Albeit Mix Series 019 - Onitsown

When I told Roger 23 that I would be writing a piece to accompany his mix, he offered a single rule: “Keep it simple.” Often seen as a mysterious figure, my interactions with him revealed a generous and passionate artist, albeit with a distaste for self-promotion.

Operating from Saarbrücken, just a few kilometers from the French-German border, he has built a compact but impeccable discography over the past 20 years, with releases on Playhouse, Volt Musik (a label run by Swayzak, with whom he was long associated), and more recently Ilian Tape. His diverse sonic explorations as both musician and DJ defy categorization, which may explain why he isn’t as widely appreciated as he deserves.

From our very first conversations, he immediately asked if I had a guiding theme to propose for his mix. Knowing Roger 23’s versatility behind the decks, I saw an opportunity to challenge him by suggesting a slightly dystopian narrative framework, inspired by his strong affection for vinyl.

“In a near-future world ruled by an authoritarian technocracy, a campaign is launched to eradicate all physical music formats, forcing citizens to access only state-approved music through controlled online platforms. When a massive network collapse suddenly disrupts all streaming services, a group of rebellious misfits organizes a secret rave in an abandoned data center, playing records they’ve covertly preserved from their collections. As the warm-up DJ for the night, you decide to record your set, capturing the moment and preserving its memory for future generations.”

From the very first seconds, Roger 23 pulls us into this dark, futuristic world, tracing the evolution of electronic music over the last four decades. The cold concrete walls resonate with 80s German synth-pop, Psychic TV experiments, industrial oddities, and the sharp beats of Dopplereffekt, mesmerizing the sparse crowd of dancing bodies as if it were 2024. Be sure to save this mix on a USB drive and hide it away; you never know what the future may hold…

Read the full story: early-reflections.com/mixes/roger-23/

@roger23

(Er₁₀) Roger 23

UNMIXED HIGH QUALITY VERSION: https://underlyingform.bandcamp.com/album/pleiades

'Pleiades' is the debut album by 'His Inorganic Being' and is the first release on the new sub label of Underling Form 'Disassembling The Ordinary'.  

'The Pleiades also known as the Seven Sisters is an asterism of an open star cluster containing middle-aged, hot B-type stars in the northwest of the constellation Taurus.

The cluster is dominated by hot blue luminous stars that have formed within the last 100 million years. Reflection nebulae around the brightest stars were once thought to be leftover material from their formation, but are now considered likely to be an unrelated dust cloud in the interstellar medium through which the stars are currently passing.

Astronomers estimate that the cluster will survive for approximately another 250 million years, after which the clustering will be lost due to gravitational interactions with the galactic neighborhood.'

https://www.discogs.com/release/31998098-His-Inorganic-Being-Pleiades

PLEIADES [DIS01]

Here we go... A simple mix compilation with tunes from Börft Records releases only. 
Tracklist:
01 Jon Doppler (börft163)
02 Dan Fun (börft152)
03 Space Knight (dp17)
04 Anders Enge (börft160)
05 Pean Romael (börft166)
06 Joakim Cosmo (börft171)
07 Luke Eargoggle (börft155)
08 Nimam Spregleda (börft156)
09 Frak (börft175)
10 The Source Experience (börft174)
11 Daniel Araya (börft164)
12 Duo J & J (börft147)
13 Isabella (börft170)
14 M Jupiter (börft169)
15 Dj Willie Oboe (börft173)
16 Bergsonist (börft165)
17 Jens Wickelgren (börft168)
18 JBS (börft167)
19 Patricio Cabezas (börft159)

DJ WILLIE OBOE - BÖRFT CHRISTMAS MIX 2024-12-04

Recorded at home on Saturday 7th December 2024, 3.23pm 

Cold Moon Chronicles

Börft Dance Classics Vol. 4
Distributed by Clone Rotterdam Nederlands
Cat No: Börft176
Tracklist:
A1 Egglady - "Prinsessan och ägget"
A2 Nikolas Rowland - "Headspin"

B1 Kord - "Puffy Nipples"
B2 Crinan - "Suit 61"

Borft Dance Classics Vol 4 - borft176

Darren Allen is a North Ireland electronic music artist recognized for his minimalist and experimental approach to electronic music. Founder of the Underlying Form label, he has contributed to the underground scene by producing tracks that explore the boundaries of minimalism and techno. 
Darren Allen influence the contemporary electronic scene through his authentic artistic approach and dedication to sound exploration. That’s why KAIROS CORP choose his music for your time travel. 
Have you ever wanted to have a second chance ? Time is no longer a limit, be a part of time itself. Book now for a timeless adventure !

Tracklist :

A1. Identity virus 
A2. Fourth way
B1. Dumbah
B2. Abacus

Mastering > Analogue Cut Mastering
Artwork> Crud55 > www.instagram.com/crud55/

https://soundcloud.com/underlying_form

DARREN ALLEN - BEYOND CAUSALITY EP (KC001)

His Inorganic Being (4/4)

Artist: Michael Melchner
Title: No Light Below
Release: May 2025
A1 — No Light Below
A2 — Disaster Unit
B1 — Ghost Walk Alone
B2 — True by Order

Written and produced by: Michael Melchner

Distributed by Vinyl Future

OMEN008 Michael Melchner - No Light Below

064 - Ivan Smagghe - fabric podcast

Music Producer, DJ and Record label owner (Underlying Form) 

Booking / Requests: delboy013 [@] gmail.com

'Disassembling The Ordinary'

His Inorganic Being (4/4)

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