a cherished friend conveying a common interest in misty soundscapes

"I'm deeply honored to contribute to the nunsen·tape series. from the beginning, I've admired this project and the dedicated souls who work in devotion to sustain and evolve this sonic sanctuary.

through this mix, I sought to honor what I see as the project's core philosophy: the commitment to mindful creation, and those carefully curated aesthetics that breathe through ambient, minimal, dub and dub techno realms."

recorded in lyon, france
12.08.2025

@axymt
@monochromeasso
@ouroboros-festival

nunsen·tape 24 - axymt

underwater aficionado and lifelong friend surfing on what eases his mind

"I’m truly honored and proud to release this mix on the label run by my longtime friends, leopold and simon. we’ve known each other for years and grew up together through music, so being able to share my very first time mix on their label feels quite special to me.

this ambient, dubby and aquatic mix is an immersion in low frequencies that resonate like the heartbeat of the ocean, inspired by the latter that surrounds and soothes me every day. a tribute to the calm and powerful energy of the waters"

recorded in soulac-sur-mer
05.08.25

@reyyq
@tustance

nunsen·tape 25 - rey q

Reaching our 100th edition feels special, and we couldn’t be more honored to celebrate it with Anthony Child. Many know him as Surgeon or as part of the British Murder Boys alongside Regis whose work has left a lasting mark on techno. Yet there’s another side to his work - one that steps away from the club and into more spacious terrain. You can hear it in his electronic recordings from the Maui project in 2015, in his collaborations with Daniel Bean as The Transcendence Orchestra, or through OLD Technology, the label they run together as a playground for questioning reality.

For Unrush, Anthony offers a mix that only he could create. A journey that wanders through krautrock, psychedelic twists, ambient spaces and moments of lighthearted play. It has the same curious energy that makes his monthly Noods mixes so inspiring, and yet it feels made to be taken in slowly, with time and openness.

We’re grateful to share this milestone with someone who has shaped so much of the music we love, and who reminds us that listening can be both grounding and transporting. Press play and enjoy it - on a walk, with friends, or in your own quiet time...

Thanks a lot to https://soundcloud.com/dynamic-tension

ANTHONY CHILD on the web:
Bandcamp: https://old-technology.bandcamp.com/
Noods Radio: https://noodsradio.com/residents/nog-zone-w-anthony-child
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tony_surgeon/

UNRUSH on the web:
Bandcamp: www.unrush.bandcamp.com/
Hardwax: www.hardwax.com/label/unrush/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/_unrush

Cover artwork by Irakli Kiziria

Tracklist:

Cindy Lee - Baby Blue
Chris Weisman & Greg Davis - The Nine Times
Mac-Talla Nan Creag - Five Sisters
Sean Booth - Twitch AMA (excerpt)
Bob Lind - Fennario
Panda Bear - Take Pills
Neil - Cosmic Jam
The Transcendence Orchestra - The golden jaws of the celestial vice
Bernard Parmegiani - de natura sonorum: premiere serie: accidents / harmoniques
Anna von Hausswolff - The Truth, The Glow, The Fall
David Sylvian & Stephan Mathieu - Saffron Laudanum
Chris Watson - Crucero La Joya
Open University - Parents talking to teenagers cassette (excerpt)
Dionne Warwick - Don't make me over
Imaginary Softwoods - Diagram Of The Universe
Jo Johnson - Alterations 1: Unbroken
Jim O’Rourke - A Man's Mind Will Play Tricks on Him
Zyggurat - Crepuscule / Druids Heath
Rotary Connection - I am the Black Gold of the Sun

100 - Unrushed by Anthony Child

One of the most special things about curating this series is the opportunity to connect with like-minded, beautiful souls from around the world. Among them is none other than the lovely DOC, whom we warmly welcome to the series <3

If you've ever had the pleasure of meeting DOC, or even briefly chatted with him online, you’ll know just how deeply passionate and supportive he is about the music he loves. He carries a special, contagious energy that inspires those around him and resonates throughout his artistry as a gifted selector, producer, and curator of the incredible Selene Series / The Continuum podcast.

Today, we are deeply honoured and grateful to share a very special improvised live recording, generously gifted to us by DOC and his machines.

With music, we are always searching for a familiar feeling or experience - a kind of warm, comforting nostalgia - and we find it here, within this beautifully woven, abstract tapestry of sound.

Thanks David <3

https://soundcloud.com/doc_sounds
https://www.instagram.com/doc_sounds/
https://soundcloud.com/seleneseries
https://www.instagram.com/seleneseries/

Artwork by Clayton Ciolac
https://claytonciolac.com/
https://www.instagram.com/cccccclaytonciolac/

The Observatory - DOC (Live)

Don’t have many rules in life but one of them is that whenever a new mix by Pjenne comes out, to stop what I’m doing immediately and put it on. And probably am not alone here. 

Like many people, Pjenne’s mixes have been go-to’s, essential and always-classy additions to a landscape of noise and clutter. 

Like your favourite mix CD that never left the space•ship stereo. And no matter how many times you listen, it seems to get better and better with each play. They’re timeless, they’re crucial and the amount of care and love poured into each one is apparent as soon as you hear the first blend. 

Often compiled and cooked up over the course of a couple of years, they have the kind of craft and expertise that can only come from doing a weekly radio show for over 6 years, being a staple of her local Naarm scene and being an all-round legend. We’re pleased to report this mix is no different and has been on repeat since it arrived. 

Appreciate this is a bit of a gushy write up, but sometimes you’ve got to say it how it is, and anyone who’s a Pjenne Ultra will understand what a big day this is at space•lab HQ. 

Enjoy!

space•cast 028 - Pjenne

It’s our pleasure to feature our friend @tangeladj for the 32nd episode of the Herbarium mix series. She put together a magical trippy yet playful mix, we’re in love with its dynamic.  🌳

Here’s a little insight into Tangela’s choice of a plant as a synaesthetic base for her mix -
Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) or kallara as referred to by the Bundjalung People in Northern NSW is a particularly special native tree. They grow in swampy environments next to bodies of water. I have fond memories soaking in tea tree lakes in the northern rivers, stained brown by the leaves stewing, precious oil seeping into the water. For centuries the Aboriginal people have used this plant for medicinal purposes as a natural antiseptic and tea tree lakes were often sacred women’s spaces used in birthing ceremonies. This shrubby tree doesn’t scream for attention amongst the vibrant flora but its significance runs deep, a swampy healer and spiritual protector. This mix is a sensory soak in the soothing, tingly river, dripping with kallara magic. 	

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About Tangela 

Tangela’s style of aural storytelling is as distinct as it is varied. She guides the listener through deep, subby, subterranean worlds, encouraging listeners to float up through spacious, textural soundscapes full of unexpected turns, all with a nimble and playful touch. You’ll find yourself wondering how it is you got here from where you began.

Tangela’s meteoric rise through the underground scene finds its origins in her weekly radio slot on Sydney’s iconic FBi radio 94.5FM, currently in it’s fifth year of broadcasting all things “squelchy, wobbly, gooey, twisty”. Her signature style has translated from the airwaves to dance floors across many of Australia’s cult clubs, DIY warehouses and bush raves, including her own as founder of both dstreet and Minutiae Festival. Her record label Oomycota pushes into the experimental realm of techno, platforming emerging artists from Australia and beyond. 

Alongside curating and throwing DIY events, she is heavily involved in her local community, organising ‘Dance Class’, a series of BIPOC & FLINTA DJ workshops and radio mentorship.

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Follow Tangela
https://soundcloud.com/tangeladj
https://www.instagram.com/tangela__t/
https://oomycota.bandcamp.com/

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Artwork by @polygonia

Herbarium No 032 - Tangela - Melaleuca Alternifolia

Toner, who found Liminal Dreams, a one-of-a-kind collective in the current Tokyo scene, has honed his sensibility through his activities, and his ambient-based set, which he performed from early morning to the finale of the four-day event, was a perfect opportunity to fully demonstrate his worldview. The set was full of tenderness that embraced those who were tired of dancing and those who were ready for a new day in the morning. We hope you will listen to his selections once again as he takes on his new residency at rural.

現在の東京のシーンにおいて唯一無二と言えるコレクティブ〈Liminal Dreams〉の創設に携わり、その活動を通して感性を磨いてきたToner。彼の世界観を存分に発揮できる4日間の早朝からフィナーレへと繋がるタイミングで演奏したアンビエントを基調としたセットは、踊り疲れた人々、また朝を迎えて新しい1日を迎える人々を包み込む優しさに溢れていました。新たに rural のレジデンシーも担うことになった彼のセレクションに今一度耳を傾けてみてください。

Toner at rural 2025

In a book about the Japanese tea ceremony, the author explains:

‘Great attention should be given to a tea gathering, which we can speak of as "one time, one meeting" (ichi-go, ichi-e). Even though the host and guests may see each other often socially, one day's gathering can never be repeated exactly. Viewed this way, the meeting is indeed a once-in-a-lifetime occasion.’

It is very similar with DJing. Each time it is different and distinctive. I was so happy to have this ‘once-in-a-lifetime occasion’ on Saturday at the Moon stage of Draaimolen Festival 2025. It was a wonderful opportunity to share a lot of music full of meaning and memories. My sincere thanks to all those who joined and made this gathering possible. I hope you enjoy listening to what happened.

Chris SSG

UN #48 Chris SSG

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