For our last mix of the year, we warmly welcome a very talented synthesist, DJ, and co-founder of Frequency Domain, Ali Wade.

Some words by Ali:

"The Observatory has had a really great first year, hosting many go-to mixes for me, so I feel humbled to round off the series in 2023. Thanks to Jay for the invite and to all the previous contributors for setting the bar so high.

As the world grows exponentially more complex and unjust, music is ever the stabilising force. In November this year I was invited by the Bleep43 crew to DJ alongside some incredible artists at an event in east London - this mix pulls together a lot of the music I played that day, including many tracks from the label I co-run, Frequency Domain. Recorded one afternoon while in bed with a cold, I hope it puts you in a good place."

Tracklist:

Southfacing - The Marking Song (Frequency Domain)
Sync24 - Replicant (Ultimae Records)
Hula Om - Raul Lovisoni / Francesco Messina (Cramps Records)
Marja Ahti - Chora (Hallow Ground)
Pauline Anna Strom - The Unveiling (Ether Ship Records)
Alva Noto - Xerrox Rin (Raster-Noton)
Arovane - Rotor (Quiet Details)
Tetsu Inoue - Sour Cloud (DiN)
Autechre - Nine (Warp Records)
Stars of the Lid - Even (Out)+ (Kranky)
LF58 - Rituale (Astral Industries)
Alva Noto - Xerrox Monophaser 1 (Raster-Noton)
Ali Wade - Imbolc (Frequency Domain)
Jonathan Fitoussi - Triangulum (Further Records)
William Selman - Umami Lagoon (Mysteries Of The Deep)
Aleksi Perälä - UK74R1619010 (AP Musik)
Jürgen Müller - Jenseits des Stromes (Digitalis Recordings)
r beny - eistla (Self-released)
Golden Shields - Radiance (Frequency Domain)
Imaginary Softwoods - Almond Branch (Field Records)
Fields We Found - Shifts (Handstitched)
Hinako Omori - Levitation (Houndstooth)
Mücha - Spectral Interference (Frequency Domain)
Southfacing - Opt Out (Frequency Domain)
Chris Watson - Cima Verde (Fondazione Edmund Mach)
Ian Hawgood - For Distance Brings Us Closer (Handstitched)
Linnley - Filiform (Space Surgeries)
Chris Watson - Soffi di Vento (Fondazione Edmund Mach)
Papiro - Romeo on the Beach (Marionette)
Imaginary Softwoods - Parterre (Field Records)
Polypores - ECCO (Frequency Domain)
Southfacing - Out of the Park (Frequency Domain)

Frequency Domain: https://frequencydomain.bandcamp.com
Space Surgeries (Frequency Domain Sub-label): https://spacesurgeries.bandcamp.com/music

Artwork by Clayton Ciolac

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These are tunes that didn’t make it into the first volume, either for pacing/flow or because they didn’t quite fit the concept. Hope you all enjoy, and pls share it around if you do.

The Starseeds - Elsewhere 
Groove Armada - Edge Hill 
Tosca - Honey (Supatone 1 Dub) 
Earthling - I Still Love Albert Einstein 
Terranova - Sweet Bitter Love 
Lunascape - Mourning Star 
Puracane - Anyone Else 
Halou - You Are One of Us (Grassy Knoll) 
Leftfield - Original 
A.S.O. - Understand 
Pati Yang - Underlegend 
Anymore - Dog Dreams 
April Nine - Hey

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Swiss producer Robin Félix (@felixfelixrobin) steps up to deliver the 377th edition of the IA MIX Series, interweaving a multi-rhythmic mix of textural ambient, breakbeat, IDM and experimental electronica.

Based out of the Swiss town of Biel/Bienne, Robin Félix is a self described audio naturalist, employing found sounds as the basis of his productions upon which he implies a strict rule to use at least 80% of field recording in his music. He then twists, skewers and manipulates these sounds to create the most mesmerising of sculptural sound-fields incorporating swirling radial ambiance and intricate drum work.

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In our interview, Robin sheds light on his musical background and penchant for field recordings as well as his minimalist production technique. We also find out more about his partner's process behind the artwork and what they have planned in the near future for their freshly established record label De l'aube.

Buy Vinyl: https://inverted-audio.store/products/robin-felix-senselessness-1-2

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New Delhi and San Francisco based GHUNGHRU presents sounds influenced by Indian classical music and other traditional sounds of India, modular synthesizers, drones, lyricism, and texture.

www.ghunghru.fm 
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/ghunghru/episodes/ghunghru-28th-february-2024

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Ever since hearing the recent album by wunderkind DJ Ramon Sucesso released by Lugar Alto earlier this year I’ve been obsessed with the contemporary baile funk sounds coming out Brazil, some of the most exciting and avant-garde dance music I’ve heard in a long time. For today’s show, Justin La Rose has put together over an hour of wild baile cuts, a mix he’s calling Não é Para Amadores" “Not for amateurs,” a title deeply ingrained in Brazilian social life, conveying the intense and unapologetic nature of the culture. It’s a mix of raw an impertinent music from young producers and MCs pushing the boundaries of song and sound. Drawn to Brazilian music over two decades ago, Justin splits his time between Brazil and Canada, immersing himself in the culture. Look out for upcoming releases on Justin’s newly minted label, Nonshape Records, where he will be showcasing some of the rising talents of baile funk in Brazil.

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WEIRD SCIENCE with Amourette @ The Lot Radio 03-14-2024

13th March 2024 - A sunny and psychedelic show to ring in the blossoms and blooms of spring. Tilly and Gav b2b, colourful jams only!

Throwback to the Noodio above Crofters Rights when Tilly's show was before us and she'd soundtrack our pre-show Luna's pizza. She's been flying the flag on NTS for 4 years now so it was a very cute reunion!

Sounds of: Eden Ahbez, IAO, Nick Haward, Shiny Two Shiny, Captain Mustard, Johnny Waman, Mr Quimby's Beard, Van Kaye & Ignit, Bill Wisselink, Cleaners From Venus, Johann Kloos, Macho, Dire Straits, Moving Creatures, Pieter Kock, Saturns Drive, Roedelius, The Roches, Bill Hurst, Blue Gas, Federico Leocata, Automatic Tasty, Electra, Judy Larsen, Club Rave, Chris & Cosey, Clan Of Xymox, Geneva Jacuzzi, Johnny Hates Jazz

Art: Cover of Philip Jose Farmer's 'Timestop!', Gene Szafran, 1970

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