. Radiohead - The Numbers
4. Basic Channel - Radiance II
5. Pendle Coven - MVO Chambers
6. ??? - ???
7. P Relief - Club Fever
8. Sleeparchive - Elephant Island
9. Richie Hawtin - The Tunnel
10. Losoul - Sawce
11. Jump Source - Convenient Fetish
12. Patcool - Patcool
13. Cousin - ~T8_8T~
14. Ricardo Villalobos - Baila Sin Petit
15. Tom Ellis - Brain Stew (Baby Ford Remix Part 2)
16. Elephunk - Azure (Pedro Goya & Magazino Remix)
17. Tak-Su - Gain
18. Martyné & Jacob - Frischfisch
19. Nathan Melja - Synesthesia (Pariah Remix)
20. Lowtec - Rock Me Easy
21. Frankie Knuckles - I’ll Take You There (Dimitri From Paris Re-Edit)
22. Mateis - laurapalmerexplained3

IT-XPO for Pick Me Up at The Listening Club (03/01/2025)

TRACKLIST > https://inverted-audio.store/blogs/news/store-mix-9

One year since his previous edition, @antepop returns with Store Mix #9 — an all-vinyl mix navigating through some of the most sought after records that have recently graced the shelves of Inverted Audio Record Store. Recorded live at Brixton Brewery Taproom on Friday 9th May 2025, the mix seamlessly blends ambient, downtempo, experimental, dub techno, and deep house — conjuring a rich tapestry of atmospheres and emotions. Tune in, zone out.

STORE MIX #9

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Waking Life Rádio: Tosta Mista - Laraaji, soresum & Mark Farina - 26 May 2025

This month’s Outsiders show is a deep dive with theories, a Berlin-based audiovisual artist and long-time sound explorer. Recorded at sunrise, the mix drifts gently between haze and clarity. Blending retro-futurist textures, dub-infused rhythms, liquid DnB echoes and downtempo grooves, theories crafts a melancholic, distorted, yet tender music journey. Transitions unfold like shifting moods: unpredictable, raw, yet fluid.

Originally intended as a warm, euphoric ride, the mix instead channels vulnerability and emotional truth — a reflection of a long night where music became the guide. A slowly unfolding, genre-blurring exploration where opposites meet and resonate.

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Outsiders: Futurepast w/ theories @ Kiosk Radio 11.07.2025

Listen to the Plucky Fellow mix of this track:
https://soundcloud.com/jomarkho/asteroidplucky-120825

Asteroid (On My Mind Version)

Evolving from a kind of house to a kind of techno

co inciden ce

WHEN THE WORLD ENDS, WHAT DO YOU DANCE TO?

ITUNES

DANCE 4

Tonally out of touch.
(Eye-Tea X-Poe)

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