Name: Lost by Stranger Or The Plain
Duration: 3 min 43 s
Description: Lost

Berlin-Hamburg duo Session Victim bring their celebrated Sidequests trilogy to a close with Chapter Three on Delusions Of Grandeur, wrapping up the series in signature style—full of warmth, groove and left-of-center touches that remind us why their music has remained so enduring over nearly two decades. Once again blurring the lines between live instrumentation, crate-digging textures and deep house aesthetics, the record feels like both a culmination and a new beginning.

Opening the A-side, Too Soft To Be Loud (Ian Pooley Remix) finds German house pioneer Ian Pooley reworking the original into a sleek, floor-focused roller. Shuffling drums, glowing synth pads, and that distinctive Pooley touch elevate the track into prime late-night territory, striking a balance between hypnotic subtlety and groove-driven energy.

VINYL:
https://sessionvictim.bandcamp.com/album/sidequests-chapter-three

DIGI:
https://www.beatport.com/release/sidequests-chapter-three/5405849?a_aid=6897003d0f687&a_cid=0be88686

PREMIERE: Session Victim - Too Soft To Be Loud [Ian Pooley Remix]

Session Victim - Rain Or Shine [Delusions Of Grandeur]


Berlin-Hamburg duo Session Victim bring their celebrated Sidequests trilogy to a close with Chapter Three on Delusions Of Grandeur, wrapping up the series in signature style. Full of warmth, groove and left-of-centre touches that remind us why their music has remained so enduring over nearly two decades. Once again blurring the lines between live instrumentation, crate-digging textures and deep house aesthetics, the record feels like both a culmination and a new beginning.
On the A-side, ‘Too Soft To Be Loud (Ian Pooley Remix)’ finds German house pioneer Ian Pooley reworking the original into a sleek, floor-focused roller. Shuffling drums, glowing synth pads, and that distinctive Pooley touch elevate the track into prime late-night territory, striking a balance between hypnotic subtlety and groove-driven energy. ‘Know Less with Viken Arman’ showcases the magic of Session Victim’s continued collaboration with the French producer. A heady, slow burning cut that layers dreamy strings, glitchy keys, and a syncopated bassline, the track unfolds patiently, rewarding deep listeners with moments of spacious beauty and understated intensity.
Flipping over ‘Broken Coast with Viken Arman’ heads into cinematic territory, combining driving drums, delicate Rhodes fragments, and immersive atmospherics. There’s a mysterious, almost soundtrack-like quality here, capturing the ominous mood of an after dark stroll around NYC’s Central Park in the 70’s, while maintaining the unmistakable swing of Session Victim’s grooves. Closing out the trilogy in style ‘Rain Or Shine’  introduces a new collaboration with San Francisco beatsmith Eo (Moniker/ Circus Company), weaving together intricate downtempo rhythms and jazzy vocal chops. Balancing lightness and depth, the track grooves along effortlessly giving off a sun-soaked energy - an uplifting finale to the Sidequests journey.
With Chapter Three, Session Victim deliver yet another set of genre-defying pieces that honour their deep musical roots while pointing toward fresh possibilities. Their chemistry with long-time collaborators, coupled with the ever-trusted Delusions Of Grandeur platform, ensures the Sidequests trilogy will stand as a modern classic in their discography.


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PREMIERE : Session Victim - Know Less (feat. Viken Arman)

As If By Magic

🎧 Goutier selects: 1 hour of Session Victim 🎧

A journey into the soulful, groove-driven universe of @sessionvictim, the German duo celebrated for their warm, organic blend of house, funk, and downtempo beats. Their sound fuses dusty samples, live instrumentation, and deep dancefloor energy; always vibrant, always human.

This special 1-hour mixtape channels their signature aesthetic: rolling basslines, soulful cuts, analog textures, and that unmistakable laid-back swing that makes Session Victim so unique.

Mixed by Goutier

selects: 1 hour of Session Victim [House]

Session Victim - Broken Coast ft Viken Arman - [Delusions Of Grandeur]

'As If By Magic' is Michael Reinboth’s third release under his real name, produced with Jan Krause (Beanfield), and with a cover image by Ena Oppenheimer. A vibrant mid-tempo delight, the drums are played by Peter Gall, whose album “Love Avatar” was named “Best Jazz Album of 2024” by the German Jazz Awards. On keyboards is Roberto Di Gioia, mastermind of Web Web and Marsmobil. The package comes complete with an atmospheric remix from Moodorama, riding high on a wave of recent remixes for Jazzanova, Charles Petersohn, Beatkozina, and Inkswel.

APPAREL PREMIERE: Michael Reinboth - As If By Magic (Moodorama Remix) [Compost]

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Lost

Stranger Or The Plain was born out of two very different influences… David Greenep the singer and songwriter in cinematic folk band “SixToes”. Ian Duncan modular synth master of "My Electronic Things”.

Merging David’s unique songwriting style and layered vocals with Ian’s intricate synth work and beats,  Stranger Or The Plain create songs that combines the vocal melodies of Bon Iver mixed with the sonic layers of Boards Of Canada.

The bands first offering comes in the form over a cover version of Bob Marley’ Could You Be Loved.


Lost

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