My next guest on MLD is non other than The Open Circle, a masterful dub techno artist who takes you on a sonic journey in this really mezmerising mix!
With a harmonious fusion of deep basslines, enchanting echoes, and pulsating rhythms, this talented artist creates a unique atmosphere that fills your mind with pure delight.
In this set you will find also some own releases from the Belgium based artist. His releases can be found as vinyl and digital on some well-known labels in the Deep dub techno scene.
Whether you seek an introspective listening experience or a danceable trip into the unknown.
Let yourself be carried away by the deep tones and surrender to the emotions evoked by each track.
Explore the distinctive sound of The Open Circle and let your soul surrender to the endless possibilities of dub techno. Prepare for a sonic journey of discovery that will never let you go. Step into the circle of sound and let yourself be carried away by the masterful sounds of this extraordinary artist.

Tracklist:
00:00 Dasha Rush – Outer Space
03:30 Dasha Rush – Ocean Shy
 08:30 Kareem Lotfy - Fr3sh
 11:10 Liuos - Near the Surface
17:00 The Open Circle - A Dangerous Method
22:00 Lotech-Hijack - I See the Fear
26:30 Rhythm & Sound - Why (Burial Mix)
31:30 The Open Circle - Voyager
36:40 Deadbeat - Mercy Cage Dub
43:00 Nils Frahm - Says
46:00 Nils Frahm – The Shooting
49:30 Block -1dv190
51:30 Len Faki - Rainbow Delta (Ambient Mix)
More info about The Open Circle:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_open_circle_/
link Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/open-circle-264645021
Link youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@the_open_circle_

The Open Circle for MLD

I find it very interesting to observe the range of different productions that fly under the banner of Dubtechno these days...
(Read more of our thoughts about this 7 track selection on 
https://www.sai-mld-music.com/guests-on-mld/
You also find the tracklist there.)

And although I like many of these variations, from the more ambient and chord-focused interpretations to the dry, atonal and polyrhythmic percussively  focused productions, I've been getting a sense lately that something is a little wrong. By this I mean since a certain point there has been a development towards a generic sound and format that somehow seems very superficial bringing the same flat and trivial sounds thrown together and promoted as  "Dubtechno"  and to me, often it seems like fast food compared to the original models. There is even  talk of a new wave. Both the production and the way it is presented seem somehow cheap, random and arbitrary to me. Often it is difficult if not impossible to avoid being interwined with these developments if you are enthusiastic about the often amorphous genre that is now labeled Dubtechno. 

Don't get me wrong I am not saying that there is no place for this "new sound" but the more I reflect on my enthusiasm - from my first exposure to dub and its techno hybrids, through rhythm & sound and through sound system culture in the late 90s to my renewed immersion in recent years, I realize that I should use the terms Dub and Dubtechno more and more carefully - coming from a place of a certain respect and appreciation. Because often these genres, carry a lot of cultural heritage, standing for a level of quality in delivery that in reality is hard to develop, and often lost to the disposable imitation economy we are beginning to see more and more of, which only serves to dilute things to an accepted average.

To me a big slice of what is promoted as Dub or Dubtechno these days falls well short of these original benchmarks that were set a long time ago. 

Through many conversations about these topics, reflecting on different perspectives, a mix was created recently where two fellows, I can call my friends, and I combined 3 sequential sets of 7 tracks each, to rest with and pay a little respect to some of the more remote but still relatable facets of dub in different ways. It's completely natural for styles to evolve and mix. It's great  to see with how much creativity and depth some artists do this.  And that's what this mix should stand for. 
You can listen now to this wonderfull journey through these divergent realms..this is Sai - MLD in Session with DJ Sideways & Noosa Sound System.

Read more of our thoughts about this 7 track selection on 
https://www.sai-mld-music.com/guests-on-mld/
you also find the tracklist there.

Sai-MLD in Session with DJ Sideways & Noosa Sound System

Madah Sounds presents Sunny Inside @user-781866092

It's Sunny Outside.
The sun stretches its fingers over the world, touching everything with a soft, golden hum. A quiet pulse lives in the air, like whispers between the trees, where the wind carries secrets too ancient to be heard clearly. Birds call out, not as songs but as questions, their voices drifting like echoes through the open spaces. Even in the silence between, there is a rhythm—a heartbeat that moves through the earth, beneath the surface. It's the world breathing, reminding us that time moves not in hours but in sounds we rarely notice, except when it's sunny outside.

Bio/
Mzwakhe Sikhosana, aka Sunny Inside, is a DJ and music promoter born and raised in Tsakane (Eastrand) - South Africa. He delves into ambient, deep, dub, minimalist, techno, and house and is deeply passionate about deep music.
His podcast project, Dark Mental Dub - DMD, showcases his dedication to deep and atmospheric electronic music, contributing to the vibrant music scene in South Africa.
Sunny Inside is an active promoter, helping friends and fellow musicians through platforms like Soundcloud,hearthis.at, and YouTube for different channels/PODCAST projects, all in the form of collaborating with others. His passion for music promotion extends beyond personal gain, as he aims to support and elevate his peers within the electronic music community.
Sunny Inside is currently channelling his inspiration into hosting his podcast project, Dark Mental Dub (DMD). This podcast allows for exploring and showcasing deep and atmospheric sounds, reflecting his journey and musical tastes.

Socials/
http://hearthis.at/dark-mental-dub-dmd-podcast-g2/
https://soundcloud.com/user-781866092

Track List/
01. Socool - Cryogen (seventeenth listen(03:03)
02. Ver - Suer
03. Retouched - B2 
04. Deep Policy-cavity
05. Lindamann - Drizzle
06. Monomood - Wjnter
07. Subset - Two Halves 
08. BoshaKokosha, Outterspace1 - Hyper6
09. Vladimir Marinkovic - Wind Of Change (Green Remix)
10. Philipp Priebe - The Clouds All Form A Geometric Shape 
11. Lars Beherenroth - Astroglide
12. grad_u - Vortex Dub
13. V'NZ - Alveole 3
14. Deep Policy - Basis Of Human 
15. Ozak - Empty Whisky Bottle (Sa3b remix)
16. Tape machine - Grainy Day

Artwork & Copy/
www.Inzajeano.com

Sunny Inside

#002

Artist: Kenneth Christiansen [Echocord / Echocord Colour /  Echo Echo / Pattern Repeat]

Our second journey into the frontier is curated and mixed by legendary artist and head of one of the most celebrated Dub Techno labels on the planet - Kenneth Christiansen.

Kenneth has been djing all over Europe the last 2 decades, playing clubs like Fabric, Berghain, Tresor,  and at Festivals like Sonar, ADE & Dimension. Running the 3 labels Echocord, Echocord Colour, Echo Echo and Pattern Repeat with Resoe. 

A true Pillar of the Dub Techno Scene, someone who has been pushing the boundaries of the genre through his label and his DJ sets for many years. It's an honour to have Kenneth showcase his sound for us.

Find more from Kenneth / Echocord here - 

https://echocord.bandcamp.com
https://soundcloud.com/echocord
https://soundcloud.com/kenneth-christiansen
https://www.facebook.com/echocord.records/?locale=en_GB

The Frontier 002 - Kenneth Christiansen

Welcome to Episode 237 on Poisonoise Music with this set seeing the return of Turkish based artist Cenk Akyol.
This deep and laidback mix features tracks from the following artists : 
B-Zet
Anthony Naples
Porn Sword Tobacco
Omsk Information, Dr Walker
Seefeel
Autechre
Scott Tuma & Mike Wies
David Moufang
Braindub
The Orb
Sub Dub
Mohlao
Deadbeat

Bio :
Disco segued to electro-funk ('85) and then Acid House ('88), which led to Techno ('92), which gradually encompassed a wide selection of CD and some vinyl. Today little contemporary music reaches me and which, I guess, would be considered “electronic music”, I usually don’t find very exciting. As with everything, there is WAY too much of the same out there, and stuff that surprises me is rare. The current state of affairs, may it be in electronic music or other fields, is very similar everywhere. The point in history, where electronic music had no other template than one’s own imagination is certainly over. The very templates of the past have made the creation of new, unknown templates almost impossible. This is a structural issue of the genre that has transformed it into its current state. That being said, electronic music seems to have lost a lot of its sincerity. Via this account, nothing but high-quality, 'sincere' music is shared.

Link : 
@cenkakyol

Poisonoise Music - Guest Mix - EPISODE 237 - CENK AKYOL

We are thrilled to share the 49th Greyscale Special Mix, curated by Armin Bender, a master of atmospheric dub techno. In this hour-long journey, Armin brings together a carefully selected blend of hypnotic rhythms and deep, immersive soundscapes, creating a rich auditory experience that fans of the genre will love.
This mix is a true reflection of the Greyscale spirit—deep, emotional, and captivating. Whether you’re unwinding after a long day or seeking inspiration, this set is the perfect backdrop to lose yourself in the music.
Don’t miss out—press play and let the sound take you away!

Tracklist:

1) Quantec - Stay up all night [Neighbour Recordings]  @quantec @neighbour-recordings
2) Lb Honne - Pa Ohm [Project Indigo] @lbhonne @projindigo
3) Roger Gerressen - Continued Momentum [Yoyaku]  @rogergerressen  @yoyaku
4) Schulz Audio - Rollingshutter [Schulz Audio] @schulz_audio
5) Mantsche - Foundation Dub (Reshape) [Leap Records] @mantsche @leaprecords
6) Amaral Borges - North Sea [Melotonin]  @amaral-borges  @melotoninmusic
7) Zone + - Night Drive [Norepress]  @zone-plus  
8) Superlounge - Tool03 (Vinyl Bonus Rework) [Superlounge]  @superlounge
9) Giacomo Pellegrino - Lost in Berlin Dub004 [Introspection Audio Ltd.]  @giacomopellegrino  @introspection-audio
10) Mark Thibideau - Rotation [We´re going deep]  @mark-thibideau  @weregoingdeep
11) DP6 - Earth [spclnch]  @dp-6  @spclnch
12) JS Zeiter - Remnant [Ranges]  @jszeiter  @rangesdub
13) Bass Cab - G2 [Cabinet Recordings]  @bass-cab  @cabinet-records
14) Thomas Stieler - Aniroc (Elpierro Rework) [Dreiton]  @thomasstieler  


Armin Bender:

► Soundcloud: @arminbender
► Instagram: www.instagram.com/arminbender303/


Greyscale:

► www.scale-limited.com
► SC: @greyscale-music-lt
► FB: www.facebook.com/greyscale.recs/
► Instagram: www.instagram.com/greyscale.records/

Bandcamp

GREYSCALE Special 049 - Armin Bender

Dub Explorations 121

Broadcast 2024 / 09 / 20

Burial - Untitled
Cousin Silas - Landing
Olly Harrison - In Space No One Can Hear You Scream 
Cousin Silas - Biomechanical Labyrinths
Ikpathua - Ghost Dub (Bokhari Records)
BT Gate X-138 - Formation 5 (spclnch)
Lowtec - Burnt Toast (Workshop)
Federsen - Reel Phase (Yagya Radio Version) (Blackinstock)
Ohm & Octal Industries - Bára (Pablo Bolivar Remake) (Lempuyang)
Theta Waves - Mirage (Verdant Recordings)
Stygmata & moodeep - Piaractus Grey (Stygmata Remix) (Piranha Siberia Dub)
Pedro Capelossi - High On Your Own Supply (Dubtommy Remix) (REFRACTION)
Nicolas Barnes - Cloud Ashes (Apnea)
Cbdubs - Flux (Insectorama)
Carl Craig - Goodbye World (Original Mix)
Thomas Stieler - Thick Love(Frank Hellmond RMX) (Dreiton)
Federsen - Evolution (Greyscale)
Giacomo Pellegrino - Iceland (Insectorama)
NKNWN - D002 (Ikpathua SY1 Remix) (Bokhari Records)
Pedro Capelossi - Cosmic Void (Ohm Remix) (REFRACTION)
Havantepe – Strong Force (Basicnoise remix) (spclnch)
Nvelope - Terra Form (Dreiton)
Silver Ash - Calantas (Kontakt Records)
Konstantin Kost & Tm Shuffle - Travel (Version 2) (ODrex)
Asphalt Layer - Space Dust (Insectorama)
Matt Thibideau - Shadows (Kontakt Records)
Bluetrain - Frozen Rose / Special Edition Dub (Kontakt Records)
Dubrovnik (UK) - Emerald (Verdant Recordings)
XYIZ - Its Possible (Insectorama)
Genning	- Q.3 (Greyscale)
k_schreiber - Majira (Verdant Recordings)
Havantepe – Zero-G (spclnch)
Altone - Unnaturally Balanced (Another Channel Version) (Echocord)
Matt Thibideau - Glow (Kontakt Records)
Idealist - Axial (Etui)
Martin Jarl - Walking On Eggshells (spclnch)
Ohm & Kvadrant - Peblinge (Kontakt Records)
XYIZ - Never Did That Before (Insectorama)
Pedro Capelossi - Before AI Takes Over (Francisco Aguado Remix) (REFRACTION)
Hidden Sequence - Legends (Lempuyang)
Havantepe – Muon (spclnch)
Hidden Sequence - All I Need (Lempuyang)
Hess & Harrison	- Sub Trooper (Black Cat Records)
Silver Ash - Calantas (Shed's Wax'ed Dub Mix) (Kontakt Records)
Jack Russell - Taking Flight (White Wolf Records)
Bluetrain - Precious feat. Prince Morella / Roots Version (Kontakt Records)
Jack Russell - B1.3 (White Wolf Records)

Dub Explorations 121

0:00:00  Martin Jarl - Minneslucka (https://naturalexpressions.bandcamp.com/track/martin-jarl-minneslucka-available-digitally)
0:07:20  HXJKT - Kema (https://alltardott.bandcamp.com/track/kema)
0:12:50  Martin Donath - Soleil Levant (excerpt) (https://archive.org/details/gruen002)
0:16:15  Poison Chat - Terra incognita (https://wavememory.bandcamp.com/track/terra-incognita)
0:22:00  Shinsuke Matsumoto - Bamboo Forest (https://silentseason.bandcamp.com/track/bamboo-forest)
0:29:00  Avitech - Aftermath (https://avitech.bandcamp.com/track/aftermath
0:35:45  Heavenchord & Infinity Dots - Aquatic (https://2021.bandcamp.com/track/aquatic)
0:46:00  Uncanny Valley -Polmont Edit 1950 (https://madahsounds.bandcamp.com/track/polmont-edit-1950)
0:53:50  Sun Electric - Lichterfelde (https://sunelectric.bandcamp.com/track/lichterfelde)
0:56:40  Shebuzzz & Akmuo & Heavenchord - Seashell Dreams (Flying Mix - Part II) (https://sedubtive.bandcamp.com/track/seashell-dreams-flying-mix-part-ii)
1:14:39  BT Gate X-138  - 4 Naberezhnaya (https://spaceofvariants.bandcamp.com/track/4-naberezhnaya)
1:22:50  Solar Noise - Reflection (https://soundcloud.com/solar-noise/reflection)
1:26:55  Robert Heel - Sodor (https://tehnofonika.bandcamp.com/track/robert-heel-sodor)
1:32:22  Ohrwert - Mesopelagic (https://ohrwert.bandcamp.com/track/mesopelagic)
1:36:47  Sun Electric - Sarotti (excerpts) (https://sunelectric.bandcamp.com/track/sarotti)
1:40:10  Sebastian Mullaert & Henrik Frendin - The Fogs (https://sebastianmullaert.bandcamp.com/track/the-fogs)
1:46:55  Jon Hassell - Timeless (https://jonhassell.bandcamp.com/track/timeless)
1:54:45  Amanita Phalloides & Heavenchord :Moon On Water (Tribute Jon Hassell) (https://secretdomainlabel.bandcamp.com/track/moon-on-water-tribute-jon-hassell)
2:01:58  Martin Jarl - Pyyrpjat (https://secretdomainlabel.bandcamp.com/track/pyyrpjat)
2:05:00  Purl - haze of my youth (https://purl.bandcamp.com/track/haze-of-my-youth-2)
2:10:00  Martin Jarl - 1986 (https://naturalexpressions.bandcamp.com/track/1986)
2:14:27  Biosphere - Iberia Eterea (https://biosphere.bandcamp.com/track/iberia-eterea-2)
2:20:50  Henk Schutten - Apollo 11 Heading Home (Jon Hassell Tribute) (unreleased)

Deep Space Dreams Apollo 11 Mix (Day 7, heading home)

Deep and groovy path,some new tunes found enjoy:}
Support the tallented producers:-
Tracklist:-
1) Heavenchord - Dubtempo.
2) Ayqix - Qhispikay - 02 Utrikup.
3) Lonerist - A Cynical Idealist - 02 I Know When It's A Dream.
4) Dreiton - Jago Syne.
5) Davor Tosovic - Urbanscape.
6) Rif Erous - Aurora - 05 Way to You.
7) Dreiton - Overcome
8)  Alexander Kulikov - Warm Textures 4
9) A-Roks - Vitality.
10) Lonerist - A Cynical Idealist - 04 I Am Of The Universe
11) Helly Larson - Inside.
12) SND & RTN - Chain Reaction.
13) Ludowick - Components B - 04 Component N14.
14) Rif Erous - Aurora - 01 Kambalin.
15) Koord - Components B - 07 Component N17.
16) Dimbidub - Stoned Meerkat
17) Tdel - The Overlook - 01 Phased Transition.

 My bandcamp https://bandcamp.com/jmmmusik

My AI art :}

Dub Techno Mixtape 45

I am honored to have Jukka aka TM Shuffle to the mix series.
He is an incredible artist and label boss of VUO Records .
Having him on my label and doing a set for the series makes me very happy.
Thank you Jukka 
The first hour i mixed with my good friend Alex aka Lentza , 
The man behind my labels artwork and we had a blast recording this one tonight,
Have a listen .

Ohm Series With TM Shuffle

We continue our series of Dub Techno podcasts🌲🌲🌲
Our 241st fresh episode is out today, 30 September 2024.

Welcome to our weekly music show, dear listeners, this time the guest mix for our DUBBISM podcast was recorded by a dub techno DJ and producer from Manchester, United Kingdom, Asphalt Layer.

Cover photo provided by the author of the mix.

#DUBBISM 241 - Selected and mixed by Asphalt Layer https://soundcloud.com/asphalt_layer


Tracklist:
1. 💢00:00💢Asphalt Layer - Message Received From The Torrens [Cousin Silas] @asphalt_layer, @cousin-silas
2. 💢04:00💢Celestial Nomad - Block Up [spclnch] @celestialnomad, @spclnch
3. 💢08:18💢German F - Mountain Sunset (Radio Badjay Remix) [PIRANHA SIBERIA DUB] @german_fed, @radiobadjay
4. 💢12:48💢Phasen - Component N34 [spclnch] @phasen, @spclnch
5. 💢17:34💢Liuos - Autumn Red (moodeep Remix) [PIRANHA SIBERIA DUB] @liuos, @moodeep
6. 💢20:02💢Theta Waves - Mirage [verdant recordings] @theta_waves, @verdant-recordings
7. 💢23:00💢Asphalt Layer - Hackney Princess [Laboria Park] @asphalt_layer, @laboriapark
8. 💢27:30💢Ohm & Octal Industries - Bára (Pablo Bolivar Remake) [Lempuyang] @ohm-599575574, @octalindustries, @pablo-bolivar, @lempuyang
9. 💢30:30💢Pedro Capelossi - High On Your Own Supply (Dubtommy Remix) [REFRACTION] @pedrocapelossi, @dubtommy1, @info-refraction-records
10. 💢35:00💢Amaral Borges - Solar Source [PIRANHA SIBERIA DUB] @amaral-borges
11. 💢41:30💢FloorFan - No Less No More [insectorama] @floorfan, @markus-masuhr
12. 💢45:04💢Basicnoise - Symmetry [spclnch] @basicnoise, @spclnch
13. 💢51:06💢Nacime B - Peace [OHM Series] @nacime_b, @ohm-599575574
14. 💢55:10💢Hess & Fürstenberg - Site 312 [Echocord] @deepisdeep, @markofuerstenberg, @echocord
15. 💢59:14💢Phantom Network - Dark Star [ODrex Music] @vinyl-richie-1, @odrex-music
16. 💢1:10:20💢Asphalt Layer - Thoughts and Memories [PIRANHA SIBERIA DUB] 🔥22.11.2024🔥 @asphalt_layer
17. 💢1:15:30💢Markus Masuhr - Black Woods (Version2) [insectorama] @markus-masuhr
18. 💢1:21:04💢Mike Schommer - Debris [DeepChord] @mikeschommer
19. 💢1:24:48💢Thomas Stieler - Thick Love (Frank Hellmond RMX) [Dreiton] @thomasstieler, @frank-hellmond
20. 💢1:29:18💢NKNWN - D002 (Ikpathua SY1 Remix) [Bokhari Records] @bokharirecords
21. 💢1:32:33💢Lowtec - Hotel D Europe [Avenue 66] @lowtec, @acidtestrecords
22. 💢1:35:35💢XYIZ - Its Possible [insectorama] @xyiz, @markus-masuhr
23. 💢1:39:33💢Ekodust - Bloom [PIRANHA SIBERIA DUB] @brian-pasmore
24. 💢1:44:30💢Nicolas Barnes - Sakura Tree [Lempuyang] @nicolas_barnes, @lempuyang
25. 💢1:49:00💢Waage - B1 [OHM Series] @waageproduction, @ohm-599575574
26. 💢1:55:00💢Federsen - Reduction [OHM Series] @federsen, @ohm-599575574


[PIRANHA SIBERIA DUB]:
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/piranha-siberia
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@piranhasiberiadub
MixCloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/PIRANHASIBERIA
VK: https://vk.com/piranha_siberia
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3h6EbjL


Biography:
Asphalt Layer is a Dub Techno and Ambient DJ and Producer from Manchester UK. He is also one half of Quadrant Soundscape and host of the 'Dub Explorations Podcast' and Club Night.



Links:
https://soundcloud.com/asphalt_layer
https://soundcloud.com/quadrantsoundscape
https://asphalt-layer.bandcamp.com

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