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Palm Reader

For home use only’ is an anti-club social, a chance to get to know someone/something. A series of transmissions purely dedicated to exploring the other side.

Well, that was a weird couple of months. Apologies for the lack of transmissions but I’m sure everyone understands the complete lack of motivation and inspiration that has been cast across the world. That being said, it hasn’t slowed everyone down that's for sure. I’m completely backed up with incredible mixes from incredible people, so let’s get back to our original program. 

In celebration of such, we’re excited to return with a (gentle) bang in the form of episode 60, via the incredibly talented Kia. Unless you’ve been living under a rock (which is completely understandable) you would’ve noticed Kia’s light in many facets; an incredibly talented DJ, a passionate and dedicated label boss, and associated mix series runner (big ol tip’o’that to Animalia // link below), woolen based wunderkind, and most importantly a fucking lovely human being. 

And if you do know Kia then as you would expect, her submission to the series is nothing short of breathtaking. A perfectly constructed soundscape, daydreaming of an above-average paradise. Emotionally inciting on all fronts, it’s nice to feel things again and I think this is perfectly timed with the world opening back up again. The subtly rhythmic pulses of 4x4 drums reactivating that lost sense of liberating yourself on the dance floor (finally back in our sights) and the ethereal harmonies that keep you grounded on the bedroom floor. What Kia manages to do in an hour is exceptional, a short story that translates to a full novel, a true testament to her talent and understanding of music and all of the concepts that go with it. Best served through headphones with room to move.

Enjoy it every way you can. 
 
I hope you’re all well and thank you for listening. 
 
Love. 

Her sounds >>> https://soundcloud.com/kia-sydney

Animalia >>>> https://soundcloud.com/animalia-label

FHUO # 60 // Kia

Lena Willikens doesn’t play the hits. When she’s behind the decks, even her biggest fans often have no idea exactly what she’s playing, and that’s part of the magic. Like all DJs, Willikens of course has a passion for records, but she’s also after something bigger, something that’s truly transportive for those on the dancefloor.

Born and raised in Germany, Willikens first honed her unique approach during a long residency at Düsseldorf’s beloved Salon des Amateurs. These days, however, she’s based in Amsterdam, where her transportative impulses have been plugged into a variety of outlets with a global reach. On the radio, she pilots the monthly Lightning Conductor program on NTS. On record, she recently curated the fifth installment of Dekmantel’s acclaimed Selectors compilation series, and she’s also been tapped to remix the likes of Lena Platonos, S U R V I V E, rRoxymore, Simian Mobile Disco and Ana Helder, amongst others. On stage, Willikens works with artist Sarah Szczesny on Phantom Kino Ballett, an immersive audio-visual performance art project that defies routine explanation.

Still, it’s in the DJ booth where Willikens continues to make the biggest impact. Whether she’s playing alone or in tandem with fellow sonic explorer and Salon des Amateurs alum Vladimir Ivkovic, Willikens nimbly navigates electronic music’s darkest and most bizarre corners, sampling different temperatures, different moods and a dollop of chaos, just to keep things interesting. And although she herself doesn’t always know the final destination, when Willikens is at the helm, there’s no question that the journey is bound to be thrilling.

Lien SC : https://soundcloud.com/lenawillikens

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Azu Tiwaline invite Lena Willikens - 03 Juillet 2022

Palm Reader 1: Seung L

"uncertainty, obfuscation, relief"

Aired on VPN Radio, virtualpublic.net, on January 18th, 2024

Recorded live at our river renegade in August, '23

Palm Reader 1: Seung L

Palm Reader 2: Max Ellington

"mist, tarn, loam"

Aired on VPN Radio, virtualpublic.net, on February 15th, 2024
Recorded live at the warehouse with Diskonnected & agraybé, July 2023
@berrmax

Palm Reader 2: Max Ellington

Palm Reader 3: Matt Sussman
"Drift, Dissolution, Passage"

Aired on VPN Radio, virtualpublic.net, on April 18th, 2024
Recorded live at our collaborative Gradient Campout with PrintShop in April 2023

@gradient-campout
@auralboros
@print-shop-145074249

Palm Reader 3: Matt Sussman

Refuge Worldwide co-founder and Kynant Records boss playing different kinds of dub music.

https://www.instagram.com/richardakingbehin

Richard Akingbehin @ The Lot Radio 05-06-2024

Palm Reader 4: DJ SAD
"cobwebs, untethered, fuzz"

Aired on VPN Radio, virtualpublic.net, on May 16th, 2024

Recorded at the legendary "laundry room" in Taipei
DJ SAD @citizenhaynes

Palm Reader 4: DJ SAD

“where, am, I"

Aired on VPN Radio, virtualpublic.net, on July 18th, 2024

Hybrid mix from Lena's studio in Highland Park, Los Angeles

@lena_deen

Palm Reader 5: Lena Deen

Palm Reader 10: Spillman
"Visitant, Woods, Machinery"

Aired on VPN Radio, virtualpublic.net, February 20, 2025
Recorded live at Chillits campout in Laytonville, CA, 2024

TRACKLIST
1. Spillman - Chord
2. Chris Watson  - Outside the Circle of Fire (Track 19)
3. Tin Man 
4. Ishq - Re Entry to Earth
5. Luke Ferrari 
6. Tin Man
7. Manja Ristic - Muhe
8. Rolston - Loop 1 & Loop 2 (B2P Edits)
9. Tin Man
10. Felix K 
11. Mika Vainio - Kytkentka
12. Mika Vainio - Sleep
13. Jana Winderen - Nightwater
14. Sentena - Pulse
15. Spillman - yuuee 
16. Doo label (with gorilla art)
17. Doo label (with bottle art)
18. Spillman - Guitars of Laytonville
19. Mika Vainio - Viher (Green/Cellular)

Palm Reader 10: Spillman

Here is the first in what I'm hoping will be a regularly recorded mid-afternoon, unplanned mix series alongside my brother from a Spanish mother @raul_rs. And maybe even the odd solo outing too.

But for this first effort we go b2b keeping things below 90bpm as we dip, dive and chug our way through an afternoon, proving to no one but ourselves that "everything sounds better when you slow it down". So unbuckle your seat belt, grab yourself a spanner and prepare to bypass the compressor because the next 2.5 hours we'll be dropping out of light speed with "those weirdos you sometimes see at a festival", Raul and SBat. I've got a bad feeling about this...

Raul and the SBat - Hyperdrive Malfunction

A mix from extended naff family members Command D and Peanut

In the words of Command D :

Carrying on from some legendary parties before it, the next generation of ravers held 'plur' true to it's og meaning. Young Harry (Peanut) and I had been mixing together and talking about tunes we loved for months leading up to the event. We played in the side room while the morning light slowly poured in, all the homies in the front and gun fingers to the back. Big party mode with some blissy ones, freedom while it lasted, and a fun one to listen back to. Big thanks to everyone who hosted and the dancers!

Recorded on Wangal land.

@commandd @harrisonross

Art by Jesse Osborne-Lanthier as always

naffcast006 ⦾ Command D and Peanut at plur ⋆｡˚ ☁︎ ˚｡⋆｡˚☽˚｡⋆ ⋆｡˚ ☽ ˚｡⋆｡˚☁︎˚｡⋆

| LIVE FROM HIGH NOTE | w/ Pjenne

London-based artist Sybil is a true storyteller behind the decks, celebrated in equal measure for her cinematic take on techno as she is for crafting deep ambient journeys that soothe the soul. Whether for the dancefloor or for introspective listening, her selections are always guided by a distinct emotional depth, weaving intricate sonics with a healthy dose of psychedelia for good measure. 

Exploring the inspiration for this flawless session, Sybil describes it as:

“I’ve dived deep into the ocean for this mix, a wave through time, flowing between psychedelia of the 70s, 90s, present-day and beyond. A modern take on 90s chillout mix CDs, a meditation on the ocean, a sun-soaked holographic daydream by the sea ~~~”

Tune in now for a timeless deep trip through the past, present, and future.

Follow:
https://soundcloud.com/syberkid
https://soundcloud.com/deep-mind-music
www.instagram.com/sybil_dj
www.facebook.com/sybil.dj


Monument Waves 005 : Sybil

A collection of ambient soundtracks to set the perfect atmosphere for a lone tropical island with the sound of the sea washing up on the shore and birds chirping in overhanging palm trees


1 - Phat Phrog Studios - Tropical Islands Ambience

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Palm Reader 10: Spillman

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