Dara is a designer and maker based in London with a background in architecture, product and graphic design. He believes in design's capacity as a service to help people, and to bring joy and decadence to their everyday lives. Following completing a master's in interior design at the royal college of art, he has been working across as many disciplines as possible in as many processes as possible. He continues to ask himself "Can design serve as an emotive tool beyond its practical purpose?”. He aims to develop a cohesive and accessible design vocabulary through his ongoing curiosity and personal investigations while maintaining a close alignment with culture through art, fashion and music. Through collaboration with friends, he has been organizing parties and gatherings in London that aim to offer a platform for different communities to intersect, meet, and have fun together, connecting through their common interest in music. 

This mix is a collection of tracks by artists that inspire his local scene and have been a constant reference point in his creative journey.

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Sonic Intro: amorphe
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Funes!

steht für einen Sound zwischen Tiefe, Melancholie und cineastischer Atmosphäre. Hypnotische Pads, schwere Kicks, Breaks und beatlose Momente prägen den Stil kombiniert mit Einflüssen aus Dub, Noise und experimenteller Elektronik.

Inspiration zieht Funes aus dem Leben selbst, mit all seinen Höhen und Tiefen. Musik ist Ausdruck innerer Prozesse so etwa beim Debütalbum Agonia (2021), das als Selbstveröffentlichung auf Bandcamp erschien und den Verlust des Vaters verarbeitet.

DJ-Sets von Funes sind mehr als Tanzflächenbeschallung: Sie laden ein zur Reise, zum Innehalten, zum Eintauchen. Ob im Club oder zu Hause es geht um Räume, in denen Bedeutung, Spiritualität und Emotion entstehen können.

Seit fast zehn Jahren folgt Funes einem fein geschulten, intuitiven Musikgespür. Die Trackauswahl folgt keinem Schema, sondern einem inneren Filter, der sich ständig weiterentwickelt. Podcasts und Sets spiegeln persönliche Phasen und aktuelle Einflüsse immer mit dem Ziel, durch die Musik anderer Künstler*innen neue Klangwelten zu erschaffen.

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Funes!

Stands for a sound that lies between depth, melancholy, and cinematic atmosphere. Hypnotic pads, heavy kicks, breaks, and beatless moments shape the style, combined with influences from dub, noise, and experimental electronics.

Funes draws inspiration from life itself, with all its highs and lows. Music is an expression of inner processes as in the debut album Agonia (2021), a self-release on Bandcamp that processes the loss of a father.

Funes’ DJ sets are more than just soundtracks for the dancefloor: they invite listeners on a journey to pause, to immerse. Whether in the club or at home, it's about creating spaces where meaning, spirituality, and emotion can arise.

For almost ten years, Funes has followed a finely tuned, intuitive sense of music. The track selection follows no fixed pattern but rather an internal filter that constantly evolves. Podcasts and sets reflect personal phases and current influences always with the aim of creating new sonic worlds through the music of other artists.




quartal. podcast with Funes

Ambient set NoName Festival 2025 (free dl)

What’s better than a mix from electronic music royalty Cio D’Or? Two mixes. This week we present something very special, a tale told across two chapters. As a mainstay of techno for over two decades, Cio D'Or has consistently pushed boundaries, gracing the decks of revered institutions worldwide and crafting a legendary discography with releases on Prologue, Semantica, Hypnus, Time to Express and more. 

Across both mixes you will hear Cio’s unparalleled ability for sculpting minimalism and sonic architecture, masterfully recontextualizing familiar and obscure tracks alike, breathing new life into them and unveiling hidden dimensions. She dissects, reassembles and creates intricate connections between disparate sounds, all flawlessly executed with an alchemist’s touch.

Prisma 33 starts at a slower tempo, delicately building into an eruption of psychedelic minimalism. Dada grows with kinetic energy, with Cio sculpting sounds and textures into a deep trip where time seems to bend and dissolve, finishing with an unexpected wildcard that only a master selector could make work. 

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https://www.ciodor.de/


MNMT 478 : Cio D’Or (dada)

VBK
soundcloud : @eugvbk
instagram : www.instagram.com/vbk__music/

HBM :
soundcloud : https://soundcloud.com/hypnotic-black-magic
instagram : https://www.instagram.com/hypnoticblackmagic/

Art Bei Ton w/ VBK b2b HBM @ GIMIC - 10 July 2025

BUY LINK: https://auroramisticarecords.bandcamp.com/album/amr011-loomed-signal-ep

Artist/Title: https://soundcloud.com/assimilated1 / Loomed Signal EP
Remixers: https://soundcloud.com/blazejmalinowskiofficial, https://soundcloud.com/alexskyspirit
Catalogue No.: AMR011
Format: Digital
releases July 24, 2025 (Bandcamp)

Mixed & Produced by Idan Pinhasov
Artwork & Mastering by José Diogo Correia (Portugal 2025)

"Aurora Mística Records is proud to present its 11th release – AMR011, a special edition that marks the solo debut of Assimilated, a Middle East-based producer who previously contributed the track “Nothing End” to our 1 Year compilation. In his debut solo EP, “Loomed Signal”, the artist unveils his full sonic identity through a dense, hypnotic, and deeply atmospheric narrative. Featuring two original tracks, the release delves into introspective textures and immersive structures, showcasing a refined aesthetic within the deep techno universe. The release also includes two remixes by essential names in the international scene: Blazej Malinowski, the Polish producer known for his intense performances and ethereal atmospheres, and Alexskyspirit, a prominent figure in the underground circuit whose spiritual and detailed approach offers new perspectives on Assimilated’s compositions. Aurora Mística Records remains true to its mission of exploring the most enigmatic realms of techno, consistently supporting visionary artists and immersive soundscapes. AMR011 is more than just an EP – it’s a sonic journey that reaffirms Aurora Mística’s careful curation and strong artistic direction, connecting artists and listeners through sound experiences that resonate within."

AMR011 Assimilated - Loomed Signal EP w/ Blazej Malinowski & Alexskyspirit Remixes [preview]

"An introspective current flows through shifting frequencies and shadowy textures, carefully held in balance. Stillness emerges through the haze — not as escape, but as quiet anchor points in a landscape shaped by tension, release, and the artist’s sublime signature."

SUNA (@sunabass) , Korean artist and resident/cofounder of vurt. (@vurtkr) Seoul club.  SUNA's DJ set expresses a fear of unknown world through musical spatiality. She communicates with the audience conveying various human emotions as desire, anxiety, hope and suchlike. The deep, emotional yet simple sound she has been seeking for, mingles with the hypnotic atmosphere that techno's musical structure and pattern have to offer, leads us to the new dimension expanding the present to infinite universe.

HOCast #249 - SUNA

Extremly sweet memory of my set at Unfold at Fold, London on 22.06.25 in the Steam room. Thanks to all the dancers for this crazy energy, I had the best time & super happy to share this recording 𓆩♡𓆪

Ina Kacz at Unfold, London - 22.06.25

Ciao tutti ~ my latest NTS episode is live ✨
À la carte ~

🪐 Cosmic update ~ The Sun exits watery Cancer for fiery Leo, lighting up our power to express, feel, and create from deep within. Venus enters Virgo and whispers: devotion is the new romance, and rituals are love in action. As the Aquarius Full Moon nears, we tune into the frequency of our future tribe 🫂

🎹🪩💫 Fireground presents “Marea Live” ~ a special live set flowing with electric piano, synths, groove, and soul. Think Napoli meets Berlin, past meets future. So much raw warmth and emotional power ~ I’m truly honoured to share this with you.
Grazie mille Angela & Daniele for this stunning journey.

Art by MeteFYI 💎
~ with love & gratitude ~
GiGi 🧿💓

NTS GiGi FM PRESENTS FIREGROUND LIVE 16.07.2025

Spira invites @solmadj

Paris-based producer and DJ, and co-founder of Virtual Forest Records, Solma draws inspirations from the hypnotic aesthetics of modern deep techno and the vibrant energy of UK bass to shape a unique style that explores psychedelic territories where genre boundaries dissolve and textures take center stage. 

From high-energy sets to immersive live performances, Solma explores the full spectrum of electronic music — from introspection to dancefloor momentum. With a steadily growing catalog of high-quality releases, he continues to push boundaries and refine his identity.

While Solma is known for fast-paced rhythms and psychedelic synthlines, this time he masterfully explores the slower, deeper side of techno — presenting a one-hour mix for Spira Records that drifts through dub textures and meditative grooves.

@https://www.instagram.com/solma.als/
@solmadj

Spira Invites - Solma

For Episode 479 we are happy to present Gent.

Hailing from Kosovo, Gent boasts a wealth of experience having graced renowned venues such as Drugstore and major festivals like Ozora and MoDem, continuously pushing his craft both as a selector and label curator here he puts that ability into practice with a tunnelling session for us.

Follow :

https://soundcloud.com/gentvargmal
https://www.instagram.com/gent__gjonbalaj/

Tracklist:

Trømmel - Ecosystem
Scrase - Perc 12
Asusu - Too Much Time Has Passed
Deadbeat - Punta de Choros
Al Wootton - Break The Teeth Of The Wicked
Big Hands - Bacchanalia I (Al Wootton Remix)
Azu Tiwaline - Mei Long
Human Space Machine - Mind Expander
Azu Tiwaline & Al Wootton - Nine Points
Trømmel - The Bacterium
Shoal - Naik
IVU - San
Chris Cowie - Faith
Marco Shuttle - Bombaby
OK EG - Radial
Valentino Mora - Portal
Skee Mask - Stomp
Conforce - Celestion

MNMT 479 : Gent

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