Nueen has been mad busy in the last two years. The Barcelona-based Mallorcan has put out three albums of beautifully quiet and unhurried ambient. Each one has unfolded with its own intimate sense of narrative and showcased deft craftsmanship with both synth and guitar. The tunes drawn on the atmosphere of Nueen's home island so fits in with what you might call Balearic, but very much on its own terms. They are warm and gentle but underpinned with a melancholy that makes them all the more engaging. 

There is plenty of that on show across the opening of this week's podcast. Roomy arrangements are detailed with only the wispiest of pads but slowly a rhythm begins to emerge. It's dubby and dreamy and transports you out to sea on a sonic life raft that eventually sinks to the ocean floor. From there you roll along on supple drums, wispy pads drift by and shards of light pierce the surface. It is a perfect soundtrack to slowly awaken your soul on a lazy morning.

Dekmantel Podcast

Dekmantel Podcast 405 - Nueen

Not every DJ/producer can create airy ambient as readily as heavy, percussive dancefloor stompers; Chicago's Millia (@milliamusic) ranks among those who can seemingly do it all. With solo releases on @sweat-equity, @naivetrax, and Shuga Records, Millia also produces and DJs as part of the much-loved Purelink as well as DJing under @dasani_boys with his twin brother. It all seems to be driven by a map of connections on the dancefloor and beyond, and grounded in Chicago's deep dance music history while creating something fresh: playing, producing, and releasing alongside longtime heroes and new collaborators alike.

Read the interview:
https://spontaneous.zone/049-millia

"Whenever I’m asked to do a mix, I try my best to do something outside of my comfort zone and include elements that will make every mix a new experience for me. There’s always different ways to do this, including using only vinyl / CDs for track selection, only including artists from a certain region etc., but this time around I chose to do a Jungle inspired mix - a genre I’ve always loved listening to but have never been able to properly mix.

Earlier this year I went to Detroit for Movement Weekend and was fortunate enough to see my favorite DJ / producer Forest Drive West for the first time ever. He did a 3 hour b2b with Patrick Russell and played a lot of Jungle music that really blew me away. Ever since then I’ve been diving even deeper into the genre and now felt like it was time to give it a shot for Spontaneous Affinity. Added a little bit of my own flair with some half-time bass tracks and heavy percussion sprinkled in as well - I hope you enjoy it!"

@milliamusic

Interview + Tracklist

Spontaneous Affinity #049: Millia

@upsammy
Since the release of her debut EP ‘Another Place’ on Rotterdam's premiere Nous’klaer record label, upsammy has emerged as one of the most exciting contemporary electronic artists of our time. Known for her boundary-pushing vision of music and sound, upsammy’s string of releases on the likes of AD93, Die Orakel and Dekmantel have manifested into a back catalogue that give the sense and feeling of gallery of artworks. With a background in arts, it’s no surprise that upsammy works from a foundation of unbridled imagination. As is a common theme amongst many of my most admired artists, the power to present works that simultaneously champion both the weird and the functional is at the forefront of upsammy’s sound. It seems to me that the space between is where the magic happens - crystalline electronica, otherworldly ambience, hypnotic glitch and deconstructed club sounds morph to produce upsammy’s unique brand of contemporary, psychedelic idm. Her more recent and first long-player ‘Zoom’ showcases a somewhat softer side - warm crunchy textures, bouncing sub bass and at times-playful melodies are bound together with both quirky and functional rhythms. Zoom bestows upon us a beautiful and engaging collection of sounds which tell the story of both organic and digital realms. I once read a Bandcamp fan describe upsammy’s work as ‘fairytale idm’ and I couldn’t agree more. At the heart of every fairytale is a sense of magic, and everything upsammy does is just that. 

Alongside her productions, upsammy is an expert DJ who crafts brilliantly creative mixes and live sets with laser like precision - dynamic blends of experimental electronics weave between dreamy soundscapes, spacial percussion, psychedelic drum and bass and breaks - you can always expect the unexpected and this mix is no different! upsammy joined me live in the PBS studio on the 14th October 2022.

upsammy - PN 186

Friday morning, @jakemuir opened Hemlock Hole with an absolutely spellbinding morning ambient set. The 'Jake Fan Club' were front and center with a comfortable chair in tow. This wasn't a 4x4 dancefloor moment and those who didn't know quickly understood the magic that Jake was creating. It was a beautiful way to start the day and we are grateful for Jake's ability to generate such a special atmosphere.

Campout Mix Series: Jake Muir

INTERVIEW >  https://inverted-audio.com/mix/accidental-meetings

Bristol via London based imprint Accidental Meetings (@a_m_radio) step up to the IA MIX Series to shed light on the birth of the label, artistic direction and outstanding discography.

IA MIX SERIES

IA MIX SERIES 369

Read

IA MIX 369 Accidental Meetings

Piezo's contribution to the closing day of Terraforma 2022 unleashed our spirits.

TF2022 w/ Piezo

earth dog is back with a piping hot mix from NYC based DJ, @adobeprincess .

Earth Dog Radio 019: adobeprincess

Nothing in Moderation with DJ Voices b2b Lychee @ The Lot Radio 12 - 07 - 2022

Season 2 of Mixtape Club concludes with a slow-burning techno session from Al Wootton.

Download and read more on the Mixtape Club website: 
mixtapeclub.net/al-wootton

Tracklist:
Skymn - Bonfire
Project Runaway - Export City
Micawber - Satellite Systems
Claudio PRC - Haidou
Dorisburg - Computer Drumming 128
Feral - Mambo
JPLS - Program 3
Jay Duncan ft. Ben Vince - In Limbo
Shackleton - In Norwegen Ganz Verwegen
Metaboman and Large M - Noier
Marcel Dettman - Let's Do It
Regis - Cracked Earth
Orbe - Fomo (Psyk remix)
Al Wootton - Russell
Primal Code - Infected Biome
Al Wootton - Artefacts

Mixtape Club

Al Wootton - Asklepion Dance

Fever-dream ambient and hard-hitting grooves.

XLR8R Podcast

XLR8R Podcast 783: MI-EL

A two hour journey to chug city with deep creep 

https://www.instagram.com/deep_creep
https://www.instagram.com/__pipipi____

pi pi pi with deep creep @ The Lot Radio 03-01-2023

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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.

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