Under both of his aliases—Widow for deep, atmospheric techno and Cicada for mostly longform ambient compositions—multimedia artist and writer @widowbeats specializes in telling stories and building complex, layered cinematic worlds. At Monument Magazine, and as a founder of Studio 72 & Provoke (a party series alongside A.M.D in NYC), he helps explore and elevate the stories of other artists, too. His mix for Spontaneous Affinity is musical world-building at its best, driven by subtle percussion, expansive textures, and a sense of mystery.

"This mix can be considered a direct representation of my artistry as a whole: Deep, Dark, Mysterious, Absolute.
All in all, it can be considered organized chaos.

Even though the main bulk of the recording is from mixing on a normal 2 channel Pioneer controller. You’ll hear a lot of atmospherics that was also mixed in via my audio workstation."

Read the full interview:
https://spontaneous.zone/040-widow.html

@widowbeats

Interview

Spontaneous Affinity #040: Widow

Arthur Baron @ Refuge Worldwide

The latest episode of Newtype Rhythms features a driving guest mix from NYC-based artist/producer https://soundcloud.com/nathanielyoung. For more info on Guilt Attendant, as well as tracklist for this episode - check out Inverted Audio: https://inverted-audio.com/guilt-attendant-newtype-rhythms/

https://soundcloud.com/sheepshead-music

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Newtype Rhythms #155 - Special Guest: Guilt Attendant

With an afterglow, we look back on the three memorable days of FIBER 2021. Over the coming weeks we will share some of the recordings of sets and performances to relive the 2021 edition.

Last week you could already enjoy @woodyninetytwo’s DJ set, and next in line is the gifted, Rotterdam-based @nelly_dragon Together with visual artist Leeza Pritychenko, Nelly delivered a versatile set that started out exploring the tranquil regions of ambient sounds, navigating various percussion rhythms and ended up diving into the depths of complex techno and trance. The perfect way to close FIBER 2021 on Saturday night. Hit play to relive this wonderful and highly atmospheric set.

Curious to lean more about Nelly Dragon? Dive deeper with our interview: https://2021.fiberfestival.nl/fiber-2021-recordings/#2-nelly-dragon

FIBER 2021 Recordings: Nelly Dragon

www.openlab.fm | 106.4FM in Ibiza & Formentera
Check the full tracklist on our website:
https://openlab.fm/news/observatory-025-with-uanamani-hakk

In this episode of Observatory, the https://soundcloud.com/sungate-records crew welcomes electronic duo from Madrid https://soundcloud.com/uanamani to the show
https://soundcloud.com/uanamani was formed in Madrid by Derk & Iterbio in 2008. They create sonic journeys through a wide variety of styles including dub, techno, cosmic, electro, IDM or ambient and they will be showcasing some of their influences during the first hour of the show. After that, Sungate label manager https://soundcloud.com/hakkmusic takes over with a mix with tracks by artists like Overmono, Kosh, Carsten Jost and many more.

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Observatory 025 - Sungate [with Uanamani & Hakk]

"Pure darkness, then a ray of light. The clock hand is heard in the background, a new life begins. A journey of intrigue, a roller coaster of emotions. Oscillating, heartfelt. The story begins, unfolds. It survives. It hides from predators. It is free. Every stage, every moment will be engraved inside the cave. Pure darkness, the hand of the clock is no longer heard. Teardrop. Ether. What a journey!"

 - Author's note:

Recorded live on 04/19/22 during Calma in Zapadores.

After two years of inactivity in Zapadores, Josephine Soundscapes proposed a trip in her musical and affective memory, the set was complemented by a live visual show performed together with her partner in a_mal_gam_a, Diskoan (@diskoan), in which predatory nature was the protagonist. -

Josephine’ Soundscapes (@machines-desirantes) is Jose Salas, an audiovisual creator, art director and active promoter of Madrid alternative culture. As a Dj, he always works with a mixture of investigation of the past and a strong commitment to the present. He's part of a_mal_gam_a (@a_mal_gam_a) and CALMA (@calmamadrid) collectives, both working in Spain electronic underground scene. He also hosts a bimonthly radio program on Radio Relativa (@radio-relativa) called "Campos de Marte" (http://camposdemarte.net/), focused on experimentation in music.

HOCast #106 - Josephine' Soundscapes

Guest Mix on CKUT 90.3 FM for the Modular Systems Show!

KROHN / MJOLSNESS - 5th Recording - (Standards & Practices)
THE BLACK DOG - My Brutal Life Of If - (Dust Science Recordings)
DAVID MORLEY & DAVY VANDEGAER - The Why Of The Thing - (Futurepast)
TOPDOWN DIALECTIC - B1 from Vol. 3 - (Peak Oil)
AZU TIWALINE - Tight Wind *feat. Vinna Peyghamy - (Livity Sound)
BAMBOUNOU - Tour - (Whities)
FOREST DRIVE WEST - Drift - (Echocord)
ANDREA PARKER - Melodious Thunk - (Mo Wax)
VC-118A - Serge Extract - (Delsin)
DYL + DB1 - ECOU #2 - (re:st)
ASC - Triton - (Modern Cathedrals)
RVSHES - XIV - (Nullpunkt)
PALEMAN - Mites - (PLMN)
IUEKE - Zonck - (Les Disques De La Bretagne)
IUEKE - Dem A Burning - (Les Disques De La Bretagne)
RIVET - Keloid - (Editions Mego) 
LEMNA - Spinning Dancer - (Delsin Mantis Series)

CKUT 90.3 FM

Modular Systems 2022.04.10

"Sometimes you need to go downstairs and hide yourself in a room in order to appreciate the light, because there is always light in the darkness. Because when you are surrounded by shadows, that ray of light that penetrates like a very fine sewing thread is much more spectacular. And you feel it, observe it and reflect on it. Antagonistic needs."

As a devotee of nature, Atoloi (@atoloi) explores sound creating a mellow amalgam of layers using over-reverberated synths, field recordings, and self-created samples.
Not choosing the club-oriented way as a first calling, instead, his productions and mixes search for other depths, in which the listener can get lost while getting submerged by heavy-grained noises and evocative instrumental compositions.

https://linktr.ee/atoloi

HOCast #113 - Atoloi

Defora Records presents “Deserto” the new EP by OlaRu. Following his acclaimed 2022 album, the talented Romanian DJ/producer makes his highly anticipated return with this three-track EP that further solidifies his unique sound and ongoing collaboration with the label. Once again, he expertly guides listeners through a captivating journey, weaving minimal and deep techno with infectious house grooves and rich, organic soundscapes. This new release is another showcase of OlaRu's artistry, featuring the trademark haunting synth melodies and relentless, rolling basslines that make his music so immersive and special. Always Good Vibes with a Hard Twist!

More info www.deforarecords.com

DFR125

Deserto

OlaRu - No Words (Original Mix)

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Morumbi x In And Out Of Love (Danny C Mashup) (Corrupted for Copyrights)

throw force @ the wall & see what sticks

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SPONTANEOUS AFFINITY is about the communal nature of the dancefloor. It's about communication and feedback. Spontaneous Affinity isn't for the isolated bedroom producer, although we love them, too—it is for those of us who understand music and dance as one of the most powerful sources of personal growth and interpersonal empathy, who are driven by the need to support and elevate one another, and as a result experience the evolution of our creative and connective selves.

Spontaneous Affinity isn't about ego, knowledge, paraphernalia, or exclusivity of any kind. It's about PURE SENSATION. It's about losing track of yourself and merging with a moment. It's about temporary autonomous zones and ephemeral connections. It's about forgetting to Shazam that track or fix your hair. It's about the hours far past dawn when everyone left on the dancefloor has laid their soul bare but still looks beautiful under the harshness of sunlight.

Spontaneous Affinity is NOT A UTOPIAN VISION. It's about understanding how to let go. How to let go of a person. How to let go of a place. How to break a routine even if it hurts. How to appreciate a feeling that can't last forever as if it were eternal, and how to appreciate challenging moments—and challenging sounds—as catalysts for growth.