After covering several hundred releases in 2022, many notables—including links to their respective Igloo reviews or release pages—are cataloged at igloomag.com/features/best-of-2022. As usual, there are no winners or runners-up as the lists are alphabetized by artist and selected tracks are featured on our Soundcloud playlist.

Igloo Magazine :: Best of 2022

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A1 Nuron - The Coded Message

Taken from the upcoming 'Nuron + Fugue - DAT Tapes 1993-1994' LP, released 28 October 2022 on De:tuned.

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A1 Nuron - The Coded Message

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Stream, download or order 'Ultra Truth' on limited edition double white vinyl, blue cassette or CD: https://ffm.to/ultratruth

Daniel Avery's most ambitious and accomplished studio album to date, 'Ultra Truth', is out now on Phantasy + Mute.

'Ultra Truth' offers a very different listening experience to any of Avery’s previous records. It inhabits its own world of sound, a construct built in Avery’s Thames side studio with collaborative help from a host of friends: the production touch of Ghost Culture and Manni Dee, the vocals of HAAi, Jonnine Standish (HTRK), AK Paul and the voices of Marie Davidson, Kelly Lee Owens, Sherelle and James Massiah.

Ultra Truth

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Audd_Shut

Taken from the album "Photisms", released on Kaer'Uiks

»C Mantle opens the floodgates on Photisms. / … shedding light; especially in the dark, on the exciting new Photisms with Kaer’Uiks. / It’s a whirlwind of creative and mechanical activity that flexes and deforms along the way. / We’re still baffled at C Mantle’s scope of audio work and utterly enjoying this one inside and out!«
(Pietro Da Sacco / Igloo Magazine)

Photisms

Gr nul;te

Gr Nul;te

"General Patterns" 2x12 out June 20th-
https://mammoworks.bandcamp.com/album/general-patterns

A double pack from Mammo, six tracks digging deep. General Patterns is the first time he’s released a record outside of his own constellation of labels and identities. Something new.

You can file this one under (dub) techno too if you like. Linked to the music he’s made as Puddlerunner last year in some ways, or the texture of tracks like Variable. It was compiled with Short Span following the completion of intense work on the ambient album Landmarks under his given name Fabiano, and quickly brought together an extended set of stripped back, patient, wonderfully rewarding sound. Really beautiful. Some mossy earthy texture, some starlit night skies.

Mastered by Miles.

Art by The Designers Republic.

Distributed by Rubadub.

Mammo - Traversing A Raincloud (Short 2)

dj sets

http://m50.net/playlists/2025.03.03.html

@m50...
Max Loderbauer : Cherub : Donnerwetter : Non Standard Productions
Justin Kay : Setting Sun : For Now : Justin Kay
MPU101 : JAN24onNE375 : MPU105 : Ilian Tape
PLO Man : Fig 002 : Anonymousmaterial : Acting Press
Moomin : Caught In A Memory : Into The Distance : Oathcreations
Ian O'Brien : The End Of An Era : Scenarios for Exodus Part 1 : Vertex
Cahl Sel : Blue : Blue : Reflective
London Modular Alliance : Holy Mantle : Holy Mantle
Kettenkarussell : Generation Gage : Futur II : Giegling
Bluets : canyouimagine : Tiwala : Kimochi Sound
Lowtec : [a6] : Old Economy : Workshop
Mucha : Skin : Skin : Frequency Domain
Dreamlogicc : K-rAd Reverse Version : Ganbaru : Kimochi Sound
Yone-ko : [untitled]
DJ Metatron : A Rave Loveltter : Loops Of Infinity : All Possible Worlds
Two Ends : Whitewater : For The Love Of It : Mythstery
Sand Circles : White Sand : Motor City : Posh Isolation
Mucha : You Make Me Go Under (Spatial Version) : Skin : Frequency Domain

@itxpo... (1h 12m)
no setlist

performed live at The Listening Club, Chicago

m50 + IT-XPO @ PLAY, TLC 2025.03.03

Eclair Fifi w/ Matthias  nts 200325

Rooted in the raw aesthetics of underground house and techno, this release offers a rich spectrum of grooves — from hypnotic minimalism to lush, dubbed-out atmospheres. 
Essential listening for selectors who appreciate refined textures and deep functionality on the floor.


VINYL-A1 Vesu_s - Dracaene Guianensis (Area Remix)

NTS 02 06 2025

full broadcast

http://m50.net/playlists/2025.06.27.html

@jt-2000...
Far Out Radio Systems - Spheres (+ Seidah Garrett - K.i.s.s.i.n.g accapela)
Jim Thompson - Purple Acid
Jordan GCZ - Dizzy Dizzy Dizzy
Four Legs - Lazy Moon
Ian Pooley - Back Up
Rhythm is Rhythm- Drama
Jim Thompson - Lucky 7
Phuture - Rise From Your Grave (Cisco Ferrera remix)
Sean Deason - The Shit
Juxta Position - Pacemaker
Aphex Twin- Untitled (AB3)

@m50... (53m)
Seb H : End Return : [untitled] : kinetic
JMV : The New York Crimes
Seb H : Dear Winter, I'm Gonna Miss Ya : [untitled] : kinetic
Vessel : DPM : Punish, Honey : Tri Angle
Vessel : Red Sex (Re-Strung - featuring Rakhi Singh) : Red Sex Re-Strung : Paplu
Fashion Flesh : New Freedom : New Freedom : ESP Institute
Kslr : Teardrop : 2024 [part_2] : Kslrb
DJ Upside Down : B TaPE
DeadSeanKennedy : Business & My Bread : Fuck The Legal Stations : Sidehatch
Ronnie Makebelieve + D. Daiz : Swan : Summer Triangle : kshack
Sunden : Broke Over Me Like A Rainstorm : Minor Coda : Loose Lips
DeadSeanKennedy : The Blunt Song : Fuck The Legal Stations : Sidehatch
Journeyman : Eugolana Box : National Hijinx : Ntone
Otto Taimela : Underneath The Breathing Trees (Olli Aarni 28minute Remake) : Bluebird Remixes : Vieno
Sofa : Across The Ocean
Journeyman : 50cc (Full Service History) : National Hijinx : Ntone
yingtuitive : Blue : Blue : Third Place
Midnight Circuitry : 1987 Tape C
H-Fusion : Entity 10 : Captured Entities : The Death Of Rave
Sunden : To See With Eyes Unclouded : Minor Coda : Loose Lips
Secondo : Occhi Nuovi (Valerie From The Galerie Remix) : Done Over
Journeyman : Snobs Party : Back To Coney : ATH
As One : Meridian (Reflected by Max 404 - Edit)
Hannu Karjalainen : Derek Jarman : Emotional Listenings Pt. 1 : Vieno
Otto Taimela : Kids (imaginary_FRND Not Kids Anymore Remix) : Bluebird Remixes : Vieno
Little Dragon : Twice : [untitled] : Peacefrog
Kslr : OPAL : AV3 [selected_works_2023_july-december]
Steven Bamidele : Exoskeleton : Exoskeleton : Tru Thoughts
Midnight Circuitry : Pacific 87 (Ambient)
Saine : Ritual : Here, At Last : Vieno
Sofa : Fat Jesus
Journeyman : Tuft Er : National Hijinx : Ntone
Vieno : Ottovielleeakusti & Unhumdrum : Pumpuli : Emotional Listenings Pt 1 : Vieno

streamed on @sphere_radio, @datafruits, Wax n' Cats

Jim Thompson + m50 @ etc 2025.06.27

A lot has happened since our last pre-pandemic episode. While streaming DJ sets may have lost some momentum, we believe there's still a space for timeless, distinctive mixes from artists we respect — whether they're long-time players or emerging talents from our circle. So now feels like the right time to relaunch the Pomcast.

Kicking things off is our dear colleague and friend, Chicago’s own m50.

For those familiar, m50 is synonymous with high-quality, deeply personal, and immersive electronic sets. His work through the weekly "etc radio" broadcasts, his productions as Area (his debut album dropped on François K’s Wave Music in 2012), and his vinyl-only label Kimochi all showcase a unique and nuanced musical voice.

To get a deeper sense of what makes m50 such a singular presence in the scene, check out @resident-advisor’s Label of the Month feature from July 2019: ra.co/features/3497

POMCAST 19 - m50

dj set

http://m50.net/playlists/2025.07.03.html

@m50...
Thom Yorke : Dawn Chorus : Anima : XL
Closer Musik : One Two Three (No Gravity) : One Two Three (No Gravity) : Kompakt
Osman : On Helgoland
Aphex Twin : Xtal : Selected Ambient Works 85-92 : Apollo
Reload : Amenity : Amenity : Evolution
Tres Demented : Demented Drums Version : Demented : Planet E
DJ Bone : All My Heart : A Piece Of Beyond : Subject Detroit
Carl Craig : Sandstorms : Just Another Day : Planet E
Reload : Peschi : Evolution : Evolution
Carl Craig : Experimento : Just Another Day : Planet E
Fennesz : We Trigger The Sun : Agora : Touch
Oni Ayhun : [untitled] : 004 : Oni Ayhun
Scott Franka & Kaap : Facemelter : Anthem : Working Titles
Hoshina Anniversary : Zangai (Ricardo Tobar Remix) : Zangai : Musar
Gombeen & Doygen : D'Americana : D'Americana : Wah Wah Wino
Bibio : Capel Celyn : Phantom Brickworks : WARP
Skee Mask : LFO : Pool : Ilian Tape
Moderat : Rusty Nails : [untitled] : BPitch Control
Palmbomen II : I Feel Everything : Memories Of Cindy : Beats In Space
Jacques Green : Stars : Dawn Chorus : LuckyMe ("the blueberry song")
Davy Kehoe : Going Machine : Short Passage Game : Wah Wah Wino
Wa Wu We : [b1] : 003 : Wa Wu We
Donato Dozzy : Vaporware 07 : Plays Bee Mask : Editions Mego
Graften : Heden : Irreell : Kimochi Sound
Woob : Odonna : 1194 : Styrax
Dead Fader : Opacity : Opacity : Tesuji
Laurel Halo & Hodge : The Light Within You : Tru : Livity Sound
Dodi Palese : Slightly : Slightly : What Ever Not
Dark Sky : The Passenger : The Passenger : Monkeytown
Mari Kvien Brunvoll : Everywhere You Go (Villalobos Celestial Voice Resurrection Mix) : Everywhere You Go : Sei Es Drum
Orbital : Halcyon : Halcyon : FFRR
I:Cube : Flutes Souterraines : Double Pack : Versatile
Saint Etienne : Only Love Can Break Your Heart (Remixed By Flowered Up) : Only Love Can Break Your Heart : Heavenly Trax
Tornado Wallace : Singing Planet : Falling Sun : Second Circle
Sebastien Tellier : La Ritournelle : La Ritournelle : Record Makers
Wally Badarou : Mambo : Echoes : Island
Terry Riley : In The Summer : Le Secret De La Vie : Philips
Oren Ambarchi / Stefano Pilia / Massimo Pupillo : Burn : Aithein : Karlrecords
Slowdive : Blue Skied An' Clear : Pygmalion : Music On Vinyl
Neglect : Western Romance Novels : Western Romance Novels
Pat Metheny : Electric Counterpoint - Fast : Different Trains / Electric Counterpoint : Elektra Nonesuch
Pat Metheny : Electric Counterpoint - Slow : Different Trains / Electric Counterpoint : Elektra Nonesuch
Pat Metheny : Electric Counterpoint - Fast : Different Trains / Electric Counterpoint : Elektra Nonesuch
A New Line (Related) : RIYL Failures : Reverie(s) : Kimochi Sound
Erik Satie performed by Reinbert de Leeuw : Gymnopedies No. 1 Lent et Doulu : Piano Works : Philips Classics

performed live at the Natural Fractal

m50 @ Diane's Hunting Club 2025.07.05

heaven smile. raised from the dead.
versions. outtakes. accidents.
staalman studio circa '23.

play it loud.

https://clonedistribution.com/release/80807
https://clone.nl/item80807.html

2501 - Ulmeyda (2501)

FEATURE > https://inverted-audio.com/feature/the-burrell-connection-looks-back-on-10-years-of-craigie-knowes 

For Zander Hay - better known as @theburrellconnection - music has always been as much about people as it is about sound. His new EP for @craigie-knowes, 'I Waste My Time So You Don’t Have To', arrives as the label marks its 10th anniversary, a milestone that means more to him than most. Not only has Zander released music with the Glasgow-born imprint, he’s also been quietly running their PR from behind the scenes since the early days, helping to tell their story to the world.

That dual role makes this release feel like a full-circle moment. The EP gathers together material shaped in the club, in the bedroom, and most importantly, in the company of friends. Lead cut “E Before I” has already been heard echoing through Berlin basements, including in a live version taken from Zander’s performance at Tresor, invited by LNS and DJ Sotofett. The B-side heads deeper, pairing the dubbed-out force of “Celestial” with the warm, widescreen pads of “Ensemble” - tracks that carry what he half-jokingly calls his “signature sound,” something he’s been chiselling away at for over a decade.

Zander speaks candidly about the title of the record, pointing to the endless hours spent in pursuit of something original. He’s unflinching in his criticism of DJs hiding IDs or passing off other people’s tracks as their own - a reminder that, for him, credit and community go hand in hand. “Music is not a luxury, it’s an essential,” he insists, and it’s clear that ethos drives not just his own practice, but also the way he moves through the scene.

That scene has taken him from Glasgow, where he cut his teeth at La Cheetah Club and soaked up records at Rubadub, to Berlin, where he now co-runs Slurp of the Antics with Valcat - a party deliberately centred on live performance in a city often saturated with DJ culture. Between the drizzle-soaked after-hours of Scotland and the intensity of Berlin’s underground, he has carved out a practice that feels both grounded and exploratory, rooted in place yet open to evolution.

At the heart of it all is Craigie Knowes. For Zander, the label’s story is bound up with his own - from being pushed creatively by deadlines and honest feedback, to finding genuine friendship with Max, Mitch and the wider CK family. “Friendship!” he says without hesitation when asked about the most rewarding part of his journey so far. That word runs like a thread through his reflections: from teenage trips to Sub Club on borrowed IDs, to afterhour residencies, to the countless connections made through music over the years.

As he sets up a new studio, offers tuition, and continues to develop his live shows, Zander isn’t slowing down. 'I Waste My Time So You Don’t Have To' is more than a title; it’s a snapshot of where he’s at right now - committed, outspoken, and still finding joy in the graft. For him, the story of Craigie Knowes at 10 isn’t just about a label’s legacy, but about the friendships that make the music possible.

The Burrell Connection - Celestial [Craigie Knowes]

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Igloo Magazine is an electronic music e’zine publishing articles about current, classic and upcoming music from around the globe. Our mission is to introduce readers to the burgeoning undergrowth of electronic musicians by covering a wide range of genre’s including ambient, experimental, dub, dubstep, shoegaze, electro, techno, drone, IDM, industrial, post-industrial, and all the debris in between. Pulling together a vast tapestry of like-minded contributors, the virtual Igloo doors officially opened December of 2000. We consistently seek to provide coverage for musicians creating left-of-center music that is not necessarily covered in general music media. Igloo Magazine publishes articles in the capacity of Newswires, Reviews, Features and Profiles for artists that wouldn’t normally receive the light of digital ink.

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