A space to fall into again and again. A start that feels like an ending and an end that feels like a beginning. A wistful recollection of our motions, an invitation to share ourselves as we have before. A dawn letter written in a shade between sky and stars, echoing gently and begging to be whispered aloud.

From Sweden's @martinou3000 (Sewer Sender, UntilMyHeartStops, AD 93, Appian, Cong Burn), a perfect cadence. Thank you!

Artwork by Taylor Trostle.

Sure Thing Mix 105: Martinou

MIST004 - Archivist - Psion (w/ Claudio PRC Remixes)
Release date: October 26, 2021 (12" & Digital)
Buy: surethingrec.bandcamp.com/album/psion

A1. Psion
A2. Psion (Claudio PRC Remix)
B1. Stone Eater
B2. Stone Eater (Claudio PRC Remix)

Sure Thing welcomes two new additions to the label with a long-distance collaboration between Seattle's Archivist and Berlin's Claudio PRC. Two original productions from Archivist recall dense, billowing fog and the gentle shimmer of waves, each re-imagined through Claudio PRC's exacting lens into novel forms that spiral with steady, monolithic intent. Brought together, an expansive double vision, an exploration of the compelling nature of movement and air each within the other.

Written and produced by Archivist.
Remixes by Claudio PRC.
Mastered by Neel at Enisslab.
Artwork by Sofia Hjortberg.

MIST004 - Archivist - Psion (w/ Claudio PRC Remixes)

I'm elated to welcome Hamburg's Space Drum Meditation to the series, whose gorgeous productions channel intricate, percussive techno while drawing cues from hazy, left-field psychedelia. Glowing at the edges, this thunderous and fiercely effective set from the duo occupies spirited territory and moves at steady pace, daring the sun to rise, compelling our bodies to flutter.

@spacedrummeditation

Artwork by Taylor Trostle.

Sure Thing Mix 110: Space Drum Meditation

A luminescent vision from London's o.utlier, whose meticulous and uncommon approach sets the stage for a new year of discovery. A sanguine moment recorded live among friends in Scotland, a scrying of shrouded futures, a promise cast beneath a clairvoyant sky.

@o-utlier

Artwork by Taylor Trostle.

Sure Thing Mix 111: o.utlier

MIST005 - Polygonia - Bloom (inc. Forest Drive West Remix)
Release Date: March 8, 2022 (12" & Digital)
Buy: https://surethingrec.bandcamp.com/album/bloom

A1. Dreaming Trees
A2. Bloom
B1. Coleus
B2. Dreaming Trees (Forest Drive West Remix)

Polygonia's deftly enchanting "Bloom" EP unravels with the melancholic blur of a waking dream. Conjuring the vivid echoes of a phantom forest, fluttering atmospheres swirl amidst shimmering voices as they compel the mind to wander. A remix from Forest Drive West deepens the spell, stretching the punctate rhythm of "Dreaming Trees" into a siren's call, a beguiling echo rippling beneath the flow of time.

Written and produced by Polygonia.
Remix by Forest Drive West.
Mastered by Neel at Enisslab.
Artwork by Sofia Hjortberg.

MIST005 - Polygonia - Bloom (w/ Forest Drive West Remix)

A serene and narrative vision from Georgia's HVL, key Bassiani resident and celebrated producer whose remarkable output is a universe unto itself. Both eloquent and understated, HVL re-frames the present in a parallax moment, a vast trembling stasis, one scene falling upon the next like settling snow.

@hvl

Artwork by Taylor Trostle.

Sure Thing Mix 114: HVL

We ease into a new season with Conna Haraway, co-founder of the immaculate INDEX:Records & Appendix.files catalogues.   Recorded in Glasgow alongside mutual favorite Perila, Conna's contribution astounds, filling the air with skin-soft static, awash with the flush of tender rebellion.

@connaharaway
@indexrecords
@appendixfiles

Artwork by Taylor Trostle.

Sure Thing Mix 115: Conna Haraway

With studied and meticulous elegance, Sa Pa summons a Dionysean tempest, a writ to harness the coming storm. It's humbling to share this and more so to listen, a fervent tour de force recorded live at Paral·lel Festival, a call to convergence under the boundless Catalonian sky.

@absurdlustre
@parallelfestival

Artwork by Taylor Trostle.

Sure Thing Mix 116: Sa Pa

An encounter with a wayward dragonfly formed the memory upon which London’s Amphybian (fka Harry) stitches this exploration of flight and form. Reliving the scene in its microscopic splendor, we find ourselves wandering along the living, breathing riverbed, set free amidst the realm of the naiad. Our ears attuned, we hear a divine flutter, discern the whisper of a living dream.

@amphybian

Artwork by Taylor Trostle.

Sure Thing Mix 117: Amphybian

Our final mix of the year welcomes Ute.Rec co-founder Marius Bø, whom I had the distinct pleasure of meeting in the Norwegian mountains this summer. Comprised entirely of unreleased material from the collective, Marius' composition is slow-burning alchemy, pure oneiric fire, unforgettable from first spark. "Space does not exist," instructs Louise Bourgeois, "it is just a metaphor for the structure of our existence." Listening, we dissolve, recalling the somatic wisdom of those who would sculpt the physical to capture the invisible.

@mariusbo
@ute-rec

Artwork by Kenny Kneefel.

Sure Thing Mix 118: Marius Bø

From Naarm's Zara, a seismic dawn to the new year. Halftime rhythms tremble, atmospheres kiss the wind, valleys of unbridled emotion nestle in-between. A colossal mix of sincere gravity, cleaving a path forward, brimming with new light. Thanks Zara!

@zaraolsen
@kinesis-recordings

Artwork by Angelina Nikolayeva.

Sure Thing Mix 119: Zara

Clear as spring water, the memory of Shoal's beautiful live set echoing through the Norwegian mountains, finally sharing the stage together at Monument (@monument-podcast) after meeting in Amsterdam several years ago. Those familiar with our dear friends at Harmony Rec (@harmony-rec) will be undoubtedly familiar with Kenny's impeccable body of work, and for the rest an eye-opening treat awaits. Here, Kenny gathers highlights from his recent live sets and newly recorded material, arranged and refined into a perfect contemplation of the crisp arboreal air, a vivid composition of body and sound entwined tightly beneath the earth. Thanks Kenny!

@shoall

Artwork by Angelina Nikolayeva.

Sure Thing Mix 120: Shoal

With purest delight, I'm so excited to welcome Pjenné of Passing Notes Radio & Companion (@companionmelb) for the latest episode in our series. Penny's curatorial expertise and long-standing dedication to the Naarm/Melbourne scene have established her as a pillar of the city's sonic landscape, and both her love of musical discovery and unmistakable influence are felt deeply from afar. 

Pjenné's mix is a enchanting trip through fields of wonder, equal parts honey and gossamer, moving and blissfully sublime. Tender hues paint the air while fervent warmth fills the aching heart. There are few selectors out there with a repertoire as consistently profound as Penny's, and yet one feels we've barely scratched the surface of what's to come. Thank you Penny!

@pjenne

Ikebana by Katherine Frazer
www.katherinefrazer.com

Sure Thing Mix 121: Pjenné

MIST006 - Various Artists - My Own Mirror To Stay
Release Date: March 6, 2023 (12" & Digital)
Buy: https://surethingrec.bandcamp.com/album/my-own-mirror-to-stay

A1 Lukas Urban - A Glass of Empty Rooms
A2 Soreab - The Boy And The Beast
A3 Sanguine - Fake Leaves
B1 McGregor - Clean Lines
B2 ENA - Arkadia Blue
B3 Will Alfred - Pattern Static

With its first label compilation, "My Own Mirror To Stay," Sure Thing invites six new voices into the fold. Each provides an acutely personal reflection of the dance floor suspended in a singular crystalline moment, from wide-eyed to weightless, together seeking new horizons inward and out.

Mastered by Neel at Enisslab
Artwork by Nicola Tirabasso
Additional design by Nathaniel Young

MIST006 - V/A - My Own Mirror To Stay

Our latest mix is a remarkable live set from The Hague-based producer Harald Uunk, who guides us through an exploration of the psyche from which we emerge anew. Harald calls upon self-made instruments, field recordings, and experimentation with hardware and software to reach the furthest limits of his sonic vision, and what we discover there is breathtaking. An immediate and compelling sense of urgency finds itself fractured, recomposed, and through the fragments we glimpse the primordial. I've been eager to hear more of Harald's work for quite some time, so the opportunity to share this set for the series feels truly special. Enjoy the journey, and thank you Harald!

@haralduunk

Artwork by Angelina Nikolayeva.

Sure Thing Mix 122: Harald Uunk

Honored to welcome UK-based Caldera to the series, a talented and multi-dimensional producer affiliated with several of our favorite labels along with his Well Street-associated Loop LF alias. Caldera's mix is volcanic, true to form, simmering and vaporous in its first half before igniting in thunderous bloom in the second. From headiness and haze to full-blown percussive workouts, an unparalleled sense of rhythm lies at its core, seismic in its swell. Thank you Caldera!

@caldera-caldera

Artwork by Angelina Nikolayeva.

Sure Thing Mix 123: Caldera

So excited to welcome BLNDR to the series, a long-awaited delight after observing the French producer develop his magnetic and kaleidoscopic sound over the years. BLNDR's mix is glimmering and atmospheric, reflective of the patient and meticulous nature inhabiting his work as both BLNDR and his more-recent Traevor alias. Voiced in a heartfelt tone and assembled with a poet's touch, this set is a soft yet spry landing to an intense season, breathing a new air, fluttering to a new rhythm, earnest to the very end. I enjoyed this one immensely and I hope you will too. Thanks Tom!

@blndr

Artwork by Sofia Lambrou.

Sure Thing Mix 124: BLNDR

MIST007 - Various Artists - Well of Sand
Release Date: October 23, 2023 (12" & Digital)
Buy: surethingrec.bandcamp.com/album/well-of-sand

A1 Command D – Half Blue (Violet Mix)
A2 DYL – PJ2
A3 Beats Unlimited – Burn Your Theremin
B1 Foreign Material – The Living Planet
B2 Tammo Hesselink - Petse
B3 Third Space – Push (Part 2)

Sure Thing presents Well of Sand, its second compilation. Six tracks from label friends and favorites, each new to the roster and offering bold, untempered explorations of tempo and weight, a concise yet expansive collection recalling the deliberate cadence of rippling sand and the sheen of shimmering oases.

Mastered by Neel at Enisslab
Artwork by Sofia Hjortberg
Additional design by Nathaniel Young

MIST007 - V/A - Well of Sand

It's such a privilege to welcome one of my favorite producers to the series, Amsterdam's Human Space Machine, whose brilliant productions are a constant source of inspiration and a presence in so many of my favorite dancefloor memories. The De Lichting affiliate shares an hour of pure magnetism, surging beyond the clouds and rendering a steady build of atmospheric pressure. A stunning cartography of storm and thunder. Thanks Mike!

@humanspacemachine

Artwork by Sofia Lambrou.

Sure Thing Mix 125: Human Space Machine

A moment of tranquility, discovery, and oft overwhelming beauty. Our next podcast is a truly special story as told by Amsterdam-based duo Wanderwelle (@wanderwelle), whose inaugural album "Lost In A Sea of Trees" (via @silent-season) stood tall as a high point of 2017. Rest assured, for those who fall entranced, because these two have plenty more tales to share.

Tracklist:
Ryuichi Sakamoto - Disintegration (Alva Noto Remodel)
Peter Van Hoesen - Attribute 39 (Donato Dozzy Remix)
Varg - Cardinal Lipstick, Matching Toenails
Grand River - Flies
Vishudha Kali - Rituals from the Mountain Spirits
Retina.It - Zucchine Alla Scapece
Acronym - The Trains Kept Rolling
natural/electronic.system - Sicut Erat
Donato Dozzy - Vaporware 4
Cremation Lily - Lovers Against the Rocks
ASC - Sequence #5
Bandhagens Musikförening - Papperstrassel
Artefakt - The Radiant City
Shifted - Wash Over Me
Evigt Mörker - Helmet of Bones
Black Merlin - Spirit House
ASC - Sequence #10
Skymn - Red Road
DJ Richard - Path of Ruin (Pain Mix)
Evigt Mörker - Nada Reincarnation
Croatian Amor - There is Always Tomorrow
Wanderwelle - City of Ruins

Sure Thing Mix 49: Wanderwelle

Our latest podcast features the work of Saphileaum, an emerging artist from Tbilisi, Georgia who has captivated us with a steady output of dream-like, organic techno on cherished labels such as Oslated and Norite. Like a walk through enchanted woods, Saphileaum's mix is densely layered with hollow echoes and lush melodies, blanketing the listener with tender yet hypnotic energy.

More from Saphileaum:
@saphileaum

Saphileaum performs live at Khidi (Tbilisi) with Abul Mogard and Marja De Sanctis on December 22, 2018.

Sure Thing Mix 64: Saphileaum

Warp drive techno from the Japanese master, and our last podcast of the year. Love and thanks to everyone who joined us on this journey through 2018. See you next year!

Cover art by Sofia Hjortberg.

Sure Thing Mix 65: Takaaki Itoh

Mix 73 is a very special treat from the Italian duo Plants Army Revolver, formed in 2014 by Birgan Valentin and Marco Ragni. Their refined ability to craft organic and analog soundscapes has captured the attention of the scene's most lauded outlets, including recent live sets for Hypnus & Inveins, and a just-released EP "Yguana" on Shifted's Avian label. Far from content to rest on their creative laurels, the pair have recorded a unique live set for our series, one which unfolds beautifully from beginning to end and provides a precious glimpse into their studio process.

More from Plants Army Revolver:
@plants-army-revolver

Sure Thing Mix 73: Plants Army Revolver (Live)

Steady layering, infectious rhythms, and carefully manipulated energy comprise Alfred Czital’s contribution to our series, one we’ve been looking forward to for quite some time. An impeccably composed hour of brisk, organic techno from the @harmony-rec co-founder, @ankali resident, and Prague-based hometown hero.

More from Alfred:
@fred-czital

Photography by Jan Hrábek.

Sure Thing Mix 85: Alfred Czital

A warm and welcome contribution from Vancouver's Segue, mix 88 is a current of softly mirrored echoes and a flutter of fine, delicate rhythms. Don't miss "The Island" (Silent Season), the latest full-length work from the veteran producer whose fine output keeps us floating ever higher.

More from Segue:
@segueambient
www.segueambient.com
http://open.spotify.com/artist/6l64C1xRcgpmGszthSr4cf

Photography by Kenny Kneefel (Shoal).

Sure Thing Mix 88: Segue

MIST002 - PRG/M - Lenta Ginestra
Release date: Sept 10 2020 (12" Vinyl / Digital)

A1. Giardini e Palagi
A2. Ignea Bocca
A3. Flutto Rovente
B1. Lenta Ginestra (Acronym Remix)
B2. Marchesa Deserta
B3. Lenta Ginestra

Sure Thing’s second release sees Italian producer PRG/M join the label’s roster, following an acclaimed EP for Midgar Records and his ongoing work as a member of r²π. Departing from the soft edges of MIST001, the six-track EP contains multitudes, with looping arrangements that showcase PRG/M’s technical depth and breadth of vision. From the hypnotic, tightly percussive “Giardini e Palagi” to the intense, psychedelic “Flutto Rovente,” the EP captures a range of moods and textures and offers an exemplary example of precise, immersive techno.

The title, Lenta Ginestra, takes its name from a flowering species that grows slowly upon the slopes of Mount Vesuvius, the active volcano known for Pompeii’s destruction. The title is poetic and apt; throughout the EP there’s a sense of restrained patience amid chaos. Like the flower, the title track is delicate but tough, building tension and skillfully resisting catharsis. A remix from Stilla Ton’s Acronym is a dance-forward deconstruction that incites movement while nicely complementing PRG/M’s more charged productions. Despite the lush density of these tracks, groove is never sacrificed. It’s a commanding work, made for both dance floors and deep listening.

Written and produced by Pier Giuseppe Mariconda.
Remix by Acronym.
Mastered by Neel at Enisslab.
Artwork by Sofia Hjortberg.

MIST002 - PRG/M - Lenta Ginestra (w/ Acronym Remix)

A tender mosaic captured in soft focus, courtesy of The Something Something's Will Oirson. Recorded during the final act of ISOTOOP's "The Mind-Altering Experiment," an exploratory event which traced the course of an entire summer's evening, Will's morning call is a testament to shared experience, a confirmation of combined existence. Each selection is given room to breathe, space to occupy, and time to endure. It's impossible not to yearn for more. 

Thanks to @willoirson and @isotoop for letting us share this moment.

Photography by Alyce Currier.

Sure Thing Mix 096: Will Oirson

Many of you will need no introduction to the music of Primal Code, the Italian duo who have conjured up a storm of stunning releases on labels such as Hypnus, The Gods Planet, and Konstrukt in relatively short order. We first connected over their gorgeous, then-unreleased track "Morgana," and since then it's been a pleasure watching them develop their natural and introspective sound, each release as polished and inspiring as the last. I'm so happy to welcome them to the podcast and what they've sent is pure delight, an emerald  evocation of sun-pierced woods and the clearing of the morning mist. Enjoy!

@primalcodemusic

Photography by Angelina Nikolayeva.

Sure  Thing Mix 099: Primal Code

One last mix to end the year. When Svreca sent me this set, he could not have known what it would mean to me. I have spent so much time looking back lately, reliving old discussions and re-imagining moments passed, often lamenting how much was lost along the way. In just under three hours this mix communicates the flow of years. An archived recording from a special memory, it reminds me that the passage of time is beautiful even in what it fades away. Listening to it, I become lost completely, as though I am everywhere at once.

Thank you to everyone who listened this year, who sent warm messages and left comments, who supported us and kept us feeling connected. Thank you to the artists who continue to give their time and trust to the podcast and label, and keep us moving forward.

Finally, thank you Svreca for this gift and for being an inspiration from the very beginning. We're all here listening. Let's dive in.

@semantica-records

Artwork by Clara Cortes.

Sure Thing Mix 100: Svreca

A new season begins with a warm welcome to Joachim Spieth, founder of the Affin label. A true veteran of the scene, Joachim's first release dates back 1999 via Kompakt, and his own label narrates an impressive and storied history from 2007 onward. Recent years have seen quite the community grow around Affin's beloved output of ambient and techno, including recent stellar works from Einox and Toki Fuko, and last month's beautiful "Ousia" LP from Joachim himself.

This mix is blanketed by a calm, snow-bound serenity yet its nature is far from laid-back. As ethereal as it is energetic, this mix drives forth the clarity of Joachim's vision — a brisk inhale of the coming storm, an idyllic wind lifting us into the gale. Thanks Joachim!

@joachim-spieth
@Affin

Artwork by Danielle Kaidanow.

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