Markus Guentner and Joachim Spieth, veterans in the electronic music scene, have rekindled their creative synergy with their latest collaborative effort, "Overlay." The album, a culmination of decades of their distinctive styles, successfully melds Guentner's ethereal, atmospheric textures with Spieth's pulsating rhythms. 

"Valenz," the premiere for today, encapsulates the album's essence, offering a dark, atmospheric, ambient techno journey that can seamlessly find a home in massive warehouses or within the confines of your headphones. Guentner and Spieth's vision for "Overlay" was to craft an auditory experience that mirrors their philosophy of masking and unveiling, allowing certain elements to shine while fading others into the background. This ethos, founded on a deep-seated trust cultivated over previous collaborations, shines through in "Valenz" and sets the tone for future joint endeavors. The album's material flows continuously, blurring the lines between distinct beginnings and endings, offering a unique and immersive listening experience. 

"Overlay" is set to be released digitally and on a limited edition CD on November 3 via Spieth's Affin Records, marking an exciting addition to both artists' storied careers.

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PREMIERE: Guentner/Spieth - Valenz [AFFIN]

When two collaborative projects come together, the result is bound to be exceptional. The Valenz remix by the GALÁN / VOGT duo exemplifies this perfectly. They have taken on a track from the acclaimed "Overlay" album by Guentner | Spieth and transformed it into something entirely new and captivating.

Galán, known for his innovative ambient textures, and Vogt, a master of minimalistic yet profound soundscapes, bring their unique talents to this remix. They focus on a few key sound particles from the original track, carefully avoiding too much proximity to create a fresh and distinct interpretation. The remix retains the essence of the original while shining in a completely new light, showcasing the duo's ability to reimagine and revitalize music.

The result is a moving and evocative piece that highlights the collaborative spirit and creative synergy between these artists. This stunning rework will be released on August 30th, offering listeners a glimpse into the harmonious blend of two distinctive musical visions.

all tracks written & produced by Markus Guentner & Joachim Spieth

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Valenz (GALÁN / VOGT Rework)

Delayed is a collective of like-minded friends, originating in Brooklyn, New York & gradually expanding to various corners of the globe. After establishing itself over the years as a steady source of left-field techno, ambient & experimental electronic music, Delayed has evolved into a multi-faceted platform consisting of weekly premieres, DJ mixes, live recordings, interviews, editorials & launched its own record label, @never-late, in 2023. Regularly collaborating with artists, record labels, collectives, annual festivals & niche gatherings, Delayed provides glimpses into a variety of rich ecosystems & sub cultures around the world. All existing within a thriving underground electronic music scene.

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Guentner & Spieth is the collaboration project of German artists Markus Guentner and Joachim Spieth, who first appeared musically in the 2000s in connection with Wolfgang Voigt’s Pop Ambient series on the Kompakt label. After getting to know and appreciate each other over the years, they combined their musical ideas for the first time in 2020 and have continued their joint productions ever since. Together, they create mesmerizing soundscapes that combine organic textures and digital precision.

Markus Guentner, a pioneer of the ambient genre, is known for his cinematic sound designs, while Joachim Spieth, founder of the world-renowned label Affin, is appreciated for his work in the field of tension between deep techno and ambient.

Their collaboration combines these strengths in minimalist compositions that enable introspective listening experiences and immersive sound journeys. With the album Overlay, released in 2023, they have created a debut album that was characterised in ‘A Closer Listen’ as ‘dripping with narcotised and eroticised romantic impulses and feels like a living revenant from a voluptuous dream’. A handful of 10’ lathe cuts were subsequently released, containing remixes of their album by Pole, Abul Mogard, Rafael Irisarri and Hollie Kenniff, among others.

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