Fiction Lab

Sometimes music becomes a place. For Caldera, that place was Jevvers, a music studio hidden in a Brighton grove, where leaves rustled against the glass and machines glowed in the dim light. For nearly a decade, Jevvers was a refuge, a test lab, a temple. Now, Caldera is closing the door on that chapter. His new EP, Last Transmissions From Jevvers, out soon on Polish label DANS, is both a love letter and a farewell. Five tracks, recorded between 2018 and 2024, soaked in the hush and warmth of his private world. You can almost smell the damp earth and hear the rain outside the window. Caldera's never been one for sticking to rules. His music slips between styles - dub techno, broken beats, and ambient textures, all filtered through his own quiet intensity. On Last Transmissions From Jevvers, that chameleon quality shines. Today, we are happy to shine the light on “Rhymo.” Here, Caldera joins forces with queniv, one of the core members of Amsterdam's De Lichting collective, and definitely not a stranger to Delayed. The two built “Rhymo” under pandemic skies, trading stems and sketches over the internet while the world held its breath. No shared studio sessions, no late-night takeout runs, just distant screens and a shared instinct for sound. The result is a track that feels alive and weightless. “Rhymo” rides a supple, broken groove, punctuated by crisp percussion that flickers like sunlight on water. Pads swell and recede, carrying warmth and subtle melancholy. Melodic threads drift in and out, leaving space to breathe. It's music for private moments and sunrise dance floors alike, introspective yet gently propulsive. Last Transmissions From Jevvers arrives July 18. https://soundcloud.com/caldera-caldera https://soundcloud.com/queniv https://soundcloud.com/dans-record https://www.instagram.com/caldera.em.es/ https://www.instagram.com/queniv_/ https://www.instagram.com/dans_recs/ Follow us on social media: https://soundcloud.com/itsdelayed https://linktr.ee/delayed https://www.delayed.nyc https://www.facebook.com/itsdelayed https://www.instagram.com/_____delayed https://www.youtube.com/@_____delayed Contact us: info@delayed.nyc

Much like a being gliding through a dimly lit forest, smoothly shifting between the trees, and branches. Never once announcing themselves, or giving undue attention to itself until necessary. The aptly named Hunter builds and builds tension ever so higher before giving way in the final moments where all eyes shine on the scene ahead. Through deft use of chimes, flutes and guttural melodic growls, the atmosphere is kept to that of an untamed land, fraught with excitement and the unknown. With all elements elevated by the choice of a half-time tempo, adding rhythm and a delightful sense of energy. Though the moniker may be new, the artists behind it are no stranger to the scene or Delayed. Vand and !nertia have joined forces under Vanertia for a four track release titled Kronicles, forthcoming as the latest chapter on the lovely Alpenglühen imprint. Both artists' sounds are represented well here, with Vand bringing his signature dubbed out vibes, that compliment, and are expounded on by !nertia's more atmospheric and hypnotic moods. Be on the lookout for Vanertia's ‘Kronicles' release on vinyl via Alpenglühen on July 18th. @vandmusic www.instagram.com/vandtor @nertia-1 www.instagram.com/inertia.sonicarts Write up by @huedj Follow us on social media: @itsdelayed linktr.ee/delayed www.delayed.nyc www.facebook.com/itsdelayed www.instagram.com/_____delayed www.youtube.com/@_____delayed Contact us: info@delayed.nyc

When we first covered Les Chaos Ambiants, it was clear they weren't aiming for the usual festival formula. Instead of big stages and brand sponsorships, they're focused on how electronic music and art can interact with local identity and environmental urgency. For 2025, the festival returns to Sommant, right in the Morvan Regional Natural Park, continuing to build on this concept. There's still just one stage, no clashes, no sprinting between acts, but now there's added weight on multidisciplinary art, from Adrien Lamm's sculptural installations by the lake to workshops exploring endangered species through sound and visual design. The lineup remains eclectic but united by atmosphere, curated once again by Alfonso Pomeda, who's also the artistic mind behind Barcelona's Mostra Festival. The full lineup for 2025 includes ABSIS, Alcachofa, Avsluta, Faery, Fran Campos, Lynne , Merovee, Metshka Pampo, Myles Dillon, Nems-B, Orsu, Owl, Toé, and Sybil. Les Chaos Ambiants seems designed for people who treat listening as an experience in itself, a festival where silence and subtlety can carry as much weight as rhythm or volume. Which brings us naturally to one of this year's standout additions. Let's be honest: some artists play music; others change the room around you. Owl belongs firmly in the second camp. Just a few weeks ago, he opened the infamous “La Cabaña”, the ambient and experimental temple at Perpendicular Festival, with a set steeped entirely in lush, enveloping ambient. It was a lesson in subtle power, transforming a cavernous space into something intimate and weightless. It wasn't flashy, but it left everyone exhaling like they'd just remembered how to breathe. Owl's ability to craft this atmosphere without ever sounding forced makes him a perfect fit for Les Chaos Ambiants. Here's an artist who understands that music in a pine forest doesn't need to shout. It only needs to glow... https://soundcloud.com/owlfromdeepspace https://www.instagram.com/pete_owl www.leschaosambiants.fr https://soundcloud.com/leschaosambiants https://www.instagram.com/leschaosambiants/ Write up by @gilleswasserman Follow us on social media: https://soundcloud.com/itsdelayed https://linktr.ee/delayed https://www.delayed.nyc https://www.facebook.com/itsdelayed https://www.instagram.com/_____delayed https://www.youtube.com/@_____delayed Contact us: info@delayed.nyc

Amsterdam's Ratherlost crew has spent the past few years perfecting the art of the marathon rave. Their home base is Lofi, a cavernous warehouse where sound, light, and visuals fuse into long-haul journeys that stretch well past the 18-hour mark. But epic runtimes mean nothing without the right hands at the controls, and Ratherlost has proven it knows how to curate, pace, and execute like pros. Lofi's two-floor setup allows for shifting moods: daylight hours wander through deep, dubby techno, slowly morphing into faster, syncopated rhythms as night tightens its grip. Pacing is everything in a space like this. And when it comes to the craft of pacing, few do it better than Bas Dobbelaer. Bas is one of our favorite DJs for a reason. He understands that a warm-up set is an architecture rather than just background noise. It shapes the room, sets the tone, and welcomes dancers into the story. The mix we're thrilled to share today was recorded live at Ratherlost's Easter Sunday session at Lofi, where Bas shared the bill with artists like Aaron J, Na Nich & Vera Logdanidi, Aurora Halal, DVS1, upsammy, Occa, Agonis, Dasha Rush, Seb H, and Oscar Mulero. Quite the roster. In the face of that stacked lineup, Bas delivered a masterclass in restraint and elegance. His three-hour set unfolds like a novel, tracing dub techno's DNA across the past two decades. The vibe is timeless, spacious, and beautifully measured, a perfect example of how to warm up a warehouse without blowing the doors off too soon. This is precisely the kind of DJing we live for: subtle yet commanding, hypnotic yet full of life. Clear your next 180 minutes. Plug in. And get a little Ratherlost yourself. https://soundcloud.com/bas-dobbelaer https://soundcloud.com/ratherlost https://www.instagram.com/bas.dobbelaer https://www.instagram.com/ratherlost_ Write up by @gilleswasserman Follow us on social media: https://soundcloud.com/itsdelayed https://linktr.ee/delayed https://www.delayed.nyc https://www.facebook.com/itsdelayed https://www.instagram.com/_____delayed https://www.youtube.com/@_____delayed Contact us: info@delayed.nyc

Mantras, repetitive actions, as words, and sounds, all have a similar effect on one's body. To recenter and provide space for introspection. From the physical to mental the benefits ring true, all supported at the core by a steady framework of inhaling and exhaling. Expanding on these concepts, the latest compilation by French imprint ‘Just Breathe' continues their devotion to experimental and avant-garde music. As the label states, ‘In Echoes, each track is conceived as a distinct resonance of a common breath. That breath is the label's core - a free space where different sensibilities meet, unconstrained by genre, yet guided by a clear vision: one of atmospheric, emotional, and deeply immersive music.' Module X33 from label head, Möhne Seide begins with a heavy rhythmic base, the aptly named track filled to the brim with modularized textures that lend movement and a sense of unpredictability. Progressing on, drone-like melodies start to emerge that give space, and elevate the track to a crescendo of ethereal, melancholic voices. Seide's ‘Module X33', and in turn the rest of the ‘Echoes' compilation is available now at Bandcamp. @mohneofc @just-breathe-886847681 www.instagram.com/mohne_seide._/ www.instagram.com/justbreathe_lab___ Write up by @huedj Follow us on social media: @itsdelayed linktr.ee/delayed www.delayed.nyc www.facebook.com/itsdelayed www.instagram.com/_____delayed www.youtube.com/@_____delayed Contact us: info@delayed.nyc

In a world hooked on instant likes and endless scrolls, where festival lineups are often built for clicks more than for ears, there's still a place that pushes all that noise into the background. It sits somewhere off the grid, far from signal bars and push notifications, a pocket of the world where music still feels sacred. You drive for hours into the Spanish mainland, trading highways for dusty roads and the smell of pine. And then you arrive at this gathering that's not quite a festival. “Celebration” fits better. A celebration of music, connection, good energy and the rare joy of forgetting who's “headlining” and just letting the sound carry you wherever it wants. It's friends, and friends of friends. People whose names you might see on record sleeves or festival flyers, but here they're just part of the crowd. No green rooms, no special wristbands. No one's counting bar sales or stressing over ticket numbers. It's purely about the music, the real reason most of us fell in love with this scene in the first place. From Friday afternoon to a very late Sunday, the music rolls non-stop. Daytime means dancing upright under blue skies. By night, things stretch into horizontal territory in a magical cabaña, where ambient and experimental sets ripple through the dark. Every DJ seems to arrive knowing precisely what belongs in their timeslot, crafting an arc so seamless you start questioning whether sleep is even worth it. Monday comes for you looking like your parachute didn't open, but the grin on your face says otherwise. And the moment you leave, you're already asking yourself how you're supposed to wait a whole year to do it again. This hidden corner of paradise is called Perpendicular Festival, or Perpen, for short, a brainchild of the crew behind Espacio Perpendicular in Madrid.  This year was Delayed's first time joining the adventure, and we came back determined to share pieces of what made it unforgettable. Over the next months, we'll be rolling out sets that capture different moods and times of the weekend, hoping to transmit even a fraction of the magic in those woods. We're starting with a burst of energy: Madrid's best-kept secret, Rachael, who took over on Sunday night. By then, the dancefloor was running on adrenaline alone, and as darkness settled in, she shifted things into high gear. After Sciama's mind-bending trip, Rachael stepped up and commanded the space, unleashing a set where syncopated beats, UK breaks, and halftime, all collided in perfect chaos. The pine trees caught every echo. The crowd surged with new life. It was one of those sets that reminds you why underground music scenes will always survive and why you stay awake just a few hours longer even when your legs are begging for mercy. We're proud to open this year's Delayed x Perpendicular series with her set. Tune in, and get a taste of why it instantly felt like home. https://soundcloud.com/rachael_um https://www.instagram.com/rachael_um_/ https://soundcloud.com/espacio-perpendicular https://www.instagram.com/espacio.perpendicular Write up by: @gilleswasserman Follow us on social media: https://soundcloud.com/itsdelayed https://linktr.ee/delayed https://www.delayed.nyc https://www.instagram.com/_____delayed https://www.facebook.com/itsdelayed https://www.youtube.com/@_____delayed Contact us: info@delayed.nyc

Distorted Waves VA 001 is the third release on Nadia Struiwigh's label and marks a shift in scale and scope. Where previous outings were solo projects, this compilation opens the doors to a wider network of artists, ten contributors working from a single custom sample pack created by Struiwigh herself. The source material leans into sci-fi ambient territory: synthetic textures, artificial environments, hints of imagined machinery. But rather than dictating direction, the pack acts as a set of raw ingredients, meant to be stretched, broken down, and reassembled freely. Among the contributors is Simone Scardino, aka CONCEPTUAL, whose work has always reflected a hybrid mindset. As founder of Berlin's Friendship Collective and a producer with both club energy and a visual arts sensibility, Scardino brings a sense of control and clarity to even the most abstract material. “And If All Goes Well” pulls you in with a tightly woven dual arpeggio pattern that feels more alive than programmed, like a swarm of drones shifting in formation, constantly on the edge of unraveling. The synths trace fast, repeating lines but never feel locked in; they shimmer, stutter, and orbit each other in a kind of digital murmuration. Scardino leans into the sci-fi tone of Struiwigh's sample pack from the first bar, but doesn't overcook it. Instead, he lets the synthetic material breathe, shaping it through restraint and precision. A distorted rhythmic layer surfaces underneath, not aggressive, but coarse enough to give the track a pulse you feel in your chest more than your feet. It's a stripped but spacious composition, built less for the club than for immersion. Played in isolation, it holds its own. But in the dark, with no distractions, it expands, becoming something vast, strange, and fully transportive. Distorted Waves VA 001 is set to release on July 3. https://soundcloud.com/conceptual2020 https://www.instagram.com/conceptual.2020/ https://soundcloud.com/nadiastruiwigh https://distortedwaves.bandcamp.com Follow us on social media: https://soundcloud.com/itsdelayed https://linktr.ee/delayed https://www.delayed.nyc https://www.facebook.com/itsdelayed https://www.instagram.com/_____delayed https://www.youtube.com/@_____delayed Contact us: info@delayed.nyc

In what feels like yet another full circle moment for us all at Delayed, and another chapter in a story started a few years ago via this Korean connection; we're happy to present our latest premiere from one of our own, Griff aka Aspetuck and his track, ‘Sunny Conditions Will Continue For The Rest Of The Day' off his forthcoming album, ‘Today is Tomorrow'. Marking the 38th release on the storied Oslated imprint, Griff's signature warm, analog sound shines bright as he crafts an emotional journey through a diverse set of 10 tracks. The aptly named ‘Sunny Conditions Will Continue For The Rest Of The Day' starts off simply with a sighing melody and textured sounds giving structure that soon give way to an infectious kick and drum pattern. Almost immediately the groove sets in and never leaves, complemented by an undulating element that gives a sense of playfulness to the track overlaid with a soaring set of melodies. Sunny Conditions, and in turn the rest of ‘Today Is Tomorrow' will be released on the 30th of June via Oslated. @aspetuck www.instagram.com/aspetuckmusic/ @oslated Writeup by @huedj Follow us on social media: @itsdelayed linktr.ee/delayed www.delayed.nyc www.facebook.com/itsdelayed www.instagram.com/_____delayed www.youtube.com/@_____delayed Contact us: info@delayed.nyc

My Sunday morning involves strong black coffee on an empty stomach, followed by one massive pancake to share. Both energizing and grounding. Ideally I try to set a different tone than other mornings; less of a grind, more human. I tried to let this mix convey this feeling, and hopefully use it myself to be in the morning and not work so hard; The music is more emotionally layered and pulls me a bit more into different directions than what I'd listen to when starting work. Words by @tensen-park track list: Lloyd Green - Venus Moon Ylia, Tete Leal - Ame Agari Bruce Langhorne - Arch Leaves Ernest Hood - Bedroom of the Absent Child G.S. Schray - Calico Corners Wilson Tanner - Cherry Asa-Chang, Jun Ray - Hana Anthony Naples - Orb Two Skee Mask - Reminiscrmx Selfsame - Selfsame 04 Mr Y.T. - Morning ID - ID Biosphere - Black Mesa Anthony Naples - 365 Purelink - Fine Pink Mist (Low Flung Version) Andrea - Silent Now Jonny Nash & Suzanne Kraft - Refractory Cafe ID-ID Follow us on social media: @itsdelayed linktr.ee/delayed www.delayed.nyc www.facebook.com/itsdelayed www.instagram.com/_____delayed www.youtube.com/@_____delayed Contact us: info@delayed.nyc

Italian duo Orion are back, consistently offering their trademark warmth. This release on Dutch label Far Blue is another testament to their talent and deep love for what they do, and a perfect third release for this community-driven label. The EP will be available to purchase in vinyl and digital formats at the end of April. The opening track on the EP, Her, evokes a whimsical, warm, and delicate aura of calm introspection, the track builds with hollow, immersive percussive elements, creating a neat and uplifting groove. Its slow pace and cosmic touch deliver a reassuring sense of well-being, that feeling where you stop for a second, and realise everything is going to be alright. Their laid-back personalities mirror the calm, collected nature of their music. This track portrays just one corner of their repertoire, as the rest of the EP explores the range of these two talented Italian producers. You're in for a treat. @technosbnc @farblue www.instagram.com/farblue_ Write up by @danpeplow Follow us on social media: @itsdelayed linktr.ee/delayed www.delayed.nyc www.facebook.com/itsdelayed www.instagram.com/_____delayed www.youtube.com/@_____delayed Contact us: info@delayed.nyc

An overcast morning, people, and things seem muted, while a tension fills the air. This is a strange time to be honest but I find solace in the little things. Coffee making, a walk around the neighborhood, listening to music. These are the things I like best. Track List: Absis - Somnis Loscil - Cyme Lapalace - Sparkles of Light Upon the Forest Floor Purelink - Kite Scene James K - Hypersoft Lovejinx Junkdream Comarca + Khat - No Va Durar Per Sempre Other Joe - I Run This City Space Biology - Sustainability Sun Dawei - Cāng Yuān Loidis - Dollarama mixed and compiled with love by hue | @huedj june 2025 follow us on social media: @itsdelayed linktr.ee/delayed www.delayed.nyc www.facebook.com/itsdelayed www.instagram.com/_____delayed www.youtube.com/@_____delayed Contact us: info@delayed.nyc

We took a minute. Summer break, slow mode, call it what you want. We're back. Still cruising at 33, but this one hits like it's cut at 45. Korbeat steps in with a mix that doesn't waste a second. Colombian-born, Brooklyn-based, and clearly not here to fill space. Sixty-three minutes of pulsing, precision-engineered techno that moves like a night train, no brakes, no letup. Opening track? Sciama's Intercede on OODA. It sets the tone, and the pressure just builds from there. This isn't some throwaway club hour but a lean, locked-in, and fully dialed mix. No fluff. No filler. Just groove and grit. Transitions snap like circuit breakers, clean, sudden, right on cue. Korbeat co-runs Bajo Constructo out of Armenia, Quindío in Colombia, and was a resident of Seis Records. Lately, he's been surfacing on compilations from QEONE and Aneelhi Rec, steadily staking ground in Brooklyn's underground. File under: fuel. For your run, your night, or anything that needs a jolt to the chest. https://soundcloud.com/krb_t https://www.instagram.com/krbt__ Write up by @gilleswasserman Follow us on social media: https://soundcloud.com/itsdelayed https://linktr.ee/delayed https://www.delayed.nyc https://www.facebook.com/itsdelayed https://www.instagram.com/_____delayed https://www.youtube.com/@_____delayed Contact us: info@delayed.nyc

French imprint Melifera Records is back with their latest offering being a diverse release centered around Biocym and his track, Wadis. The five track EP includes interpretations by Piante Vive, Sauvage Dub Trio, Arto, and Biocym himself with a deep vision rework. As the name implies, Arto's remix or ‘Fractured dub' is exactly that. A well executed halftime chugger that breaks apart the original and reassembles it in a twisted manner that keeps things fresh and gets the head nodding. Ever-shifting drum lines and siren-like melodies keep the atmosphere heavy while maintaining a core groove that is ever so loved here at Delayed. Wadis Variations will be released on May 30th via Melifera Records. @biocym @artos_eleven @melifera_records www.instagram.com/r_biocym/ www.instagram.com/artoseleven/ www.instagram.com/meliferarecords/ Write up by @huedj Follow us on social media: @itsdelayed linktr.ee/delayed www.delayed.nyc www.facebook.com/itsdelayed www.instagram.com/_____delayed www.youtube.com/@_____delayed Contact us: info@delayed.nyc

This week we're in the Bay Area, where Endzeit has quietly become one of the most thoughtful techno series on the West Coast. Over the past few years, they've brought in artists who feel closely aligned with our extended niche community, people who approach sound with care, intention, and a sense of forward movement. We're glad to host Torsion, the founders of the Endzeit, whose "Delayed with..." mix captures the clarity and pressure that runs through everything they do. Torsion doesn't move in straight lines. Their work circles, strains, folds in on itself, always dragging tension to the surface. Formerly known as Sentient, the duo has spent years refining a sound that resists resolution. Their recent track Misgivings, released on Semantica's Petricor compilation, lands like a pressure system, low-end submerged just enough to make your footing uncertain. There's no payoff, no center, just a dense psychoacoustic atmosphere that holds you in place and dares you to find shape in it. Torsion's mix for Delayed stays on-brand in the best way: tight, physical, with a kind of controlled momentum that hits first in the chest, then catches up to your head. It opens with force, big room sound, no wasted space, but somewhere around the midpoint, the gears slip. Syncopation edges in, structure blurs. It's not a derailment, more like a detour through darker, looser terrain. By the end, the groove snaps back, but the trip has already shifted. What starts as propulsion ends in something more hypnotic. It's techno made with discipline and intent. No spectacle, no filler, just impact. https://soundcloud.com/sentientechno https://www.instagram.com/___torsion/ Write up by @gilleswasserman Tracklist: Fadi Mohem – Solute Sciahri & CONCEPTION – Ritmo Oscuro 1 Pyramidal Decode – Optical Noise MODE_1 – Cascade Torsion – Blunt (unreleased) Talismann – Yaw Altinbas – Serenese Stef Mendesidis – Aquaton Stef Mendesidis – Pain Killer Augusto Taito – Inner Engineering Altinbas – Horizon Glow Cravo – Funana Marcal – Steady Talismann – Fryction Nørbak – Dano Arthur Robert – Frostbite Levzon – False Hope Valentino Mora – Portal Rhyw – Aversion to Memory Torsion – Misgivings Forest Drive West – Escape Seph – Geomancer Reeko – Urmah 1 Sciahri – Dance of the Knives Viels, Pyramidal Decode – Privazione Individuale Abstract Division – Don't Fall Asleep (Rrose Remix) Neel – Moto Torsion – Kind (unreleased) Vil – The Reaction Kike Pravda – Noiser Len Faki – Shri Yantra (Luke Slater Deep Heat Remix) Sentient – Glade Schacke – A Future Not Materialized Follow us on social media: https://soundcloud.com/itsdelayed https://linktr.ee/delayed https://www.delayed.nyc https://www.facebook.com/itsdelayed https://www.instagram.com/_____delayed https://www.youtube.com/@_____delayed Contact us: info@delayed.nyc

The relationship between the visual and auditory creative realms is a close one. Equally as expressive, and open to experimentation, both seem to elevate the other when done tastefully and in combination. It comes to no surprise then, that our premiere for today is from a collaboration between Javier Marimon, and Daniel[i], as JD. A great producer outright, Javier Marimon's visual contributions range far and wide in our scene, through various label logos, club flyers, album artworks and more, his touch is undeniable, and recognizable. Equally so for his German counterpart on the release, as Daniel[i]'s productions are near and dear to all our hearts. Continuing a structure of other prior collaborations and releases on Off Tangent, focused around shortened production periods and an emphasis on raw sessions, Javier and Daniel[i]'s time together has coalesced into the seventh release on Javier's imprint. Titled Segments I and II, the two tracker sits well within the wheelhouse of both artists, shedding light on what is possible from a few meetings and a knack for when something is finished. Segment II arrives precisely when it means to. Each element unfolds at its own pace, maintaining tension, movement, keeping things interesting however deftly so. Not overt, but subtle. Textures, and off kilter bass lines intermix with muted melodies and cast a shadow over all. Segments I and II will be released on the 28th of May on Off Tangent Recs. @javiermarimon @danieli_whs @offtangentrecs www.instagram.com/javiermrmn/ www.instagram.com/_danieldanieli_ www.instagram.com/offtstudio/ Write up by @huedj Follow us on social media: @itsdelayed linktr.ee/delayed www.delayed.nyc www.facebook.com/itsdelayed www.instagram.com/_____delayed www.youtube.com/@_____delayed Contact us: info@delayed.nyc

Beautiful skies and warmth in the air. May is always a special month for myself, and this year is no different. With a trip to look forward to at the end of month for our Laut takeover, it's time to focus and bring only the best music to all. Track List: Owl - Lanterns Illuminate the Infinite Space Loscil - Silos Hidden Sequence - Komorebi XENIA REAPER - This Loop LF - Roe Mnemonics - Neural Drifts Wrecked Lightship - Reeling Mist Shine Grooves - Diving with Alina James Shinra - Blurr Djrum - Waxcap mixed and compiled with love by hue | @huedj may 2025 follow us on social media: @itsdelayed linktr.ee/delayed www.delayed.nyc www.facebook.com/itsdelayed www.instagram.com/_____delayed www.youtube.com/@_____delayed Contact us: info@delayed.nyc

Federsen's Alt Dub label is back with its third ‘Artist Series' VA, and it's another gem for the heads who like their dub techno deep and unbothered. This edition lands with contributions from cv313, Taction, Hidden Sequence, and Fletcher, each orbiting around Federsen's signature ethos: texture, depth, and restraint with purpose. Fletcher's “A Distant Place” opens the B-side like a sunbeam through a dusty window. It's soft, but it cuts. There's a pulse here, but it drifts. Think of a long drive with nowhere to be, or a trail that leads somewhere quiet. The piano glints like light on water, while the groove rolls steady beneath, holding space without crowding it. It's introspective but never cold, made for golden hour and places without ceilings. The third edition of ‘Artist Series' is available for pre-order before it releases on May 26. https://soundcloud.com/fletchersound https://www.instagram.com/fletcher_socialcurrency/ https://soundcloud.com/altdub https://www.instagram.com/altdubrecords/ https://altdub.bandcamp.com Follow us on social media: https://soundcloud.com/itsdelayed https://linktr.ee/delayed https://www.delayed.nyc https://www.facebook.com/itsdelayed https://www.instagram.com/_____delayed https://www.youtube.com/@_____delayed Contact us: info@delayed.nyc

The sky overcast, the air a bit chilly and flecked with an occasional rain drop. Spring is looking a bit subdued at the moment here in Brooklyn. All being said, there is still an energetic feeling when walking through the city and seeing the evening come alive with the comings and goings of a million people. Like a perfect soundtrack to a night time ride through New York, Margaux Gazur's forth-coming LP on Smallville gives feelings of introspection albeit with a bit of a twist. Through deft use of softer melodic pads, and interesting percussive patterns, Margaux keeps things fresh and lends an edge to a familiar auditory locale. Su Phu, coming at C1 on the double vinyl release (digital as well, so don't worry there) starts as a dark, rolling affair, with crunching textured sounds panning around rhythmic bass lines that persist throughout. As the track progresses, bright melodies come into play to lighten the mood and even contribute to a dynamic, ever shifting groove that constantly keeps your attention pinned. Margaux Gazur's Blurred Memories LP will be released out into the world on May 23rd. @margauxgazur @smallville-records www.instagram.com/margauxgazur www.instagram.com/smallville_records/ Write up by @huedj Follow us on social media: @itsdelayed linktr.ee/delayed www.delayed.nyc www.facebook.com/itsdelayed www.instagram.com/_____delayed www.youtube.com/@_____delayed Contact us: info@delayed.nyc

This week we land in Valencia and spend a moment with Ilayruni, a 19-year-old with an ear for rhythm and space, still shaping his sound but already showing a feel for nuance. Earlier this year, he released Mountain Flyers EP on Sungate, a label with which we've worked closely over the years, known for its focus on various shades of techno and a taste for forward-thinking sounds. His hour-long set is made entirely from his own material, and it leans into the shadows. It starts slow and murky, with a dense, eerie atmosphere that unfolds with intent. The progression is subtle but steady, each track steps a little deeper into the fog, each rhythm adds a sharper edge. There's tension in the way it builds, but no drama. There's a clear affection for polyrhythms and off-center grooves, and a careful balance between control and drift. The textures shift, the pace grows, but the mood stays intact, claustrophobic at times, even hypnotic. It's not polished to perfection, and that's part of the charm. You hear someone exploring, reaching, figuring it out in real time. A young producer following instinct, not trends. We're curious where that path leads. https://soundcloud.com/ilayruni https://www.instagram.com/ilayruni/ Write up by @gilleswasserman Follow us on social media: https://soundcloud.com/itsdelayed https://linktr.ee/delayed https://www.delayed.nyc https://www.facebook.com/itsdelayed https://www.instagram.com/_____delayed https://www.youtube.com/@_____delayed Contact us: info@delayed.nyc

Sarah Wreath is building something solid. After turning heads with her contribution to Sandwell District's End Beginnings, she steps forward with 光と影 (Hikari to Kage), a new EP on a promising Dutch label Wabi Sabi Audio Imprint. It's a compact, carefully crafted release featuring two originals accompanied by remixes from Pianeti Sintetici, HI-C, and label founder Jorge Fons. If you're into vinyl and care about detail, this one is for the shelf. The title track opens with restraint: low-end pressure, drawn-out pads, and a pulse that feels lived-in. Over time, acid stabs and spacey synths slip in, not to explode, but to shift the atmosphere. There's a suggestion of movement in the title, but the track doesn't chase light or fall into darkness. It stays in the grey, in the tension. It's subtle, textural, and confident in its stillness.  光と影 (Hikari to Kage) releases June 6 via Wabi Sabi's Bandcamp. https://soundcloud.com/sarahwreath https://soundcloud.com/wabisabi_ai https://www.instagram.com/sarahhwreath/ https://www.instagram.com/wabisabi__ai Follow us on social media: https://soundcloud.com/itsdelayed https://linktr.ee/delayed https://www.delayed.nyc https://www.facebook.com/itsdelayed https://www.instagram.com/_____delayed https://www.youtube.com/@_____delayed Contact us: info@delayed.nyc

At Delayed, consistency and vision matter. That's why we're always happy to shine a light on those who keep pushing forward with purpose. Berlin-based label Art Bei Ton is marking its seventh anniversary with a standout compilation titled Faded Mystical Journey, a cohesive 8-track release that moves from shadowy, atmospheric depths into rich, hypnotic territory. The compilation features contributions from longtime friends of our platform, familiar names, and some exciting discoveries. Today's premiere comes from a friend of Delayed: the Japanese sound architect Makiko Iwaki, known to many as Menou when performing live, and Iwamaki behind the decks. Here, she appears in her Menou guise with Singularity, the opening track on the release. It's a meditative, slow-burning drone that sets the tone beautifully. Singularity is a slow exhale, a layered drone that feels still, but never static. It builds with grace, tension, and care. Menou creates a space that's both calming and charged, a paradox that works effortlessly. Faded Mystical Journey drops May 16 via Art Bei Ton's Bandcamp. Happy seventh, Art Bei Ton, here's to the next chapter. https://soundcloud.com/makiko-iwaki https://soundcloud.com/art-bei-ton www.instagram.com/iwakimakiko/ https://www.instagram.com/art_bei_ton/ Follow us on social media: https://soundcloud.com/itsdelayed https://linktr.ee/delayed https://www.delayed.nyc https://www.facebook.com/itsdelayed https://www.instagram.com/_____delayed https://www.youtube.com/@_____delayed Contact us: info@delayed.nyc

There's a space between life and death where memory, emotion, and rhythm blur into something unspoken, that's where Vanta begins. “Between Life and Death”, his debut album on IO Records, draws from personal upheaval, pairing stark introspection with glimmers of defiance. The project navigates the tension between collapse and healing, with tracks like “Intrusive Thoughts” and “Void” oscillating between vulnerability and strength. It's a record that doesn't offer resolution, only presence, a sonic companion for those walking their own edge. Opening with “Dissociative Drift”, Vanta wastes no time setting the emotional temperature. The track feels like falling into a dream you half-remember, bleepy percussion echoing like distant signals, submerged beneath fog-thick drones and viscous synth lines. It's less a song than a state of mind, evoking the sensation of floating through murky water, unsure if you're surfacing or sinking. A slow, syncopated pulse guides you, not forward, but inward. “Between Life and Death” arrives on May 13 via IO Records. Pre-orders are live now on Bandcamp. https://soundcloud.com/vanta_techno https://soundcloud.com/iorecs https://www.instagram.com/v_ant_a/ https://www.instagram.com/io.records/ Write up by @gilleswasserman Follow us on social media: https://soundcloud.com/itsdelayed https://linktr.ee/delayed https://www.delayed.nyc https://www.facebook.com/itsdelayed https://www.instagram.com/_____delayed https://www.youtube.com/@_____delayed Contact us: info@delayed.nyc

Atrice make music like they're reverse-engineering a dream from memory - glitchy, precise, physical. The Swiss-Colombian duo operate somewhere between academic discipline and raw, system-shaking instinct. Their background in sound art and theory is like the scaffolding they climb to throw punches from unexpected angles. Every release, whether on Ilian Tape, TraTraTrax or their own Miras imprint, feels like a study in tension: synthetic vs organic, chaos vs control, deep listening vs full-body response. Their sound demands submission. This “Delayed with…” mix is a live recording from H0l0 in NYC during a fabulous Final Passage night that felt like a pressure cooker ready to blow. Atrice went straight for the circuitry, sending pulses through a room thick with fog and anticipation. Over two hours, they bent tempo and space, stitching breakbeat mutations, sub-bass architecture, and brain-bending percussive patterns into something that felt both unstable and surgically tight. It's not a set you glide through but one that pulls you under, spins you around, and spits you out somewhere unfamiliar but fully alive. If you weren't there, this is as close as you'll get to the chaos. For now. https://soundcloud.com/atricemiras https://www.instagram.com/atrice____/ https://atrice.bandcamp.com https://www.instagram.com/finalpassage/ Write up by @gilleswasserman Follow us on social media: https://soundcloud.com/itsdelayed https://linktr.ee/delayed https://www.delayed.nyc https://www.facebook.com/itsdelayed https://www.instagram.com/_____delayed https://www.youtube.com/@_____delayed Contact us: info@delayed.nyc

Obscure shapes rise in the distance, a haze of smoke obscures all. Movements seem slow and time is but a figment of the imagination. The focus turns inward as a sense of calmness encompasses, letting the mind relax. Overhead the sky is black, but filled with stars, with brief flashes of light as celestial bodies march across the heavenly vista. This mental imagery springs to mind when listening through Pierre Nesi aka Owl's forthcoming LP, titled, ‘Fragments of Darkness' on the storied Korean imprint, Huinali Recordings. A wonderful pairing, and an instant listen whenever either name pops up. Fragments of Darkness will be Owl's second release, following 2022's ‘Forest Shadow'. Coincidentally not, another must listen if you've not heard already. Lanterns Illuminate The Infinite Space comes as the final, 7th track to the musical odyssey that Owl has crafted. Beautiful, soft pads lead off and establish a warm atmospheric vibe. The light to the darker moments in the release, the counter that Pierre is so adept at crafting. Ebbing and flowing, the track expands and soon a prominent melody emerges, accented by flashes of synths that give structure and development. Fragments of Darkness will be released on May 12th, off of Huinali Recordings, on all platforms. @owlfromdeepspace @huinalidub www.instagram.com/pete_owl/ Write up by @huedj Follow us on social media: @itsdelayed linktr.ee/delayed www.delayed.nyc www.facebook.com/itsdelayed www.instagram.com/_____delayed www.youtube.com/@_____delayed Contact us: info@delayed.nyc

The internet gave us wild ways to connect, but it still can't beat the real thing - meeting people in real life. A few months ago, we found ourselves in our beloved Barn deep in the Catskills, surrounded by trees, friends, and a four-day blur of heavy tunes and strange magic. That's where we met Verena, aka Ena B. We connected through mutual friends and a shared pull toward deeper, dubbier, stranger sounds, and just like that, a new link was made. Her “Delayed with…” mix is a slow-burner in the best way. It moves with intention, breaky, heady, and atmospheric, full of space and subtle pressure. There's a patience to her selections, a confidence in the flow. Ena B may be new to the fold, but she speaks the language fluently. Expect more transmissions soon. Tracklist: Wata Igarashi – Searching (Original Mix) Feral – Kykeon (Original Mix) Donato Dozzy, Anna Caragnano – Fraledune (Original Mix) Martin Schulte – Walk (Original Mix) Steevio – Mŵg Drŵg Luigi Tozzi, NTOGN – Wsjr (Orphx Mix) RDS – Onvoorwaardelijk Vril – Terraformink (Original Mix) Buttechno – P-L (Original Mix) J.S. Zeiter – Granular (Original Mix) Hidolas, Quitula – Missing Element (Original Mix) Artificial Drm – Anatolian (Original Mix) Error Etica – Hologram Universe (Estrato Aurora Remix) https://soundcloud.com/enabofficial https://www.instagram.com/enabofficial// Write up by @gilleswasserman Follow us on social media: https://soundcloud.com/itsdelayed https://linktr.ee/delayed https://www.delayed.nyc https://www.facebook.com/itsdelayed https://www.instagram.com/_____delayed https://www.youtube.com/@_____delayed Contact us: info@delayed.nyc

Hailing from Sydney, Australia, artist Pannotia, under the Pure Space label, is releasing a five-track EP titled "Cell." This EP will be available on Bandcamp from 2nd May and immediately captivates with its own twang. This sound exists within a multitude of spaces, specifically in a realm called ‘Biozone' in which this track is titled. The music evokes a feeling of being recharged, discovering movements and forms that have always existed within but are now imbued with cosmic influence. Bionic and poetic, it offers an undeniably sexy slow groove that holds a special place on the dance floor, built upon bass-heavy foundations and a seductive, relaxed trance – a track capable of transporting us in any direction as it draws to a close. @pannotia @purespacefm www.instagram.com/purespacefm/ Write up by @danpeplow Follow us on social media: @itsdelayed www.itsdelayed.com www.facebook.com/itsdelayed www.instagram.com/_____delayed/ linktr.ee/delayed www.youtube.com/@_____delayed

Annuled Music is back with another gem, this time introducing Aawadh - a new alias from French producer and Cielo Records boss JC Laurent. Known for his deep, hypnotic take on techno, JC flips the script on Dyadica, an 8-track debut album that trades 4/4 for halftime pressure and lands somewhere in the 80/85 BPM zone. It's packed with groove, weight, and that sweet spot between heady and physical. There's room for ambient detours (Ignys), tribal techno nods (Nyteris), and and straight-up pressure with Oscillia, but the core vibe? Forward-thinking halftime drum & bass with real depth. We're premiering the second track from the album, Alkymis, which together with the opener Evolys kicks things off and sets the whole vibe. Eerie and energised, with a kind of ritualistic swing to it. The drums snap, the synths melt, and everything flows just right. There's a UK breaks feel underneath, but it's doing its own thing. Big system or headphones, club or commute, it hits. One of those tracks that makes the world move a little faster. Dyadica drops May 2 via Annuled Music. Write by @gilleswasserman Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/aawadh Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/annulled_music Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aawadh/ Bandcamp: https://annulledmusic.bandcamp.com

Octo Åeterna is a producer and DJ deeply embedded in the darker edges of electronic music. With roots in South America's underground, he's spent years fine-tuning a sonic identity that draws on mathematical structures, probability, and organic chaos. His work, solo and through his Technologia Organica label, explores textured psychedelia, often grounded in nature's strange logic. Releases on Danza Nativa and his imprint showcase a careful but adventurous mind, balancing abstract sound design with dancefloor weight. Whether curating Noctambula nights or crafting vinyl releases, Octo's aesthetic is precise, immersive, and alive with intent. His "Delayed with…" mix is a live recording from Berlin's legendary Tresor that happened in June 2023, and it plays like a transmission from a parallel biome. It begins in murky waters, ambient textures that ripple and curl like oil on a dark tide, then gradually locks into a loose-limbed, halftime pulse. Octo leans into polyrhythmic percussion and deep, sticky synths, shifting between grooves with surgical control. As the set evolves, four-to-the-floor rhythms rise like tectonic plates, grinding under a thick atmosphere. By the end, he cracks the structure open with broken beats and UK-leaning breaks, closing on a haunting and strangely euphoric note. It's a mix that mutates without losing shape, like watching an alien ecosystem reorganize in real time. https://soundcloud.com/octoaeterna https://www.instagram.com/octoaeterna https://technologiaorganica.bandcamp.com write up by @gilleswasserman Follow us on social media: https://soundcloud.com/itsdelayed https://linktr.ee/delayed https://www.delayed.nyc https://www.facebook.com/itsdelayed https://www.instagram.com/_____delayed https://www.youtube.com/@_____delayed Contact us: info@delayed.nyc

Long time friends Big City Bill and Neil E meet for a split EP of groovy driving house dubs on Naarm's Spincycle Records. The BBV is laid out with kicking drums and lightly tapping percussions. A washed out pad drifts in and out sprinkling magic over listeners while an organ like bassline propels. It's a slightly cheeky groove that makes you want to kick off your shoes and watch the sun go down with your friends. The programming is catchy and yet still kind of sneaks up, unfolding as the snappy hats and clap are revealed. Neil E's contribution to Spincycle fits well next to their first release, but it wouldn't surprise me if it was also found in the record bags of discerning tech or progressive selectors. On the flipside is Big City Bill's, ‘Dry Rub' a wiggly fun number that is bound to keep summer dancefloors bounding. ‘Fantastic Thoughts EP' is out on April 28th. Pre-Order is Available Now. @jackhnelson @spincycle-recs www.instagram.com/neil_e_/ www.instagram.com/spincycle___/ Write up by @iamdanimoto Follow us on social media: @itsdelayed www.itsdelayed.com www.facebook.com/itsdelayed www.instagram.com/_____delayed/ linktr.ee/delayed www.youtube.com/@_____delayed

This mix has been brewing in my head for a while now.. An inkling of it first started to pop up back in October while we were at our biannual Delayed gathering in the mountains of upstate New York. I played a set with a dear friend on the Sunday morning there - cozy & hopeful music from various corners of our collections that don't get played very often but are set aside for special moments. My favorite kind of music.. It was one of the most memorable sets I've played & brought up a ton of emotions & memories from past experiences hearing some of those songs. Memories from my wedding, memories of my brother, memories from times living in Los Angeles when Sundays were all about lounging around all day in the sunshine after nights of dancing into the early hours of the morning. We laughed, cried, danced, ate lunch, all over the course of the morning into the early afternoon. It laid the foundation for how I wanted to approach this mix for Zach. Sundays for me have always been a day of healing - mentally, physically, emotionally. It's a day to seek inner peace & a day to be reminded of everything you have to be grateful for in spite of anything else. I recorded this mix on a rainy Saturday earlier this month, channeling all of those memories & feelings, with my dog by my feet while my wife & daughter wandered about the house, making beaded bracelets & doing various arts & crafts. From me to you, a warm hug & the promise of spring. Words by @aspetuck Track list: Jefre Cantu-Ledesma - The Milky Sea Felbm - cycli infini (excerpt) Neu! - ISI Goesun - Peel Apart (What Was Once Sensible) Paul Kalkbrenner - D-Zug Dubtractor - M. U. R. M. Static - Headphones (Starring Ronald Lippok) Dubtractor - W30 Blue Lake - Oceans Roedelius - Veilchenwurzeln Dubtractor - I Don't Care Frø - Beundrer Dig Barefoot - Sleeper Charles Webster - Put Your Hurt Aside Horizon Fire - Piney Hills Blaze Slow Mass - J.L. (Southfacing Remix) Tensen Park - Water - Not A Sound Andy Cato - Whose Groove Repulsive Force - CSF Dub 6 Skit System & Nils Frahm - Plus Will Samson - Still Trains People Press Play - These Days Follow us on social media: @itsdelayed linktr.ee/delayed www.delayed.nyc www.facebook.com/itsdelayed www.instagram.com/_____delayed www.youtube.com/@_____delayed Contact us: info@delayed.nyc

https://www.delayed.nyc/delayed-blog/label-spotlight-gifkikker For the first of a new series highlighting record labels around the world, we bring you GIFKIKKER - a Brussels-based collective of friends birthed just after the pandemic. Their sound, imagery & adherence to a high level of quality piqued my interest right away when I stumbled upon their soundcloud a couple of months ago. There's something very fresh about GIFKIKKER - their sound blurs the lines between high octane, driving techno & the more psychedelic, introspective & hypnotic side of things. And that logo.. it's so compelling & describes their sound & ethos so well. They've made a big effort to foster an open-minded experimentalism while still holding onto a consistent mood & tone throughout their releases & their focus on lesser-known talent made them stand out to me right away, akin to a tide pool full of exciting new discoveries. In addition to being a label, they put on events in Belgium & also have a regular mix series ‘Dissection' which features 20+ mind-bending sets from members of the collective & friends from the Brussels scene & beyond. Today we're premiering a track off of their next release from Berlin-based Ryft who has had a couple of GIFKIKKER appearances over the years. Enjoy ‘Resonator Rythms' below as well as our interview with the GIFKIKKER collective about how it all came together, their take on the scene in Belgium at the moment & their friendship with Ryft. Writeup by @aspetuck Soundcloud: @pro_ryft Soundcloud: @gifkikker-bxl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryft.music Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gifkikker_bxl/ Bandcamp: https://gifkikker.bandcamp.com/music

Musical paths twist and turn throughout life, one never knows where the next connection can come from. Like minded people, loving the same artform or creative form of expression makes for many a ‘friend at first sight'. After meeting Luca a few years ago at Mostra, we've had the opportunity to spend plenty of time dancing and chatting together, enjoying our favorite musical expression. As head of his E2-E8 label, the London based DJ and curator has crafted his own path with prior releases from fellow Delayed friends Avsluta, and hems to name a few. To mark E2-E8's first release of 2025, the responsibility goes to a founder of the Unknown Species Collective event and podcast series, Rado aka Naturalisten and his debut titled Forms. The 6 track release, including a remix by Forest Drive West, blends a few different musical styles. Acid, ambient, deep techno, breaks, all coming forth in a nicely varied release. Against the Tide is a floaty number, with muted, upbeat melodies providing some sense of groove and a nice counter to the darker side of the release. These tones are complimented by a steady stream of shakers and hi-hats that deftly hit in the background but don't overwhelm the mix of panned textures and occasional glittery synth. Expect Forms to be out on the 25th of April in record stores, and on Bandcamp. @unknownspecies @e2-e8 www.instagram.com/e2e8records/ Write up by @huedj Follow us on social media: @itsdelayed linktr.ee/delayed www.delayed.nyc www.facebook.com/itsdelayed www.instagram.com/_____delayed www.youtube.com/@_____delayed Contact us: info@delayed.nyc

fl_000 has been shaping dancefloors for over a decade, but his story begins on the other side—as a raver immersed in Berlin's legendary club scene. Drawn in by the pulse of the music, the architecture, and the community, he found a new rhythm that reshaped his life. His sets reflect that origin: raw yet refined, rooted in vinyl and built on a deep understanding of groove. With releases on rauh, Turnland, and his own label just stretchin', as well as a steady hand in organizing events in Hanover, fl_000 keeps the spirit of his early days alive while carving out new sonic paths. For his "Delayed with…" contribution, fl_000 delivers a mix that drifts effortlessly through the deeper, warmer edges of electronic music. It opens in a haze of dubby echoes and jazz-tinged vocals before shifting into a rich blend of character-heavy tracks. The pace is patient. There are no sharp turns, just a sense of movement, steady and fluid, like a thought you can't quite pin down. It's the kind of mix that mirrors spring's unpredictable moods, fluid, textured, and full of subtle surprises. https://soundcloud.com/just_fl_000 https://www.instagram.com/just_fl_000/ Follow us on social media: https://soundcloud.com/itsdelayed https://linktr.ee/delayed https://www.delayed.nyc https://www.facebook.com/itsdelayed https://www.instagram.com/_____delayed https://www.youtube.com/@_____delayed Contact us: info@delayed.nyc

ACCENTAPE returns with its ninth release, continuing the series' mission to connect artistic worlds through sound—sometimes by highlighting similarities, other times by leaning into contrast. This time, it's a meeting in the middle. ACCENTAPE009 is a delicate convergence of tones, textures, and moods—chromatic, soft-edged, and deeply felt. The release pairs London-based Avsluta—known for her organic, atmospheric productions and deeply curated selections behind the decks—with Parisian producer and visual artist Adhémar, whose work channels color and form into weightless, meditative sound. Together, they offer a slow-blooming album that feels perfectly in tune with the season's quiet shifts: tender light, budding branches, and long, patient days. Our premiere today is “Black Mamba”—a track that doesn't bite, but glides. It opens with a haunting spoken-word passage, almost ceremonial in tone, a whisper of myth and power that gradually dissolves into an airy ambient wash. The stillness stretches and morphs, giving way to a restrained tribal rhythm that pulses beneath the surface, guiding the track forward with hypnotic subtlety. Just when it seems to vanish into the ether, melancholic strings emerge, soft but striking—another layer of identity for the Black Mamba, both queenly and ghostlike. It's a slow spell, not a strike. ACCENTAPE009 arrives April 21 on cassette and digital. https://soundcloud.com/avsluta https://soundcloud.com/accentsrecords https://www.instagram.com/avsluta_/ www.instagram.com/accentsrecords/ Write up by @gilleswasserman Follow us on social media: https://soundcloud.com/itsdelayed https://linktr.ee/delayed https://www.delayed.nyc https://www.facebook.com/itsdelayed https://www.instagram.com/_____delayed https://www.youtube.com/@_____delayed Contact us: info@delayed.nyc

Sundays are for… in a few days time, we'll be heading over to Barcelona for Mostra. excitement is at an all time high as it's one of my absolute favorite festivals to attend. The music, the people, the passion, the locale. truly a recipe for success, and a time I look forward to every year. Track List: sleep d - sleeping patterns pheek - hypallage konalgad - enteweyaha ryan wick - sublimation tobias. doltz. - fukaeri ok eg & priori - serpentine 3 fluid matter - sway & loom tellus - optic regenerator as one - message received vc-118a - soft spot mixed and compiled with love by hue | @huedj april 2025 follow us on social media: @itsdelayed linktr.ee/delayed www.delayed.nyc www.facebook.com/itsdelayed www.instagram.com/_____delayed www.youtube.com/@_____delayed Contact us: info@delayed.nyc

BLNDFLD is part of a new wave of artists giving deep techno a more textured, introspective edge. Hailing from Tbilisi and co-running Spira Records, he's been quietly building a reputation through releases on labels like Bahn, Circular Limited, and Indefinite Pitch. His sound is patient and immersive, built on subtle shifts, rich atmospheres, and grooves that pull you in rather than push. Whether he's behind the decks at Bassiani or Laut in Barcelona, there's a consistent thread: a focus on flow, mood, and storytelling that runs deeper than just the tracklist. His mix for "Delayed with…" fits that ethos perfectly. It's smooth, layered, and full of movement, balancing broken tribal rhythms with dubby textures and just enough melody to keep things bright. There's a kind of quiet confidence in how it unfolds, like it knows exactly where it's going without rushing to get there. It feels made for those first warm days of spring - windows down, sun out, maybe a rooftop gathering in full swing. If you're looking for a mix that hits that sweet spot between deep listening and casual vibe, this one's got you covered. https://soundcloud.com/blndfld https://www.instagram.com/blindfold_____/ https://blindfld.bandcamp.com Follow us on social media: https://soundcloud.com/itsdelayed https://linktr.ee/delayed https://www.delayed.nyc https://www.facebook.com/itsdelayed https://www.instagram.com/_____delayed https://www.youtube.com/@_____delayed Contact us: info@delayed.nyc

Toki Fuko captivates listeners with deep soundscapes and melancholic melodies. Insomnia is part of the four-track EP Phantom Scripts, set for release on 10th April on The Hague located spclnch, available in both digital and vinyl formats on Bandcamp. A hypnotic blend of soundscapes and field recordings, Insomnia navigates us through an eerie atmosphere. An initial sense of unease, but an underlying current of reassurance lingers throughout. The track transports you to a dimly lit room where fingers glide effortlessly across piano keys, merging electronic textures with classical composition. Midway, a voice sample emerges, adding depth to the narrative and drawing you further into a world explored through sound. Insomnia evokes the feeling of creating messages from the void and the unknown. @tokifuko www.instagram.com/tokifuko @spclnch www.instagram.com/spclnch/ Write up by @danpeplow Follow us on social media: @itsdelayed linktr.ee/delayed www.delayed.nyc www.facebook.com/itsdelayed www.instagram.com/_____delayed www.youtube.com/@_____delayed Contact us: info@delayed.nyc

Cafe de la Jungle builds worlds through sound—dense, hypnotic, and alive with movement. Every track is a pulse, a shifting landscape where rhythm and texture collide, guided by Tomasz K Zajac's instinct for the unexpected. His productions blur the line between the organic and the electronic, drawing from primal grooves, shamanic energy, and cutting-edge sound design. On Ginso, his latest release, he sharpens his vision—six tracks that twist, swell, and shapeshift in unpredictable ways. Out on Polygonia's always reliable QEONE imprint, the record thrives in a space where rhythm is fluid, structure is loose, and movement is inevitable. “Flying Nimbus” drifts in like a hallucination—light on its feet but rich in detail, its melody curling and dissolving like smoke. Layers of percussion pulse beneath the surface, shifting subtly, never settling. It moves with an effortless momentum, floating somewhere between the organic and the otherworldly, pulling the listener deeper into Ginso's shape-shifting terrain. This is just the first step, a soft invitation before the record expands, twists, and dives into wilder territories. Out on April 8 via QEONE. @cafe-de-la-jungle @qeone www.instagram.com/cafe_de_la_jungle/ www.instagram.com/qeone.rec/ Follow us on social media: https://soundcloud.com/itsdelayed https://linktr.ee/delayed https://www.delayed.nyc https://www.facebook.com/itsdelayed https://www.instagram.com/_____delayed https://www.youtube.com/@_____delayed Contact us: info@delayed.nyc

Causa, the latest EP from Stuttgart-based Predawn Records, and label co-founder Nils Edte, explores motion, force, and matter. The EP is available for pre-order in digital and vinyl formats, with shipping and release on 7th April. Continuatio, living up to its name, embodies motion through constant evolution. A soft, pulse-like kick drum initiates the track, joined by hypnotic sirens that persist throughout. These sirens serve as a consistent guide, a recurring hook to which the track always returns. Nils Edte arranges familiar and alien-like elements, crafting a distinct thematic atmosphere. The track transitions to its conclusion, with a deep, groove-laden baseline that brings the journey to a satisfying close. Another classic from Nils and Predawn. https://soundcloud.com/edte-1 https://soundcloud.com/predawnrecords https://www.instagram.com/nils_edte/ https://www.instagram.com/predawn_records/ Write up by @danpeplow Follow us on social media: https://soundcloud.com/itsdelayed https://linktr.ee/delayed https://www.delayed.nyc https://www.facebook.com/itsdelayed https://www.instagram.com/_____delayed https://www.youtube.com/@_____delayed Contact us: info@delayed.nyc

With Mostra Festival just over a week away, we're wrapping up our editorial run with a conversation and a mix from Peter Van Hoesen. His work has always sat slightly outside the frame: techno, ambient, experimental, but never quite typical of any. Instead of chasing momentum, he's built a practice around attention to sound, to context, and to the possibilities of performance. At Mostra, he'll step into a rare DJ role, playing a drum & bass set shaped by years of quietly following the genre's more experimental edges. In this exchange with Griff and Zach, he reflects on what still draws him to that sound, how his relationship to playing out has shifted, and why intention matters more than ever. The mix he's shared alongside the interview follows that same line — precise, considered, and wide open. A final entry before we gather next Thursday at Fabra i Coats in Barcelona. The interview: https://www.delayed.nyc/delayed-blog/artist-of-the-moment-peter-van-hoesen-delayed-x-mostra https://soundcloud.com/petervanhoesen https://www.instagram.com/petervanhoesen https://www.patreon.com/petervanhoesen https://petervanhoesen.com https://www.mostra.barcelona https://www.instagram.com/mostrabcn/ https://soundcloud.com/mostrabcn Follow us on social media: https://soundcloud.com/itsdelayed https://linktr.ee/delayed https://www.delayed.nyc https://www.facebook.com/itsdelayed https://www.instagram.com/_____delayed https://www.youtube.com/@_____delayed Contact us: info@delayed.nyc

Forever evolving and progressing her sounds, Nadia Struiwigh's ear and passion for coaxing out the best from her array of studio gear always results in tracks with a certain je ne sais quoi. Through emotionally charged ambient releases like Pax Aurora on Nous'klaer, or Birds of Paradise on Dekmantel, her artistic freedom is a key factor that provides a freshness to her music. Like the musical yin and yang, from Ambient to the dancefloor, Nadia's adeptness at creating special tracks doesn't end at the beatless border. Her live sets are stories of twisting techno, you know the kind that makes you shake your head at how well all the elements combine into one cohesive track. In line with this is her forthcoming release on the storied British imprint, Blueprint Records. Titled X1 Shift, the four tracker joins Voxis Ohlun (2024) as her second, masterclass in hardware driven techno. Glimmerfall arrives immediately with warm waves of undulating synths bouncing and shifting in the background. Punchy kicks and a breakish pattern keep things moving along, while Nadia's arrangement and various element choices elevate the track even more as a testament to her sequencing skills. We'll certainly be hearing this out in many a set, and club, rightfully so. Glimmerfall and the rest of Nadia's X1 Shift release will be out on the 4th of April. @nadiastruiwigh @jamesruskin-blueprint www.instagram.com/nadiastruiwigh/ Write up by @huedj Follow us on social media: @itsdelayed linktr.ee/delayed www.delayed.nyc www.facebook.com/itsdelayed www.instagram.com/_____delayed www.youtube.com/@_____delayed Contact us: info@delayed.nyc

We're two weeks away from Mostra 2025. Final prep is in full swing, and over here at Delayed, we're marking the moment with a special one. A two-hour recording from ABSIS—Mostra resident, local legend, and someone who's been quietly shaping his own corner of the scene for years. This one's from Gare Porto, aka the Portuguese tunnel—one of those rare venues where the setting does half the work. ABSIS played alongside Nico and André Cascais for one of the recent Extramostra nights, and what came out of it is something else. A deep, locked-in ride that doesn't bother with the usual build-and-drop patterns. It's not about reaching some peak moment—it's about staying in the zone and letting things unfold naturally. This set is pure spiral techno—deep, hypnotic, and tunnel-vision tight. It moves with that kind of quiet intensity that sneaks up on you. No flash, no filler. Just steady pressure and perfectly measured pacing. Like being pulled along some underground Iberian rail line, eyes closed, body moving on instinct. ABSIS keeps full control from start to finish, guiding the whole thing with an ease that only comes from time and taste. You can feel the room in the recording—the acoustics of the tunnel, the crowd syncing up, that low-end weight that holds everything together. It's a full-on experience, even in playback. There's something about this set that sticks with you. The way it just moves—no big drama, no gimmicks, just pure direction and control. It's the kind of mix that makes you wish you were there… and also kind of convinces you that you were. ABSIS doesn't overstate anything. He doesn't have to. He locks into a mood and stays there, pulling everyone in with him. And if this set from Gare Porto is any sign of what's coming—then that closing slot at Vall d'Hebron is going to be serious. Hold tight. Mostra's almost here. https://soundcloud.com/absismusic https://soundcloud.com/mostrabcn https://www.instagram.com/absis_music/ https://www.instagram.com/mostrabcn/ write up by @gilleswasserman Follow us on social media: https://soundcloud.com/itsdelayed https://linktr.ee/delayed https://www.delayed.nyc https://www.facebook.com/itsdelayed https://www.instagram.com/_____delayed https://www.youtube.com/@_____delayed Contact us: info@delayed.nyc

I recorded this mix sitting on the carpet of my partner and I's new home, pulling out some old records and enjoying the comfort of our new living room which now also houses my custom green monitors. Sundays to me have a naturally relaxed and positive vibe and it's the same day that I throw my event 'Park Dub'. The music at Park Dub is generally a mixture of electronic dub tracks and more rootsy dub reggae but I usually tell the DJ's playing that 'anything with enough reverb and delay is fine', haha. I tried to capture the spirit of Park Dub in the mix. Tracklist: Shebuzz, Akmuo and Heavenchord - Seashell Dreams (Grounded Mix) Babe Roots - World Struggle (Ambient Dub) Ghost Dubs - Thin Line Cofaxx - Move 2 Dubmonger - Archive Triangle - Mantra Dub DJ Sports - Untitled (B2 NH6) Full Bloom - Giesing Underwater Akko - Rosh Sataan Frenk Dublin - Erangel Rasmus Hedlund - Verners Funk V.I.V.E.K - Galactic Dub Cousin - Overtime Dub (Feat. Tom G) Frenk Dublin - Divide & Rule Babe Roots - Ruff Out Dubwise Jon & Hugh - Stillness (Rings Around Saturn Dub) Lightning Head - Studio Don One Roots Radics - Dangerous Match One Jah Shaka - Prophet Dub Ghetto-ology - Dub-ology Mad Professor - Mother Nature Dub @commandd Follow us on social media: @itsdelayed linktr.ee/delayed www.delayed.nyc www.facebook.com/itsdelayed www.instagram.com/_____delayed www.youtube.com/@_____delayed Contact us: info@delayed.nyc

Time flies—what started as a platform to spotlight music we love has reached an incredible milestone: our 500th premiere. Over the years, we've witnessed trends emerge, evolve, and transform into something entirely new. Within these 500 premieres, we've featured a kaleidoscope of styles and genres, but at the heart of it all, the music has always been deep, introspective, and original—an authentic reflection of the artists who create it. We're thrilled to present Ojalá by Dutch artist Love Over Entropy for this special occasion. Taken from the long-awaited album "To Sit Quietly Where Everything Is Moving Fast," set to be released via Something Happening Somewhere, this track radiates optimism and quiet determination—qualities that feel perfectly encapsulated in its title. Ojalá unfolds with gentle confidence, its uplifting keys and delicate arpeggiator lines moving together like a conversation that flows without effort. There's an understated elegance here—a lightness that never veers into excess. Each element breathes in unison, giving the track a natural, organic momentum. The word ojalá, with its roots in hope and possibility, feels like a guiding principle for the music. It's as if Love Over Entropy has captured that sentiment and translated it into sound: a wish carried forward, subtle but powerful. With this milestone premiere, we're reminded of why we started this platform: to share moments like this, where music connects us not just to each other but to something more profound. Here's to the next 500 premieres—and to Ojalá, a track that reminds us of the beauty in looking forward. https://soundcloud.com/love-over-entropy https://www.instagram.com/love.over.entropy/ https://soundcloud.com/sohaso https://www.instagram.com/sohaso/ Write up by @gilleswasserman Follow us on social media: https://soundcloud.com/itsdelayed https://linktr.ee/delayed https://www.delayed.nyc https://www.facebook.com/itsdelayed https://www.instagram.com/_____delayed https://www.youtube.com/@_____delayed Contact us: info@delayed.nyc

Ten years of On Board Music—it speaks for itself. We've been collaborating with them almost since the beginning, watching them grow steadily while staying true to their values—thoughtful curation, long-term relationships, and a real commitment to the artists they work with. Reaching a decade in this industry without compromising is something worth celebrating. For their anniversary compilation, they brought together a group of artists who reflect that spirit. Among them is Jin Synth, whose track Self Navigation adds a spacious, introspective layer to the release. We first met Jin at Mostra Festival a few years ago and have been following her work since—whether through her releases, her live performances, or the way she approaches sound as something deeply hands-on. She also contributed a guest mix to our series, offering another glimpse into her precise, layered style. In this conversation with Theresa Bäumel, Jin shares more about her background in sound art, her process of building custom instruments, and how she stays grounded in a constantly shifting scene. Read the interview: https://www.delayed.nyc/delayed-blog/artist-of-the-moment-jin-synth https://www.jinsynth.com https://soundcloud.com/jinsynth https://www.instagram.com/jinsynth/ Buy the "On Board 10" compilation: https://onboardmusic.bandcamp.com/album/on-board-10 Follow us on social media: https://soundcloud.com/itsdelayed https://linktr.ee/delayed https://www.delayed.nyc https://www.facebook.com/itsdelayed https://www.instagram.com/_____delayed https://www.youtube.com/@_____delayed Contact us: info@delayed.nyc

Sarah Wreath has spent years moving through different corners of electronic music, sharpening her craft in deliberate yet effortless ways. Ambient, sound baths, live sets, techno, halftime—she doesn't just dabble; she inhabits these spaces fully, shaping them with a deep understanding of sound and rhythm. Her range is what sets her apart, allowing her to move between intimate, meditative settings and full-throttle dance floors without missing a step. Last year was a big one. Her debut album on The Bunker NY hit the right people in the right way, opening doors that led to a standout set at The Bunker party in Brooklyn alongside Nobu, Patrick Russell, and Doltz, a tour through Japan, and a string of upcoming EPs—including one for the legendary Sandwell District, set to drop in just a few weeks. This time last year, we featured Sarah in our Sundays Are For… series with a beautifully haunting set. Today, she flips the perspective. Her Delayed with… mix isn't just about atmosphere—it's about movement. The sound is weighty but fluid, shifting between tightly wound rhythms and wide-open space. There's a physicality to it, driven by thick, rolling low-end and textures that hover between sharp and submerged. It's techno built for full immersion, the kind that keeps pulling you in without ever demanding too much. Sarah Wreath is one of those artists who make techno feel limitless. And if this mix is any indication, she's only just getting started. https://soundcloud.com/sarahwreath https://www.instagram.com/sarahhwreath Text by @gilleswasserman Follow us on social media: https://soundcloud.com/itsdelayed https://linktr.ee/delayed https://www.delayed.nyc https://www.facebook.com/itsdelayed https://www.instagram.com/_____delayed https://www.youtube.com/@_____delayed Contact us: info@delayed.nyc

march finds myself trying for a stable mental state. there's so much going on in the world that it's often hard to keep the negative thoughts at bay. with that being said, there are still plenty of good things to look forward to, friends to visit and music to experience. track list: sam wilson - ethereal landscapes are my only shelter rene lorenzo - a good moment mown - an endless sweet sweet storm mücha - you make me go under sofia bertomeu - above mentioned shinetiac - clublyfe (hulu) blackbird - rabbit love over entropy - nlc mpu101 - oberheim junction aracoeli - alpha waves mixed and compiled with love by hue | @huedj march 2025 follow us on social media: @itsdelayed linktr.ee/delayed www.delayed.nyc www.facebook.com/itsdelayed www.instagram.com/_____delayed www.youtube.com/@_____delayed Contact us: info@delayed.nyc

This week's Delayed with… mix shines a light on the Milanese crew behind Techno Space Bar and one of their resident DJs, DJ Church. Techno Space Bar is a cozy party that's brought in some familiar names from our orbit, like Orion, Alex Albrecht, and Noc:turne, alongside a solid lineup of local talent. They've got some interesting plans in the works, so if you're into deep, thoughtful electronic music, give them a follow. For this mix, DJ Church delivers a warm and atmospheric trip through a deep and melodic house. It's the kind of set that works best in the daytime - relaxed, immersive, and just what you need when the world feels a little too heavy. An hour to unplug, breathe, and float. And as one of the tracks in the mix reminds us—do easy. DJ Church shared a few words about the mix: “I recorded this mix alone at home, drinking some nice red wine, cradled by melancholy and hope. Thinking about all the beautiful memories of special people I've met at parties around the world—smiling, dancing, sharing everything, the highs and the lows. These moments, even the challenging ones, make life worth it. Thanks to all my friends who share their lives with me on the dancefloor. Hope we can all dance together again—maybe in Milan at one of our cozy Techno Space Bar nights, or wherever there's light in the world. And if there isn't any, we'll bring it.” https://soundcloud.com/technospacebar https://www.instagram.com/__t_s_b__/ Follow us on social media: https://soundcloud.com/itsdelayed https://linktr.ee/delayed https://www.delayed.nyc https://www.facebook.com/itsdelayed https://www.instagram.com/_____delayed https://www.youtube.com/@_____delayed Contact us: info@delayed.nyc

As a new gate opens, the rite continues; our reach into fourth worlds and mystic imagination deepens. The Golden Triangle marks the first chapter of a two-part solo album by Siamese Twins co-founder Sunju Hargun—the first solo release on his label. Two years in the making, this deeply personal work reflects his extensive experimentation, collaboration, and grounding within an ethereal, imaginary universe. Rooted percussion forms the foundation of these tales, with haunting patterns that evoke visions of the past—visions untethered from conventional structures. The album incorporates instruments inspired by the rhythms and grooves of Phlaeng Luk Thung, while capturing the pulse of everyday life in the kingdom of Siam. Recorded entirely in Bangkok at TMM Studios and staying true to the label's spirit of cross-cultural interaction, the album also features contributions from visiting artists. The Golden Triangle is a personal cartography reflecting Sunju's roots, exploring new routes and means of communication toward the cosmic unknowns surrounding him. Today's premiere is the mesmerizing title track, The Golden Triangle, a reflection of Sunju's distinctive style—bridging diverse worlds to craft a realm entirely his own. The track unfolds with a meditative calm, drawing listeners into a serene space where time seems to dissolve. It's a portal to higher consciousness, where every sound floats effortlessly, and the weight of reality slips away. The release also features two outstanding collaborations with GiGi FM and Konduku. The Golden Triangle is set for release on March 1. https://soundcloud.com/sunjuhargun https://www.instagram.com/sunjuhargun Follow us on social media: https://soundcloud.com/itsdelayed https://linktr.ee/delayed https://www.delayed.nyc https://www.facebook.com/itsdelayed https://www.instagram.com/_____delayed https://www.youtube.com/@_____delayed Contact us: info@delayed.nyc

The kind of pairing we cherish at Delayed—Enrica Falqui and Claudio PRC, two esteemed artists from their shared homeland of Sardinia, joining forces on Swiss label Adam's Bite. Lucid Dreams EP is the refined result of their collaboration. Available in digital and vinyl formats via Bandcamp from February 28th. Receptor opens the B-side with a hypnotic, cinematic character, driven by a dynamic bass groove. It's a love story between minimal, house, and techno, crafted with a distinct sense of identity. Balanced tension runs throughout, with stripped-down drums underpinning the track's deep, tenacious energy. You can hear both of their personalities woven into the sound with understated heat. From the very first bars, it brings you close and doesn't let go. @claudioprc www.instagram.com/claudioprc/ @enricafalqui www.instagram.com/enricafalqui/ @adamsbite www.instagram.com/adamsbite/ Write up by @danpeplow Follow us on social media: @itsdelayed linktr.ee/delayed www.delayed.nyc www.facebook.com/itsdelayed www.instagram.com/_____delayed www.youtube.com/@_____delayed Contact us: info@delayed.nyc

'A Good Moment' pure and clear, A melody that draws us near. A pause, a spark, a fleeting ray, Where inspiration leads the way' Fitting words to accompany Rene Lorenzo's forthcoming album on Kizen Records, titled ‘A Good Moment'. From start to finish, the Spaniard occupies a space that is hard to define. One that demands attention yet, gives space. Intricate, yet soothing and comforting on the ear. A wonderful combination that catches you in its embrace, ever so subtly. Delirium Tremens, coming in as track 8 on the 10 track album evokes feelings of security, the exhale to a long inhale. The muted kicks, and melody provide a base from which to build. Nothing is overt, no element tries to stray from that base. Each and every voice meant to compliment, and coexist. Rene Lorenzo's album, ‘A Good Moment' will be released out into the world on February 28th. @rene-lorenzo-dj www.instagram.com/renelorenzo_official/ @kizenrecords www.instagram.com/kizenrecords/ Write up by @huedj Follow us on social media: @itsdelayed linktr.ee/delayed www.delayed.nyc www.facebook.com/itsdelayed www.instagram.com/_____delayed www.youtube.com/@_____delayed Contact us: info@delayed.nyc