Interview and tracklist: https://www.lowendtheorists.com/theory-therapy-mixes/31-hysterical-love-project

One of the last mixes of 2021 comes from one of our favourite artists of the year: Brooklyn Mellar and Ike Zwanikken’s Hysterical Love Project. I first became aware of the Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland-based duo when they self-released Endless Bliss Weekender back in February, right at the end of the Australasian summer. I’ve had it on repeat ever since. 

Their mix is “an ode to guitars and to unabashed simple beauty”. It features a bunch of favourite “relationship classics” and an unreleased track of theirs from a forthcoming album set to come out next year. They’re also working on a couple of other projects we’re really looking forward to you hearing.

https://soundcloud.com/hystericalloveproject

Photo by Lauren Forde

Theory Therapy 31: Hysterical Love Project

from the album "Holiday for Sampler" – (Planam, 2013)

Giuseppe Ielasi / Andrew Pekler - Vegas

15 years of Faitiche.

Tracklisting and download: https://bit.ly/XLR8Rinfluences_JanJelinek

XLR8R Influences Podcast

Tracklist & Download

XLR8R Influences Podcast 24: Jan Jelinek

info + tracklist: https://radio.syg.ma/episodes/pba-natalia-beylis
https://nataliabeylis.bandcamp.com
https://www.nataliabeylis.com

PBA – Natalia Beylis

Lulled into melancholic tales by other joe (@josephbuchan), musician, producer and label head from Melbourne, a city that has given me so much in musical terms. This mix —sketched for loved ones— signifies the 100th landmark at FR, which I celebrate as an enduring and beautiful journey through the ever-expanding music realm. A heartfelt thanks to every soul who has contributed to this project so far.

Artwork x Isidora Amenábar.

FR100 other joe (Melbourne, AUS)

https://theorytherapy.bandcamp.com/album/spatial-fix

Glasgow-based producer Conna Haraway returns to Theory Therapy with his first vinyl release, 'Spatial Fix'. Inspired in part by his 2024 tour of Japan and Korea, the album explores new dimensions of his evolving sound.

Since 'Lusidiq' – his debut on Theory Therapy – the co:clear owner has honed his ability to balance introspective atmospheres with crisp, meticulously crafted rhythms, imbuing his music with a physicality that’s as tactile as it is hypnotic.

'Spatial Fix' expands on this approach in every respect. Clocking in at just under 35 minutes, the record oscillates between ambient abstraction and rhythmic intensity, seamlessly weaving the two together. Tracks like “Freon” and “1702” are anchored by a propulsive low end, woven through with Haraway’s crackling textures and field recordings – including those captured across Asia last year. Even in these deeply immersive moments, there’s always something luminous lurking beneath the surface – snaps, clicks, and micro-shudders ripple throughout in strange and surprising ways. The result is an album that pulls you into a writhing, disorienting space, a psychedelic sonic world where beauty and unease pulse in equal measure.

@connaharaway
Mastered by @ikezwanikken

Conna Haraway - Spatial Fix (snippets)

No trace w/ Alena Petite (29/04/25)

M5 // JS (FBi 94.5)

Pre-order digital album — https://serwedx.bandcamp.com/album/v

Continuing in a series of studio albums Serwed present their new release — “V” (Five).
Stylistically, this album further develops the idea of blending aesthetics, operating at the intersection of post-club, downtempo, digital dub, electro-acoustic, neo-classical, score music and musique concrète, creating a unique sonic space.
Catching the subtle nuances of self-reflection, this chamber-like, intimate work is primarily directed toward the subconscious and intuitive perception. The structure and form are driven by emotion, while aesthetics take a back seat, giving way to pure sense.
The compositions capture moments of insight, spontaneity, and live improvisation. Delicate yet expressive, carefree yet precise, “V” is a deeply immersive and personal experience.

All tracks written and produced by OL @olegbuyanov & Flaty @producedbyflaty
Mastered by Flaty
Artwork by fmaximishin
Design by ANWO STUDIO
Distribution by Triple Vision — distribution.triplevision.nl/release/SRWD-V/

SERWED — V

New mix by Deardogs label operator Stonesheet ~ the sounds in this one feel reflective of the wide yet honed spectrum his label is known for, which has released great tunes by Forma Norte, Gyeongsu & June, and plenty more. <3 

https://soundcloud.com/stonesheet
https://soundcloud.com/deardogs

0018 - The Holy Mountain ft. Noise Kills Silence
John T. Gast - NUN-1
Yeah You - Glore 
Rébecca Bonté - Un Problème 
MK Velsorf & Aase Nielsen - House In The Hills 
Aaron Dilloway - Siena 5
Vatican Shadow - CIA Contractor Freed Over Pakistan Killings 
Simon Fisher Turner - Brother James Plays J.S. Bach’s Erbarm dich mein, o Herre Gott on the Great Rissington Organ 
Ssaliva - Deceiver 
Low End Activist - Broke 
Leo - Funicular 
Le Frit - Lotophagie 
Mukqs - Warning High Cube
Demeters Döttrar - Lad Hundene Hyle 
Bug Bus Piano - Said One Word It All Unraveled
James Ferraro - Handsome

Motion Cast Vol. 97: Stonesheet

Living Room n°88 ~ @user-195275547

q. pls introduce yourself…
Hello, we are forest.exe (Sven and Silvan). We run a label that focuses on ambient, avant-garde and experimental music. It is called Jurassic Ambient Records. The name is inspired by the Jura forests in Switzerland, where we live and grew up. We create our own mixes and also release guest mixes as well as music from friends and anyone interested. We started about four years ago. Over time, we gradually moved away from technoid sounds and club culture, and began experimenting and mixing together within the genres of ambient, experimental and drone, where we felt more at home. For us, it is essential to connect music with the wellbeing in nature, which is also the origin of everything.

q. is there a story behind the mix?
This time we created the mix with Ableton in Sven’s home studio, nestled near the Jurassic forest — not, as we usually do, in a rehearsal room with a Pioneer setup. It was a warm and luminous day at the very beginning of summer. Surrounded by nature, we let the atmosphere guide us, working spontaneously and intuitively. Instead of CDJs, we wanted to explore a new approach, giving ourselves more time and space to shape the flow. This allowed us to engage more deeply with each track and to sculpt the transitions with greater precision.
The result is a mix that feels reduced and calming, almost dreamlike, yet still carries a quiet strength. It mirrors the uncertainties and concerns we feel about the world, and the question of how we might navigate through them. We dedicated an entire day to the process, with pauses, a few beers, and long conversations about the value of music and the character we wanted this mix to embody.

q. what’s the best way to enjoy your mix?
Step into the forest, put on your headphones, leave the world behind and sink into natural, calming sounds. You might wander along the paths and lose yourself in the embrace of nature, or sit quietly on a tree stump, listening to the mix while observing the subtle life unfolding around you. This is, in essence, what our name forest.exe is meant to evoke.

q. describe a favourite object in your living room...
Silvan: My favourite object in my living room is a handmade ceramic piece with an organic, natural design. I discovered it in Krakow last year during my visit to the Unsound Festival.
Sven: Hehe… epic indeed. My favorite object in my living room is a triptych of three Japanese woodblock prints. In the first, several farmers brandishing katanas burst forth with fierce cries. In the second, a lone farmer leaps dramatically over a waterfall, sword in hand. And in the third, a bear flees from the oncoming attackers. The imagery is raw and powerful, yet strangely inspiring. I don’t know the artist or when the pieces were created — but stumbling upon them in an antique shop felt like a stroke of fortune, as if they had been waiting there for me.

q. are you working on any projects right now (music or not music)?
We are both working on new music, though it often takes a lot of time — which can be challenging, since we both work more or less full-time as social workers, and Sven also has children. Still, we meet regularly to create ambient mixes, discuss musical developments, and continue shaping our vision for the label. Through it, we keep releasing new mixes as well as music (EPs) from ourselves and from other artists.
What we love is that this project has been with us for quite some time, and we can move at our own pace — deciding how much energy to put in, or when to slow things down. That way, it never becomes stressful, because we are not chasing success, but rather sharing our musical principles and offering others a fresh listening experience. We are also searching for a spot in the forest where we can record outdoor mixes, letting nature inspire our music even more directly.