eora based angel fuchsia with an hour of deep squelches from the forest

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The latest firmware update for the Virtual Utopia servers has been released, offering a simulated experience audio-coded by london-based Bethan (@bethan_l). A luscious adventure through dreamy organics, transiently spanning downtempo to trance, all immersed in sheer chromatic layers of formless, ethereal beauty. 

Here, the water glows with an otherworldly luminescence, and the delicate ripples shimmer with a soft purity that calms the soul. You breathe deeply, the clean air surrounding you radiates a warming hum so present it's almost audible. The hum feels omnibenevolent—so harmonious it seems to stretch beyond the boundaries of the physical, vibrating in tune with a dimension where only pure energy exists.

From beneath the translucent waters, something begins to rise—a presence, a fractal unfolding of light and sound, fluid and formless, bending and shifting with the rhythm of existence. It is a living, breathing connection between the unseen and the seen, a metaphysical healer from a distant reality resonating on frequencies higher than those known in our world.
Below these quiet waters, a lotus begins to grow, its petals unfolding as it reaches for the first soft kiss of light. As it blooms, ascending from the depths, it reveals a pure, radiant beauty, untouched by the darkness below. In this moment, it becomes a whisper of awakening—rising above the shadows, embracing the light with quiet grace, a dreamlike reflection of the soul’s journey.

"The lotus flower blooms most beautifully from the deepest and most muddiest water." – Unknown, Buddhist Proverb

Virtual Utopia 12: Bethan

Earth Dog Records presents "Bongdrift," the 10th* addition to our discography and the latest release from Milan's Inner Lakes. 

Spirits drift through an early-morning haze, chasing the pulse of the after-hours. Crunchy, tightly wound drums immerse themselves amidst aqueous textures and ghostly vocal fragments, rippling through the mix like transmissions from another realm. 

All four tracks are built for the heads-down, eyes-closed moments-- where the floor becomes a world of its own, guided by rhythm, shadow, and repetition.

A1. Bongdrift
A2. REM
B1. High Tides
B2. Driven by Misfire

Pre-order now here: https://clonedistribution.com/release/79018



*Due to a technical difficulty, our 9th release will be coming soon...

ED010 Inner Lakes - Bongdrift (Clips)

This set was my first foray into this emotive side of my sound. Where ambient drones meet glitchy dub at dawn's first light. I hope it will soothe the senses, encase you in deliciously warm soundscapes and serve as a reminder that sunnier days are just around the corner <3

Live recording from Pacifist Techno Syndicate tent at Field Manuevers 2024 somewhere in Norfolk. Thanks to Miro for your trust and support.

L Daze at Field Maneuvers PTS (Ambient Set) 2024 - Live Recording

Vortex Mix ✻ geo

An episode that feels well overdue yet thoroughly worth the wait! A titan of the Naarm underground music scene, Pjenné has been a kindred spirit and longtime pal since the early days of MDC, and it's no surprise that her contribution is packed full of gloriously deep and immersive feels, bassy and driving in parts and light as a feather in others, speaking to a palette that has been meticulously explored and continues to evolve along with her incredible weekly radio show on PBS, Passing Notes. 

@pjenne

Q. What sounds of feelings did you draw upon when gathering inspiration for this mix, and what listening environments could you imagine it being best enjoyed in?

A. For this mix, I wanted to channel the energy and sounds that I associate with Melbourne Deepcast rather than drawing on the darker side of my sound palette that has been at the fore of my radio and club sets of late. MDC means so many things to me, but there’s definitely an energetic, grooviness that comes to mind and this is what inspired the mix. Although the mix does showcase parts of me (heavily atmospheric, emotive and a few downtempo tracks for good measure), I’d say this is more of a mix for you. :) I imagine this mix being listened to outside, on a sunny day, but when you might also need a little extra pep in your step. 

Q. Are there any songs in the mix that are especially close to your heart, and what is it about these tracks that resonate with you so much?

A. The first that came to mind is a track by Sean Cusick and Medway (Jesse Skeens) - It is an incredibly beautiful and emotive breakbeat track from 2002 on Saw recordings, there’s just something about how the vocals and the pads wash over you - although its upbeat there's also a sombreness to it and I just think its the whole package. 

Towards the end of the mix there’s also a very very classic ambient trance number, Lazer Worshippers by Damon Wild & Tim Taylor from 1993 - Not the most deeply dug track but it's a classic for a reason.

Q. You have been lovingly broadcasting your weekly radio show Passing Notes on PBS for six years running, which is a serious achievement! Tell us what you did for your sixth anniversary on International Women's Day, and what keeps you inspired to broadcast the show week in week out?

A. It’s been a wild ride that’s for sure! I really appreciate that International Women’s Day marks each yearly anniversary of Passing Notes - it reminds me to stop and reflect on each year as an achievement that I would probably otherwise forget in the chaos of life. This year I enlisted the help of Syrian DJ and Harmony Rec affiliate Zeynep, who provided an excellent, playful and sassy celebratory guest mix. 

As for my inspiration to keep going, I’d say that I draw from the collective power of electronic artists locally as well as internationally. There’s just so much good music to share, and Passing Notes enables me to provide a crucial connection between ‘underground’ electronic music and the wider music community. I'm also inspired by live radio as a format - it provides a sanctuary for me from the highly curated nature of music today and allows me to be more playful in the way that I explore different sounds. To me it is a place free of judgement.

MDC.308 Pjenné

Tunnel Vision Records flyerman is back on @lyl_radio for his tenth season on the web.

Land with us on a new Planète Noire odyssey with a new kind of sounds generated from our nevrotic minds.

Some souvenirs from earth, some souvenirs from space.. Don't be afraid to step in a new black hole with us : Take your brainticket for 2 hours of transcendental orgasm.

Welcoming on the first hour a delicate high-skills sorceress from Belgium  , @sookiesarah . Providing us one hour of obscure jewels, fueled with mesmerizing old school vibes. . 

@stakhan is taking care of the second part with an hypnotizing and progressive dingy tale.
Come join us on this new trip - close your eyes jump into this jungle to face your fiercest demons.

Go further your mind enjoy the ride.

See you on the other side. 🌚💫🌚

Recorded in April 2025 at LYL Radio studio in Lyon, France.

LYL Radio - Planète Noire - Sookie & Stakhan (17.04.25)

The lovely @pascaleproject setting the perfect mood at the Grove stage, during last year's edition of Sustain Release. 9-11pm, 14th September 2024.

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ani/live Sixty Nine: Pascale Project @ Sustain Release Year 10

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Om amogha vairocana mahamudrā manipadma jvāla pravarttaya hūṁ DJ Tenz

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Bookings: ldazedj@gmail.com

Past gigs 2024/25:
23/07/25 - Sauna Social Club w/ Down to Earth
20/06/25 - Move me @ House of Gaffe b2b Adam Pits
03/05/25 - Queen’s Yard Summer Party Whomp takeover b2b Aquamarine
08/02/25 - For Fuck Sake - Corsica Studios
11/10/24 - Sauna Social Club b2b Annx (ambient set)
5/10/24 - On Rotation 10th Birthday, Leeds
20/09/24 - Down to Earth w/ Reptant @ The Love Inn Bristol
21/09/24 - Sauna Social Club b2b Adam Pits (ambient set)
16-18/08/24 - Field Maneuvers w/ Pacifist Techno Sanctuary (ambient set)
03/08/24 - Aquatic Alliance forest party @ secret location Oxfordshire
06/07/24 - Fantasy Trax @ Peckham Audio
15/06/24 - PMAD boat party
11/05/24 - Free House @ Venue MOT
04/05/24 - Voyage Events w/ Call Super @ Hare & Hounds Birmingham
04/05/24 - Queen's Yard Summer Party w/ Down to Earth
02/03/24 - Whomp @ The Carpet Shop
02/03/24 - Ravenswood Eat or Heat fundraiser
29/02/24 - Wet Dreamz x Aquatic Formations @ The Glove That Fits
27/01/24 - Stove @ The Goose

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