For home use only’ is an anti-club social, a chance to get to know someone/something. A series of transmissions purely dedicated to exploring the other side.

Well, that was a weird couple of months. Apologies for the lack of transmissions but I’m sure everyone understands the complete lack of motivation and inspiration that has been cast across the world. That being said, it hasn’t slowed everyone down that's for sure. I’m completely backed up with incredible mixes from incredible people, so let’s get back to our original program. 

In celebration of such, we’re excited to return with a (gentle) bang in the form of episode 60, via the incredibly talented Kia. Unless you’ve been living under a rock (which is completely understandable) you would’ve noticed Kia’s light in many facets; an incredibly talented DJ, a passionate and dedicated label boss, and associated mix series runner (big ol tip’o’that to Animalia // link below), woolen based wunderkind, and most importantly a fucking lovely human being. 

And if you do know Kia then as you would expect, her submission to the series is nothing short of breathtaking. A perfectly constructed soundscape, daydreaming of an above-average paradise. Emotionally inciting on all fronts, it’s nice to feel things again and I think this is perfectly timed with the world opening back up again. The subtly rhythmic pulses of 4x4 drums reactivating that lost sense of liberating yourself on the dance floor (finally back in our sights) and the ethereal harmonies that keep you grounded on the bedroom floor. What Kia manages to do in an hour is exceptional, a short story that translates to a full novel, a true testament to her talent and understanding of music and all of the concepts that go with it. Best served through headphones with room to move.

Enjoy it every way you can. 
 
I hope you’re all well and thank you for listening. 
 
Love. 

Her sounds >>> https://soundcloud.com/kia-sydney

Animalia >>>> https://soundcloud.com/animalia-label

FHUO # 60 // Kia

A recent unplanned show in Bejing was a rare chance for me to share what I call my 'love songs' - beautiful, emotive records, most of which have been with me for a long time. I've only DJ'd this way a few times, and this is the first time I've got the recording. While many of the tracks have beats, I tried playing them in an ambient way, gentle and simple. Music from: Function, NWAQ, Larry Heard, Plastikman, old Kompakt and Dial-related, a few recent selections + more. Thanks to Lyu Zhiqiang (@mohemann) for making it happen. I sincerely appreciate the people who follow and listen to my sets, I am happy to share this with you.

Love songs in Beijing

To be open, to let go of stress, of those mental blocks, the to and fro of daily life. Sunday mornings are the personal highs and lows, navigating rough waters, and finding our rhythms again.

Track list:

amkarahoi - kirenga
mjulev - when birds dance
sacred seeds - hidden shadows
ópalo - small gifts last forever
erik mowinckel - smog
rai scott - practice of the middle way
lerosa - contact and space
octave one - mirror image
audyssey - climate
moiré - circuit 2

mixed and compiled with love by Hue | @huedj
March 2024

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Sundays are for... [Mar/24]

what is it about music that makes us feel nostalgic? the memories of a first listen perhaps, the surrounding environment being imprinted on our minds. or could it be the nth time a track is played from a period, and then left to the aether as a marker to our past. only to be revived sporadically like a warm shock to the system when played again. through these lenses we look and listen to our guest for today, as we’re so excited to have the wonderful dj, label owner and much more, pjenné grace the sundays series. her expertly crafted mix hits all the sweet, sweet trip hop spots and wraps around the listener like an auditory hug. perfect to fight off those lingering end of the weekend anxieties with a solid dose of music from the 90s and 00s.

track list:

box5ive - first name [co:clear - 2024]
ammonite - what if i knew me [ransom note records - 2024]
spooky - belong (echospace mix) [deviant records - 2002]
fc/kahuna - hayling [city rockers - 2001]
crustation & bronah blevin - reverie [jive - 1997]
bitstream dream - rising sun [not on label - 2006]
son kite ft lisa thelin - aiwana (downbeat mix) [digital structures - 2002]
le jumeaux - miracle road [itn corporation - 1996]
locust - one way or another [apollo - 1997]
yimino - piper [ominim records - 2010]
desolate - in the forest hides a light [faux pas musik - 2019]
spylab - this utopia (disconnected) [guidance recordings - 2001]
chapterhouse - epsilon phase (reimagined by global communication) [dedicated - 1993]
the starseeds - elsewhere [millennium - 1997]
el lcd - snö på hisingen (cbl mix) [leftfield records - 2016]
bowery electric - fear of flying [kranky - 1996]
port electric - leave me dry [not on label - 2006]
the sushi club - koya [4mpo - 2006]
priori - like it shouldn't [naff recordings - 2024]
crustation & bronah blevin - down down [jive - 1997]
sunchaser - territorio [toverberg - 2023]
jonnah - bonus is bonus [second end records - 2024]
salt tank - sargasso sea [internal - 1994]

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Sundays are for... Pjenné

Nak’s sound is immersive, otherworldly, psychedelic; all grounded in a love for storytelling through music.

Originally (and always) a fan of Melbourne's underground scene, Isabel is drawn to DJ sets that take the listener on a journey - whether that be through mood, genre or tempo - to create something beautiful and entirely anew. This is a quality she explores in her own sets, weaving together intricate, spiraling blends of IDM, techno and bass to create a dreamy, glistening tapestry of sound.

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Mirrors 019 - Nak

An unexpected sequel, exploring the same records and moods as a previous recording in Beijing. This is taken from a recent show for Nurture x Liminal Dreams at The Observatory in Saigon. The plan had been a full spectrum set, but the energy did not feel right. Instead, I decided to play warm and comforting beats, focusing on my musical 'childhood', records from the late 90s - mid 00s. The mixing and presentation is meant to be gentle and relaxing. Enjoy.

Love songs in Saigon

@syberkid creates a journey through the flames, leaving us with the burning embers of an eclectic mix of drone and ambient harmony. This was recorded live at the ‘Burning of The Clavie’ at MKII in London, on January 11th 2025.

This artwork is a collaboration between Sybil, Adam, and Mark, creating cymatics of sonic experimentation, and with each installment of the series, we will explore turning a fraction of sound into light. 🎨

episode IV ~ w/ Sybil

Utrecht based producer, live artist and ISOTOOP label head, @vandmusic, joined me for episode 305 of Passing Notes.

Collaboration is a central feature of Vand’s story so far - his fast growing list of celebrated collaborative projects include VOAL (Vand + Shoal) as well as releases alongside Passing Notes alumni Alfred Czital and of course Bas Dobbelaer. Across these projects you’ll find disparate sounds brought together by meeting of the minds and production prowess. His release with Alfred Czital ‘P.J.M’ on Harmoney Rec unsurprisingly showcases a colourful club-ready side, with sounds punctuated by breaks and nostalgic 90s undertones. VOAL turns to the cooler side of the pillow with deeper shades of forward thinking, sometimes slo-mo and always transfixing techno. His work with Bas Dobbelaer shines with crisp percussion and shimmery dub-like textures, exemplified in the 2019 standout (and a personal favorite) release ‘Laren’ on Something Happening Somewhere. An exciting remix collection followed in 2023 - a release that also touched my soul and featured heavily on my radio rotations. Further to Vand’s recorded works include live performances at notable events like the Mostra Festival and La Nature, where he performed a 3-hour improvisational live set with Shoal and queniv.

With each collaborative project, solo work or live set a piece of the Vand puzzle is revealed, illuminating Vand’s versatility, keen ear for detail and finessed approach sound design. Above all Vand remains disarmingly humble.

Vand - PN 305

separated by so much...

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0707distance

We welcome Kia to our podcast series. Her contribution follows up on our recent appetite for broken and deconstructed rhythms. 

We were interested in her influences and the extent to which they relate to Melbourne - her home base. Explore the answers on the instagram @harmony_rec.
 
@kia-sydney

Harmony Rec. podcast | Kia

https://www.spacecast.com.au/feature/billus

For the third edition of Space Cast we have called on one of Melbournes/Narrms finest curators of all things experimental and ambient. Sam Marsh, aka Billus (@billusmoon)is a talented dj and producer who has been informing and shaping Melbournes music scene for many years through various projects like the legendary @lifeworld. Billus has a beautiful collection of mixtapes for unfurling, emerging, and sitting around, so we thought it was fitting to ask him to contribute to this project. Billus’ taste in music is like no other, his mixes are always inspiring and intriguing, and this is no exception. Lock in!

003 Billus

Space Cast is a not-for-profit arts initiative that aims to connect and support local artists through a synaesthetic exploration of music and art. Space Cast was established in 2020 as a digital offering of curated visual art and sound collaborations and has since evolved into a showcase of events and exhibitions.  

Space Cast has a focus on ambient, downtempo and experimental music and abstract art. The project aims to explore ideas of space and stillness, connection, slowing down and the innate connection between two these two creative fields. 

Space Cast operates to support diverse and emerging artists financially, foster a creative community and facilitate thoughtful collaboration. Each visual outcome is available to purchase online as a limited edition print, with the profits going directly back to the artists.

Space Cast acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we create, the Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation and we pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging. 

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