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After a short break we’re back with new music and happy to present you the EP “Yamantau” by Daniel Hokum. Daniel has made 3 tracks, which all have a very different character. Each song tells its part of a complete musical story that we fell in love with. Big bass meets a reduced speed which ends into a beautiful journey. Oh yeah, we like that!

By the way, the name "Yamantau '' refers to a mountain, which Kilian Van de Water served as a source of inspiration for the artwork. Therefore we would like to thank all the artists involved, including Haunted Water for the mastering.

We are happy to provide you with new music again. We will keep you updated with more to come in the future.

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Daniel Hokum - Misfit Toy (Original Mix)

The latest release on Manjumasi comes from the young German producer Daniel Karger aka Bookwood. Bookwood is not a stranger here at Delayed. After a string of notable releases on imprints such as URSL, Kindisch, and Cosmic Society, we are happy to see his latest EP landing on Manjumasi, the record label run by Atish, Mark Slee, and Naveen G.
With 'What I think About' EP, Bookwood showcases his sensitive approach to composition and production, smoothly blending indie-pop electronica vibes with a more dancefloor aware deep house sensibility.
 
Our premiere for today is a remix of the title track by our fellow New Yorker and the staple of the local underground music scene, Naveen G. The remix is carefully constructed with intricate details that, when paired with rumbling sub bassline and haunting vocals, raise the dancefloor energy level and create a track that will for sure be one of the summer favorites.

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Bookwood on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookwood_daniel/
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What I Think About

PREMIERE: Bookwood - What I Think About (Naveen G Remix) [Manjumasi]

N'Pot - Wood Spirit (Taleman Remix)

Josta - Paper Rocket (Bodaishin Remix)

Fresh off the release of his outstanding album ‘Berlin’ we welcome Felix K - a true purveyor of sophisticated, deep electronic music. His work explores the fringes of techno, jungle, dub, and ambient, building immersive sound worlds that defy easy categorization. Known for his meticulous approach to production and his ability to weave complex narratives through sound, Felix K has carved out a unique space for himself in the global underground scene.

For this marathon journey, Felix K delivers a masterclass in patience and precision, guiding listeners through a three-hour odyssey that is as introspective as it is rhythmically compelling. The mix is a testament to his expansive musical knowledge and his ability to connect seemingly disparate genres into a cohesive, flowing narrative.

In his own words: "The mix was recorded in my studio in Berlin. Beginning with slower Dub Techno, it slips into the early, minimalist 85/170 Drum-and-Bass era, showcasing plenty of those formative highlights before closing with authentic Amen Breaks combining with a sound design that actually anticipates the vibe of some of today’s darker techno productions."

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MNMT 481 : Felix K

this week on the 909 mix series forest on stasys brings a wormhole of locked-in grooves, percussive-driven rhythms & spacey soundscapes that exist around the sweet spot of 135pm ~ filled with that sweaty sensual late night energy. the buenos aires-based dj & producer shares, “i recently closed the night at the danza nativa showcase at under club and was quite inspired by the connection that was created with the crowd. so, you'll find minimalist techno at 135 bpm with energetic, deep, and abstract passages.”

that 90s-esque minimalist techno sound is something that forest on stasys has become renowned for within his own productions on labels such as space lab, hyphen records, crescent london, harmony records, lowless, accent records and worst records to name a few. alongside this, forest on stasys runs and curates the label aura sonora which recently released a record by dyl & tammo hesselink and he’s also part of the danza nativa crew which he has been co-running alongside alderaan and kyntral since 2018.

interview: https://untitled909.substack.com/p/untitled-909-podcast-332-forest-on

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For this season’s final episode, we welcome Caroune for a vibrant percussive journey. 

Born in Paris, she is a London-based DJ who draws inspiration from the creative scene of both cities but also her Armenian heritage. She is the co-founder of Osmura label, podcasts and event series. 

"This mix is a sonic journey focusing on percussive and bass rhythms infused with dub and experimental elements. I wanted to keep it quite happy, joyful and grounded in nature - like a celebration of warm, blissful summer days!"

Lyl Radio -31/07/2025 - 6pm
lyl.live/episode/chimaera-13

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Chimaera 16 ⊙ Caroune

@fluidmatter is the DJ and producer behind our 26th mix. 

This well-rounded hour tells a full-on story that blends nostalgia with futurism. Arranged with a couple of twists to keep you on your toes.

Sinuously unfurling bass lines + heavy dub delays bring a warm and steamy feeling. Soft and silty, speedy drums layer over subtly driving low ends and ambience. Deliciously delicate pitter-patter; ethereal sass. 

Fluid Matter is a Paris-based DJ, producer, co-manager of the label @virtualforestrecords , and part of French electronic music webzine @seeksicksound . 

Two of the tracks from this set are from Virtual Forest’s extensive upcoming compilation album — so if you like what you’ve heard, stay tuned for more dropping very soon.

Thanks again to Fluid Matter for this set <3 

Enjoy!

Tracklist:

Feather Model - Framework Worship [Syrinx Music]
Beatrice M. & Jan Loup - Shallow [naff recordings]
Fluid Matter - Sway & Loom [Virtual Forest]
Pugilist - Flip Trix [Modern Hypnosis]
Squane & Rees - Garble [Jelly Bean Farm]
Trois-Quarts Taxi System - Plate [De Rio]
Pearson Sound - Hornet [Hessle Audio]
Korzi - Sitting On Thin Ice [Left, Right & Centre]
Shai FM - Collision [art-aud]
Blue Canarinho & Daviaa - HTF [Love In The Endz]
Unknown Face - Circles Around Me [Soul In Motion]
Formant Value & Simone Bauer - ??? [forthcoming Virtual Forest]
Esgeem - SolarGL [Decadance]
Plebeian - Star Anise [Pseudonym Records]
Maara & Amor Satyr - Lost & Delirious [Wajang]
Dold - Colliding Worlds (Marilao "Moon" Mix) [Blue Hour x UTE]
Sha Ru & Christian Coiffure - ??? [forthcoming Virtual Forest]
J.Robinson ft. Son of Selah - Lion Music [Tribe12]
Neekeetone & Oddkut - Kingdom [System 108]

hyphen mix 026 - Fluid Matter

Chainletter is a producer/dj whose music serves as a bridge, uniting people through collective experiences in late-night wormholes. Whether using CDJs or an unsuspectingly minimal hardware rig, the audience can expect to be enveloped by sound. Focused primarily on ambient and techno, they use sequencers and synths to make time-expanding atmospheres and wonky rhythms.

Dedicated to DIY, they have been actively involved in playing and organizing parties in the Durham, North Carolina area since 2012 that aim to create safer dance spaces for queer and trans people, raise money for prisoners and other mutual aid projects while providing a platform to local artists outside of conventional venues.

RND 139 - Chainletter

For #180, and in conjunction with his brand new Animalia EP that is officially out today - here's Sub Basics, UK based producer, with a mix made up of 100% of his own productions.

Tom aka Sub Basics has been humbly putting music into the world via Temple of Sound , Modern Hypnosis and more, for the last few years.  Personally, when I first discovered his tunes a while back, it was a no brainer to work with him on an EP. His  music somehow sits at the perfect junction of so many different genres, moods and styles I enjoy. A versatile and prolific producer. Super happy to welcome him to the Animalia family.

Thanks so much Tom.

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Animix One Hundred & Eighty: Sub Basics

Earlier this year, we had the pleasure of attending the fourth edition of Mostra, one of the most beautiful, safe, and welcoming gatherings we've ever experienced. It was an intimate, four-day festival in the city of Barcelona dedicated to exploring experimental electronic music and the avant-garde — expertly curated and surrounded by a beautiful community of like-minded souls who treated us like family.

On the second day of the festival at Fabra i Coats — inside one of the most respectful and attentive listening rooms, with an audience whose silence drew you even deeper into the sound — Detroit legend and Mostra resident Patrick Russell took his place in the booth, seated this year, and delivered a deeply moving and powerful sonic trip — one we’re honored to share with you today.

A big thank you to Patrick and Mostra for giving us the opportunity to share one of our favourite performances of the festival.
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https://soundcloud.com/ptrckrssll
https://www.instagram.com/ptrckrssll/

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Artwork by Clayton Ciolac
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Mostra x The Observatory - Patrick Russell

There is psychedelic techno, and then there is the earth shattering, mind-melting, wormhole inducing high-fidelity psychedelic techno of A Strange Wedding. A true master of cutting edge sound design and transcendental sets that have warped the very fabric of reality across the globe. 

This very special mix takes you deep into a galaxy of sounds, where each sonic filament is rendered with surgical precision and crystalline clarity. Tribalistic energy and alien textures combine to summon a kind of primal futurism. It is the sound of an ancient ceremony, conducted deep in the forest. 

Your gateway to the ancient future is now open. 

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MNMT 484 : A Strange Wedding

On this month’s episode, GiGi FM welcomes Berlin artist Mareena @mareenaofficial ~ longtime Tresor resident and founder of Unrush. Her guest mix flows with the season’s eclipse energy ~ slow, contemplative, soothing and dubby, a meeting of water and earth for autumn’s turning skies.
Artwork by mete.fyi/

NTS RADIO GiGi FM PRESENTS MAREENA 10.09.2025

With the summer festival season drifting into memory, it feels like the right moment to linger on one of the most thoughtfully shaped events in recent years. The Mostra Festival unfolded over the Easter weekend across two Barcelona locations, and what set it apart wasn’t just the programming, but the curation - a balance of trust, patience, and precision. The first two days leaned toward the ambient and the experimental, tipping into rhythm as the nights wore on. Yet the real magic of that opening stretch lay in the beatless hours. Friday in particular offered a moment that still reverberates among Mostra regulars and beyond: Robert Henke’s performance of Dust. If there is any place in the world designed for such a work, Mostra provided the perfect frame. For one afternoon, Henke held the crowd in complete attention and reverence, something essential for any artist, but especially for one whose work is as delicate, shifting, and expansive as Dust.

For many of us, Robert Henke, Monolake to longtime listeners, has been a constant presence in the background of our musical lives. His records shaped taste, his performances redefined how electronic music could be experienced live, and his role as co-creator of Ableton changed the very tools we use to make and share sound. Few artists can claim such a dual legacy: architect of both the music and the machinery. Whether in moments of joy or frustration, whether in the studio or on the dancefloor, it’s impossible to imagine modern electronic music without his fingerprints on it. Henke embodies the link between technological innovation and artistic expression, and his influence runs deeper than most of us can trace.

Dust is perhaps the clearest expression of that link. Powered by a custom granular synthesis engine, it reduces sound to particles, field recordings, analog tones, machine hiss, bells, and waves, then disperses them into clouds that evolve in real time. The result is less like a composition and more like a living organism: fragile, unpredictable, always becoming something new. At Mostra, this unfolding took shape in late afternoon, after Patrick Russell’s set had sharpened the air with its own restraint. Henke stepped in with a 360-degree surround system that transformed the floor of Fabra i Coats into a resonant body. The sound was cosmic and liquid, grainy and immense, stretching outward until it seemed to erase the horizon. Every surface in the space shimmered with detail, as if the air itself had been tuned. What made it remarkable was how fragile it all felt. Nothing was forced; every movement seemed to arise on its own, like dust caught in late-afternoon sunlight. Yet the immersion was total. People surrendered, leaning into the space as if trying to hold onto something that could never be held. For that hour, Mostra wasn’t a festival anymore. It was a room of people floating together in a world made entirely of sound, knowing it would never happen in quite the same way again.

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