As September 15 approaches, the eagerly anticipated launch of Never Late, a record label poised to extend the musical journey of our platform Delayed, draws near. A marvelous "Early Color" album by one of the label's co-founders, Aspetuck, is kicking off this promising debut. "Early Color" emerges as a ten-track opus showcasing an evolution in his craft, characterized by impeccable sound design and an inviting ambiance that seamlessly floats within an ambient and deep, low-slung, hazy house. 

A track designed to grace dance floors enveloped in the ethereal haze of smoke machines is undoubtedly a 'growler' - 'Why Yellow.' From its inception, two distinct characteristics have taken the forefront: a profound affection for the resonant warmth of analog sound and a prodigious mastery of intricate sound design. The track's undeniable charm is carried by an infectious bassline sequence, which, refreshingly, doesn't steal the spotlight. Instead, it graciously steps aside to allow the intricate subtleties and meticulously filtered nuances to take the lead, propelling the track forward with an unassuming confidence.

Why Yellow? 
Because yellow embodies happiness, optimism, joy, and friendship, these sentiments encapsulate the essence of Never Late's birth and aspirations. Just as the sun's rays puncture through clouds after a brief delay, Never Late emerges as a harbinger of positivity and camaraderie, akin to yellow's vibrant resonance. The future is indeed bright, painted with shades of promise. 
Never Late, just Delayed!

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Early Color

PREMIERE: Aspetuck - Why Yellow [Never Late]

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Rooted in those rare moments of tranquility throughout a parent’s life, Early Color is the auditory memoir of Griff through his time as a stay-at-home dad to a growing toddler making sense of the world. Conceptually, the album is laid out as a natural progression starting with the beautiful field recordings of ‘Zoom Deck’ and warm melody of ‘Hemmed’, both evoking visions of a hazy, forest morning, slowly waking up after night’s embrace. Shaking off the slumber, ‘Steel Wool’ provides an energetic start to the day as most children tend to do, to the dismay of some parents. Followed by the understated grooves of ‘Bubby & the Submersible’.

Approaching the second half of the album, ‘Trace Fossil’ and ‘Atoll’ kick things into gear with ear-worm-like melodies that build and build throughout into an emotional trip, while ‘FGH’ brings a more melancholic take. Capping off the string of four on the floor tracks is the growling ‘Why Yellow’, a more serious number that would fit well in many a dj set. Alighting from the burst of energy, we have the breakish beats of ‘Resnooze’, whose warm bass-lines and wide ranging synths envelop the listener. Finally arriving at the last track, the aptly named ‘Sitting Quietly Looking at Things’ is a musical combination of all that was prior. Emotive, textured, impactful, as the spoken word sampled lends such an air to the track.

Early Color’s artwork was also created by Griff, through a series of layered scans and is evocative of both his music, and the visual direction of Never Late. As a collection of personal moments, sounds, experiences will be key to future releases, as we strive to find the best expression of each artist that we work with.

Tracklist:

01. Aspetuck - Zoom Deck
02. Aspetuck - Hemmed
03. Aspetuck - Steel Wool
04. Aspetuck - Bubby & The Submersible
05. Aspetuck - Trace Fossil
06. Aspetuck - Atoll
07. Aspetuck - FGH
08. Aspetuck - Why Yellow
09. Aspetuck - Resnooze
10. Aspetuck - Sitting Quietly Looking At Things

Written & produced by @aspetuck
Mastered by @svenweisemann

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Bubby & The Submersible

CELLAR DOOR//PREMIERE :034
Aspetuck - FGH 

SUPPORT: https://aspetuck.bandcamp.com/album/early-color

Track: FGH
Artist: @aspetuck
Mastering: @svenweisemann
Label: Never Late
Artwork: Griff Fulton aka Aspetuck
Releases September 15, 2023

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PREMIERE: Aspetuck - FGH [Never Late]

Last Friday marked an exciting milestone for our burgeoning record label, Never Late. We proudly unveiled the inaugural chapter of our musical journey, an awe-inspiring masterpiece brought to life by none other than one of our imprint's co-founders, the illustrious Griff Fulton, known to many as Aspetuck. As we embark on this exciting venture, each forthcoming release will be accompanied by a tantalizing blend of music, an intimate interview, and an exploration into the creative realms of the artists who will be the torchbearers of Never Late.

While it's admittedly challenging to remain entirely objective about this first mix, we can confidently say that it showcases Aspetuck's most refined work behind the decks to date. This mix is a masterclass in balance, serving as an ideal sonic bridge from day into night, perfectly tailored for an unforgettable party experience. The initial segment gracefully explores the realms of stylish, deep, and melodic house, punctuated by enchanting breaks that evolve midway through the journey into a groovy, intricate tapestry of tribalistic late-night rhythms.

We couldn't have dreamt of a more fitting inception for our Never Late saga. As we embark on this musical expedition, we eagerly anticipate presenting you with an array of outstanding new music and brilliant artists with whom we'll have the privilege to collaborate. Join us as we begin on this extraordinary voyage into the heart of music, where every note and beat is a testament to the passion and dedication that drives Never Late and its remarkable artists forward.

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Buy Album

Never Late x Delayed: Aspetuck

A year's worth of work mixed into a 2 hour recording

I've uploaded a few of the tracks exclusively to my Bandcamp (+ a few extras that didn't make it into the mix), you can download them for free with your email & more music to come in 2024

https://aspetuck.bandcamp.com/album/nonsense-machine

Tracklist:

Aspetuck - Disposable Hot Air Balloon
Aspetuck - Stepped On A Lego
Aspetuck - Mr. Avdi
Aspetuck - Fruit Seller
Aspetuck - Escape Velocity
Aspetuck - Strokes Test
Aspetuck - Tender Green
Aspetuck - Hit Me With Your Pet Shark
Aspetuck - Forest Products
Aspetuck - Big Balloon
Aspetuck - Can You Take Us Out Of The Oscillation
Aspetuck - Superlobster
Aspetuck & Moon Patrol - Snake Test
Aspetuck - Utility Falcon
Aspetuck - I Don't Can't
Aspetuck - Under, Under The Tree
Aspetuck - & Moon Patrol - Raha
Aspetuck & Moon Patrol - Bobik
Aspetuck & Moon Patrol - Leftover Sequence
Aspetuck - Emu LFO
Aspetuck - 143.06

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REC-11-02-23

Today is a special one in the Delayed world as we’re overjoyed to premiere a tune from the second release on our label, Never Late. The culmination of many months of work, the release day is rapidly approaching, and we could be none the happier. For our second musical guest, we look to Basel-based artist Mjulev and his intimate album titled ‘Clouds Are The Better Birds’. Spanning 8 tracks, Mjulev guides listeners gently into his auditory psyche as he states about the album, 

"Clouds are the better birds - It becomes clear only through observing the clouds how slowly they float up there, so detached from everything that drives us down here. Truly liberated from the forward push and the hustle and bustle, from left to right, from branch to branch, always on guard, not to be accidentally eaten by a cat.

They just float, sometimes darker, sometimes lighter, sometimes faster, sometimes slower. When they meet, they merge and then continue floating as if they had always been one. Looking up feels so timeless. A longing that cannot be satisfied down here. It is omnipresent, but sometimes I manage, just for brief moments, but these are enough to understand what it would be like to be a cloud.

The special thing about the album for me is that it was not created in situations where I was a bird. It was created in moments where I had the headspace to be a cloud, and if it helps others to be like a cloud even just for a short time, then it was worth it, because these moments have become very rare.”

Our premiere, ‘Birds On Acid’ is the final track on the release, a rhythmic come-down that tugs at the heartstrings. Evoking a sense of finality and completeness. The plucks and textures play well with each other, complimenting both the analog fuzz and bright synths. Key features of the entire release.

Birds On Acid, as well in turn, ‘Clouds Are The Better Birds’ will be released on April 12th, so stay tuned. 


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PREMIERE: Mjulev - Birds On Acid [Never Late]

Today is a special day as we continue celebrating the second release on our burgeoning Never Late label, from the likes of Swiss based producer, Mjulev. Clouds are the Better Birds is an emotive, textured ambient exploration through the mind and musical musings of Carlo Thommen aka Mjulev. Born through introspective sessions, and afternoons of staring at the sky and world as it passes by, the music ebbs and flows ever so smoothly. Much like a cloud on a windy day.

To mark this special occasion, he’s created a hybrid mix for us that evokes all those emotions and more. Our collective love affair with Ambient and all its flavors only grows deeper at this point, thus we couldn’t be happier to release an album like Mjulev’s.

Track list:

Hybrid Mix (Live Ableton loops / Tracks)

Entropy8 - Tomas Jirku
Let It Go - Traumprinz
Gaya #2 - Tom Leclerc & WILD
Soundscapes - Heavenchord
YOU - Nadia Struiwigh
B1. Innermore - Alexandre Centeio
V-Dub - Juergen Vonbank
Stonechat - Barefoot
Bare - DASHA RUSH
Your Side - Herr Koreander
Otolith - Vril
We Are Going Nowhere - DJ Healer

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Never Late x Delayed: Mjulev

As the days grow shorter & the leaves begin to turn, we find ourselves looking inwards, preparing our minds for the beautiful yet harsh cold winter months ahead. There is a particular awareness of the present moment during these transitions from season to season, as cooler weather gently makes its way to the New York area. I certainly find myself seeking out music that is more introspective & comforting during these fall months, something to accompany a long walk through the woods or a drive through the morning fog. 

Dutch producer Tensen Park - the newest member of our Never Late family - presents us with an ethereal hour-long journey through some of his current favorites & musical influences. It is a mix crafted for these moments of seasonal transition. "I wanted to make it a bit of a trip" he said, "starting with some deeper, more emotional / human tracks then working towards some more playful / more energetic tracks." These 'futurebeats', as he describes this particular sound, consist of a blend of IDM, breakbeat, ambient & dub.  This style can be heard sprinkled throughout his ‘Jurassimo’ EP which was just released on our own record label, Never Late.  Tensen Park included two of his own tracks in the mix, in addition to a collection of tracks that he has been listening to for the past couple of months.
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Jurassimo

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Never Late x Delayed: Tensen Park

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Aspetuck & Moon Patrol @ The Lot Radio 10-04-2024

With a full year behind us since our last release on Delayed’s own Never Late, we’re proud to welcome French artist Gëinst to the platform with his ‘Hiber Trace’ EP. We first discovered the music of Gëinst through mutual friends & upon that initial discovery, were immediately intrigued by his musical ecosystem. A prolific yet incredibly humble artist, he has had releases on labels such as Lowless with a superb split EP earlier this year with Simone Bauer, his Into The Valley EP on Souleiman & Foreign Material’s label Norite, a string of releases with Sub Accent’s label Accents, appearances on Emmanuel’s ARTS & a few recent compilation inclusions on Lithuanian platform Area 127 & Ina Kacz’s Aneelhi Rec. His sound has grown & evolved significantly over the years, as he remains in constant motion, continuously refining his process in the studio. 

We were lucky enough to meet Gëinst in person for the first time earlier this year, at our favorite Mostra Festival back in April. We shared some special times together in the cavernous Vall d’Hebron Olympic Pavilion, a place we’re so eager to return to again next year, in only a few months. It’s a pleasure to welcome Gëinst into our growing family, a fairly new but already dear friend of ours because of those powerful dancefloor experiences. It brings my mind back to that spark that led to the creation of Never Late, an inspired moment on a Brooklyn dancefloor a few years back. 

The ‘Hiber Trace’ EP, for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, feels perfectly paired with the crisp winter mornings we have ahead of us - cold & sharp, beautiful & pristine, fierce & unforgiving, like shards of ice moving through a body of water. The title track grabs your attention right away, every sound thoughtfully distorted & processed subtly with effects, a steady rhythm you find your head moving back & forth to no matter how many times you listen to it. The tension builds ever so slowly & then that beautiful, enticing snare appears & stays with you for the entire journey. As soon as those melodic sequences come in, you’re hooked & the track cruises at altitude for just over 9 minutes. 

For our 4th release on Never Late, Gëinst presents his 6-track ‘Hiber Trace’ EP, released digitally on December 5th.

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PREMIERE: Gëinst - Hiber Trace [Never Late]

https://geinst.bandcamp.com/album/hiber-trace

Drawing a coherent link between various influences, @geinst joins Never Late with Hiber Trace where his analog-driven productions expand and contract time and space. The clear consideration for detail combined with an essence of tight timing and drawn delays, sets the groundwork for this EP. The accompanying artwork reflects not only the music but keeps a connection to the human element, which is a common thread throughout his work. Stark rhythms take us on twists and turns with abundant drops of surprises throughout. One is only left asking: where will he take us now?

Beyond Layers arrives with a purpose we are but to discover. All there is to do is let oneself be guided by the soundscape that Gëinst creates. From the first moment we hear the intention behind every current, every beat, every silence. It envelopes us, introducing a profound space wherein which we can land and take off from, guiding us deliberately with finely tuned clicks, hums and hisses. Murmurs opens with a mélange of calmness and suspense. Building on the soft syncopated rhythms, a muted voice reminds us we are not alone. This nicely preempts Hiber Trace, the EP namesake emerging as a crisp track with a steadily evolving groove. Muted hi-hats, snares, and kicks are balanced with strong drumbeats that travel through the body, activating muscles to contract with the same frequency. Euphoria introduces yet deeper elements as though now passing through an ancestral forest. Organic sounds, resembling digeridoos and croaks like those of frogs on the forest floor, are accompanied by a surge carrying us to the next destination – Mugen, where we are greeted by a focused drum ensemble to be overtaken by stretches of lasers whispering echoes of spatial descents – until finishing as brusquely as it began. Still within the same realm, we experience the power of Labyrinth. This may be the most intricate track of the EP, summing all the previous ones into a final, powerful crescendo. Delicious drone drops preempt a soft closing allowing us to find a moment to return with a gentle landing. Exquisite.

Written, produced and mixed by Nathan Genestier
Artwork design by Griff Fulton
Mastered by Sven Weisemann


Gëinst - Beyond Layers

Never Late is the record label of Brooklyn-based underground electronic music platform, Delayed. The label will showcase music from a wide variety of artists & scenes from around the world, some of which are regularly featured on Delayed. Never Late is the collective effort of @gilleswasserman, @huedj & @aspetuck