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SOUNDWAVE : 152 : BILLOW OBSERVATORY

SOUNDWAVE : 152 : BILLOW OBSERVATORY

Today’s guest deejay is Jonas Munk, AKA Manual, and one-half of Billow Observatory, with his partner, Jason Kolb.

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
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.

See you then.

  1. Kiln “Demilune f22”
  2. Biosphere “Nook & Cranny”
  3. Harold Budd/Brian Eno with Daniel Lanois “Against The Sky”
  4. zakè & City of Dawn “Once Forgotten”
  5. H. Takahashi “Lost”
  6. Susuma Yokota “Fairy Link”
  7. Casino Versus Japan “Frost Nod”
  8. JJ+JS “Lily Pad”
  9. Shuta Yasukochi “Into The Forest”
  10. Robert Gerard Pietrusko “UTM 39N”
  11. Fripp & Eno “Wind On Wind”
  12. Boards Of Canada “Corsair”

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SOUNDWAVE : 151 : HEKLA

SOUNDWAVE : 151 : HEKLA

Today’s guest deejay is Hekla.

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
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.

See the then

  1. Veljo Tormis “Lauliku Lapsepoli”
  2. Chœur de chambre Arthémys “Lauliku Lapsepõli”
  3. Carmina Slovenica “Raua Needmine”
  4. Ghédalia Tazartés “Un amour si grand Qu’il Nie Son Objet”
  5. Meredith Monk & Collin Walcott “Cow Song”
  6. Olivier Messiaen “O Sacrum Convivium”

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SOUNDWAVE : 150 : EXCURSIONS IN AMBIENCE RETROSPECTIVE

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.

  1. Tranquility Bass “Mya Yadana”
  2. Ultramarine ”Saratoga (Upstate Mix)”
  3. Psychedelic Research Lab “Tarenah”
  4. Psychick Warriors Ov Gaia “Obsidian (Deconstructure Edit)”
  5. Sub Sub “Past”
  6. W.F.O. “No-One In The World [Edit]”
  7. Schizo Phrenia “Schizophrenia”
  8. The Locust “Prospero”
  9. Material ”Mantra (Praying Mantra Mix Edit)”
  10. Seefeel “Charlotte's Mouth (Avant Garde Mix)”
  11. Spectrum “Pulse Drone (Neon Sigh)”
  12. Air “Trip #2”
  13. Divination “Ancient Evenings (Najm-Al-Din)”
  14. The Future Sound Of London “Deep Into Your Subconcious I Slide”
  15. Steve Fisk “Express God”
  16. Mike Kandel “Slow Boat To China”
  17. Aphex Twin “#19”
  18. Freezer “Pressure Zone (Measured At 2 Atmospheres)”
  19. Far Out Son Of Lung “Cow”
  20. Labradford, Jim O'Rourke “The Church Song”
  21. Single Cell Orchestra “Drifting In Wire”
  22. NODE “Swamp”

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SOUNDWAVE : 149 : SANDERSON DEAR

SOUNDWAVE : 149 : SANDERSON DEAR

This week’s guest deejay is Sanderson Dear, the founder of Stasis Recordings.

I met Sanderson Dear through another exceptional guest deejay on this very podcast: Rubén Tamayo, and I have been grateful to him ever since.

Each track from Sanderson’s mix carries its distinct tone and texture, yet they all resonate with a shared melancholy and longing.

Sanderson has over a decade of experience pushing the boundaries of electronic music. His productions are like a carefully crafted time machine, transporting the listener to otherworldly realms of sound and sensation. At least, that’s what my experience is like.

If you enjoy today’s mix, as I’m sure you will, and want to hear more music from Stasis Recodings, you can look forward to an album from Glo Phase this Where We At…, the label’s third compilation, will be released this May. Don’t want to wait that long? SubDan’s 12” EP, They Shine, is fresh off the presses.

Sanderson has some words about his mix below.

Join us next week when for our Excursions in Ambience compilation retrospective.

See you then.

 

Sanderson Dear
Sanderson Dear

It’s often difficult to distill the ethos and mantra of an imprint into 60mins while still maintaining a purposed ebb and flow. That was my challenge with this mix. My name is Sanderson Dear. I’m the label manager for Stasis Recordings, a Canadian electronic label operating out of Toronto with an international cast of musicians lending their talents to shape our sonic character. We’ve been releasing music since 2010. This mix highlights and focuses heavily on the chilled-out side of the music ledger. Most of the tracks are from our catalog, but I’ve also snuck in a couple of gems from the crew on other labels I am a fan of.

“After” is one of those pieces by Louis which never fails to leave me speechless. The strings, the spatial dynamics, and just the overall emotional tone. Appears on his vinyl release for Indigo Aera, in my opinion it is the standout track.

“Breathing-In” is Louis’ contribution to our 2020 7” box compilation. The compilation is a decade celebration of releasing music. It’s a project we took 4yrs to organize, and it’s the release I’m most proud of us realizing.

“Entwine (reprise)” is from our upcoming 2023 vinyl LP by Glo Phase.

“Rising Tide” to this day, Urenga’s “Floating Island” release is my favourite out of all the titles we’ve released by him on Stasis Recordings.

“Caju (extended version)” is part of a special vinyl companion to our Time Capsule compilation we’re organizing and planning to calendar soon. It’s a tune by Adriano Mirabile which describes his downtempo chillin’ sound.

“Mistpouffers” a new Off Land jam, appears on our next label compilation hitting digital shops this May.

“Flow” is from our recent vinyl release by SubDan. a 4-track EP bonding 90s D&B elements with ambient chillage vibes.

“Ambrosia” label debut by Mellonius One. Best way to describe his sound, ambient scapes, and soundtrack composing meets downtempo breaks.

“Horizons” by Diahgonal. The production alias of Ruben Alonso Tamayo.. super proud to have some Mexicali techno representation on our little international imprint.

“The Detective” is a jazzy, downtempo track from my first long player.

  1. Louis Haiman “After”
  2. Louis Haiman “Breathing-In”
  3. Inhmost “Tripwire”
  4. Glo Phase “Entwine (reprise)”
  5. Urenga “Rising Tide”
  6. Adriano Mirabile “Cajú (extended version)”
  7. Off Land “Mistpouffers”
  8. Fax “Pop”
  9. SubDan “Flow”
  10. Mellonius One “Ambrosia”
  11. Francisco Foo “ElectroFi (Shawn Rudiman remix)”
  12. Diahgonal “Horizons”
  13. Sanderson Dear “The Detective”

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SOUNDWAVE : 148 : JOLANDA MOLETTA

SOUNDWAVE : 148 : JOLANDA MOLETTA

Today’s guest deejay is Jolanda Moletta.

I was first introduced to Jolanda through her captivating work in Peter van Cooten’s mix for Soundwave (listen here), and I’ve been hooked ever since. I invited Jolanda to share a mix with us.

Jolanda’s mix features artists whose works are marked by their unique approach to sound and a profound sense of introspection. It is a haunting and deeply introspective exploration of the mystical power of sound.

Hailing from Italy, Jolanda has been making waves with her unique blend of organic and electronic soundscapes, drawing inspiration from her love of nature and the cosmos. Her album, Full Moon Session, was just released earlier this month, which includes live performances of songs from her Nine Spells album.

Jolanda also led the folk band She Owl, delivering two full-length albums and performing more than 300 concerts across Europe and the US. But in the past two years of isolation, Jolanda focused on a deeply personal project, one that connects her to her ancestral roots and promotes healing.

Jolanda has some words about her mix below.

Join us next week when our guest deejay will be Sanderson Dear.

See you then.

 

Jolanda Moletta
Jolanda Moletta

When I started working on my debut solo album Nine Spells, I wasn’t aware of other artists doing ambient/neoclassical/experimental music except for a few names. I didn’t know how my album would fit into these genres. I just had a vision of wanting to create something with only vocals and I imagined something meditative that was like a prayer, or an invocation. In months following the release of the first singles, it became clear that there was actually a community, and a scene, of these genres. My mix aims to put a spotlight on the many incredible women who are also creating beautiful music within this community. I am happy to now call some of these artists my friends, and others I would love to meet one day and maybe even collaborate with. So I truly do hope that you’ll warm to this mix and come to love their music as much as I have.

  1. Karen Vogt “cloud thirty-seven”
  2. Francesca Heart “Stella Rugiada”
  3. Patricia Wolf “A Conversation With My Innocence”
  4. Julia Kent “Drops”
  5. Jolanda Moletta “Spell VIII”
  6. Sarah Davachi “Canyon Walls”
  7. Mary Lattimore “Your Glossy Camry”
  8. Francesca Guccione “Utopia III”
  9. Nailah Hunter “Talk Show Host”
  10. lucy gooch “Ash and Orange”
  11. marine eyes + IKSRE “San Francisquito Moonrise”
  12. Anna Phoebe “Beyond Horizons”
  13. Vargkvint “Stormen Kommer”

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SOUNDWAVE : 147 : ANTTI TOLVI

Todays guest deejay is Antti Tolvi.

Antti Tolvi is a visionary musician hailing from Finland, who has been making waves in the underground music scene with his exploration of ambient and experimental soundscapes.

I was introduced to Antti Tolvi through his remarkable album, Spectral Organ / Feedback Gong, available from the always-reliable room40 label. And let me tell you, it was a revelation. His approach to music blendis elements of drone, ambient, and free improvisation to create a sound that is simultaneously intimate out of this world.

 

Antti Tolvi
Antti Tolvi

Antti’s mix for this episode includes three captivating tracks that perfectly capture his unique style. “in all the cold” by John Franek is a haunting piano piece that creates a sense of space and distance, while “nachtstück” by Eva-Maria Houben invites the listener to engage in a meditative reflection on their innermost thoughts and feelings. Finally, Taku Sugimoto’s “Quintet (2017) – Berlin, 2017.08.06” uses silence and understatement to create a sense of vastness and infinite possibility.

All of these tracks share a common theme of introspection and self-reflection, evoking a sense of quiet contemplation that is perfect for those long winter nights.

Join us next week when out guest deejay will be Sanderson Dear.

  1. John Franek “in all the cold”
  2. Eva-Maria Houben “nachtstück”
  3. Taku Sugimoto “Quintet (2017) – Berlin, 2017.08.06”

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SOUNDWAVE : 146 : VIUL

This weeks guest deejay is Luke Entelis, AKA Viul.

I had the pleasure of meeting Luke through our former Soundwave guest deejay, Benoît Pioulard (listen to Benoît’s mix here). Luke is a rising talent in the music industry, known for his innovative approach to mixing and blending sounds from various genres. After listening to some of Luke’s release on Bandcamp I immediately extended an invitation to share a mix. Luke did not disappoint.

 

Viul
Viul
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For today’s mix, Luke has curated a collection of 13 tracks that showcase his unique taste in music. The songs in this mix are united by themes of introspection, dreamlike landscapes, and an ethereal sense of wonder. Beginning THE HERS and ending with Julianna Barwick, Luke’s mix creates a sonic world where the boundaries between reality and imagination blur.

Get ready to sit back, relax, and let Luke Entelis guide you through this musical experience.

Join us next week when our guest deejay will be Antti Tolvi.

  1. THE HERS “Baby Came out Like Good Gear in the Sun”
  2. Micah Frank & Chet Doxas “SilvaIgnis”
  3. Altars Altars “BV”
  4. Squarepusher “I Wish You Could Talk”
  5. BEAU WANZER “Headspace”
  6. Broadcast “Teresa, Lark of Ascension”
  7. Green-House “Perennial Bloom”
  8. SYMBOL “Tracer”
  9. Orcas “High Fences”
  10. 36 “Room 1”
  11. Sarah Davachi “Play The Ghost”
  12. Tadd Mullinix “Woman in the Dunes”
  13. Julianna Barwick “White Flag”

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SOUNDWAVE : 145 : RHUCLE

Today’s guest deejay is Rhucle.

Rhucle appeared on Soundwave in March of 2021 with a mix became the soundtrack to my walks with my dog. Today’s show promises to be as intimate and magical as the last.

 

Rhucle
Rhucle

Rhucle is an electronic music producer from Japan. His music is a blend of ambient, lo-fi, and field recordings featuring the sounds of nature. Rhucle’s music evokes a sense of calm and introspection and is perfect for relaxation or contemplation.

Today’s mix is like a dream of reuniting with long-lost friends and never wanting to wake from that dream.

Join us next week when our guest deejay will be Luke Entelis.

See you then.

  1. Ian Hawgood “Fractural”
  2. Jogging House “Champion”
  3. Ki Oni “Life At The End Of The World”
  4. KENJI KIHARA “Hayama Ambient 045”
  5. Gallery Six “Kodama”
  6. Zeze Wakamatsu “Coalsack Nebula”
  7. Peter Bark & fredrsngrn “melankolske ferdamenn dansar i regnet”
  8. David Cordero & Kenji Kihara “The Entrance to Segen Mountain”
  9. Rhucle “My Pace (Remix)”

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SOUNDWAVE : 144 : PETTER LINDHAGEN

Today’s guest deejay is Petter Lindhagen, AKA Tired Tape Machine.

I met Petter through his brother Jakob Lindhagen. After Jakob shared his mix on Soundwave I asked him who he thought should guest deejay on the show and he highly recommended Petter and I’m so glad he did. Jakob also mentioned that

Petter recently released an absolutely incredible album, Thing. The production is top-notch, with a perfect balance of nostalgia and modernity. Thing showcases a wide range of styles, from downtempo and IDM, to house, techno and experimental music, much like today’s show! Petter’s mix has been the much needed kick in the ass to get my day started.

Petter has some words about his mix below.

Join us next week when our guest deejay will be Rhucle.

See you then.

 

Petter Lindhagen
Petter Lindhagen

This is a mix of music that inspired my latest album, Thing  (released March 2022), and also a couple of songs from that album. My earlier albums with TiredTape Machine were more about harmonies and atmosphere, but for the last few years, I’ve been more interested in beats, rhythm, and sampling.

I hope you enjoy it.

  1. Against All Logic “Now U Got Me Hooked“
  2. Madlib “Road of the Lonely Ones”
  3. Tired Tape Machine “Thing”
  4. J Dilla “Nothing Like This”
  5. Knxwledge “time&tide”
  6. RP Boo “Your Choice”
  7. Aphex Twin “Bbydhyonchord”
  8. Lunar Artefax “Touch Absence“
  9. Boards of Canada “Rue The Whirl”
  10. Tired Tape Machine “Get yourself together”

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SOUNDWAVE : 143 : ENRICO CONIGLIO

SOUNDWAVE : 143 : ENRICO CONIGLIO

Today’s guest deejay is Enrico Coniglio.

I had the pleasure of meeting Enrico through Giulio Aldinucci, who also guest deejayed on Soundwave (listen to Giulio’s mix here). Enrico’s work combines beautiful and challenging sounds, and I’m excited to have him on the show today to share his unique perspective on music.

Enrico’s mix takes us on a journey through a diverse array of experimental and ambient music. It’s a beautiful mix that evokes different emotions and landscapes and is a lovely way to start the new year.

Enrico is an environmental sound recordist and sound artist from Italy. His work has been featured by some of the most respected labels in the genre, such as Crónica, Gruen Rekorder, taâlem , and many more. He also runs the digital label Galaverna, with Leandro Pisano, Nicola Di Croce, and Vernalis, in collaborate with Krisis Publishing.

Enrico has some words about his mix below.

Join us next week when our guest deejay will be Petter Lindhagen.

See you then.

 

Enrico Coniglio
Enrico Coniglio

Here is a mix I made some time ago on a CD-R that has yet to be released on the internet anywhere. A selection of post-folk & ambient songs coming from the past, with a strong, wintery, and intimate vibe and some evanescent vocals here and there.

Hope you will like it.

  1. Grouper “Made of Metal”
  2. Sleepingdog “Horse Lullaby”
  3. Helios “Halving the Compass”
  4. Plinth “Bracken”
  5. Anois “Throw Out The Light”
  6. akira kosemura + haruka nakamura “Garden”
  7. My Home, Sinking “Truna”
  8. Orla Wren “Book of Frost”
  9. Songs Of Green Pheasant “Fires PGR”
  10. Xela “Through Crimson Clouds”
  11. Rooms Delayed ”Some Ambience For Winter (Part2)”
  12. Violeta Päivänkakkara “Sandy”
  13. Warmth Terminal “See in Slow Motion”
  14. Bonus Track: “Never too early for Xmas decorations (part2)”

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