Today’s returning guest deejay is Raziel Panic. You can listen to Raziel’s previous mix for Soundwave here.
Raziel’s last mix defied my expectations. I naively assumed he would share a mix much like the music Raziel records and performs as YouShriek. Einstürzende Neubauten and Kraftwerk was not a surprise. Arvo Pärt was unexpected. Kitaro caught me entirely off guard.
And yet, where we are again, Raziel has delightfully baffled me.
Today’s mix is full of hypnotic melodies, haunting atmospheres, and evocative compositions. But those are just words. You have to experience Raziel’s mix for yourself. Headphones are perfect. But if you are one of those fortunate few with a decent sound system, crank that sucker and let Raziel’s mix rattle your windowpanes.
Raziel has a few words about his mix below.
Join us next week when our guest deejay will be Cole Peters.
See you then.
Raziel Panic
Karl is from Angelspit is one of my most recent acquaintances. Drekka is one of my oldest, and Charles from Cathode Ray Tube was my randomly-selected college roommate / dorm flood survivor.
I met Tim through Sanderson Dear, who get deejayed on Soundwave a few months ago (listen to Sanderson’s mix here). As is my want, I asked Sanderon who he thought would share a mix on Soundwave and he highly recommended Tim.
As it happens, both Tim and I are fellow devotees of the Excursions in Ambience compilation album series (listen to my Excursions in Ambience compilation retrospective here). That may explain why Tim’s mix, which features songs completely new to me, feels so familiar. It’s a delight to share Tim’s mix with you.
Tim has words about his mix below.
Join us next week when our guest deejay will be Raziel Panic.
My 2021 album Excursion was a release born through influence. It was inspired by improvised live electronics, a deep love of electronic music from the 1990’s, and even the compilation series Excursions in Ambience, of which the album was named after. I wanted to revisit those influences for this mix, crafting a similar sonic tapestry, through a different lens. I’ve included the inspiring music that influenced me to start making music, as well as some new works that elicit that same emotional frequency. Enjoy the journey.
I was introduced to zakè’s captivating music by the talented Luke Entelis (listen to Luke’s mix four Soundwave here), and I’m excited to share his unique sonic tapestries with you.
Zach is the stateside label boss of the Past Inside the Present record label. Zach is also a multi-talented musician, composer, and sound artist. With a deep passion for exploring the intersection of sound and emotion, zakè weaves intricate sonic landscapes that transport listeners to ethereal realms. His musical journey began at a young age, as he discovered his love for experimenting with various instruments and sound manipulation techniques.
Zach Frizzell, AKA zakè
The songs in this collection share a common thread of introspection, contemplation, and a sense of profound emotional depth. Each composition invites the listener into a world of deep reflection, where silence and subtle nuances create powerful moments of introspection. Zach’s mix has been my companion during grey mornings. With my cup of coffee in hand, his music eases me into my work day, infusing even the most mundane tasks with intrigue.
Join us next week when our guest deejay will be Tim Dwyer.
Anne’s music is a beautiful blend of ambient, experimental, and modern classical styles. I was introduced to Anne’s through Soundwave guest deejay Peter van Cooten (listen to his mix here and here), host of Ambientblog and DreamScenes on Concertzender.
Anne Bakker
Based in the Netherlands, Anne Bakker is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer. Her music often incorporates field recordings, found sounds, and electronic elements to create unique and immersive soundscapes.
Anne has released several albums and EPs on labels such as Dronarivm, Whitelabrecs, and Rusted Tone Recordings. Her music has been described as “a delicate and hypnotic work that shines with an inner light” and “a moving and atmospheric experience.”
Many of the tracks in Anne’s mix feature minimalistic arrangements and slowly evolving textures, often exploring the sonic nuances of single notes or simple harmonic progressions. Using drones and sustained tones is also prevalent, creating a sense of sonic stasis or timelessness. Several pieces also feature acoustic instruments, such as piano, guitar, and strings, woven into the electronic soundscapes to create a delicate interplay between the organic and synthetic elements.
Join us next week when our guest deejay will be zaké.
Soundwave guest deejay Steven Howard introduced me to Austin. I’ve known Steve for decades. If he recommends someone, I listen. And, as always, Steven didn’t disappoint. Neither did Austin.
Austin’s mix introduces his ambient productions to a broader audience and highlights the work of two other exceptional artists, Dan Rosen and Denver Bon, who create art through music.
This set was created to present my ambient productions to an audience beyond my Facebook friends, and to highlight two wonderful musical artists who create art with music, Dan Rosen and Denver Bon. My ambient productions are created with an intent to go beyond the drone productions that can be created on a grid in a digital audio workstation. These songs pollute the current atmosphere of Ambient music. I like adding live, improvised instrumentation to breathe life into the productions and hopefully create mesmerizing digital and analog music soundscapes. I also hope there is accessibility available to the listener, some very slight, almost Pop, or familiar tone that draws people in so that it can be listening music or background music depending on the listener’s intention. It’s a live recorded mountain stream in one song, a live Martin acoustic guitar, a live Fender Strat, and a live human voice in another. The only borrowed samples are drums or percussion.
The line between Art and Craft has been interesting to me lately. If everything someone “makes” is art, we live in an art wasteland. My music, for example, is mostly craft, given enough time, or maybe already, someone has probably done or will do something very similar without ever having heard it, simply because they have the method down. The same cannot be said for May Family Reunion and Drank November. Like all great art, their efforts and creations come from an intangible realm of creativity. It is something only they could ever create. I hope you and your listeners enjoy the juxtaposition of these two sources of inspiration and that these songs create an interesting tapestry to lay back and introspect to.
This is Jon’s third time sharing a mix with us. I keep having Jon back because his mixes are like his own music: delicate, ephemeral, evoking rich and complex emotions. As I write this, it’s another grey day in a month we in San Diego are now calling Greypril. Jon’s mix is the perfect soundtrack for this morning. Everything in my neighborhood looks fragile in the cast of this grey illumination. Maybe Jon’s playlist will provide you with your own moment of serenitiy and tranquility, a sonic escape to a peaceful and introspective space.
Jon Solo, AKA Naneum.
Want to hear more music from Jon? You’ll be delighted to learn that his new album, Ollopa Othello, will be released this July through Electrofone Music.
Join us next week when our guest deejay will be Austin Hill.
Simon is a Swiss musician, producer, and sound artist who has released several albums and EPs. His music is known for its experimental and ambient soundscapes. Simon combines field recordings and electronic sounds to create unique sonic environments.
I discovered Simon Grab through his album Anthropocene Panic, a sonic artwork exploring human activity’s environmental impact. It’s a sinister and muscular piece of music that vividly depicts what the Anthropocene era feels like.
Simon has some words about his mix below.
Join us next week when our guest deejay will be Jon Solo.
See you then.
Simon Grab
“Gargle Ceremony” has been published in Mensa Sonora, a book with cooking recipes and sound. Your invited to gather with your friends to gargle with raw fruit or vegetable juice while listening to the track. Find the recipe here.
The rest of the mix are left over files from longer recording sessions I did a while ago. At that time I categorised them with colour titles, which was more of an attempt to get out of file management chaos than a synesthesia moment. Funny enough, as I got used to the naming, nowadays I actually find the colour titles fit quite well. Those are all unpublished tracks. I might release them one day, or just leave it here at Soundwave.
Billow Observatory has appeared on several mixes on Soundwave, and I’m excited to have Jonas share his mix with us. Jonas says he selected music that inspired them since day one and some more recent discoveries.
In addition to his musical endeavors, Thomas runs the label Azure Vista Records. He has released two Billow Observatory albums, one of Jonas’s solo work and an album from Jason’s band, Auburn Lull. I eagerly anticipate their soon-to-be-released new album.
Billow Observatory
Jonas’s carefully curated selection of tracks in this mix all center around the interplay of ambient, electronic, and experimental music, woven together to create a dreamy and ethereal atmosphere. You can expect lush soundscapes, intricate melodies, and beautiful collaborations between artists like Harold Budd and Brian Eno with Daniel Lanois and Robert Fripp and Brian Eno. He also includes standout tracks from electronic music pioneers like Biosphere and Boards of Canada.
As I sit down at my kitchen table to begin another day’s work, I can’t help but feel grateful for the simple pleasures in life — a cup of coffee, the view of the world from my rooftop, and of course, Jonas’s mix playing in the background. It’s been a constant companion as I ease into my daily routine. I know you’ll feel the same way too. So grab your coffee, find a comfy spot, and let Jonas’s mix transport you to a world of sublime soundscapes and dreamy melodies.
Join us next week when our guest deejay will be Simon Grab.
I was introduced to Hekla through the kind folks at Phantom Limb (listen to their mix for Soundwave here). Hekla is known for her explorations into the depths of sound, blending influences from her Icelandic roots with experimental electronic sounds. Her album, Á, was breath taking, as is her more recent album, Xiuxiuejar, both of which I encourage you to experience.
Hekla
In her mix for Soundwave, Hekla takes us on a journey through the themes of nature, spirituality, and human connection. Her selection of songs includes works by the Estonian composer Veljo Tormis, whose choral music draws on ancient folk traditions, as well as Ghédalia Tazartés’ haunting “Un amour si grand Qu’il Nie Son Objet” and Meredith Monk’s playful “Cow Song.” Hekla also includes a selection from the French composer Olivier Messiaen’s “O Sacrum Convivium,” which explores the theme of spiritual communion.
Join us next week when our guest deejay will be Jonas Munk.
Welcome to Soundwave, where we dive deep into the experimental, electronic, and ambient soundscape.
Today’s episode takes us on a nostalgic journey with a retrospective mix of the groundbreaking Excursions in Ambience compilation series. These albums played a pivotal role in shaping the ambient music genre. From the first volume in 1993 to the final fourth installment in 1996, the Excursions in Ambience series explored the intersection of dance music and ambient sounds, capturing the essence of a musical movement that continues to influence artists today.
As a former deejay at WMFO 91.5 FM, these albums were a constant presence in my playlists, providing the perfect soundtrack to my late-night walks home after spinning records at the radio station.
We dedicate this week’s show to the memory of Michael Kandel, who made several appearances on the Excursions in Ambience series and passed away in 2015.
Join us next week when our guest deejay will be Hekla.
