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Rapture Picks 2022

∞ Voyages of Plantera ∞

Our Brooklyn-Amsterdam connection has been growing stronger each day in the past few years. The bond our platform has with artists and labels from Amsterdam is truly special. The amount of talented artists and quality music that emerges (almost feels like daily) from the vibrant Dutch scene is mind-boggling. In that type of environment you really need to do something original and of high quality to get recognized. One of the record labels that has been on a steady rise since their initial release in 2017, Kalahari Oyster Cult seems to be making all the right moves. For all good reasons, Kalahari Oyster Cult is considered as one of the most exciting imprints nowadays which pushes the boundaries of electronic music with each new release and is home to artists like Roza Terenzi, Erell Ranson, Cleveland, A Psychic Yes and Reptant to name a few. 

The mastermind behind all this is Rey Colino, DJ and curator, whose mixes have been on heavy rotation in our HQs. In 2020, Colino started a new project - a vinyl-focused distribution service One Eye Witness. The project acts as a missing link between record labels and artists that share similar philosophies and provides them with a foundation to further develop. By being the main curator for both Kalahari Oyster Cult and One Eye Witness and with the amount of quality music that goes through his hands on a daily basis, Rey Colino is a perfect addition to our 'Delayed with...' series. 

The mix Colino made for us is a brilliant, feel-good energetic voyage that features tons of forthcoming releases. Technically immaculate with a great vibe all over, this mix is one of the best we heard this year. Hats off, Rey Colino!

Rey Colino on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/reycolino
Rey Colino on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reycolinorey/

Kalahari Oyster Cult on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kalaharioystercult
One Eye Witness https://www.one-eye-witness.com


www.itsdelayed.com
www.instagram.com/_itsdelayed_
www.facebook.com/itsdelayed

Delayed with... Rey Colino

We warmly welcome with open arms from across the globe, @tywi, the driving force behind Haŵs (@hawsmusic). A label that needeth no introduction, Tywi's Haŵs has been curating the finest selection of party starters since Vol 1 in 2018. The label's artist awareness has led to an undeniable consistency; prevalent in their latest release featuring Rudolf-C, Lisene, DJ Life and Nathan Pinder. Tywi demonstrates in this glorious 100-minute mix how and why the labels foundations are so strong, showcasing an impressive array of old-school prog-house tracks that are sure to get the blue-screen of appreciation as you hold your phone hopefully up to the speakers.

@tywi
@tywi
@tywi

@hawsmusic
@hawsmusic
@hawsmusic

Neurocrank Mix: Tywi

Guest mix for @refugeworldwide

Including some forthcoming music on Spray later this year.

Spray ig

Spray - Refuge Worldwide (04.06.21)

Up next in the mix series is Eora local, Ivy. Ivy’s diverse mixes have always  provided inspiration for us and left us constantly in anticipation of the next. Naturally, we hoped that one day that next mix would be through us! The day has come and Ivy has put together an incredibly fun mix of trancey and clubby sounds that as per usual has matched and exceeded any expectations. She’ll be transferring this all killers no fillers energy at the upcoming Animalia (@animalia-label) party next month 🥳

@iv-dripp
@iv-dripp
@iv-dripp

Neurocrank Mix: Ivy

@sonic-rites

eternal groove and forward motion from prog prophet @mrassister 

sonic rites mixes: https://soundcloud.com/sonic-rites/sets/mixes

VIII ~ Mr. Assister ~ "Perpetual"

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

Rotation 032 comes from a long time friend of On Ro: FROND 
@fr0nd

As well as being a fantastic DJ, she is the co-creator of Pollination, a London based not-for-profit focusing on providing a platform for diverse positive social change through music. 

In this mix, she takes us on a masterfully crafted tour through a variety of psychedelic styles, from deep techno to breaks, trance and beyond. 

Check out Pollination's recent album raising funds to fight the Nationality & Borders bill here: pollination-uk.bandcamp.com/
pollination-uk

Rotation 032: FROND

@wednesday_dj had an UNFOLD debut to remember two weeks ago, with a magical set that weaved trance, minimal psytrance and techno into one hypnotic sound.

After steadily making a name for herself over the last year, Wednesday took the opportunity at UNFOLD to explore the darker, faster tracks in her collection.

We can now bring you this UNFOLD set from Wednesday, exclusively released on our DETECT series. You can hear it on our FOLD SoundCloud.

DETECT [090] - Wednesday

Kickstarting the Voyages to Plantera is Brussels-based Robin Genton, aka STDJ. An active member of the Who's Playing? collective, they bring an hour of conscious-expanding sounds. 

Translating to 'Wild Coast', this contribution is inspired by a rave experience Robin has recently had; playing at a party in a forest environment aside the sea. Forwarding this experience into the world of Plantera. 

"This set plays on a wide stretch of land forming a beach bordered by dunes and pine forests. It gives sight on an estuary, a lighthouse, and faraway ships. The pine trees move in a breath-like manner as the wind blows through them. The Milky Way slowly becomes visible as night falls, and the Moon provides just enough light for dancers to find their way."
- STDJ

https://soundcloud.com/stdjbreakfast
https://www.instagram.com/stdjbreakfast/

001 ∣ 'Côte Sauvage' by STDJ

Leading Voyage 002 to Plantera is Naarm/Melbourne-based psy-digger, Alex Cicchini aka Don Chich. A phenomenal collector & selector whom we gravitated towards after discovering his 'Mystical Experiences' series. Dive deep into the realms of his extensive record collection. 

Buckle up, Let Go. This one elevates into higher states of consciousness. 

"The Pilgrimage begins in the depths of the cold sea as you float through sprawling coral reefs. You break to the surface; light fills your world as waves cascade and encapsulate you. You journey onwards to the land ahead; vegetation grows ever closer with each step. The scenery changes - water turns to murky mud and mangroves spill across the land as you trudge through the unforgiving swamp. Things turn dark as the trees above close and crows begin sing; there is no turning back you must go on. 

The swamp begins to fade and trees become dense. Wild fauna consumes the earth and flora runs rampant as tribes of animals emerge; you are just a visitor in the Rainforest. Something bites you and your senses begins to change; sound becomes colour and colour becomes sound - Ineffable and mystical experiences of the mind, body and soul.

You awake from your trance; where have you been, what have you seen and how far have you travelled? The forest is no more as the sun beats down, the trees have turned to orange sand and snaking dunes cover the barren land. The desert winds whisper your name; are you delirious or is it God? Is it salvation or is it a mirage? The only sure answer is to continue onward.

Mountains appear in the distance and you sense freedom from the hostile land; a restored faith gives you energy to push forward. You begin your ascent to higher ground in hopes to see civilization and trek the rocky and shrubbery façade. This is the hardest feat yet, your strength wains on this climb towards the peak, but something wonderful, something unexplainable carries you on. You peak the summit; ahead of you is life and civilization, behind you are the landscapes traversed on this journey. It is now time to find rest, peace and reflection before you begin the next chapter of your Pilgrimage" - Don Chich

002 | 'Pilgrimage' by Don Chich

The next quest through the ever-expanding world of Plantera is provided by London-based selector Bethan. A super talented being whom's taste of music resonated very deeply with ourselves at Plantera HQ. 

Bethan narrates a psychedelic journey saturated with deeply inspiring music from her impressive collection. Sounds that harmonise with the heart's and ear's of the listener; digging from the past, whilst peering innovatively into the future. 

Expect chill out serenity, before elevating through altitudes of euphoric energy. 

Thank you Bethan

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"In the depths of Plantera is a place that provides a guiding hope in the face of despair. Starting off at a serene dawn, soft glowing light billows down upon the ocean, and we float from blissful waves onto the shore.  

We then enter an unknown territory on land, and a change of scenery and mood reflects the momentary chaos embodied by an absurd world. Slowly, the golden radiance of the sun begins to ascend and offers new beginnings and dreams, and we are gently lifted to a higher place." - Bethan

https://soundcloud.com/bethan_l

003 | 'First Light' by Bethan

The fourth instalment of the Voyages mix series is lead by Ukrainian-born, Warsaw based @shjva who's warping production and tripped-out selections have spent hours ringing around our ears at base camp. 

With releases spanning a breadth of contemporary psychedelic soundscapes, notably the self-released 12-tracker 'zemlia', we were delighted when they agreed to take the reigns on a Voyage on Plantera.

Shjva lays down a shamanic journey of ritualistic hypnosis through the ripples of space and nature.

Thank you @shjva 🌀🖖

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"Amidst the lush, ancient jungle, the towering trees impart their ancient knowledge to the tranquil stillness, far from the din of humanity. Nature’s mirror is deep and otherworldly from beneath that yellow half-moon, risen late. In the serenity of the fig tree, in solitude, do you not ponder if it all may be an illusion? You return home, rejuvenated by the rawest of nature, to commune with the winds of the South. Heed these distant yet tangible, eloquent teachings – you are summoned to rekindle the harmony that ties all together." - shjva

004 | 'Jakku Tribe' by shjva

The fifth instalment of the Voyages mix series puts @hanndmusic firmly in the pilot seat, setting off straight to Plantera HQ.

With Dan first catching our eye at parties with the Down to Earth collective in Bristol (namely an Underwater set in a tiny basement💦) we decided we had to give the Comma Traxx head the reigns for a Voyage.

Strap in for deep, driving hypnosis from eery to etheral, with no stone inbetween left unturned.

Thank you Dan 👾
 
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"A lone traveller emerges from their crash-landed ship upon Plantera, uncertain of what land is before them and what mysteries await. Through the dense, purple mist a marshy woodland appeared. A luminous curiosity pulses from the forest that surrounds this lone wonderer, inviting them to explore with aimless enthusiasm.

Taking them through thick fog bewilderment with shimmers of panic2, enducing sporadic segments of sprinting for safety. Morphing through lucid curiosity into dark and dense dashes of adrenaline; always questioning 'where am I?' somehow their thoughts echoed off the surrounding trees, thick of reverberating thought bubbles. 

Despite a desire to feel scared, the wonderer somehow felt comforted by the surrounding vast atmosphere of Plantera. Ascending to the utopic tree city that inhabits the fog land, the local colony offers nourishment and peace to rest with ease, only a taster of the endless beauty that Plantera can offer"

005 | 'Arrival' by Hannd

Recorded 01/07/2020 in one take using two turntables and a mixer in my studio.

Mixtape Vol. 4 (2020)

https://soundcloud.com/ssstodorovic

Steffan Todorovic is a Danish-Montenegrin selector based in Tallinn. Since 2013 he has been organizing events, with artists such as central, Funk D'Void, Peggy Gou, Dj Sports, and many more. After relocating to Estonia in 2018 Steffan launched the Gestalt Records and Hidden Assetsimprints, as well as co-founding Coymix Ltd alongside Timo Deeprhythms of Echocentric Records. Steffan has also released his own music under the 1309ESOmoniker and as part of Abdul Raeva, together with renowned ambient artist Rashida Prime.

React Podcast 074 - Steffan Todorovic

Pushing {extra}terrestrial sounds from the psychedelic realm ~

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∞Voyage∞ Mix Series

Step into 'Plantera' 

- an Earth-like planet thriving in a distant galaxy. 
Where music vibrates through every aspect of the ecosystem; where the lines between space and nature are blurred via psychedelic means.

Aural narratives unfolding moments on Plantera. 
Project ran by Mason J & annwn.

001 ∣ 'Côte Sauvage' by STDJ

PLANTERA