This week, in our "Delayed with..." series, we're veering into the house music lane. Just as the sun starts to linger a bit longer, Kaap, a core member of Amsterdam-based collective De Lichting, guides us through a journey of classic house tunes perfectly suited for these "still shy" but splendidly sunny days. 
It's a trip back to NYC's legendary Cielo in the early 2000s, where DJs pushed perfectly tuned Funktion-One sound system to its limits on nights like this. Remember those epic breakdance battles erupting in the middle of the floor? Yeah, that's the energy Kaap captures.
With Kaap at the helm, expect a pulse-quickening, mood-lifting mix tailor-made for your next rooftop rendezvous.


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Impuls 08, combining the forces of HarryKatur and Marwan for a dubbed-out 4-tracker EP. Dancefloor 4-4 and breaks. Groovy and dubby.

HarryKatur - Clubby Dub For The Club

Marwan - Manic

Marwan - Dag Dromer

HarryKatur - Limit

A few weeks ago, when releasing volume 072 of our regular series with Martina's help, we briefly mentioned one of our favorite mix series. What we didn't tell you is that they're also a very solid record label specialized in electro, IDM, ambient, and techno, with almost six years of existence. We love supporting all those quality projects and artists from our country, and especially from our city, Madrid. Hence, we proudly welcome Noise To Meet You, and the minds running it.


01. Franck Kartell - Low Frequency Analysis And Recording [Noise To Meet You] 2023
02. Modus - Super-Kamio [Alien Communications] 2020
03. Command D - 0 Zone [Animalia] 2023
04. Mata Disk - Space Brings Us Together [Nousklaer Audio] 2024
05. Compuphonic - Arcade [Weme] 2021
06. Eversines - Act [Jamming is Life] 2023
07. Adam Pits - Brain Breach [On Rotation] 2023
08. Eversines - Elev [Ninih] 2022
09. Yotam Aflalo - Entropy [Spaecial] 2021
10. Stuster - Blurred Lines [Planetaria Soundsystem] 2023
11. Hoax Believers - Celestial Sight [Distrito91] 2022
12. Human Space Machine - Sp4c3 [De Lichting] 2024
13. Eversines - M [Jamming is Life] 2023
14. Teslasonic - Retinol [Noise To Meet You] 2021
15. No Moon - Exoplanet Vibe Cult [Craigie Knowes] 2018

More at https://soundcloud.com/noisetomeetyourecords

SOULMEEX

Noise To Meet You - SOULMEEX 076

After already working on yeyeh005 together /w https://soundcloud.com/0rds0, it was more than overdue to do a solo EP together. Our lives crossed over ten years ago, and the past six years saw us grow into a deep friendship. All four tracks were made around the time of preparation for a Breakfast Club ADE 2021 with De Lichting live. Three years later, we are releasing these solo club cuts.

The fresh artwork is made by Nol Cobben - as with all ninih records it’s a vinyl-only release. Pre-order now via https://soundcloud.com/oneyewitness and soon to be found in every relevant recordstore ;).

RDS - Tppsty ep [ninih006]
a1. bfc01
a2. vnecktechtheme
b1. tpssty
b2. bfc04

RDS - Tppsty EP [ninih006 snippets]

Born in the late '70s, Simon Garcia grew up listening to iconic bands such as Depeche Mode, New Order, and Kraftwerk, alongside genres like blaxploitation funk, latin rock, rare disco, '90s house, and acid-jazz. These influences helped shape his eclectic, genre-blending sound, which is now a hallmark of his music.

Today, Simon's works are released on high-profile labels like Freerange, PETS, Compost, or Supplement Facts. He has remixed tracks for renowned artists such as Lee Burridge, Henry Saiz, Matthias Vogt (Motorcitysoul), or Kyodai, earning a reputation for his personal, hypnotic, and futuristic sound. His music has garnered widespread support from respected tastemakers such as Jimpster, Guy Gerber, Catz 'N Dogz, Ripperton, or Silicone Soul to name a few.

He's performed in global cities like London, San Francisco, Tokyo, Glasgow, Barcelona, Miami, New York, Paris, and of course, his hometown: Madrid.

His techy, synthetic, and timeless sound is authentic and unbound by trends, ensuring his place as a key figure in the international electronic music scene. Whether releasing original tracks or remixes, Simon continues to make an impact with his innovative and distinctive musical style. 

01. Sleep D - Bunyip Beat [Butter Sessions] 2017
02. Architechtural - Camaradas [Non Series] 2024
03. Priori - Lexica (Sansibar Remix) [Kalahari Oyster Cult] 2024 
04. Human Space Machine - Searching [De Lichting] 2024
05. Lizz - Aset [Self Released] 2024
06. Mr Ho - Trans Acid [Klasse Wrecks] 2018
07. I:Cube - Operation Hypnosis [Versatile Records] 2009
08. Legowelt - Like Twin Peaks [Altered Circuits] 2024
09. Yaleesa Hall - Second Cullen [Will & Ink] 2023
10. Tobias - He Said [Ostgut Ton] 2014
11. Claude Young - In Circles [Tresor] 2021
12. Christian AB - Bluescreen [Faith Beat] 2024
13. Mark Du Mosch - Amulet [Tape Records Amsterdam] 2014

More at https://soundcloud.com/simon-garcia

SOULMEEX DECKS

Simon Garcia - SOULMEEX DECKS 103

© De Lichting, 2024

De Lichting Presents: Nathan Kofi’s Debut Album I Am That I Am – A Personal Odyssey.

Tracklist

WOLKEN (04:00) *
EGO (05:04) *
OKAERI (06:05)
DJAI (05:45)
WEKŪ (06:31)
EFUA (04:25) *
* Indicates corresponding visualizer.

Following RDS's E-mutations, De Lichting ventures into a new chapter with their latest releases, transitioning from a focus on collective synergy to intimate, individual storytelling from its core artists.

Nathan Kofi’s upcoming debut album I Am That I Am stands as the next sonic statement from the De Lichting—a personal odyssey reflecting growth, deep introspection, and identity. The album takes listeners on a personal journey through time. Each track, crafted over several years, reflects a dynamic evolution, passing through multiple phases of growth and experimentation. This carefully curated collection connects the dots between past and present, weaving together a cohesive sonic experience.

Inspired by Peter Tosh’s iconic 1977 anthem, Kofi’s album title embodies a powerful declaration of self-identity, independence, and inner strength, embracing the spirit of individuality as both a message and a movement. The album explores Kofi’s internal struggle between taking responsibility and evading it—a paradox, which can be interpreted from either perspective.

The six-track album sees Kofi navigating new creative territory. WOLKEN stands out with its fusion of Dutch lyrics and a hip-house-leaning ambient foundation, effortlessly bridging introspective soundscapes with minimalistic drum paterns. Meanwhile, EGO and EFUA dive deeper into IDM-inspired textures and broken beats, evoking ’90s-era nostalgia with layers that nod to artists like Plaid. These three tracks are further elevated by one-minute visualizers created by Djoa Lekatompessy (Hittegolf Studio), which feel more like evocative short films, enhancing the multi-sensory storytelling and adding depth to the album’s themes.

The remaining tracks, OKAERI, DJAI, and WEKŪ, invite listeners straight to the dance floor, propelled by a steady four-to-the-floor pulse. These tracks highlight Kofi’s knack for crafting emotionally resonant house anthems, drawing dancers inward while syncing their external body movements to the pulse of 909 drums, the Deluge Synthstrom, and lush LEM Bit Crumar pads.

I Am That I Am Releases: December 6th.

Nathan Kofi – I Am That I Am

Nathan Kofi’s upcoming debut album I Am That I Am stands as the next sonic statement from the De Lichting, out on December 6th.

Pre-order: https://nathankofi.bandcamp.com/album/i-am-that-i-am
More: www.orbmag.com/music

@delichting
@nathankofi

I Am That I Am

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Premiere: Nathan Kofi - Efua

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