2018

Hailing from Seattle, Korean-American artist @fugal expresses both dynamism and nuance. As part of the @secondnatureseattle collective, he’s one of the driving forces behind a string of renowned events in Seattle and the US, as well as an impressive young label which has seen contributions from fellow secondnature residents @archivistseattle and @simictacoma, along with @smoreira and Svreca (@semantica-records).

Now based in Berlin, Fugal has continued to refine his rhythmic, emotive sound, with gigs across Berlin and abroad. On the production front, 2017/18 has proven to be a fruitful period, with a recent co-release with Archivist on @volte_face_bleed’s BleeD imprint, and his sophomore secondnature release coming up in mid-February.

With his contribution to the Patterns of Perception mix series, Fugal has taken a measured approach, veering away from more functional dancefloor sounds, and instead drawing inspiration from the warmth found amongst the grey Berlin winter. Toeing the line between experimental sounds and deep techno, Fugal’s mix delves into the intricate - focusing on musical phrases and creative transitions between widely varying tempos.

Links:
https://www.facebook.com/FugalMusic
https://soundcloud.com/fugal
https://www.facebook.com/secondnatureseattle/
https://soundcloud.com/secondnatureseattle
http://secondnatureseattle.com/

Patterns of Perception 27 - Fugal

An unerringly astute selector and producer, DBR (@breezydbr) is among the most exciting of young acts within the buzzing Melbourne scene. With an affinity for texture and sound design owing to his background as a sound designer for games and film, his productions and DJ sets heave with dissonance and unpredictability, yet are charged with echoes of emotion and melodic complexity.

Patterns of Perception 28, recorded live on vinyl and digital in his home studio, encapsulates his unique musical leanings, and at the same time represents the cutting edge of ambient/experimental electronic music. Layers of electronics dance with organic acoustics to create a vivid, compelling whole.

Patterns of Perception 28 - DBR

Patterns of Perception resident @andreasmaan has been injecting a unique sense of drive and intensity into Patterns of Perception’s dance floors since the club night began almost two years ago.

Alongside his dance-floor oriented material, however, he has long cultivated a wide collection of arrhythmic recordings, ranging across a diverse spectrum of genres, from ambient, minimalist and musique concrete, to medieval chant.

In Patterns of Perception 29, Andreas Maan brings some of these aspects of his sound palate to the fore, weaving a path through the sparse textures and rich atmospherics that these disparate musical elements have to offer.

Links:
@andreasmaan
https://www.facebook.com/andreasmaan.music

Track List:

Mika Vainio, Ryoji Ikeda, Alva Noto - Movements 1
Fennesz, Vainio & Zanési - Coulour
Christian Zanési - Resonnance
Mika Vainio - Unien Holvit
Alva Noto - Xerrox Mesosphere
Neel - The Gravity Of Limtoc
Ghada Shbeir - Alyawn 'Oulliqa
Grzegorz Bojanek - Where Is My Cola?
Loscil - Brohm Ridge
Harold Budd - Dark Star
Terry Riley - Crucifixion Voices
Ben Russell, Yuki Numata Resnick, Caleb Burhans, Brian Snow, Clarice Jensen, Max Richter - Space 21
Harold Budd - Ice Floes In Eden
Harold Budd - Let Us Go Into The House Of The Lord/Butterfly Sunday

Patterns of Perception 29 - Andreas Maan

One of the most distinctive talents to emerge out of Melbourne’s techno scene, Mosam Howieson's (https://soundcloud.com/mos-how) singular brand of experimental live techno is texturally colourful, warm and immersive, drawing in listeners and dancers alike.

Patterns of Perception 30 sees Howieson set out to both challenge and captivate the listener, expertly weaving an array of textures, genres and atmospheres into a intriguing, powerful body of work. 

Having already released on @silent-season and @further-records, among others, his next EP is slated for release on Butter Records, and features remixes from Wata Igarashi (https://soundcloud.com/wata) and Sleep D (https://soundcloud.com/sleepd). His European debut at Belgium's Meakusma festival has also been scheduled for September, signalling what will no doubt be a breakout year for the Australian artist.

Links:
https://soundcloud.com/mos-how
https://www.facebook.com/MosamHowieson/

Patterns of Perception 30 - Mosam Howieson

@johnosborn moved to Berlin in the late 1990’s, in the aftermath of the fall of the wall, when the city was heaving with electronic music and full of empty spaces in which creativity could thrive. From his first gig at WMF, on the bill alongside @dixon and @mitja-prinz, to his residency at Panorama Bar for @scubaofficial’s famed SUB:STANCE parties, he quickly became a regular fixture in the local electronic music scene – and has remained there since. 
As the head of DRED (and formerly of TANSTAAFL RECORDS), John has found space to express his creativity away from the dancefloor, both as a producer/remixer and as a selector and champion of emerging and established artists.

This adroit, blistering mix is a live recording of his sunrise set from Patterns of Perception’s Two Years party at @about-blank-berlin on 5-6 May, 2018.

Links:
https://www.facebook.com/JohnOsbornDJ
https://soundcloud.com/johnosborn
https://www.facebook.com/DredRecordings

Check out our interview with John here:
http://patternsofperception.tumblr.com/post/173512481314/a-chat-with-john-osborn

Patterns of Perception 31 - John Osborn

@thelongcountcycle’s online bio simply reads: “Music as meditation. Dance as ritual.” The Brooklyn-based duo, who have performed at events and parties including the Rural Festival in Japan, and the Sustain:Release and Bunker Parties in New York City, let their music speak for itself.

Meanwhile, their own party "The Long Count Presents..." has featured such artists as @kerrilebon, Abdulla Rashim (@abdulla), @huerco_s, @call-super and Rrose. 

Delicately weaving together threads from ambient noise to melodic techno, Long Count Cycle’s music is vivid, austere, challenging at times, yet always irresistible.

Their Patterns of Perception 32 is no exception.

Links:
https://www.facebook.com/LongCountCycle/
https://soundcloud.com/thelongcountcycle
https://twitter.com/LongCountCycle
https://www.instagram.com/thelongcount/

Patterns of Perception 32 - The Long Count Cycle

Long-time resident of The Labyrinth (Japan, @mindgameslaby), Hiyoshi’s vivid, contemplative ambient mixes draw together musical elements from a diversity of sources, yet retain a rare purity of emotion and atmosphere.

With Patterns of Perception 33 Hiyoshi aims to capture the essence of his most affecting sets of the past year, including at Sound Garden, Labyrinth, and One party, while also paying respect to friends and artists who’ve mentored and supported him.

The result is a lucid, ethereal selection, a dance in the diffuse sunlight, on the surface of the lake, always hinting at the depths below.

Links:
https://soundcloud.com/mindgameslaby/hiyoshi-labyrinth-2014-wav-version

Tracklist:
Susumu Yokota - Saku
Southfacing - Lowtail
Sleepy Town Manufacture - Hello And Goodbye
Enitokwa - •
Taylor Deupree - Sleepover
Mkwaju Ensemble - Hot Air
Imaginary Softwoods - Crystal Pond
Jon Anderson - Amor Real (Global Communication Remix)
ASC - Epsilon Dream
Steve Good - Home (Unfolding)
Tetsu Inoue - Kaze
The Necks - Open
Buddhastick Transparent Featuring Something In The Air - Red Incense On Golden
Ishq - Xcellium
Isorinne - No Words To Fear
Remote_ - Drift
Pub - Glassedoven

Patterns of Perception 33 - Hiyoshi

Hailing from Amsterdam, Wanderwelle's unique brand of invigorating, meditative deep electronica has quickly made a mark internationally. Their creative output is intricate and well-considered, with each release featuring field recordings and deep-lying concepts which draw inspiration from folklore and natural environments.

Following on from releases on @silent-season - including the acclaimed "Lost in a Sea of Trees" from 2017 - the duo has increased their exposure, performing at Isotoop in the Rotterdam, Tresor in Berlin and an upcoming debut outdoor set at Croatia's Modem Festival. Along with this, their contribution to @grandriver 's @oneinstrument project found its way onto vinyl earlier this year.

For their contribution to Patterns of Perception, the duo explore a range of sounds - from lush ambience and deep techno to experimental electronica - that translate impeccably into a single, cohesive yet wide-ranging narrative.

Their next LP "Gathering of the Ancient Spirits" (also on Silent Season) is slated for release later this summer.

Links
https://www.facebook.com/wanderwellemusic/
https://soundcloud.com/Wanderwelle
https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/wanderwelle
http://silentseason.com/ssv13/

Tracklist:
Ryuichi Sakamoto - Walker
Acronym - Pointless Endeavor
Anthony Linell - The Earth Rises Again
Meta - Ambiente 2
Grand River - All Playing in Jannah
Antenes - Take Me To The Birds (For A)
Kareem Lofty - Fr3sh
Primal Code - Jikan
Hodge - All Is Not Lost
VC-118A - Enter
Black Merlin - Isolation
Stefan Vincent - She Will Keep An Eye On The Catastrophe
Serena Butler - When I Die I’ll Go To Heaven Because I’ve Served My Time In Hell
Verge - Hinterland
Rune Bagge - Five Elements
Skee Mask - Soundboy Ext.
Anthony Linell - Winds of Naelden
Marco Shuttle - Lux Et Sonus
DJ Richard - Gargoyle
Isorinne - Flashbacks

Patterns of Perception 34 - Wanderwelle

Founder of hypnotic techno night Kaava at Kaiku in Helsinki, @paulakoski has played extensively in both Sweden and her native Finland, and more recently has put in some memorable performances in Berlin, carving out a niche for herself with a multifaceted sound that ranges from ambient and experimental to richly layered, dark techno.

Her Patterns of Perception 35 is exemplary of her current direction, and moves compellingly from textured, emotion-laden soundscapes to deep, hypnotic, submersive techno. The opening ambient chapter is Koski's tribute to a defining genre for her: dark minimalism.

Links:
https://www.facebook.com/paulakoskimusic/
https://soundcloud.com/paulakoski

Patterns of Perception 35 - Paula Koski

Josef Gaard (@josefgaard) is a project focused on music as a conduit. Originally based in the Seattle area and now settled in Berlin, he has been sharing his salient sound through productions and performances for years. With a 12" coming up on @kalawila ’s Mountain Explosion Device, he is continuing to push his music forward with a distinct touch. This mix showcases the different edges of his musical sphere, from nordic house to electro to techno and back again.

This Thursday 2 August he plays at OHM alongside the special live debut of Acronym (@4cr0nym) & @kali-malone.

Links:
@josefgaard
https://www.facebook.com/josefgaard/
https://josefgaard.tumblr.com/

Patterns of Perception 36 - Josef Gaard

Basel-based Agonis (@agonis-amenthia) runs @amenthia-recordings alongside label partner @garcon. Fusing depth, rhythm, and echoes of Detroit, his DJ and live sets alike are captivating, at once both subtle and forward.

Following his transcendent live performance at Patterns of Perception earlier in the year, Agonis has taken his vision to audiences around the world, performing at key festivals and parties in Australia, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea and Switzerland where he is a resident of the famed Elysia (@elysiabsl) club. 
On the production front, he has been similarly prolific, helping to inaugurate @smokemachinetaipei ’s record label with the contribution of two tracks to its debut EP, plus overseeing the release of Amenthia's sixth EP - a debut from fellow Basler, and one-third of @varuna4053, Tafeit.

In Patterns of Perception 37, Agonis delivers a discerning selection designed to be equally enjoyed at home or on the dancefloor, constructed around the concept of bending time.

Links:
https://soundcloud.com/agonis-amenthia
https://www.facebook.com/agonis.amenthia/
https://soundcloud.com/amenthia-recordings
http://amenthia-recordings.net/

Read our interview with Agonis from earlier in the year here: http://patternsofperception.tumblr.com/post/170548160469/a-chat-with-agonis

Patterns of Perception 37 - Agonis

In his hometown of Basel where he is a resident at techno institution Elysia, @garcon’s name is synonymous with extended, expertly structured DJ sets rich in nuance and intensity. Co-owner of @amenthia-recordings with long-time collaborator @agonis-amenthia, the two have shared the unique artistic vision embodied by their label.

Combining elements that span a diverse musical landscape, Garçon’s mixes tend to be rhythmically, texturally and stylistically diverse, grounded in techno but always delving deeper and further afield. His Patterns of Perception 38 is no exception.

Links:
https://soundcloud.com/garcon
https://soundcloud.com/amenthia-recordings
http://amenthia.net/
https://soundcloud.com/homebasel
https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/garcon

Patterns of Perception 38 - Garçon

Chris SSG needs little introduction. As co-founder of the hugely influential (former) MNML SSGS blog and now organiser of MNML SSGS events, he has for years been at the cutting edge of electronic music in his hometown of Tokyo and abroad. Eschewing conventional dancefloor sensibilities, his music moves effortlessly between ambient, experimental, komische and abstract techno.

His Patterns of Perception 39 is a journey through a range of his current musical foci, and was recorded live at @dredrecordsberlin 's Space Cakes event on 12 August 2018, drawing from an emotional palate inspired by the summer in which it was recorded.

Links:
https://www.instagram.com/mnmlssgs/
https://twitter.com/mnmlssgs
https://www.facebook.com/chris.ssgs/
https://soundcloud.com/mnml-ssgs

Patterns of Perception 39 - Chris SSG

Sidney & Suleiman’s musical explorations – both as DJs and as founders of Paris-based Latency Recordings – traverse a rich tapestry of genres, moods, and sounds. Their distinctive combination of these elements places the label at the forefront of aurally diverse electronic music for both dancing and listening.

Patterns of Perception 40 reflects the keen and subtle musical sensibilities of the duo, drifting between and around ambient, experimental and techno, always remaining true to its creators’ unique musical vision.

Links:
@sidneygerard
@suleimanlatency

@latency-recordings
https://www.facebook.com/latencyrec/
https://latencyrecordings.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/__latency/
https://www.latency.fr/

Patterns of Perception 40 - Sidney & Suleiman

Since first playing at the second Patterns of Perception back in 2016, techno veteran @yuka, has bestowed a special beat upon Patterns of Perception’s heart.

With interests that span painting, sculpture, design and music, Yuka’s unique groove – which is as deep and psychedelic as it is lucent and energetic – has captivated dancers across the globe. Meanwhile, her productions, out on @fullpanda-records, @semantica-records, @silent-season and soon on @kalawila's Mountain Explosion Device are ornate, magical, and profound.

Her Patterns of Perception 41 perfectly captures the rich threads in her musical tapestry.

Links:
https://www.facebook.com/mamayuka/
https://soundcloud.com/yuka
www.residentadvisor.net/dj/yuka
http://yukafp.bandcamp.com/

Patterns of Perception 41 - Yuka

As a co-curator and resident DJ of Patterns of Perception, Steve Duncan aims to always infuse a sense of vibrancy and diversity into the sonic palette of his sets and musical offerings. A focus on rhythm and narrative allows him to traverse a range of sounds and moods, and challenges him to continually dig and refine his musical vision.

With Patterns of Perception 42 - his second outing since the very first edition some two and half years ago - Steve has created a soundscape filled with slow grooves, rough textures and vibrant interjections. It seeks to bridge home listening and dancefloor sensibilities, with driving moments countered with contemplative experimental pieces. 

Links:
https://soundcloud.com/steve-duncan
https://www.facebook.com/steveduncan.bln
https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/steveduncan

https://www.facebook.com/patternsofperception/
http://patternsofperception.tumblr.com/

Patterns of Perception 42 - Steve Duncan

@eluize is many things: a producer, DJ, and label head, whose passions over the years have ranged from maths to (more recently) motherhood - both of which and more she discusses in an upcoming interview with us. Her label, Night Tide (@nighttideaudio), whose mission is deep melodic underground electronic music, has released music from @albrecht-labrooy, @djenacosovic, and @hans-berg.

Based in Berlin but with a foot still firmly grounded in her hometown of Adelaide, Eluize’s productions and mixes span techno, house, acid and more, fuse acoustic instrumentation with synths and machines, creating textures that are spacious, euphoric and rhythmically alluring.

Her Patterns of Perception 43 is at once precise, vivid and lush, a perfect antidote to the gathering darkness of Berlin’s coming winter.

Links:
@eluize
https://www.facebook.com/EluizeMusik/
https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/eluize
http://eluize.com

@nighttideaudio
https://www.facebook.com/nighttideaudio