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’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.
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 Photo Credit: Molly Smith
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.
THE HERS “Baby Came out Like Good Gear in the Sun”
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 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.
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
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 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
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.
I had the good fortune of meeting Joshua through Nick Turner, AKA Tyresta, when I asked him who he thought would share a mix on Soundwave. Nick’s music and his mix for Soundwave are lovely. When Nick suggested Joshua, I was immediately on board.
I ask every guest deejay on Soundwave who would share a mix on the show. It’s a simple thing, but over the last few years, it has led to meeting some extremely talented people and turned me on to fantastic music that I am confident I would’ve never discovered on my own, let alone singular mixes curated by each guest deejay.
Joshua’s mix is yet another example. I don’t know any of the musicians he included in his playlist. That’s no slight to them. They’re all fantastic. There’s just too much music to listen to. Joshua has selected breathtaking tracks for his mix. I’m listening to it as I write this. His mix seamlessly blends with my night of rain pattering on my roof and the whoosh of jets flying to a nearby airport. It’s quite the experience, which is why I’m always asking who should guest deejay on Soundwave.
Joshua has some words about his mix below.
Join us next week when our guest deejay will be Enrico Coniglio.
See you then.
This episode will be released just a few days before my 43rd birthday! Sometime in January or February, I expect to release an album on vinyl in collaboration with Alyssa Miserendino, someone I would highly recommend for a future mix. I’m excited about this record because it includes field recordings she captured in South America with Gordon Hempton, aka The Sound Tracker. I used a brainwave sonification technique using an EEG to trigger selected samples from their recordings of a unique bird called the Oropendola.
David Behrman “Music with Melody-Driven Electronics”
Ian is another fantastic musician I was introduced to through Yann Novak (listen to his mixes for Soundwave here and here). Every artist Yann has turned me on to has been outstanding. Oh, I’ll still listen to the releases of the musicians he recommends before inviting the person to guest deejay on Soundwave, but it’s perfunctory at this point. I know anyone Yann suggests is going worthwhile.
Take today’s mix.
Ian begins his playlists with a lovely tune by Cosmo Sheldrake. Wherever Ian is going to take me on this mix, I’m happy to be along for the ride. And it’s an emotional journey, full of meditations and reflections, not all of it gentle. Appropriate enough for the time of year.
Ian Wellman
Ian recently released Sedge, which he calls “a little tape of sandhill crane recordings,” available through Luminous Drift. I’m listening to the album as I write this. It’s quite nice and a great way to wind down this post.
Join us next week when our guest deejay will be Joshua Bruner.
Thomas’s music kept popping up on Soundwave mixes. It wasn’t until I asked Andrew Tasselmyer whom he knew, who might share a mix on the show, and he said Thomas that I understood the universe was trying to send me a message: get Thomas on Soundwave. At least, that’s how I interpret it.
Thomas’s music is warm and intimate. I’m listening to the Communiqué album he recorded with Jogging House as I write this, and it’s perfect listening for a crisp winter night. I was curious to hear who’d include in his mix. When I saw Jason Corder’s offthesky project in his playlist, I knew I was in good hands. Whereas Thomas’s music is warm fire to rub your hands to, his mix feels like stepping out to a bracing day with magical side quests. Again, my subjective interpretation.
I’m glad I listened to the universe.
Speaking of Thomas’s music, he has a new vocal album called Eidetic coming out on Morr Music in March 2023. He also has a Bandcamp subscription with lots of exclusive music, and it is constantly evolving.
Join us next week when our guest deejay will be Ian Wellman.
I met Rubén through Yann Novak (listen to Yann’s mixes for Soundwave here and here). Yann’s a great guy with exquisite taste in music. Yann turned me on to Rosalía, who, according to Spotify, I listen to a lot. When I asked Yann who he thought would share a mix on Soundwave, he recommended Rubén. I spent an afternoon listing to music from Rubén’s label for form’s sake, but it was a foregone conclusion. I already knew I would have Rubén on the show solely based on Yann’s opinion. I was not wrong, as Rubén’s mix proves.
Rubén A. Tamayo
I can feel winter coming to San Diego. The mornings are just a little bit chillier. Rubén’s mix has been my companion for the last few weeks as I start my day. Supersadfish + Reptile’s “Daybreak” provides a nice jolt as I make a cup of coffee, review email and review my tasks for the day. Rubén’s mix has been the soundtrack for my mornings, and by the time we arrive at Subxet’s “Blastoise,” I’ve been on an epic sonic journey. It’s a great way to start the day. I highly recommend the experience.
Join us next week when our guest deejay will be Benoît Pioulard.
Last month I shared a retrospective mix from the Ambient Dub compilation series. It was a fantastic experience revisiting those albums, which also served as a touchstone to some beautiful times. Inspired, I reached out to as many of the musicians on the compilation album as possible, leading me to Glyn, whom I’ve always known as one-half of Original Rockers.
Glyn’s mix re-introduced me to gems from Durutti Column and Faust and introduced me to new favorites such as Chassol and Khotin. And Glyn’s mix is chock full of his music projects, such as Biggabush.
Glyn has some words about his mix below.
Join us next weekend when our guest deejay will be Rubén Tamayo.
See you then.
Glyn Bush
It was really nice to be asked to do an ambient mix as it’s a genre I always enjoy even if I don’t normally listen to it that much.
With Original Rockers/Rockers Hi-Fi, we were asked to do an “ambient dub” track by Mike Barnet from Beyond Records around 1992. We just went with our gut and very quickly produced “Sexy Selector.” I suppose we defined ambient dub as being quite lush, with deep chords, lots of space, sequences, and odd bits of vocal. At the time I was listening to The Orb’s Adventures Beyond the Ultraworld and going to a club called Oscillate in Birmingham and hearing quite a bit of what you might call ambient electronica, seeing people like Autechre play live, Alex Paterson on the decks and of course the Higher Intelligence Agency who ran the night.
So I’ve delved back into that era a bit in my mix and checked out some more contemporary stuff with tips from my daughter, re:ni, plus an ambient track we made together a couple of years ago using the sounds of glaciers crumbling, rainfall, and suchlike.
The opener by Richie Hawtin alias F.U.S.E. is one of my all-time fave tracks, just a slowly unfurling 303 looping over and over in its inimitable way.
I dropped a couple of bits from Chassol who makes really beautiful music, not necessarily defined as “ambient” but lush and interesting and full of surprises. He does incredible stuff with recordings of voices where he literally turns all the inflections of speech into musical notes. Check out his Barack Obama track too.
I included a track from my Sunken Foal Stories album, possibly my favourite release and unlike anything I’ve done before or since, with lots of random juxtapositions and happy accidents.
re:ni recommended a lovely track by MLO called ”Sleeper”, which didn’t make the cut, but I used a nice Wagon Christ remix of one of his tracks which I’d not heard before. I’m always happy to crowbar a Luke Vibert track into any mix.
Ghost Power is a collab between Tim Gane of Stereolab and Jeremy Novak of Dymaxion who do some really interesting stuff, mostly nothing like the track I used but all good.
Neotropic is Riz Maslen, who made lovely stuff in the early 90s. This was a fave on cassette back in the day.
Beak> is a Geoff Barrow from Portishead side project, doing a mix of krautrock-ish, motorik beats, plus some excellent synth work, quite soundtrack-y vibes.
Durutti Column was making ambient guitar stuff in the early 80s, of which this is a fine example and always makes me think of sunshine.
PLO Man and C3D-E are on the coveted Acting Press label, which I’d not heard of before re:ni gave me a tip, but it’s high-quality stuff. Likewise, Khotin – is a Canadian producer doing some lovely things on Bandcamp.
Faust was a bunch of crazy German guys who lived in their studio, recorded shedloads of improvisations, and wrote some beautiful songs. The two Faust tracks are from the The Faust Tapes, another all-time fave album of mine compiled from their unreleased tapes from the early 70s.
A couple of Bigga Bush tracks, one called “The Bells,” written in the mid-90s, and the collab mentioned above with re:ni, which was written for a DJs for Climate Action campaign using natural found sounds.
