Unexpected Delight

A selection of my favourite mixes of the year so far

2023 Soundtrack

Of Paradise Radio Shows

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Radio

One hundred & thirteen brings Italian born, Berlin based Notte Infinita to the series. A mesmerising bass driven journey.  The euphoric, rolling mix of deep techno, bass & beyond is reminiscent of Notte Infinita's impressive productions. Having released music via  @oscilla-sound & @indexrecords, he explores space & rhythm through a psychedelic blend of deep, bassy sounds.

So happy to have him as part of the series -- thanks Giovanni :)

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Animix One Hundred & Thirteen: Notte Infinita

Monthly inter-dimensional techno and rhythm transmissions from South London's GiGi FM.

https://www.nts.live/shows/gigi-fm/episodes/gigi-fm-4th-january-2023

Gigi FM w/ Wac Lounge  040123

A special one for #114 from a dear friend and renowned but noble talent, Montreal based @priori-ties. Head of the ever-impressive NAFF output (@naffrecordings), world class DJ & chameleon producer, he is constantly working on something new and exciting.. never missing a beat. 

One would only have to indulge in Priori's impressive back catalogue to attest to his consistent quality but evolution of style and creative flow. Seeing Francis play multiple times on his recent tour to Australia really cemented all of this for me.- one of the best in the biz! 

Thanks so much for being part of the series Francis <3

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Animix One Hundred & Fourteen: Priori

Armenian artist @davenyxaether has been a focal point of our music consumption, lapping up each mix and release with fervent hunger, since his explosive track "strngr" on Serbian compilation @kepasaparadoks. His productions and mixes reach a level of frenzied beauty many can only dream of. Traversing deep ambient explorations, through grimey bass to fiery heights of percussive madness. His latest release on @typelessrecords is a further testament to his unique taste and skill for carving up volatile, percussive, bass-heavy hits. Dave N.A. everybody. Sit back (or stand up), whip out your gun fingers and enjoy.

BODY MIX 015 | Dave N.A.

Rinse FM Podcast

Breaka - 07 February 2023

Unexpected Delight - 59 w/ Of Paradise - April 7 2023

Excited for this episode of Unexpected Delight. I’ve invited Of Paradise - a record label run by my buddies Lauren and Paul - to guest on the show for a second time.

Of Paradise, go deep, serving up a heady concoction of future-focused bass and backroom techno to keep listeners on their toes. Featuring a mix of new, old, forthcoming, and unreleased material from some of the best in the business.

Unexpected Delight w/ Of Paradise - April 7 2023

https://radiopunctum.cz/shows/guestmixes

@ofparadiserecords - Operating as an outlet for unconventional and forward-thinking electronic music, Of Paradise was established as a platform for limitless self-expression, that pushes against prevailing trends and transcends styles. Founded in 2016, the UK-based label is run by Lauren Chalmers (Fade) and Paul Patterson. 

Tracklist:
Lårry - Angela’s Knife [Bruk]
Dual Monitor - Fractal [N-Face]
Le Motel - Sueños [Maloca]
Destrata - Meridan [Of Paradise]
Debba - I Said [Redstone Press}
XMTR - First Colour [Geotact]
Coffintexts - Wet [Self-Release]
Significant Other - Mike’s Gone Back To Manchester [Oscilla Sound]
DJ Plead & Stain - Rent Request [Boxout.FM]
Dadan Karambolo - Marshes [Regime Brigade]
Anz - Loos In Twos (NRG) [Hessle Audio]
Debba - Direction [Redstone Press]
Facta - Mirage [Incienso]
Guava - Framboise Baby [Control Freak Recordings]
Bodro - Gangsta [LBR Records]
Guillermo Lucena - Balada Lenta (Manuel Fischer Spiral Remix) [Ozelot Records]
Doc Sleep - Flooding Meadow [Tartelet Records]

Guestmix 05/23 by Of Paradise

Of Paradise drop by The Lot studio for the first time, serving up a brain-bubbling selection of material to help listeners float into the weekend.

http://www.instagram.com/ofparadiserecords

Of Paradise @ The Lot Radio 06-09-2023

Martha is a DJ and broadcaster from South London with roots in community radio and documentary making. Each of Martha’s thoughtfully curated radio shows navigate the fringes of electronic music, with a clear narrative that is grounded in community and storytelling.

https://www.nts.live/shows/martha/episodes/martha-22nd-july-2023

Martha w/ Fade 210723

Newcastle 2 U 🌍
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After Hours w. Fade - October 2023

@thisissilentera and @paulofparadise from @ofparadiserecords for the next 2 hours with a selection of ambient electronica with hints of downtempo trip-hop beats, progressive house 🫧 keeping your afternoon levelled this afternoon 🌐

Keeping you levelled till 3pm 👌🏼

Of Paradise Records 29/11/23 - Voices Radio

Silent Era brings forth an hour of signature sounds discovered from the far outer reaches of bass, dub and techno to take us on a cosmic journey through space and time.

Watch the live recording here: https://youtu.be/lFW0pVZMTGg

Originally commissioned by stegi.radio and produced by Onassis Stegi

Dark Corners with Silent Era // Stegi Radio // November 2024

Operator is an online community radio station and cultural platform based in Rotterdam.

www.operator-radio.com
www.instagram.com/operator.radio
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Of Paradise - 22nd November 2024

Of Paradise returns to dublab with 60 minutes of shapeshifting sounds, including some exciting forthcoming label material alongside a selection of current favourites.

Tracklist:

1. Silent Era - ? [Forthcoming Of Paradise]
2. Entire - Polymorphine [SPLOT]
3. Formant Value - Nucleo [Lowless]
4. Pugilist & POD - Haus [Forthcoming Of Paradise]
5. Javano - Origin [Temple Of Sound]
6. Tradecraft - 07067 [Berceuse Heroique]
7. Pugilist & POD - Pentagram [Forthcoming Of Paradise]
8. Tammo Hesselink - Haven't Read [Midgar]
9. Sepehr - Shimmering Waves [GARMO]
10. Pugilist & POD - Sun-Dialled [Forthcoming Of Paradise]
11. Tano - Capture [In Armatura]
12. Azu Tiwaline & Forest Drive West - Fluids In Motion II [Livity Sound]
13. IWANN - Cold Welding [SPLOT]
14. Caldera - Nocturnal [Pressure Dome]
15. How Du - Aqua [The Moth Club]

Of Paradise - dublab Guest Session 21 November 2024

As dawn rises on a quarter century, Silent Era steps forth with an hour of deconstructed bass and electronica to cleanse our spirits and replenish our souls.

Watch the live recording here: youtu.be/_3WkuZJnSDc

Originally commissioned by stegi.radio and produced by Onassis Stegi

Dark Corners with Silent Era // Stegi Radio // January 2025

Silent Era is back with another instalment of Dark Corners, and this time she is packing the heat. With a true-to-form selection of fresh material, classic cuts and label exclusives, ranging from dub, to bass, breaks and deconstructed techno, this one’s not to be missed.

Watch the live recording here: https://youtu.be/5MQQy3FcnFU

Originally commissioned by stegi.radio and produced by Onassis Stegi

Dark Corners with Silent Era // Stegi Radio // May 2025

Silent Era is the co-founder of the label Of Paradise and its sub-label Badlands on which she regularly releases her music as well. Her versatile productions range between bass-heavy broken rhythms and also more experimental soundscapes as you can hear on her latest release called „Emerald Pool“. And there is more to come. Enjoy the mix!

Tracklist:
1. Identified Patient - Second-Hand Nostalgia [Nerve Collect]
2. Scanner - Trawl, Disappearance [Aquarellist]
3. Priori - Hazard (Forest Drive West Slowmo Remix) [Midgar]
4. POD & Edward Richards - Flux Growth [Kinetic Vision Australia]
5. Stave & Karim Maas - Searching [Standards & Practices]
6. Pessimist - SPRTLZM [Pessimist Productions]
7. Mercy System - Vacuum [Of Paradise]
8. Saffron Bloom - Curtain Call (Original) [Delicate Records]
9. Fracture - Verhoeven (Slow Mix) [Astrophonica]
10. Terrain - Mode [Delsin Records]
11. Pugilist - Daggers [Of Paradise]
12. Client_03 - Thought Disposal (Slow Mix) [Astrophonica]
13. Sepehr - Isfahan Sinistra [GARMO]
14. Destrata - Meridian [Of Paradise]
15. Pugilist & POD - Iridescent [Of Paradise]
16. Stone - Plenty [3XL]

SHAW CUTS PODCAST 048 - SILENT ERA

Silent Era kicks off the first episode in her new season with an exciting change to the usual format of Dark Corners. This season she will be inviting guests onto the show, and for this episode she will be joined by Seattle-based DJ, producer, and new Of Paradise affiliate, Hünter. Together, they form a blissful 1-hour that traverses ambient, electronica, IDM and bass music.
Hünter takes the reigns for the second half of Dark Corners, bringing some of his favourite productions and exclusive forthcoming material from his upcoming project with Of Paradise.
Guest link https://www.instagram.com/hoonterdot/

With @hoonterdot


Dark Corners feat. Hünter w/ Silent Era (08.10.2025)

Pierrot - 01 at Operator Radio, May 5 2017.

Pierrot returns to the container with his monthly show. Some parts based on fundamental sounds collected over the years and some parts just going all directions. An eclectic selection. Enjoy!

Pierrot - 01 - Operator Radio - May 5 2017

Pierrot - 02 at Operator Radio, June 7 2017.

Pierrot returns to the container with his monthly show. Some parts based on fundamental sounds collected over the years and some parts just going all directions. An eclectic selection. Enjoy!

Pierrot - 02 - Operator Radio - June 7 2017

Pierrot - 03 at Operator Radio, July 5 2017.

Pierrot returns to the container with his monthly show. Some parts based on fundamental sounds collected over the years and some parts just going all directions. An eclectic selection. Enjoy!

Pierrot - 03 -  Operator Radio - July 5 2017

Pierrot - 04 at Operator Radio, August 9th 2017.

Pierrot returns to the container with his monthly show. Some parts based on fundamental sounds collected over the years and some parts just going all directions. An eclectic selection. Enjoy!

Pierrot - 04 - Operator Radio - August 9 2017

Pierrot - 05 at Operator Radio, September 6 2017.

Pierrot returns to the container with his monthly show. Some parts based on fundamental sounds collected over the years and some parts just going all directions. An eclectic selection. Enjoy!

Pierrot - 05 - Operator Radio - September 6 2017

Pierrot is a DJ and collector from Rotterdam with Flemish roots, born in the 80’s. His sets, shows and mixtapes are based on fundamental sounds collected over the years. Whatever crossed his path and reached out to his soul. Pierrot is going all directions. Difficult to put in a box, easy to adapt to.