Favorite Mixes from September 2020
We compiled the list of twenty mixes that we enjoyed the most in September. If you mix and match the mixes from this list carefully, you’ll have a proper music marathon. From ambient to rave and everything in between, get lost in music because music is the best remedy.
natural/electronic.system @Paral.lel 2020 Online Edition
Antonia Giova and Valerio Gomez De Ayala, better known as natural/electronic.system deliver the masterclass in DJing in the form of this mix that was the part of this year's online edition of Paral.lel Festival. Super smooth storytelling that comfortably sits in the hypnotic deep techno realm is one of the best mixes I've heard in a while.
Talaboman x Dungen Digital live at Way Out West
One of the most exciting duos on the international underground music scene John Talabot and Axel Boman, or better say Talaboman played this mind-bending set for the digital edition of Way Out West Festival. Talabot's cosmic weirdness meets Boman's feel-good house vibes, and together they create - the Talaboman magic. Two hours well spent.
Giegling | Mayan Warrior | Virtual Burning Man
The recording from Giegling set at the Virtual Burning Man brings us three different music worlds by three artists that are arguably the main force at this collective. The first 30 min are reserved for Leafar Legov and his signature deep, lush vibes that serve as an ideal introduction to map.ache's hypnotic and melancholic melodies and soul-infused sampled vocals. Konstantin puts the curtains down with quirky after-hour tech house and certainly leaves room for more. This would be the ideal line up for a full night out and extended sets by these gentlemen.
KMRU - Motion Cast 57
Joseph Kamaru, aka KMRU, is a Nairobi-based artist with whom we got familiar through our recent Bandcamp diggings. KMRU makes mesmerizing ambient and experimental music with which we instantly fell in love with. The mix KMRU made for Motion Ward is an enchanting and eerie journey through different moods perfectly suited for home listening.
Dauwd - Phonica Mix Series 75
Berlin-based artist, Psssh Records co-founder and African Acid is The Future affiliate, Dauwd steps behind the decks and makes exclusive podcast for Phonica Records. Dauwd is well known for his intricate approach in both studio and behind the decks, and this mix highlights everything we love about his style. The mix is a groovy blend of house and techno, spiced up with sampled vocals, acid, and trippy sounds.
Saphileaum - PhonoTropismi Mix
Saphileaum is a moniker from Georgian multi-media artist, Andro Gogibedashvili. The project was born in 2015, and since then, this prolific artist has released on labels like The Silent Season, Connection Verified, Norite, and, most recently, NYME, to name a few. Andro usually operates in ambient, deep techno, and dub realms with his cosmic and hypnotic tribal approach. The mix Saphileaum made for Italian record label Phono Tropismi is an extraordinary deep techno journey that would perfectly fit some late nights on a dance floor.
Martinou - Mantissa Mix 170
A few weeks ago, we enjoyed premiering a track from a marvelous Saknar Ände EP by Tarik Hensen, aka Ben Kaczor and Martinou. The latter is back at Delayed with this exceptional mix he made for the Mantissa mix series. In this mix, Malmö based Martinou takes a listener to a beautiful journey that blends the deepest shades of house and techno. Martinou said that the mix is based around sounds centered around the theme and the notion that dancing outside in the woods is the optimal past-time, accompanied by wind and chirps from my place of rest on a warm day.
Justin Strauss - arch 0.2 selections
Sweat Lodge Agency recently started an exciting forward-thinking event series called arch, which focuses on Live Electronics, Electro-Acoustic and Experimental realms. To accompany these events, Sweat Lodge presents a new podcast series - Arch Selections. For their second installment, they welcome NY's own Justin Strauss. This is what Justin said about this magnificent mix that has been on repeat in our HQ: "Mixes have always been a way for me to express myself. I started doing them at a very young age, way before my DJ career got underway. I would make them for friends, girlfriends, and even for myself. They are a great way to share your music collection and your feelings. At this moment in time, they seem more important to me than ever, since going out to listen to music has been put on hold. This mix was conceived as a non-dance music mix, but I've never been one to conform to what that should or shouldn't be. So feel free to get up and have a dance if it moves you. X"
Lola Haro - 0104 Klub Dramatik mix
A newcomer at our platform, Antwerp-based Lola Haro, takes us for a moody ride with her latest mix, exclusive for Klub Dramatik and its podcast series. With her captivating track selections and storytelling in this mix, Lola shows that she's one to keep an eye on in the future. We are looking forward to hearing more from this talented Belgian DJ.
Citizen Maze - Patterns Of Perception 69
It looks like Adam McCoy, aka Citizen Maze, is becoming a usual suspect here at Delayed. Several of his recent mixes have been on repeat at our HQ, but the mix he made for one of our favorite podcast series, Patterns Of Perception, is arguably McCoy's best so far. The mix, which can fit both in-home listening or dance floor setting, highlights McCoy's talent to create a perfect balance of beautiful compositions and complex rhythms.
Breakwave - Nous’klaer Radio #29
Breakwave is a Liverpool-based DJ who is the mastermind behind the Meine Nacht party series. We had an immense pleasure to listen to her mix recently on the Nous'klaer Radio podcast series, which was initially made for Nowadays' Patreon page a few months back. It's an exciting two-hour mix full of twists and turns that never has a dull moment.
Roman Flügel - RSMIX 037
Our time machine is warmed up and ready to go! Get prepared for express teleport into the early '90s. Our captain for today, dr. Roman Flügel will take you for a ride that will bring all the right feels from 30 years ago. Put your favorite Air Max on, and dance! Joke aside, the mix Roman Flugel made for R&S' podcast series in anticipation of the re-release of Primitive Painter's (Roman Flügel and Jörn Elling Wuttke) album that was initially released in 1994, is pure gold. It's a great listening that we can use as a reminder where most of our electronic music tastes are coming from.
Bas Dobbelaer - Baka Gaijin Podcast 124
Bas Dobbelaer delivers the set that represents his approach in building the energy and flow when he is behind the decks in a club. The set is exclusive for Düsseldorf based record label Baka Gaijin. In 57min, Bas shows us that he likes to develop 'the story' at his own pace and put an accent on details and intricate grooves. Hopefully, we'll have an opportunity to see Bas in action again soon enough.
F-on @ Paral.lel Festival 2020 Online Edition
Another mix from the digital version of Paral.lel Festival ended on our list, and it's yet another brilliant music marathon. This time from Alfonso Pomeda, better known as F-on. The Madrid-based DJ and producer who runs Alpenglühen record label takes a listener for such a smooth 4hr ride through ambient, atmospheric, and deep techno. If you need a soundtrack for your next road trip, look no further.
Aaron J - Campfire Stories 058
Silent Seasons' Campfire stories have got other gem in their catalog. This time by Sure Thing label boss, Aaron J. Almost 3hrs of meditative, atmospheric downtempo and ambient serve as an ideal listening for 'me time' or as a morning soundtrack.
Carl Finlow - It’s About mix
UK producer based in Paris, Carl Finlow, is one of the artists whose productions inspired generations of younger producers and DJs worldwide. For this occasion, a legendary artist steps behind the decks and delivers a powerful electro mix covering all shades of this beloved genre, which Carl defined throughout his 25+ years long career.
XDB - 393 Podcast 007
XDB is a busy man lately. Ahead of the release of his long-awaited debut LP on Dial Records in a few weeks, XDB recorded this fantastic mix for the 393 Records podcast series. Trippy excursion through house and electro, infused with rolling drums and complex rhythms…Get ready for a ride!
Luigi Tozzi - Blocaus Podcast 55
Deep…atmospheric…hypnotic…techno…Luigi Tozzi…I would say that this mix does wonder when played loud in a dark room. Sorry neighbors.
Simone Bauer - Melatónia x Fango Radio
Essential downtime listening, courtesy of Italian based producer Simone Bauer. Sure Thing affiliate brings a mesmerizing ambient mix inspired by the landscapes of Umbria.
Konduku - Harmony Rec. podcast
Harmony Rec. welcomes Konduku for their latest podcast installment. The usual suspect here at Delayed, Konduku, brings energetic dance floor vibes in creme de la creme techno style. Konduku lifts the foot off the gas pedal during this mix only to make slight turns, making this mix enjoyable and quite driving.