Moody cacophonies, sonic dispatches from Japan, crystalline breakbeats that are more environment than rhythm: Jake Muir’s 𝒆𝒏𝒎𝒊𝒙𝒆𝒅, described by Muir as a “(re)mixtape,” is a mind-bending deep dive into the enmossed archive. Besides reflecting the history of the label, Muir’s mix is a production in its own right. A Los Angeles native based in Berlin, Muir is a DJ and field recordist who “sees mixes as a vehicle to explore narratives outside of the album format.” 

In 𝑩𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝑩𝒍𝒖𝒆𝒔 (2023), where Muir sampled various sources to explore gay cruising culture and sensuality, his more expansive, conceptual approach to the form is illuminated. Mixes are not just a linear succession of tracks with transitions—they’re excavations that also result in the creation of new audio artifacts. Inspired by the psychedelic impulses of illbient, Muir uses DJ and sound engineering techniques to melt down genre distinctions and create alien atmospheres.

From the enmossed community, Muir pulls from artists like bad lsd trips, Angelo Harmsworth, Nick Klein, Tetsuya Nakayama, and Patrick Gallagher to coalesce a super-compendium of the global sonic underground, all viewed through his own unique lens. Muir takes major liberties with processing and effects automation to carve new worlds from the soil of these preexisting works. Some of the tracks and material on 𝒆𝒏𝒎𝒊𝒙𝒆𝒅 are heavily edited, emphasizing specific harmonics or bass frequencies, and some portions contain three or four layers, putting artists in direct conversation with each other. 

This heady approach—using the tools of both mixtape and remix—results in a super textual and dense palimpsest of the enmossed catalog. “Because mixes are more open- source,” Muir says, “it’s easier to express some ideas since there is more material to pull from.”

- Rob Goyanes

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Berlin based sound artist, DJ and field recordist Jake Muir was infatuated with sound from an early age, surrounded by California's buzzing, whirring sonic landscape and his father's collection of beachfront rock LPs. So it wasn't surprising when, as he developed his ear, Muir was drawn to work that dexterously manipulated these elements, particularly musique concrète, field recording and experimental turntablism. He approaches his practice as a listener first, carefully choosing, layering and processing sounds that help him deconstruct and contextualize his lived experiences and influences. Using investigative software methodologies, DJ techniques and the engineering skills he acquired while studying, Muir makes deeply personal sonic art that fluidly traverses genre membranes, encouraging reflection and sometimes prompting psychedelic states.

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Artwork source photo by Jake Muir
Design by Glyn Maier
All proceeds to Cadus (Berlin, DE): https://www.cadus.org

enmixed

Jake Muir - enmixed [Side B Excerpt] (ENMX-xb)

from 'Selkie Reflections'
Alliyah Enyo x Angel R
out on Somewhere Press, 2 August 2024

@floriantmzeisig

Video

Angel R - Untitled I

Time is Away is the London-based duo of Elaine Tierney and Jack Rollo, renowned for their exquisite sound curation that touches on a deep variety of styles.

"turn on arabic radio oscura" is an edit we've been playing for a while, blending the works of Muslimgauze and SSIEGE to create a new contextualisation of both worlds.

We've produced a limited edition of 60 transparent dubplate vinyl records, each with handmade flower design covers.

All profits will be donated to the Delia Arts Foundation, which is dedicated to supporting children and musicians in Gaza and other conflict areas around the world.

Free Palestine!

Time Is Away - turn on arabic radio oscura (Muslimgauze & SSIEGE)

"ambientes, experimentais" sounds from the minds behind Lisbon, Portugal-based event and mix series Living Room. 
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/guests/episodes/living-room-13th-august-2024

Living Room 130824

Biology Teacher
ˋIt’s time my friendˊ
Pelican Daughters
@rantzen

Mastered by Sean McCann
Artwork by Eyrie Alzate
Released by se Dessaisir Publishing in 2024

It's time my friend

Biology Teacher

CHANTSSSS 10.9.24

@jonnnah
Angel R Selkie Reflections - 13 Untitled II
Felisha Ledesma & Angelo Harmsworth - PDA
emer - through the earth 
CHANTSSS - if u 
Asio Otus - Helix 
Pyur - Night Sea 
Intertoto - Couchock Hex
Gas - Untitled 3 
softi - Liquid Saturn 
dummy tree - Room of Ladders 
qwqwqwqwa - when words lose their meaning
Joseph Theodor - Sea Rail 
emre girginkaya - skit
??
so wet’s water kingdom - coming dub
Andrii Kunin - Unmoved Areas I

Jonnnah 'Lakes' ⓜⓘⓧ ⓪⑥②

Here is ELEFTHERIA with an interesting show, exploring half-time and double-time rhythms alongside a very intriguing selection.

https://www.instagram.com/eleftheria.o/

ELEFTHERIA @ Drift Radio 24-10-24

Lucid dreaming for 2 tracks past the alarm.

20241223 ORDERNARY 23 - 12 - 2024 - ANTICIPOINTMENT DRIP FEED - 1 Of 3

Echoes Of Grey

Sinister

𝘢 𝘳𝘶𝘴𝘩 𝘰𝘧 𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘮 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴, 𝘣𝘭𝘶𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵

Record label based in Glasgow. Distro by Boomkat, sub-label Somewhere Between Tapes.

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