SOUNDWAVE : 159 : RAZIEL PANIC

SOUNDWAVE : 159 : RAZIEL PANIC

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
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.

  1. caterina barbieri “Kara-Lis Coverdale – Fantas Morbida”
  2. Éliane Radigue “Jouet électronique”
  3. Ice Planet 9000 & Angelspit “The Aquestor”
  4. Laurie Spiegel “Sound Zones”
  5. Cathode Ray Tube “Ghost Ships”
  6. Drekka “Ekki gera fikniefnum,”

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SOUNDWAVE : 158 : TIM DWYER

SOUNDWAVE : 158 : TIM DWYER

Today’s guest deejay is Tim Dwyer.

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.

See you then.

 

Tim Dwyer
Tim Dwyer
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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.

  1. Aural Imbalance “Sixth Sense”
  2. Ishq Music “Bhakti”
  3. Inhmost “Beautiful Eyes”
  4. Belief “Art of Love”
  5. Obliquity “Meloside”
  6. Off Land “Granular Shore”
  7. The Future Sound of London “Sophies Path”
  8. Inhmost “Suspension”
  9. Jacob Newman “Two Phases”
  10. Amorphous Androgynous “In Mind”
  11. woob mono “Planet (Remastered Edit)”
  12. woob mono “Latneiro (Sunrise Dub) [Remastered]”
  13. Off Land “Fraction Of Shade”

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SOUNDWAVE : 156 : ANNE CHRIS

SOUNDWAVE : 156 : ANNE CHRIS BAKKER

Today’s guest deejay is Anne Chris.

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
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.

See you then.

  1. Mirrorring “Silent From Above”
  2. Windy & Carl “Btwn You + Me”
  3. Celer “The delay of intolerance”
  4. Akira Rabelais “i”
  5. Oren Ambarchi “Fever, A Warm Poison”
  6. Morton Feldman “1”
  7. Hildur Guðnadóttir “Leyfðu Ljósinu”
  8. William Basinski “The Garden of Brokenness”
  9. soccer Committee “Moi & Mon Coeur”

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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 : 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 : 142 : JOSHUA BRUNER

Today’s guest deejay is Joshua Bruner.

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.

  1. David Behrman “Music with Melody-Driven Electronics”
  2. Gordon Hempton “Om Telephone Wire”
  3. Klaus Wiese “Mystic Landscapes II”
  4. Alvin Lucier “B. 2”
  5. Gordon Hempton “Back of the Cave”
  6. David Behrman “Music with Melody-Driven Electronics"

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