2022

As one of the forces behind @ute-rec and one half of Accelerationism, Oslo based DJ, promoter and label head @mariusbo’s singular, trance-infused sound feels both fresh and profoundly nostalgic. 

Starting in 2017 with highly curated open air raves in his native Norway as part of the Uteklubb collective, both Marius and the group have continued to evolve, with the inception of their Ute Rec imprint in 2019 representing the fruition of the group's distinctive sound aesthetic. A string of influential releases from @oprofessionell, The Dosadi Experiments and @mikkel-rev, alongside the high-profile Accelerationism CDs that have seen them collaborate with the likes of @alpha-tracks-official, @s-o-n-s and @sunjuhargun, plus a VA fundraiser alongside @amniote-editions have helped Marius and Ute Rec to quickly garner a global audience, giving them a platform to share their unique vision of psychedelic contemporary trance.

Hitting like a deep, rejuvenating breath in the open air, Marius' Patterns of Perception 92 is a pulsating, private moment for emotions and reflections to cascade and flow. 
Evoking the serene, iridescent embrace of the chill-out room, this mix floats weightlessly in the aether between psychedelic downtempo and ambient trance -  a shimmering assembly of textures and inspirations, both new and old. It is a space for closed eyes, kaleidoscopic perception and slow heart rates - a tonic for the mind, body and soul. 

Links:
https://soundcloud.com/mariusbo
https://www.instagram.com/mariusaalokken/

https://soundcloud.com/ute-rec
https://www.instagram.com/ute.rec/

Patterns of Perception 92 - Marius Bø

Amsterdam-based @jasminhoek is a DJ and radio host renowned for her eclectic, percussion-rich sound. Immersed in a vivid spectrum of bass, breaks, dubstep, acid and techno, she also readily embraces the weird, with a knack for uncovering the most compelling of unexpected oddities.

As both a hard-working and in-demand selector, Jasmín has taken the stage at an array of much loved venues and events across the world, including the likes of the Dekmantel, Dekmantel Selectors and Rewire Festivals, De School, Garage Noord, Tresor, Griessmuehle, and New York’s Bossa Nova Civic Club. In recent times, she’s spent time honing her skills in the studio, with her first two track releases being featured on VAs from Dekmantel and Martyn’s 3024 imprint.

Jasmín's Patterns of Perception 93 feels simultaneously free-spirited and precise, with its energy and emotion combining to perfectly capture her distinctive sound. Buoyant, expressive rhythms find cathartic release amongst flashes of luminescent energy. Warm, playful atmospheres are actually intensified by pensive, reflective interludes. Past inspirations find reinvigoration alongside feelings and reflections from today. 


Links:
https://soundcloud.com/jasminhoek
https://www.instagram.com/jasminhoek/
https://www.facebook.com/jasminhoekdj
https://ra.co/dj/jasmin-NL
https://echobox.radio/shows/petting-dogs/

Patterns of Perception 93 - Jasmín

DYL (@dyl170) is a Romanian DJ and producer whose interpretation of contemporary dnb is both sophisticated and highly effective. Touching a range of tempos and energies, his music finds form amongst smooth, delicate and powerful shades - often all at once. 

The past years have seen DYL maintain a steady production schedule, with highly regarded releases on imprints such as @translationrecordings, @diffusereality, @alphacut and @relationreset; along with key collaborations with DB1 (@dee-bee-one), @synkro and @tammohesselink. 

For DYL, Patterns of Perception 94 represents a moment for reflection; a chance to embrace the presence and momentum of his own recent works - both solo and collaborative. And as these propulsive rhythms simmer and blur, moments of true emotion take flight. Introspection glows in the depths, urging us on toward lucidity.

Links:
https://www.instagram.com/dyldnb/
https://www.facebook.com/dyldnb/
https://dylmusic2.bandcamp.com/
https://ra.co/dj/dyl-ro

Patterns of Perception 94 - DYL

@roza-terenzi has traversed continents, yet her sound as a producer is never quite of this world. Hailing from Australia and now based in Berlin, extensive touring and appearances at a host of electronic music’s most esteemed festivals and venues have only served to strengthen her skills as a producer, with releases on the likes of @dkmntl, @planeteuphorique, @kalaharioystercult, @buttersessions and her own @stepballchain somehow evoking both nostalgia and visions of the future through cosmic atmospherics and warm, alien grooves.

Likewise, her Patterns of Perception 95 is luminous, lush and vibrantly nostalgic: like a hazy, sun-bleached postcard from decades past, viewed very much in the here and now. Covering a lot of ground in terms of both tempo and energy - this mix floats effortlessly from downtempo to liquid DNB, from breaks to house and back again, showcasing her effervescent skill and versatility behind the decks. 
Featuring an array of forthcoming and unreleased material from friends, collaborators and Terenzi herself, the warmth in this uplifting selection stirs hope for the times ahead.

Links:
@roza-terenzi
https://www.instagram.com/rozaterenzi/
https://www.facebook.com/rozaterenzi/
https://ra.co/dj/rozaterenzi
@stepballchain

Patterns of Perception 95 - Roza Terenzi

For @syberkid, embracing diversity and unpredictability comes naturally. With a sound as wide-ranging as it is sleek and vibrant, her careful yet intuitive selections slip smoothly between playfulness and intensity; euphoria and driving energy, covering an array of genres and tempos in the process.

A busy DJing schedule has taken Sybil both across the UK (with appearances at Village Underground, Fabric, Glastonbury, and Timedance to name a few), and to respected events and venues around the world, including Berlin Atonal, Berghain’s Säule, the WHOLE Festival, De School (Amsterdam), Brutaż (Warsaw), ZVUK (Almaty) and Honey Soundsystem (San Francisco). Post-pandemic, Sybil has kept busy, playing at local parties across London (including the inaugural Risen festival), as well as hosting off-grid trance raves deep in the British countryside.

Her Patterns of Perception 96 is a spirited expedition to the outer edges of consciousness. Simultaneously pulsating and soulful, her selections trace a path through the void, carefully mapping the vast, incomprehensible expanses within. 
While this mix embraces a darker sonic palette, it carefully shies away from the brutal intensity often associated with darkness. Instead, Sybil’s interpretation is psychedelic and sensuous, guiding us on a journey which is strange, thrilling and ultimately revitalising. 

Links:
https://soundcloud.com/syberkid
https://www.instagram.com/syberkid/
https://www.facebook.com/syberkid
https://ra.co/dj/sybil
https://buymusic.club/user/sybil
https://soundcloud.com/deep-mind-music

Patterns of Perception 96 - Sybil

Altjira (@altjiramara), the new project of Netherlands-born, Berlin-based Marc Leerink, represents the eternal, the uncreated, a being without beginning.

Inspired by First Nations’ (Australia) Dreamtime and glimpses into Marc’s own lucid dreams, the selection glides effortlessly through deep, radiant waters, weaving an impressive palette of genres and sounds into a whole that is glitchy, atmospheric, and esoteric yet, somehow, superbly unified and hopeful.

With new releases on the horizon, including on @spekkiwebu's imprint @mirrorzone, Altjira is a bold new manifestation of a most fascinating artist entering an exciting, ascendant phase, a moment captured exquisitely by Patterns of Perception 97.

Links:
https://soundcloud.com/altjiramara
https://www.instagram.com/altjiramara/

Patterns of Perception

Patterns of Perception 97 - Altjira

For Amsterdam-based @dj_leoni, rhythm is key. Through residencies at OOST (@komoost) and RRFM (@radioradiofm), and performances at key events across Europe (including past appearances at Dekmantel Selectors, Zeezout, Wildeburg and Paradigm, with slots at Dekmantel and Zeezout pencilled in for this year), she’s quickly developed her own distinctive understanding of rhythm and texture, from the deep and psychedelic, to the bright and energetic.

Patterns of Perception 98 is a perfect summation of DJ Leoni’s fascination and natural aptitude for rhythm. Exploring and interpreting a blend of both faster and half-speed selections, this set glides weightlessly between tempos and grooves; a radiant experience with both power and introspection. And as this mix patiently unfurls, we see the kaleidoscopic become physical, as rhythms and emotions melt.

Links:
@dj_leoni
https://www.instagram.com/dj_leoni/
https://www.facebook.com/DJ-Leoni-460744617796692/

Patterns of Perception 98 - DJ Leoni

As a region, Southeast Asia plays host to a colourful electronic music scene, rich with diverse sounds, landscapes and audiences. In recent years, cross-pollination and collaboration have become important facets of this scene, with inspiration and energy transmitting regularly between cities and crews. Central to many of these exchanges has been Bangkok-based DJ, producer and label-head @sunjuhargun, whose distinctive blend of vibrant, sophisticated psychedelia and the natural sounds of his surroundings have seen him grace stages in clubs, caves, forests, warehouses and castles across Japan, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam and onwards into Europe. 

His current project, @siamesetwinsrecords, also finds a solid foundation in pan-Asian connections. A platform to explore old-world chants and ceremonial percussion, the label hosts many of Sunju's own works, including Bollywood-inspired acid made as Mogambo and wildly meditative Thai temple drone music as Khun Fluff. 

Sunju’s Patterns of Perception 99 is a recording from a recent visit to Japan - more specifically from his appearance at a Transcendence party at Circus in Tokyo. 
Humming with psychedelic movement, this set finds Sunju channelling the intimacy of the venue to great effect, intuitively balancing nostalgic groove, sweaty exotica and cutting-edge trippiness. As we descend further into the mix, it's impossible to not feel a tightening of focus as spiralling energies shimmer and release. 

"Anything could happen, everything was possible, all is connected" 
- Sunju's perfectly apt before/during/after summation. 


Links:
https://soundcloud.com/sunjuhargun
https://sunjuhargunmusic.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/sunjuhargun/
https://www.facebook.com/sunju.aiff
https://ra.co/dj/sunjuhargun

@siamesetwinsrecords

Patterns of Perception 99 - Sunju Hargun

For the hundredth chapter of the Patterns of Perception mix series, we're delighted to feature the one and only @flxk1. To all of our listeners, we want to say a huge thank you for your support over the past 6+ years! We truly appreciate you all <3 

Read our interview with Felix here: https://www.patternsofperception.com/post/a-chat-with-felix-k

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As a DJ, producer and label head, Felix K’s singular perspective and approach has been an ongoing source of inspiration across the scene since the early 00's. From seminal work on his own array of imprints to key performances at events around the world (including an unforgettable set at a Patterns of Perception party in 2019), Felix’s vision has been, and continues to be, both influential and indelible.

For Patterns of Perception 100, Felix drew upon his vast knowledge (and record collection) to compile an ambitious four-hour mix which traces the spirit and lineage of both fundamental and contemporary sounds across the wider breakbeat/UK scene.
Beginning the journey with foundational dub, Felix layers modern counterpoints of breaks, jungle and dnb, in the process highlighting connections, overlaps and inspirations that have taken place across years, generations and eras.
The result is almost encyclopaedic in its depth and scope, but with an approachable energy that channels the warmth of mixtape culture. It is a  fascinating and compelling undertaking from a true head, with a presence that feels both fresh and timeless.

Links:
https://soundcloud.com/flxk1
https://www.instagram.com/flxk1_/
https://www.facebook.com/flxk1/
https://twitter.com/flxk1_
https://ra.co/dj/felixk
https://flxk1.bandcamp.com/
https://nullpunkt-records.bandcamp.com/

Read our interview

Patterns of Perception 100 - Felix K

Meeting in Berlin in 2014, Julia Lipniewicz (@toxido-mask) & Sarah Kranz (@sarame-official) quickly found a harmonious connection between sound & spirituality. This formed a solid, mutually supportive base that allowed them to build their collaborative & personal practices across the arts, complimented by their studies in sound design & engineering. 

As @solidtraveller, the duo’s collaborative live sets are propelled by the symbiotic flow of their back-to-back recordings - each section representing a certain moment, mood or influence that they take with them into the studio. A respect for contrasts leads their sessions as euphoric pieces melt into grittier sections, morphing the textures of the composition into both rewarding and somewhat challenging moments for the listener. 

For Patterns of Perception 101, the duo have crafted an exclusive live set which embodies their practice of improvisation, manifestation and creation. Both profound and deeply meditative, this remarkable work flows effortlessly through different dimensions, simmering with a slow-burning energy all of its own. 

Links:
https://soundcloud.com/solidtraveller
https://www.instagram.com/solid.traveller/
https://www.facebook.com/solid.traveller

https://soundcloud.com/sarame-official
https://www.instagram.com/sarahhwreath/
https://www.facebook.com/sara.official

https://soundcloud.com/toxido-mask
https://www.instagram.com/toxicmassk/
https://www.facebook.com/Toxicmassk

https://soundcloud.com/modex21

Gear used:
AcidLab Miami 808
Analog Rytm
Cirklon Sequentix 
Eventide H7600
Jomox Modbase
Modal Argon8
Mutible Instruments Elements
Roland 606
Sherman Filterbank
Syncussion
Vermona Perfourmer
Virus Access Darkstar

Patterns of Perception 101 - Solid Traveller

Remember Chinese Whispers, Stille Post or Rikkinäinen Puhelin? That children’s game, known all over the world, that illustrates the difficulties of transmitting information, but which also reveals the creativity of discontinuous conversation? It feels like the Patterns of Perception and @awalkingcontradiction collectives have been in such a conversation for the past years across a multitude of label nights, private hangouts, and shared festival experiences.

Based in Basel, Switzerland but unhinged from national contexts, A Walking Contradiction is a label for music and research. Curated by @varuna4053, @lemont-eana and Dead Electronic Space Limited (@ltd_dead), the collective share a penchant for beats - broken and straight - yet can't help but churn out music for the quiet hours. A deeply reflective group, you’ll find snippets of their conversations on social, political, economic, and environmental issues hidden in sounds or in plain sight on the sleeves of their records.

Compiled entirely from new and unreleased material, their Patterns of Perception 102 is but the latest product of interlocutions and whispers between Basel, Berlin, Helsinki and the world in general, paying tribute to the significance of community where the legitimacy of commons is increasingly impugned. 
Levitating within a field of sophisticated textures and percussion, this set burns slowly, but with a luminescent intensity. Angular experimental ambience builds into winding, complex rhythms. Inspired minds elevate delicate melancholia into a true sense of hope.

Links:
@awalkingcontradiction 
https://awalkingcontradiction.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/awc_awalkingcontradiction

https://soundcloud.com/varuna4053
https://www.instagram.com/varuna_awc
https://soundcloud.com/giomar
https://soundcloud.com/monteforte-1
https://soundcloud.com/ltd_dead
https://soundcloud.com/mario-7
https://soundcloud.com/lemont-eana

Patterns of Perception 102 - A Walking Contradiction

Check out the previews of HOMI's Välitila EP here:
https://soundcloud.com/patternsofperception/homi-valitila-ep-previews

Before the pandemic began, two members of our collective, Steve Duncan and Kim Bergstrand, went to a techno party together in Helsinki where they saw a standout live set from local artist HOMI (@kiuas). In Steve’s words, his sound came across as delicate, detailed and psychedelic, yet also with groove and power. They connected with HOMI (real name Harri Homi) afterwards, setting the wheels in motion for the second release on the Patterns of Perception label.

In the lead up to the release of HOMI’s Välitila EP on November 4, we’re excited to share the recording of a recent live jam Harri recorded at his studio in Helsinki. This jam is reflective of his distinctive sound, gliding from moments of lean, Detroit-infused energy into rolling, kaleidoscopic vistas tinged with (more than) a hint of acid. But what feels even clearer during these 55 minutes is Harri's improvisational and intuitive approach, which takes us on a free-flowing journey that's both unpredictable and irresistible.

Links:
https://soundcloud.com/kiuas
https://www.instagram.com/harrihomi/

EP links:
https://soundcloud.com/patternsofperception/homi-valitila-ep-previews
https://patternsofperception.bandcamp.com/album/v-litila-ep

Patterns of Perception 103 - HOMI

Raised in the underground music scene of Buenos Aires, recent years have seen Blume (@keinblume) continue to hone her vision in Europe - first in Amsterdam and now Berlin. With a complex approach to beat programming, hip-hop inspired use of samples and a melding of odd melodies and experimental textures, her sets are distinctive, technical and enthralling in equal measure. 

A passionate contributor to the scene, Blume hosts the bi-monthly show "The Otherness" on @noodsradio, and runs the record store Format Wars, which provides her with another channel to express her unique tastes - from lavish ambient to bracing jungle and beyond. Originally a digital shop, Format Wars will move into a physical space in early December 2022. 

Blume’s Patterns of Perception 104 is an homage to a multitude of formative moments in Berlin: indelible, visceral musical experiences that have shaped her vision and being. 
Crystal clear reflections of hazy sequences in which the unexpected became the norm. An emotional connection of disparate times as unfettered energy warps into mind-bending experimentation. Sharp polyrhythms expanding out of mesmerising, high-speed techno trips. Endless energy and motion. 
This mix reflects the feeling and eclecticism of odd Berlin nights - the discovery, the euphoria and the memories that never die.

Links:
@keinblume
https://www.instagram.com/keinblume/
https://www.instagram.com/formatwars.records/
https://www.discogs.com/seller/formatwarsrecords/profile

Tracklist:
01 . Beatrice Dillon — Workaround Ten
02 . aya — If [redacted] Thinks He's Having This As A Remix He Can Frankly Do One
03 . Ikävä Pii — Process Fatigue
04 . Awo Ojiji — Ridicoloum (blume edit)
05 . SKSSS — Resistance M1_Seph_16bit
06 . CCL — Drum On
07 . Vel — Freed And Delicious
08 . Nebuchadnezzar — Passion of my Failure
09 . Konsudd — Lift Clique
10 . LEVL — Nullpunkt #2
11 . Thugwidow — A Reduction In Stress
12 . Rhyw — Caramel Core
13 . Sputnik One, EMBY, Honeydrip — Supa Natural (Honeydrip & Spud Remix)
14 . Delay Grounds — How To Monetize Existential Dread
15 . Basic Rhythm — Le Samouraï
16 . Shiken Hanzo — The Reaping (VIP)
17 . GOD69 — Drakx
18 . Martsman — Subbed
19 . Plus One — Trial
20 . Cressida — Move To The Witness (blume edit)
21 . Felix K — Flower Of Destruction #8
22 . Tangerine — No Upcoming Shifts
23 . Homemade Weapons — Svalsat (Donato Dozzy Remix)
24 . Xen Model — V9 Flash (blume edit)
25 . exael — Ice That Melts The Tips
26 . Deactivation of Hal 9000
27 . Laughing Ears — To Cover 遮掩
28 . Monolake — Cern
29 . MSJY — Crab Walk
30 . DJ Double Oh! — Cuerpo
31 . Nick León — Fire Dub
32 . Toma Kami — Mzecal
33 . Katatonic Silentio — Waiting For The Dust To Settle
34 . Nina Simonishvili — Meanwhile
35 . LOIF — Dark Grid
36 . Monotronique — No Other Place Like Home
37 . dBridge — Depersonalised
38 . Cryptographic — Echo I
39 . Ghost Warrior — Frost
40 . borderland state_the best kisser in l.a. — iuo feat. anna b
41 . ben bondy — mi bebe

Patterns of Perception 104 - Blume

Joseph Kamaru, aka KMRU (@kamarujoseph), is a sound artist and experimental ambient musician, raised in Nairobi, Kenya, and currently based in Berlin. Recent years have seen KMRU find a place amongst the most stirring voices within the experimental music space, courtesy of his distinctive usage and combination of field recordings, noise, ambient textures and expansive hypnotic drones. 
A luminous presence within the scene, KMRU has garnered critical acclaim not only for releases on the likes of @warp-records, @editionsmego and @subtext-recordings, but also for his live performances, which have seen him take the stage at high-profile events across Europe and the globe.

KMRU’s Patterns of Perception 105 is a poised and evocative passage which floats gracefully between delicate instrumentation, melodic phrasing and abstract ambient textures. Sparked by recent inspirations and experiences, this indelible set embraces peace, stillness and vibrance in equal measure, coming together as a carefully divined tapestry - meditative and shimmering.

Links:
@kamarujoseph
https://kmru.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/_kamaru_/
https://kmru.info/
https://ra.co/dj/kmru
https://twitter.com/joseph_kamaru