The next episode in our podcast series comes from our friend Kralle (@kralle_dj) from Berlin. He delivers a smooth mix with a laid-back vibe, blending wobbly grooves and percussions with atmospheric trippers and subtle psy elements. A pretty distinctive one – thank you, Vale!

UNTAPE033 – Kralle

A word from Kim : 

What are today’s sonic futuristic statements? 
Do they still exist ?
 
In an era where plasticity and authenticity co-exist, 
the research for an aesthetically bright sound is a gardening quest, requiring to cut-off the noise to highlight what’s to be heard. 

The idea of this mix is to propose a travel between sound designs and textures, going towards a more stripped down soundscapes, to mimic this techno paradox by a mix: textured tracks versus their stripped down counterparts, deep hypnotism balanced out  by rhythmics. 
Hope you’ll like this contrasted sonic painting, on vinyl only. 

The Sonic Paradox of Now - Kim #013

Last few hours from my all night set at 5A @5aclub , Lisbon. Always a pleasure to play here!

5A : : 10.10.25

Hello hello,

I've long wanted to create mixes that ground, soothe, and open new perspectives through music.

I regularly listen to ambient, IDM, and other contemplative sounds to rest and refresh my mind when I'm not mixing or producing techno or spending time in clubs.

I finally made time to assemble the first installment of this tranquil journey. It features some of my current favorite ambient pieces, woven into a cohesive musical collage intended for attentive background listening, meditation, or simple calm.

I hope you find it as rewarding as a typical dance set. Perhaps even more. Tell me what you think, and let me know in the comments if you need any track IDs.

Wishing you a restorative Sunday and the courage to love yourself and others in this challenging world.

Gannein

Gannein - Ambient Series - 001

Mary Yuzovskaya's Monday Off rounds out 2025 with its eighth vinyl-only various artists compilation, arriving 12th December, featuring Feph, Rasser, Mathys Lenne, and Xhato.

Opening the record is Florida's Feph, co-operator of Alchemista Records and Zosimos, with 'A Realization', where wild electric currents crackle over a subtle, sharp beat as shocks and zaps scatter into the darkness. Spanish DJ and producer Rasser follows with 'Constant Pulse', a hulking techno chugger of warped rhythms and hammering metallic hits.

On the flip, France-born Germany-based Mathys Lenne, known for outings on Mord, ORBE, and Blue Hour, offers 'A Gentle Singularity', its tumbling percussion and drone-like synth casting a hypnotic spell while sparkling high-end shimmers above. Previous Monday Off contributor Xhato then closes with 'Lemon Swirl', a mystical finisher where soft sequences snake through brooding ambience, providing a guiding light as the kick drum marches resolutely.

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Mastering: Artefacts Mastering
Artwork: Liza Shutova
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B2. Xhato - Lemon Swirl - MOFF018 (snippet)

A1. Feph - A Realization - MOFF018 (snippet)

B1. Mathys Lenne - A Gentle Singularity - MOFF018 (snippet)

Live recording from Mastak Records, Vinyl only.

Smansky @ Mastak Records 25.10.2025

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Duplicity is proud to present “Kasuar” by Masssym. Forthcoming on VARIA Dec 5th.

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Vinyl only psychedelic techno label founded by Mary Yuzovskaya. 

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