Mysteries of the Deep has released its third and final compilation, rounding out the three-part seasonal series that began earlier this year. Each has been distinct and reflective of the season of its release; the first, released in spring, leaned towards the organic and ethereal. The second—a summer release—was oriented towards rhythmic vitality. And the third installment in the series, like the winter season, is deep, dark, and contemplative: a call to turn inwards. The thread that connects each track in Chapter Three is mood: each one of these tracks brings to mind the inward spaces of winter. From the smoky, ghost-like vocals of Xexzy’s “Lost” to the percussive fervor of Birds of Prey’s “Escapement,” this compilation offers a dynamic range of sounds, while remaining sonically coherent.

Thomas Ragsdale’s “Kicking Ox” makes for a fitting opening, for its dark pulse and somber strings set the tone for what’s to follow. Much of this work seems to reflect the end of a long, chaotic year; often these arrangements are stark, unsettling and dystopian, like Push for Night’s tense, cinematic “Fingering the Fuse” and Israel Vines’ “Shallow Pursuits.” Elements like the ragged chords of Rafael Anton Irisarri’s “Haggard,” the steady, buried kick in Christina Giannone’s “Lapsed Contentment” or the sonic droplets of Radere’s “Harm Matrix,” lend to a sparse, wintry atmosphere. But, as within any bleak, snowy landscape, there’s the occasional sheen of light. Joachim Spieth’s “Luna,” and Rhaeticus’ “Standing on Concrete” are heightened and emotionally rich. Overall, the third and final release grounds itself in an identity that feels distinctly different from the first two chapters, and yet simultaneously completes the arc of the series, which has showcased over three dozen artists dedicated to their craft.


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Words by Taylor Bratches

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With over two decades actively searching for music and with a bunch of legendary dj sets behind his back, [d.y] is one of the most experienced and significant figures of Hungarian electronic underground. To date he is a restless selector, and makes no compromise when it comes to style – his sets are characterized by musical versatility and unmached mixing skills.


Két évtizednyi aktív zenegyűjtéssel és legendás fellépésekkel a háta mögött [d.y] a hazai színtér egyik legelőremutatóbb és legtapasztaltabb alakja. Mindmáig megalkuvás nélkül, fáradhatatlanul kutatja a zenét, szettjeit a sokszínűség és a csalhatatlan mixeléstechnikai rutin jellemzi.


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Mysteries of the Deep is a New York-based record label, podcast, and event series — focused on ambient & experimental music in various forms. Mysteries — as fans lovingly call it — is concerned with exploration of unknown realms, and its focus, in addition to showcasing a dynamic spectrum of electronic music from foremost artists in the field, is to thoughtfully engage its audience. 

Conceptualized in 2011, Mysteries began as a podcast series that, now in its eleventh year, has hosted an array of mixes and original works. The project has since evolved, expanding into a curated global event series and record label.

experimental electronic producer living into a dystopian present.

FUNNUVOJERE / ELECTRIC SHAPES / KRMELEC
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Straight edge dreamy progressive and vintage synth ambient project from Czech Republic, formerly known as "Troniq" curated by Martin Kuška, a man dazed in soundscapes, gorgeous 80s and 90s independent sounds, early rare trance and progressive music and individualistic DIY approach to life and music production. Nothing is more boring than trying to make perfect music according to the principles and efforts to please the current standard. 

No more anotations, just heaviness of the world and sound...
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NEW EP OUT NOW: https://diffusereality.bandcamp.com/album/goodbye-mirage-thrills-and-maybe-ecstasy

Releases:
"Thrills and Maybe Ecstasy" EP [@diffusereality, 2025]
"On A Lost Ark" split EP [@anskrmelec, 2024]
"Hard Days In Goodness Spent" LP [@ume-records, 2024]
"Goodbye Mirage - Turning Point Observer" EP [@electric_shapes, 2023] 
"Assembly Plant For Human Priorities" LP [@electric_shapes, 2021]
“Troniq - Never Say The Last One“ EP [@columborecords, 2021]
“Banned From Highbrow Planet“ EP [@vivacity_music, 2021]
“Minority Resist” EP [@funnuvojererecords, 2020]
“No Need To Hurry, But No Time To Waste” LP  [@origin-peoples, 2018]
“Migrating Birds Afterhours” EP  [@anskrmelec, 2018]
“When You Realize What's The Real Paradise” LP [@sacredphrases, 2015] 
“Helpless Fools” EP [@anskrmelec, 2014]

contact: martinkuskacz@gmail.com

Martin Kuška/CZECH REPUBLIC

𓍊𓋼𓍊𓋼𓍊 Collecting and creating sweet sweet frequencies 𓍊𓋼𓍊𓋼𓍊

| Sound practitioner & DJ | 


DJ sets 2024: 
Sumor Festival, June 
Pocket Radio, July
Pocket Radio, ambient set, 7 November 
BMC Radio, 6 December 

Immersive Sound Baths 2024:  
Above Below Festival, May 
Sumor Festival, June 
Twisted Festival, July
Sauna Social Club, London, September
The Chapel, London, September 
We Don't Know What This Is, London, September
Sauna Social Club, London, October 

Immersive Sound Baths 2025:  
Soma Home, London, 16 January 
The Chapel, 15 February 
Unknown Species, April 5, London
The Chapel, 26 April, London  
Resonance Calder   - 13 July, Hebden Bridge 

Hybrid live sets (gong & electronic) 2025:   
Om Being, 28 Feb, London
Unknown Species, April 5, London 
Twisted Festival, 11 July, Hampshire  
Monument Festival, 2 August, Norway 
Ouroboros Festival, 13 September, Cantal, France 
House of Worship, TBC October, Nuremberg

DJ Sets 2025:
Deep Listening Lounge, Om Being, April 12
Netil Radio, August 10
Kromosonika, Spanners, September 26
Deep Listening Lounge, Om Being, 8 November
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