Such an amazing mix. Front to back. Tough to beat...

Based in NYC, and with a background as a DJ, writer, and event organizer, Lychee's (@lycheefrut) underground energy is evident in every set they craft. With regular appearances at Basement, Nowadays, and Bossa Nova Civic Club, Lychee also runs Spontaneous Affinity, a monthly mix and interview series and occasional event platform, and the label Unimatrix Zero, as well as serving on the board for the Aslice Foundation.

Drawing inspiration from recent musical explorations at Nowadays in NYC in particular, Lychee's Patterns of Perception 116 showcases a return to their musical foundations in hypnotic, dubby, wormholey techno. Embracing a more focused, classic feel than many of their recent dancefloor explorations, this mix infuses a sense of narrative and evolution, effortlessly blending darkness and light, corporeality and sentimentality.

Links:
@lycheefrut
instagram.com/lycheefrut
www.lychee.club

Patterns of Perception 116 - Lychee

Rinse FM Podcast

C to the Power of X with Sam Purcell & Mattikk  - 28 August 2023

For this edition of The Bunker Podcast we're releasing @otodojo's live set from their album release party at The Bunker in April.

artist video explanation accompaniment:
https://youtu.be/h-xMUetPiTg?si=9qj-4DNHj2dHUBtT

artist statement:

In February 2023 I focused on developing a new live set for my debut with @thebunkerny for an album release, named one of the best releases of 2023 by @mixmag-1. I trained the set with performances at Bossa Nova Civic Club with Perfect Party Look Book and at Forest City Lodge with Microtones in Ithaca.

Maybe describing this can help you process some live set ideas.

My previous approach to delivering this material live (originally at The Long Count Cycle, then at Technically Yeah) was using stems as a bedrock and improvisation on top. Even though this worked fine, it got a bit stale for me and I wanted to be as satisfied as a listener when a groove sets in. So I decided to go fully based on MIDI information and instruments, with an added challenge that my CPU can’t take too much of a load, so I needed to make sure I disabled certain instruments before bringing others in. A disclaimer is that I am not fully endorsing all of the equipment in this list, there are some caveats that I’m happy to discuss.

In Ableton I created custom instruments through stock plugins like operator, collision, wavetable - these instruments are divided into ones I cycle through and ones that are constant throughout the set.

The constant ones exist in instrument racks and are freely interchangeable through chains - all of the parameters are mapped to the same knobs on my Novation Launch Control XL enabling me to wash through several instruments running varying sounds. I also have stored macro variations for those instruments in case I need some sound immediately without menu diving (like 1/16 note hi hats).

The cycled instruments instruments are mostly from my tracks in Amphibious / Aural Spirits that are all controlled by four channels on my Xone K1. Initially I tried using Tip by K-Devices and Map-8 to disable a swath of devices (thanks One Child Policy for the tip!). Yet I found that the CPU load was comparable with just leaving the devices on and simply stopping clips. This made for a much better workflow.

I slowly progress through the cycled instruments while improvising with the constant instruments and the main drums / accenting discussed below.

My iPad is running Werkbench by Karl Scholz @karlalamusic, a sequencer sampler app that can easily form interesting polyrhythms and is great for anything sample-related, like live accenting, bass lines, drums, etc.

For the main drums I didn’t want to be too focused on sequencing as it takes up a lot of time, so I just wanted to scroll through patterns that I generate beforehand. I opted to use a modified version of Instant Haus by @alexkid which stores drum patterns for four-five instruments. Modifying this was a bit challenging as it is difficult to determine what kind of patterns I think can stay interesting over an hour time period. This is playing Smackos 808 Simulator by @legowelt-official as well as other custom drum instruments.

For acid lines I am using a Roland TB03 on lend from Indy Nyles and sequencing the 303 with Sting by Iftah Gabbai  as well as his Microtuner device coupled with note echos (I believe this is the most CPU intensive part of the set).I am using Ableton Push as a means to do miscellaneous control and Jaw Harp / Mic for some added organic-ness.

I am running all of this through an Apollo Twin Duo and Allen & Heath Xone 96 at the club.

The Bunker Podcast 227

The Bunker Podcast 227: Otodojo

almost 2 hours of off the cuff music. made up on the spot. acid, techno, house and even electro occasionally. jacking, thumping, deep and funky.  
its impromptu and live...sometimes you gamble and lose...sometimes you win big. 

that how the game works.

recorded live at GREEN MACHINE in Chicago, Illinois USA on September 17th 2023 from 19:00 - 21:00 (7-9 pm)

theres no trackless because I made these "songs" up right there on the spot. thats how live music works.
thanks to the green machine crew for a great event! and to clay at braid records, sam sassmouth and Patrick who all also played superb sets. 

big thanks to sassmouth for the live jam between our sets! that isn't included here, since I didn't want to infringe on her zone. but maybe well post that up as well!

Shawn Rudiman At Green Machine Chicago 09 - 17 - 23

For the tenth installment of New Palm’s seasonal mix series, we’re honored to invite @diskonnected - one of our favorite selectors, our recent guest in LA, resident at Hong Kong’s famed 宀 club, and the mastermind behind Taiwan’s Smoke Machine @smokemachinetaipei series. 

We have long been fans of Diskonnected since locking in to his extended sets on the shores of Hualien at Smoke Machine’s flagship Organik festival a decade ago. Hearing his sound both hone in and expand out over the years since has been a continual source of inspiration for us and a big influence on the kinds of sounds we gravitate towards. 

We’re pleased to present Diskonnected’s mix of left-field ambient, experimental, and downtempo, recorded live at a chill-out night at Taipei’s Pawnshop @pawnshoptaipei in 2021. Thank you for sharing this with us 🙏

We trust it will hold up to repeat listens, and hope the moods within will be a fitting soundtrack for the changing season 🤲 Enjoy ~  

New Palm 10 - Fall: Diskonnected

New Palm 10: Diskonnected

Aurora Live Transmission #01 - July 23rd 2023

Aimée Portioli is a Berlin-based Dutch-Italian composer and sound designer who records and performs as Grand River.
https://soundcloud.com/grandriver

"Until we are together again"
In June 2023, I said goodbye to my beloved dog companion after sharing twelve wonderful years together. Spencer was my family, my best friend, a constant force in my life, and a source of pure love. His presence always brought a smile to my face, he was truly amazing and beautiful. His departure made me reflect on the fleeting nature of life and the importance of cherishing the present moment, prioritizing what truly matters, and letting go of the unnecessary. During a period of deep grief, I was tasked with selecting music for the first Aurora event. Immersing myself in this process and performing there provided a much-needed release. The music I chose and played was a dedication to Spencer, evoking feelings of something beyond our human experience. I hoped he could hear it from wherever he was.
It was a way for me to say thank you to him for the love, patience, and companionship he had given me. I am immensely grateful for the amazing life we shared and so proud of our journey together. He will always hold a special place in my heart.

Photo: Kasia Kim-Zacharko
Graphic Design: Romy Strasser

Grand River • Aurora Live Transmission #01

In 2019, following a weekend playing in Berlin, I experienced a prolonged psychotic episode, my second (and first since 2004). The consequences  to my life and career were manifold and all-encompassing, and by the time the psychosis was retriggered in early 2021, the volition to engage with music on any meaningful level was utterly waylaid. Fortunately, I've been in good health since, and decided to undertake the Fitzcarraldo-like task of listening to and organising my entire digital library. I'm still not sure why I felt compelled to 'sort through the wreckage' in this way, but something told me there would be some kind of meaning to be derived from the endeavour. And I've decided to document the journey with a series of mixtapes, some of which will have a loose theme of sorts, such as this one. While there will be some new or recent music included, the vast majority of the tracks will have been collected in the last 10 years or so. 

I hope you will enjoy listening as much as I've been enjoying putting these together.

Mix 1 - 'Unrequited Dub'

A deep and relaxing mix, with a barebones dub-techno feel.

TRACKLIST
Gert-Jan Prins - Timpani Basso Ritmo (Editions Mego, 2008)
Austin Cesear - Travellers In Faith Dub (Public Information, 2012)
Roma Zuckerman - Zero (Trip, 2018)
Ruhig - Etere (Midgar, 2016)
Fluxion - Distance (Vibrant Music, 2020)
Carmen Villain - Subtle Bodies (Smalltown Supersound, 2022)
Purl - Bortom Molnen (Hall Of Clouds) (Purl Bandcamp, 2023)
Loscil - Sickbay (Kranky, 2004)
Wishmountain - The Cough (Evolution, 1996)
Fluxion - Burst Mode (Convextion Remix) (Echochord, 2012)
T. Gowdy - Therapy With Colour (Constellation, 2020)
Second Woman - / (Spectrum Spools, 2018)
Takasi Nakajima -Basicmath One (Indigo Aera, 2015)
Fluxion - Schism (Vibrant Music, 2020)
King Midas Sound & Fennesz - Lighthouse (Ninja Tune, 2015)
CV313 - Oceans (Echospace, 2018)
Biosphere - Silene (All Saints Records, 1997)

All music available here : https://www.buymusic.club/list/kubrilant-volte-face-through-the-wreckage-1-unrequited-dub-selections

Through The Wreckage I : ‘Unrequited Dub'

With special guest Ken Meier: expect slower tempo electro, broken techno, and sundry 90s dollar bin oddities.

http://www.instagram.com/commonnameny

Tonal Fiction with Ken Meier @ The Lot Radio 12-07-2023

Ending the year with an awesome mix by @FlxK1, a Berlin-based DJ, producer, and label honcho. His perspective has been a big inspiration in the music scene since the late '90s, from killer work on various labels to unforgettable performances.

This mix is a shout-out to 25 years of Hidden Hawaii and 10 years of Nullpunkt Recordings. Some of it you could hear at our London party in August 2023. Big thanks to Felix for this mix, and here's to many more awesome releases in the future.
A massive thanks for being with us for more than 6 years! Your support means the world to us, and we genuinely appreciate each and every one of you. Cheers!

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https://nullpunktrec.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagr.am/flxk1
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Felix K | #76

Fear of Music (http://fearofmusic.org) was in many ways a precursor to Standards & Practices @stanprac — we threw sporadic events and shared mixes online, made by likeminded midwest techno fans during the 'dark years' (the aughts, when minimal ruined everything). This was the first release in our mix series and, as of today, it's exactly 15 years old. To us, it still sounds ahead of its time.

From @karlpmeier — 'It's hard to believe this mix is 15 years old. Pretty soon it'll be asking for the keys to the car and the ability to stay out past 10pm. Funny story - one night Jeff and I were at Smart Bar (I think; "the mind plays tricks" as Alan Partridge famously said) and Jeff had been telling me about this artist named 2562 who had released his first LP, "Aerial", the year prior. Jeff had been listening to it non-stop and told me that I absolutely had to investigate. Well, long story short - we were approached by friends that night to open for him at Lava Lounge. We could hardly believe it - it was such a odd coincidence. Now, at the time, I knew very little about "dubstep", ultimately - that was more Jeff's area of expertise. But I was intrigued, and it was a fairly exciting time for electronic music, as there was a lot of genre "cross pollination" going on. All the cheap rave revivalism hadn't started to happen just yet, and there was seemingly a lot of room to explore combining techno and other genres with this new form of music. Jeff and I had expressed some interest in what we could do DJing with Ableton, and this inaugural outing is fairly representative of what we were listening to at the time - and also reflects other influences that we thought might fit in and work well. Really, we were just drunk on the possibilities of what we could do - and ultimately I thought it all worked out quite well. The night ended up being probably one of the most successful gigs I'd been a part of in ages. The crowd was up for it, and the atmosphere was fantastic. Anyway, that's enough nostalgia - hope you enjoy, and thanks for listening.'

Tracklist
EXOS Begin (Curved Space edit) (Force Inc)
BASIC CHANNEL Q1.1 (edit) (Basic Channel)
T++ Audio1995#8_2 (Apple Pips)
OZ ARTISTS Matrix Noise (Æ)
BURIAL Night Train (Hyperdub)
THE BLACK DOG Floods v3.2 (Surgeon Remix) (Soma)
CAN Future Days (Carl Craig Blade Runner Remix) (Spoon)
SHACKLETON Shortwave (Skull Disco)
STASIS Once Around the Moon (Stable Orbit edit) (SSR)
MONOLAKE Alaska Melting (Substance Remix 1) (ML/i)
MORDANT MUSIC Olde Wobbly (Mordant Music)
FEMALE Exotica (O/V edit) (RSB)
AUTECHRE Lost (Warp)
ARCHAE/GROVSKOPA Dwell/Dive (version) (Unreleased)
TRG & DUB U Harajuku (Tempa)
HEADHUNTER In Motion (Tempa)
MARTYN Vancouver (3024)
HOOKIAN MINDS Freshmess (Bandulu Remix) (Flagbearer)
2 BAD MICE Waremouse (Moving Shadow)
THE MEMORY FOUNDATION Nutritious Dub (Central)
JUS WAN The Crossing (Tube)
SHAKE Landing Surveying (NSC)
PLUG 3.41 (Rising High/Plug)
SCANONE Dark Dub (Scanone VIP) (Combat)
BOXCUTTER Grub (Planet Mu)
FUNCKARMA Otrivines (Ad Noiseam)
T++ Allied (Erosion)
MONOLAKE Static (ML/i)
RUMENIGE/LOKTIBRADA Rumbrada (UFF)
BANDULU Ki (Infonet)
ALTERN 8 Respect Is Due (Breakbeat Hysteria Mix) (Virgin)
HEIKO LAUX (HLX) Granulate Two (Kanzleramt)
CAUSTIC WINDOW Clayhill Dub (Rephlex)
ANDY STOTT Blocked (Modern Love)
BOARDS OF CANADA The Beach at Redpoint (Warp)

Fear of Music I

The Hard Way In & The Easy Way Out

Jeff Pietro & Karl Meier — The Hard Way In & The Easy Way Out, Live @ Lava Lounge Chicago 2009

"A studio mix re-creating the opening set at the 2010 Labyrinth Festival in Japan."

Tracklist:
KarlHeinz Stockhausen - Mikrophonie I (Sample)
Amon Duul II - The Marilyn Monroe-Memorial-Church
Klaus Schulze - 3. Satz Exil Sils Maria
Neu! - Jahresüberblick
Laraaji - Meditation 1
Edgar Froese - Panorphelia (Loop)
Kraftwerk - Klingklang (Overture)
Mother Mallard’s Portable Masterpiece Co. - Oleo Strut
Steve Reich - Music For 18 Musicians (Movements 9-10)
Mother Mallard’s Portable Masterpiece Co. - Oleo Strut
Roedelius - Betrachtung
Popol Vuh - Kyrie
Tangerine Dream - Rubycon Part 1
Goblin - Mad Puppet (Drum Loop)
Harmonia - Sehr Kosmisch
Klaus Schulze - 3. Satz Exil Sils Maria (Reprise)
Can - One More Day
Cluster - Heiße Lippen (Edit)
Ash Ra Tempel - Traummaschine
Soft Machine - D.I.S.
Kraftwerk - Tanzmusic
Kraftwerk - Radio Stars
Spacemen 3 - Transparent Radiation

More info: https://mnmlssg.blogspot.com/2010/12/ssg-special-donato-dozzy-kosmische.html

Jeff Pietro & Karl Meier — The Hard Way In & The Easy Way Out, Live @ Lava Lounge Chicago 2009

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