Following his debut LP on Smallville Records in April, Joe Davies returns with a fresh take on the opening track Hi-Life, now reimagined as the Frankfurt Mix, offering a new mask, outfit, and flavour in his forthcoming Pardon My Late Response 4-track EP on the same imprint.

This dub-house track exudes sophistication, with its echoing chords, textured soundscapes, and off-kilter percussion. Wherever you are in the world, it evokes a sense of warmth, its timing especially poignant as the festival season draws to a close — a welcomed embrace.

Elevated to another level from the original, this version retains the soft bird sounds, teasing conversation, and dreamlike tranquillity, yet carries a driving force beneath its surface. The track, with its hazy finish, offers a fitting close to the EP, as we watch the sun go down.

Listening to both versions of Hi-Life back-to-back is highly recommended. It’s great to see Joe return so quickly under this alias, focusing on the deeper, more floaty side of his productions.

Pardon My Late Response, including Hi-Life (Frankfurt Mix), will be available on vinyl and digital via Smallville Records on 13th September.
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Pardon My Late Response

PREMIERE: Joe Davies - Hi Life (Frankfurt Mix) [Smallville]

At the intersection of synth, sampler driven production, and cinematic emotionally laden melodies, exists the Serbian duo, Attila Ábrahám and Goran Grubišić aka GOAT GRAB. Their debut album under the moniker is forthcoming on the superb Oslated label. Sliding in at 12 tracks, the release titled, ‘Dream Figure’ is a melancholy drenched journey through spoken word, and haunting moments. At times evoking distant memories of a Vangelis tune in the best of ways. Listening through the entirety, it’s immediately apparent the gravitas and lifetimes of musical experiences that have been poured into the creation of each track.

The Crunch Of Dishonesty rumbles and tugs on the heart strings immediately with a lonesome synth establishing that all important atmosphere. A sad call answered by a chorus of supporting synths swells into a glitchy downtempo beat that gives movement and progress. All accompanied by a disembodied voice, giving mantras that echo around the listener until the track finishes in a slow but inevitable decay.

Dream Figure will be released into the world, October 7th.
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Dream Figure

PREMIERE: GOAT GRAB - The Crunch Of Dishonesty [Oslated]

The debut release on Pintai, VA 01, is soon to be out in the world. Pintai, a collective based in the Dutch capital, has spent the past couple of years shaping a community of music lovers through intimate events and experiences across the city. Their collaborations include a partnership with Small Steps at ADE last year, Delayed for our first European event in spring at Borisov, and a forthcoming event with Swiss outfit, Project Indigo and Small Steps later this month.

Now, with their debut 12-inch and digital release, Pintai captures the essence of what’s been calmly growing, and it’s everything we expected and more.

We’re here to highlight the closing track, "I Missed Having You in My Life," by the elusive TREN, always appearing unexpectedly but gently, with followers eager to hear what’s been created. The track opens with a ceremonial, classical, and mysterious feel, led by organ-like sounds. A shuffle of drums and an emotive groove then combine with the layers of organ and hazy pads, uplifting the piece to its peak.

A soft, introspective track—eyes closed, a subtle smile, and a deep breath. The perfect closing to a debut EP that showcases the deeper, slower side of Pintai’s personality and output.

Various Artists 01, including a beautiful return from TREN, will be available on vinyl and digital via Pintai’s Bandcamp page on 29th October.
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Various Artists 01

PREMIERE: TREN - I Missed Having You In My Life [Pintai]

Belgium artist Kato de Vidts is back with another forthcoming release on the experimental imprint, Futurepast. No stranger to us here at Delayed, we’ve kept a close ear to her productions and even had the opportunity to watch her and J.Noon perform live at Mostra earlier this year. Aerial Super Highway, their latest collaboration together, marks another strong release in the pair's auditory journey.

Tensions are rising, the string-like synths grabbing the attention of all present. Meridians evokes an introspective journey upwards as the melodic drones and undulating bass lines build and build to a crescendo long in the making before fading away back into the nothingness.

Meridians and the remainder of Aerial Super Highway will be released on the 1st of November.

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Aerial Super Highway

PREMIERE: Kato De Vidts - Meridians Ft J.Noon [Futurepast]

Berlin's electronic music scene is doing what it does best, with the release of a beautifully diverse VA compilation from Art Bei Ton, showcasing various shades of techno. This collection, available on Bandcamp from October 16th, features standout tracks like Shadow Appearance by German producer Mordio.

The track conjures an otherworldly presence, as if a creature is personified through sound, evolving over time and evoking images of vast desert landscapes. Rhythmic vibrations, dynamic drums, and hypnotic pads draw the listener into a state of flow—grounded yet soaring above.

Precise in every way, this is another fantastic addition to Mordio's growing repertoire. Definitely one to have on repeat for a while.

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Pyschometrics Hidden Layers

PREMIERE: Mordio - Shadow Appearance [Art Bei Ton]

Channeling a proper club night, our premiere for today arrives in the form of Polish producer, Rethe and his offering on Inner Tension’s forthcoming VA, Resonating Pulse. Helmed by a fellow countryman, Blazej Malinowskis’ personal imprint has featured a variety of familiar names, from Svreca to Oscar Mulero. With each release feeling impactful and tastefully done.

Momentum Shift is a raucous affair, there’s no doubt about that. The groove is established immediately, the bass line snakes along as punchy kicks and shakers give a playful atmosphere. What’s missing… ah, the smoke and one or two hands in the air. Don’t get too secure though tempos change, and a well done break down lends the track a nice twist and identity.

Momentum Shift, and the entirety of the Resonating Impulse release will be out on November 7th.

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Resonating Pulse - Inner Tension VA Vol. 1

PREMIERE: Rethe - Momentum Shift [Inner Tension]

Two techno savants conjure magic in We Go Forest, with Spira Records co-founder BLNDFLD shaping the original track and Feral adding his hypnotic, transcendent touch. Deep and primal by nature, the release will be available digitally on November 17th.

The original track delivers a slower, calm, tribal rhythm, while “Jaguar Paw (Feral Remix)” ventures into a wilder soundscape. From the first beat, listeners are drawn into an immersive world—ancient and alive. A deep bassline keeps the mood steady, as organic and cosmic melodies weave in and out like whispers through trees, capturing the transcendence typical of both artists’ styles and within Spira’s previous releases.

Everything was thoughtfully placed, including pauses, to give space for imagery and mood to deepen, as new layers emerge with sounds reminiscent of ancient wind instruments. Subtle rain then guides us out, concluding an adventurous stroll through a forest.

An impeccably crafted track that showcases both artists at their finest.

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We Go Forest

PREMIERE: BLNDFLD - Jaguar Paw (Feral Remix) [Spira Records]

The night is winding down, the climax has been reached. Smoke fills the spaces in-between dancing bodies as the energy wanes and the slow comedown begins. Often resisted, it’s a challenging time for many but not today as French producer Aiôn Lazura and his forthcoming ‘Biotope’ album strikes at the heart of the matter. As his music provides a soft landing for many a fragile soul through rhythmic downtempo and soothing melodies.

Synthetic Climax, the final track of the album is our premiere for today. Establishing a wonderful mood through melancholic pads, layered percussion lines and textures flitting in and out of focus. Aiôn gives space while providing a path forward that gently guides you to the rest that’s deserved.

Synthetic Climax and the rest of the Biotope release will be out on November 15th.

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Biotope

PREMIERE: Aiôn Lazura - Synthetic Climax [ambient matter]

Wonderfully unique, and rooted in field recordings, UK producers Yard One & Tryst’s productions are no stranger to us at Delayed. Having premiered many a tune of theirs over the years, it’s always nice to listen to their latest project. Today is no different as they, alongside Red Pig Flower, and Vovian, join forces to create the latest release on Stolar, titled ‘San-lim Yok’.

Haeundae Beach (The End Of The Line), is like a musical deep breath. Giving space and letting listeners take a pause, to recenter themselves. Soft melodies swirl around the depths, while soothing Korean spoken words add a zen-like element. All backed by the sounds and textures of waves crashing on a beach, far far away. As a companion to the premiere, and release, a short film has been created, envisaging the above, set in an evocative color palette, like a shared fever dream.

Forthcoming on Stolar, the San-lim Yok EP also features notable remixes from Alex Albrecht, and Eli Verveine to round out an already jam-packed release that should be out on December 10th.

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San-lim Yok

PREMIERE: Tryst & Vovian - Haeundae Beach (The End Of The Line) [Stólar]

Rarely do albums strike quickly and establish themselves as a must-listen but Iridescent, the latest from Aussies Pugilist and Pod, forth-coming on Of Paradise does exactly that. Fans of the Melbourne based artists shouldn’t be surprised at all, Pugilist’s commanding grip on proper sound design always has his tracks on rotation around the scene. Meanwhile Pod, aka Wu Kush is no stranger to well executed housey productions, although for today, we’ll be honing in on his bass, and jungle moniker.

Mystic slides in at B2 on the 8 track release (9 with a digital bonus track). Low slung bass lines, and jungle like percussion start the track off strongly. Giving great feelings of groove and movement, as snappy bongos and flitting accents play off each other, panned too and fro. As the track progresses, a simple yet effective melody materializes - reminiscent of a night out with moody pads.

Expect Pugilist and Pod’s Iridescent release hitting the shelves, and out digitally on the 29th of November.

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Iridescent

PREMIERE: Pugilist & Pod - Mystic [Of Paradise]

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