The first Patterns of Perception mix of 2023 comes from a luminous presence and dear friend of our collective - label head, mix series curator, promoter and esteemed selector Aaron J (@arn_j).

Over the years, a combination of passion, openness and tireless energy has seen Aaron become a trusted voice for experimental, boundary-pushing electronic music across both the US and the wider scene. 

Founded over eight years ago, Aaron’s much-loved platform @sure_thing is the embodiment of his forward-thinking curation and clarity of vision. Now based in Brooklyn, Sure Thing started as a series of parties in San Francisco before growing outward, later blossoming into a renowned mix series and record label. 

As a DJ, Aaron’s level of empathy and attention-to-detail are unmistakeable, allowing him to deeply connect with the dance floor no matter the context - layering, building and driving emotions ever onwards.

Aaron J's Patterns of Perception 106 is both radiant and personal - an idyllic snapshot of the perfect dance floor, glowing with wide-eyed energy. Pensive darkness simmers into hedonistic psychedelia. Intensity turns reflective. Endless rhythms vibrate and flare into nurturing light. 

Links:
@arn_j
https://www.instagram.com/arn_j/
@sure_thing
https://surethingrec.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/surethingevents

Patterns of Perception 106 - Aaron J

Clear as spring water, the memory of Shoal's beautiful live set echoing through the Norwegian mountains, finally sharing the stage together at Monument (@monument-podcast) after meeting in Amsterdam several years ago. Those familiar with our dear friends at Harmony Rec (@harmony-rec) will be undoubtedly familiar with Kenny's impeccable body of work, and for the rest an eye-opening treat awaits. Here, Kenny gathers highlights from his recent live sets and newly recorded material, arranged and refined into a perfect contemplation of the crisp arboreal air, a vivid composition of body and sound entwined tightly beneath the earth. Thanks Kenny!

@shoall

Artwork by Angelina Nikolayeva.

Sure Thing Mix 120: Shoal

Owner of Siamese Twins record label and veteran artist, Thailand's DJ Sunju Hargun puts a brand new twist on deep psychedelia for our podcast.

rural Podcast 010 Sunju Hargun

Recorded live at Paral·lel Festival 2024, Saturday 530-830PM, Port del Comte, Spain.

Thank you to the Paral·lel team for the trust, to everyone whose music I was able to share, to all of you for being there and for listening.

@parallelfestival

Aaron J at Paral·lel Festival 2024

Recording of OCCA's set at les Chaos Ambiants 2024 [Closing set]
Mastering by Ryosuke Tsuchiya

OCCA has been organising ARCHIV for over 10 years at the sacred club,  Precious Hall in Sapporo, located in the northernmost region of Japan, Hokkaido. With his own party ARCHIV at the core, he has been expanding his scope of activities from all over Japan to the rest of the world.

As an entity of singularity, he aims to transform time/space/spirit into unknown realms by arranging multifaceted elements such as the spiritualism of Psychedelic Music, the storytelling nature of House Music, the sci-fi dystopian feel of Detroit Techno and the trance of Minimal Music in a three-dimensional way through his deft mixing. His rare presence has been recognised and he has been invited to play at DJ NOBU's Future Terror, Mindgames' The Labyrinth/Balance, and in recent years, has been invited to parties in Asia, Spekki Webu's Mirror Zone 5 Years Tour in EU, System Revival and Georgia's prestigious Bassiani, his circle of resonance continues to spread out.

[Les Chaos Ambiants]

The Pauza association presents Les Chaos Ambiants, a festival dedicated to the encounter between electronic music, the visual arts and the rich heritage of Burgundy-Franche-Comté.

This event is designed on a small scale to make it as comfortable as possible to listen, meet and move around, with a single stage to promote emerging and established artists, a natural setting conducive to the discovery of musical works and artistic installations, and an eco-responsible approach to limit its environmental impact.

The project has several objectives : to promote the European and international artistic scene, to stimulate and strengthen the cultural and creative network across the département and the region ; to help promote and showcase the natural and cultural heritage of Burgundy-Franche-Comté ; to support local produce and the local economy.

OCCA [Les Chaos Ambiants]

Dolby surround - timeless - on clouds - cumulus - dub - special mix for journeys - surround (classic vinyl and new tracks) for magnificent Discos Movimiento from Mexico.

A special timeless warm lighter Dubmix into dark days for e.g.travelling with newer tracks and older classic Dub records.

Track - Artist - Label
Static - Optic - Rendered Thoughts
Apollo is a Division R&S - Ole J Mjøs&Torbjørn - Brundtland
OFF - Cio D´Or - Telrae
Longing - Joachim Spieth - Affin
Static - Optic - Rendered Thoughts
Forgotten Gods - MonO - Silent Season
Recall - Joachim Spieth - Affin
Version Of Spend Some Time - Rhytm&Sounds (Burial Mix)
yocta - Cio D´Or - Semantica
Version of Why - Rhythm&Sound with Paul Hilaire (Burial Mix) -?
Roll Off - Rhythm&Sound -?
Luminescent - Mohlao -?
Endless - Optic -?
Ruff - Rhytm&Sound (Burial Mix) - ?
UK74R1514140 - Aleksi Perala - The Colundi Sequence Level 12
Minos Pour Main Basse (Sur La Ville) - Mooloodjee - ?
Mash UP (Reshape) - Freund Der Familie - Freund Der Familie
Faith (No Vox Mix) - Paul St.Hilaire & René Löwe - Kynant Records
Definitely Lunar - Eshu - Eshu
Resonance Scionversions - Substance&Vanceur - ?
BC09 - Basic Channel
While the lights stays - Mosaic - The Memory Foundation
Untitled - EQD - Equalized
? - Varley - ?
Subway7 - Richard Bartz - Cocoon
The Journey (Qui Niu) - Sons Of The Dragon - Motor City Matrix
Subway - Richard Bartz - Kanzleramt
Static - Optic - Rendered Thoughts
Apollo is a Division R&S - Ole J Mjøs&Torbjørn - Brundtland

Cio D'Or - Cumulus 33 / Mixtape Discos Movimiento #28

Recorded Live at 宀 Club for Distrikt in Hong Kong on 19/10/2024

OCCA hails from the snowy city of Sapporo, located in the northernmost region of Hokkaido, Japan. In addition to inviting renowned DJs like Peter Van Hoesen, DJ Nobu, Haruka, DJ Yazi, and IORI to perform at his Archiv parties at the legendary Sapporo club, Precious Hall, OCCA has established himself as a respected DJ in his own right.

OCCA has played at several notable events, including Future Terror and Gong, which were organized by DJ Nobu, as well as Exit the Labyrinth, Balance by Mindgames, and Dommune×Boiler Room. His performances aim to take the audience on a sonic journey, where he expertly blends existing techno tracks to craft new sounds and create futuristic techno-style elements.

MIX079 - Occa (札幌) [Live for Distrikt]

A recording of Sapphire Slows playing a dj/live hybrid set at The Labyrinth 2024 on Sunday morning, October 13.

The Labyrinth 2024 - Sapphire Slows (dj/live hybrid)

Berlin’s Refracted has been a name dear to us for some time, having contributed a remix to our inaugural label release nearly six years ago. The Paral·lel co-curator and resident has cultivated a devoted following over the years for his uncompromising vision developed through a remarkable catalog of releases for label such as Silent Season, Bitta, Sublunar and his own Mind Express. For our series Refracted contributes a mix true to his signature style, crystalline and patiently layered with unwavering intent, drawing across decades and genres to invite us into a divine state of mind. Thanks Alex!

@refracted-music

Artwork by Mei Oele - Boser Tritt.