what a beautiful mix thank you for sharing your art ..and I found my "Amber" ♡

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What is techno? Scientists and philosophers have long since pondered the concept of its musical definition since it burst out of Detroit in the mid-‘80s. Is it that notion of the “ghost in the machine”, of soul from electronics that its inventors elicited? Or is it more the repetitive throb and thump of 4/4 beats and slow-burning momentum that the Berghain generation are proponents of? Croatian producer Petar Dundov’s stunning music manages to marry both ideals in the most explosive of fashions.

To Dundov, “techno is music that precedes movement. It is dance music, solid enough to carry emotions through the dance floor and abstract enough to be a template for ever”. And indeed his breathtaking productions embody this ethos, serving the inherent function of making your body pulse spontaneously while also challenging your brain with its complex melodies and slow-burning, hypnotic progressions. It’s the antidote for anyone who thinks that techno is about senseless, dull looping.

Although maybe the word “techno” doesn’t give enough detail about his style, it’s probably the nearest ballpark to whose principles his music adheres – and he is keen to expand the horizons of what people know and expect of the genre. But it’s that sense of his tracks being alive, forever evolving and expanding and increasing in intensity, which gives his music its unique sound and has seen his work crossover into a myriad of different areas of the global electronic music scene. The last two years have seen his mind-bending single Oasis (played by everyone from Dubfire to Sasha to Ben Klock to Prins Thomas to Timo Maas) take the scene by storm with its intricate, ever-changing melodies, John Digweed snap him up for an epic rework of Alan Fitzpatrick’s Reflections, and Gregor Tresher squeeze a deep, mesmerising remix of his track The Life Wire out of him.

His music shows you that he’s a producer with more than churning out mindless, functional and dispensable drivel on his mind. There’s a philosophy entrenched in his productions that breathes the very spirit of life and dynamism into them: “My ultimate goal as a producer and musician is to bridge the world of inspiration and physical world to the extent where the listener wouldn't be able to distinguish between the two. Music has this unique property to communicate deep emotions that are inherently in all of us. We just forgot how to use them, and my search is an attempt to revive those emotions where we all resonate as one.”

Born in Zagreb in the early ‘70s, his career in dance music stretches back the best part of 20 years, but it’s only in the new millennium that he’s been using his own name for his productions. Over the years he’s graced many of the world’s most prestigious and best-loved techno institutions – including mega-festivals I Love Techno, EXIT, Awakenings and Wire, and cutting-edge clubs like Berghain, Matter (RIP), Womb, Air, Fuse and Space. He counts a longstanding relationship with Belgium’s legendary Music Man label amongst his achievements, an imprint that has also played host to releases by everyone from Jeff Mills (for whose label Tomorrow he created the Sculptures mini-LP) to Green Velvet to Robert Hood, and after completing his acclaimed debut album Escapements in 2008, he’s got the follow-up in the works (for completion by the end 2010).

Petar Dundov makes intelligent electronic music that breaks boundaries, moves feet and twists minds. He is without a doubt one of the most inspiring, original and daring producers in electronica, and with the likes of Sven Väth, Francois K, Laurent Garnier, Adam Beyer, Josh Wink, Guy J, Glimpse, Hernan Cattaneo, Brendan Moeller, and Danny Tenaglia amongst his fans, it would be hard to disagree.

Music Treasures Series 021 - Petar Dundov

Mix series by MOLØ.
Episode 240126

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We’re proud to announce Michael Mayer as our next guest. His exclusive mix for Schirmchendrink is as classic and sophisticated as his drink of choice, the Dry Martini. Known for its minimalistic elegance and sharp bite, the Dry Martini perfectly embodies Mayer’s approach to music – refined, potent, and balanced with just the right amount of flair. In this mix, Mayer serves up an intoxicating blend of deep grooves, sweeping melodies, and unexpected twists that leave a lasting impact.
 
A legendary figure in electronic music, Michael Mayer has spent decades shaping sounds, from steering the iconic Kompakt label to producing critically acclaimed albums. His brand new release, The Floor Is Lava, showcases his boundless curiosity and relentless pursuit of musical depth. If you listen closely, you’ll find some gems from the album in this mix. Mayer’s mixing style reflects his ethos as a DJ who digs deep across genres, always seeking fresh flavors to share with his listeners. Just as the perfect martini strikes a harmony between gin and vermouth, Mayer's mix finds balance between the nostalgic and the novel, the cerebral and the danceable.
 
With each track, Mayer layers complexity and warmth, much like the subtle botanicals in a finely crafted martini. This mix is a journey through his musical palette, a toast to all those who appreciate a finely tuned set and the art of storytelling through sound. Sip on this one slowly and let the depth of Mayer's artistry wash over you – it’s a mix with a timeless feel, ready to be savored.
 
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Dry Martini | Michael Mayer

"The realization that life is absurd cannot be an end, but only a beginning." 
— albert camus

❊

This mix serves as the soundtrack to a chapter in my life during which I grew increasingly attuned to the absurdity of the world. It tells the story of my ongoing quest for belonging in a place that felt both comforting and unforgiving—an environment that, no matter how welcoming it seemed at times, never fully made sense. As I began to reconnect with myself, I noticed how much of my energy was spent molding myself in an attempt to find belonging, only to realize that this effort fuelled greater struggle and inner conflict. The harder I fought for control, the more I encountered resistance.

Ultimately, the journey culminates in a moment of surrender, where peace is found in embracing the ridiculousness of life and accepting that reality is beyond explanation—a profound realization that life is simply about being, sparking a renewed love for its chaotic, irrational beauty.

⇀ dylan cherry (@dylancherrymusic)

Glass Garden 006 | dylan cherry — Embracing the Absurd

🌀🌀 New chapter 🌀🌀 

Nostos (νόστος) is the ancient Greek concept of coming home after a long journey. More than a physical place, I like to think of home as the seat of the soul. The soul is ever changing, evolving – coming home means finding oneself even when it takes us places we've never been before. It is the alignment between inner and outer worlds, the unification of the conscious and the unconscious, the mystical union with the divine.

This is a non-linear set that combines hypnotic techno, deep house and electronica like I've never done before, yet recording it felt like coming home. For the music geeks, it features polyrythm mixes between techno and electronica. It is the culmination of my 18-year DJ career across multiple genres and a statement for my future.

As a dancer and as a DJ, I don't see music as merely a tool for partying, but as a gateway for exploring what's within and beyond. At its core, electronic music was a safe-space of expression by and for the marginalized, yet with time, popularity and the evolution of culture, it has partly become what it wanted to avoid. Music has always been political, and especially with the current state of the world, I felt the need to disconnect from the bar & club environment to reconnect with my passion for music.

After a hiatus of a few months to question, experiment and rebuild, I'm back burning with passion and vision. With something more raw and avant-gardiste, aligned with my values. I'll be playing less often to focus on crate-digging, production and learning instruments to propose more unique, tailor-made experiences in the right places to the right crowds. Because I think the scene (and the world in general) benefits from less quantity and more depth, creativity and authenticity.

Hope you enjoy xx

Featuring tracks from @antigone, @aponogeton, @auburnlullofficial, @birdsovparadise, DJ Metatron, @alexanderberg, @erikluebs, @etappkyle, @francoisx, @tsugihq, @jean-michelblais, @joy-orbison, @luigitozzi, @markussuckut, @martinou3000, @max-cooper, @oliverrosemann, @overmono, @priori-ties, @quelza, @shima33, @solarfields & @steverachmad. 
Full tracklist on IG → anjers_music

I'm now open to bookings in creative contexts 
🚫 organic & afro house 
✅ deep / old-school house, non-business techno, electronica & ambient

The cover art was made by my friend Alex, he's a tattoo artist from Ukraine now based in Montreal. Check him out on IG → alexanderammonius

Nostos, journey of the soul

summer0000

Fluid Audio announces 'Series Of Room', the quietly moving new release from Italian composer Grotta Veterano. Mastered by Ian Hawgood and featuring cover artwork by Danish artist Øjerum, the album offers a deeply introspective journey through sound, memory, and emotional architecture.

Initially recorded as a series of private piano sketches - “written improvisations, controlled sketches” - the tracks were never intended as a cohesive album. Yet when brought together, they began to resemble something whole: a constellation of internal spaces, unresolved and beautifully unrefined.

“They ended up becoming a series of rooms,” writes Grotta Veterano, “each one made of memory, of recurring fragments from the past, reconstructed over time. When I say ‘a series of rooms,’ I mean the ones we carry inside us, not physical spaces.”

Each piece unfolds like an overheard thought, a door left ajar. There’s no grand statement here-only presence, absence, and the trace of something lived. With its unadorned fragility and its refusal to over-explain, Series Of Room speaks in the language of quiet honesty.

The album is presented in a meticulously handcrafted edition of 50 copies, drawing from the same tradition of tactile collage and analogue storytelling that has defined recent Fluid Audio editions. Each set features original Ordnance Survey map segments, cloth-backed and carefully bound, forming a unique shell for each copy. Also included are custom-designed A6 prints on heavyweight uncoated stock, vintage photographic slides, black & white travel photographs, photo negatives, and salvaged book pages from. Fragments of reel-to-reel field recording tape, antique travel stubs, and ephemera gathered from forgotten drawers complete the assembly.

All elements are housed in a hand-waxed, stamped, scented archival bag, individually numbered. No two packages are alike. No repress.

Audio: Grotta Veterano
Mastering: Ian Hawgood
Cover artwork: Øjerum
Design: Daniel Crossley

Grotta Veterano - For The Birds

single from "HALF BLANKED MEMORIES" 
OUT 13 08 25
made with love by Charlotte Salvatori

REMINESCENCE

The new edition is mixed by "Faidel". He plays only own Tracks with a lot of dubby deepness. perfect for a smooth Afterhour. Enjoy!

Tracklist:

01 Faidel - IS 17e // Archives
02 Alex Humann - Aerodynamics (Fadel remix) // Sub.spiele
03 Faidel - IS 17b // Archives
04 Faidel - IS 17L // Archives
05 Faidel - IS 17m // Archives
06 Faidel - IS 17n // Archives
07 Faidel - IS 17V // Archives
08 Faidel - Parallel Conscience // Sub.spiele
09 Alex Humann & Faidel - Zensored // Etoka Records
10 Faidel & Warmth - Magnitude // Etoka Records
11 Faidel - Materia // Etoka Records
12 Faidel - Trier // Etoka Records

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Photo by:
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Faidel

Faidel - Deep Afterhour Nr. 233

Mesh Series 001: Voltereta 

A curated series where we commission artists to make an hour long mix of whatever inspires them to experiment, produce, play out and what they listen to.  
 
Voltereta [Feli Navarro] originally from Barecelona, is based in the south of Spain in Cadiz, he creates and explores fields of electronic music, digital art and performance. His formative years were spent studying at the Music Technology Group in Barcelona followed by performing at La Biennale di Venezia with the Galata Electroacoustic Orchestra. He is currently a researcher and collaborator at Universitat Pompeu Fabra (Barcelona)
 
Being a lover of thorough production, Voltereta brings the potency of melodic techno together with the depth of ambient and sound art, crafting a fluid and eclectic style of dense atmospheres that invite dancing and introspection. After ’Castigo Al Mar’ (Traum Schallplatten, 2015) and his EP ’Cabezas Bien Altas’ (Sr. Nadie Subcultura Recordings, 2016) he focused on creating visuals, collaborations with other artists and, step by step, recording his new album ‘Nubla’ (Làdeli Editions, 2020).
 
Due to his fascination with the evocativeness of electronic music, the narrative component always plays an important role in his releases. Memory and dreams, the dialogue between digital technology and nature, the ideas of dystopia and utopia or the meaning of home, have played a role in shaping his discography.
 
The artwork was chosen by the artist, some words below:
"Some months ago I commissioned the artwork for my new album Nubla to Rob Clouth. We ended up having a collection of really nice computer-generated artworks made with a custom software developed by Rob. I've chosen this one because I think it represents how the mix goes, something that looks organic but it's been digitally generated, that can resemble a peaceful picture taken in nature but it also contains darkness and some sort of void and uncertainty"

 
 
TRACKLIST:
Upsammy - Beneath The Stone [Nous’klaer Audio]
Richard Devine - Astra [Timesig]
Voltereta - Faro Fulgor [unreleased]
Varuna - Timoti de Foris [Amenthia Recordings]
Neil Cowley - Involution [-]
Christian Löffler - Bird [Ki Records]
Cop Envy - Cotton (Original Mix) [Hypercolour]
John Beltran - Himmelszelt [Delsin]
Voltereta - Avance Victoria [unreleased]
Vimøkha - Fool [Nebuleuses Records]
Kollektiv Turmstrasse - New Star (Gallwitz Dub) [Musik Gewinnt Freunde]
Shinichi Atobe - Regret [DDS]
Dots - Tonic Edge [Astral Industries]
Special Request - Double Rainbow [Houndstooth]
Karen Gwyer - The Way You Drive [Oscillate Tracks]
Brett Naucke - Youth Organ [Spectrum Spools]

Label contact: 
Anthony@thewildseeds.com

Artist Info: 
https://www.instagram.com/volteretamusic/
https://www.facebook.com/volteretamusic/

Mesh channels: 
IG - https://www.instagram.com/meshmeshmesh_
Website - https://meshmeshmesh.net/
FB - https://www.facebook.com/meshmeshmeshdotnet/

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