There are few artists quite like Shy, a Berlin-based, American-born producer publicly recognized under various monikers including Special Guest DJ, Caveman LSD, uon, and through his myriad collaborations. His own productions and mixes consistently defy expectations, adeptly capturing the essence of the moment while continuously pushing boundaries.

Meanwhile, Shy's contributions to other artists' releases echo this distinctive signature sound. Whether collaborative, enigmatic, or paradigm-breaking, his imprint on the realms of modern club and ambient music is undeniable.

In 2021, a notable shift occurred as Shy's latest venture, @triplexlarge (3XL), emerged in the wake of imprints like Experiences Ltd., bblisss, and xpq?, of which he was solely or partially involved in. Since its inception, 3XL has not only delivered straightforward releases from artists like Ulla, Ben Bondy, nueen, and Exael, but also rare collaborative endeavors featuring groups like xphresh, crimeboys, and the evolving band sofa. Unraveling the intricacies of who collaborated with who and discerning the level of care involved is only part of the experience. The music itself speaks for itself, maintaining an unparalleled level of quality and consistency that stands out in today's electronic music landscape.

You can collect the mix for free on Nina: https://www.ninaprotocol.com/releases/3xl-nina-label-mix-014

3XL - Nina Label Mix 014

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Nina Label Mix 014: 3XL

info + tracklist: https://radio.syg.ma/episodes/pba-natalia-beylis
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PBA – Natalia Beylis

There can only be one bambinodj.. thank you for the guest mix @henryaleksis

OST003: bambinodj -'Silent Dispatch' available here --> https://o-s-t.bandcamp.com/album/silent-dispatch
Also here -->https://www.ninaprotocol.com/releases/bambinodj-silent-dispatch

Fifth World w/ bambinodj: 02.12.25

Lulled into melancholic tales by other joe (@josephbuchan), musician, producer and label head from Melbourne, a city that has given me so much in musical terms. This mix —sketched for loved ones— signifies the 100th landmark at FR, which I celebrate as an enduring and beautiful journey through the ever-expanding music realm. A heartfelt thanks to every soul who has contributed to this project so far.

Artwork x Isidora Amenábar.

FR100 other joe (Melbourne, AUS)

Recorded at kwia in berlin, did a bit of light editing. big thanks to @jp_kiku for the invite.

SSIEGE x Lite Therapy - Kwia Feb '25

M5 // JS (FBi 94.5)

New mix by Deardogs label operator Stonesheet ~ the sounds in this one feel reflective of the wide yet honed spectrum his label is known for, which has released great tunes by Forma Norte, Gyeongsu & June, and plenty more. <3 

https://soundcloud.com/stonesheet
https://soundcloud.com/deardogs

0018 - The Holy Mountain ft. Noise Kills Silence
John T. Gast - NUN-1
Yeah You - Glore 
Rébecca Bonté - Un Problème 
MK Velsorf & Aase Nielsen - House In The Hills 
Aaron Dilloway - Siena 5
Vatican Shadow - CIA Contractor Freed Over Pakistan Killings 
Simon Fisher Turner - Brother James Plays J.S. Bach’s Erbarm dich mein, o Herre Gott on the Great Rissington Organ 
Ssaliva - Deceiver 
Low End Activist - Broke 
Leo - Funicular 
Le Frit - Lotophagie 
Mukqs - Warning High Cube
Demeters Döttrar - Lad Hundene Hyle 
Bug Bus Piano - Said One Word It All Unraveled
James Ferraro - Handsome

Motion Cast Vol. 97: Stonesheet

Living Room n°88 ~ @user-195275547

q. pls introduce yourself…
Hello, we are forest.exe (Sven and Silvan). We run a label that focuses on ambient, avant-garde and experimental music. It is called Jurassic Ambient Records. The name is inspired by the Jura forests in Switzerland, where we live and grew up. We create our own mixes and also release guest mixes as well as music from friends and anyone interested. We started about four years ago. Over time, we gradually moved away from technoid sounds and club culture, and began experimenting and mixing together within the genres of ambient, experimental and drone, where we felt more at home. For us, it is essential to connect music with the wellbeing in nature, which is also the origin of everything.

q. is there a story behind the mix?
This time we created the mix with Ableton in Sven’s home studio, nestled near the Jurassic forest — not, as we usually do, in a rehearsal room with a Pioneer setup. It was a warm and luminous day at the very beginning of summer. Surrounded by nature, we let the atmosphere guide us, working spontaneously and intuitively. Instead of CDJs, we wanted to explore a new approach, giving ourselves more time and space to shape the flow. This allowed us to engage more deeply with each track and to sculpt the transitions with greater precision.
The result is a mix that feels reduced and calming, almost dreamlike, yet still carries a quiet strength. It mirrors the uncertainties and concerns we feel about the world, and the question of how we might navigate through them. We dedicated an entire day to the process, with pauses, a few beers, and long conversations about the value of music and the character we wanted this mix to embody.

q. what’s the best way to enjoy your mix?
Step into the forest, put on your headphones, leave the world behind and sink into natural, calming sounds. You might wander along the paths and lose yourself in the embrace of nature, or sit quietly on a tree stump, listening to the mix while observing the subtle life unfolding around you. This is, in essence, what our name forest.exe is meant to evoke.

q. describe a favourite object in your living room...
Silvan: My favourite object in my living room is a handmade ceramic piece with an organic, natural design. I discovered it in Krakow last year during my visit to the Unsound Festival.
Sven: Hehe… epic indeed. My favorite object in my living room is a triptych of three Japanese woodblock prints. In the first, several farmers brandishing katanas burst forth with fierce cries. In the second, a lone farmer leaps dramatically over a waterfall, sword in hand. And in the third, a bear flees from the oncoming attackers. The imagery is raw and powerful, yet strangely inspiring. I don’t know the artist or when the pieces were created — but stumbling upon them in an antique shop felt like a stroke of fortune, as if they had been waiting there for me.

q. are you working on any projects right now (music or not music)?
We are both working on new music, though it often takes a lot of time — which can be challenging, since we both work more or less full-time as social workers, and Sven also has children. Still, we meet regularly to create ambient mixes, discuss musical developments, and continue shaping our vision for the label. Through it, we keep releasing new mixes as well as music (EPs) from ourselves and from other artists.
What we love is that this project has been with us for quite some time, and we can move at our own pace — deciding how much energy to put in, or when to slow things down. That way, it never becomes stressful, because we are not chasing success, but rather sharing our musical principles and offering others a fresh listening experience. We are also searching for a spot in the forest where we can record outdoor mixes, letting nature inspire our music even more directly.

Living Room n°88 ~ forest.exe

25-10-03 Buchla Easel 0-Coast

Oriel

I recorded this in 2017 and 2018 using only a Teenage Engineering OP-1 and its internal tape recorder and never shared it. I recorded mainly during travel and channeled a rough year into it. Looking back it isn't very good but considering the workflow of the OP-1... well here it is, for posterity. 

dreamstate

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M5 // JS (FBi 94.5)

Killian