Sure Thing Podcast

MIST006 - Various Artists - My Own Mirror To Stay Release Date: March 6, 2023 (12" & Digital) Buy: https://surethingrec.bandcamp.com/album/my-own-mirror-to-stay A1 Lukas Urban - A Glass of Empty Rooms A2 Soreab - The Boy And The Beast A3 Sanguine - Fake Leaves B1 McGregor - Clean Lines B2 ENA - Arkadia Blue B3 Will Alfred - Pattern Static With its first label compilation, "My Own Mirror To Stay," Sure Thing invites six new voices into the fold. Each provides an acutely personal reflection of the dance floor suspended in a singular crystalline moment, from wide-eyed to weightless, together seeking new horizons inward and out. Mastered by Neel at Enisslab Artwork by Nicola Tirabasso Additional design by Nathaniel Young

With purest delight, I'm so excited to welcome Pjenné of Passing Notes Radio & Companion (@companionmelb) for the latest episode in our series. Penny's curatorial expertise and long-standing dedication to the Naarm/Melbourne scene have established her as a pillar of the city's sonic landscape, and both her love of musical discovery and unmistakable influence are felt deeply from afar. Pjenné's mix is a enchanting trip through fields of wonder, equal parts honey and gossamer, moving and blissfully sublime. Tender hues paint the air while fervent warmth fills the aching heart. There are few selectors out there with a repertoire as consistently profound as Penny's, and yet one feels we've barely scratched the surface of what's to come. Thank you Penny! @pjenne Ikebana by Katherine Frazer www.katherinefrazer.com

Clear as spring water, the memory of Shoal's beautiful live set echoing through the Norwegian mountains, finally sharing the stage together at Monument (@monument-podcast) after meeting in Amsterdam several years ago. Those familiar with our dear friends at Harmony Rec (@harmony-rec) will be undoubtedly familiar with Kenny's impeccable body of work, and for the rest an eye-opening treat awaits. Here, Kenny gathers highlights from his recent live sets and newly recorded material, arranged and refined into a perfect contemplation of the crisp arboreal air, a vivid composition of body and sound entwined tightly beneath the earth. Thanks Kenny! @shoall Artwork by Angelina Nikolayeva.

From Naarm's Zara, a seismic dawn to the new year. Halftime rhythms tremble, atmospheres kiss the wind, valleys of unbridled emotion nestle in-between. A colossal mix of sincere gravity, cleaving a path forward, brimming with new light. Thanks Zara! @zaraolsen @kinesis-recordings Artwork by Angelina Nikolayeva.

Our final mix of the year welcomes Ute.Rec co-founder Marius Bø, whom I had the distinct pleasure of meeting in the Norwegian mountains this summer. Comprised entirely of unreleased material from the collective, Marius' composition is slow-burning alchemy, pure oneiric fire, unforgettable from first spark. "Space does not exist," instructs Louise Bourgeois, "it is just a metaphor for the structure of our existence." Listening, we dissolve, recalling the somatic wisdom of those who would sculpt the physical to capture the invisible. @mariusbo @ute-rec Artwork by Kenny Kneefel.

An encounter with a wayward dragonfly formed the memory upon which London’s Amphybian (fka Harry) stitches this exploration of flight and form. Reliving the scene in its microscopic splendor, we find ourselves wandering along the living, breathing riverbed, set free amidst the realm of the naiad. Our ears attuned, we hear a divine flutter, discern the whisper of a living dream. @amphybian Artwork by Taylor Trostle.

With studied and meticulous elegance, Sa Pa summons a Dionysean tempest, a writ to harness the coming storm. It's humbling to share this and more so to listen, a fervent tour de force recorded live at Paral·lel Festival, a call to convergence under the boundless Catalonian sky. @absurdlustre @parallelfestival Artwork by Taylor Trostle.

We ease into a new season with Conna Haraway, co-founder of the immaculate INDEX:Records & Appendix.files catalogues. 

Recorded in Glasgow alongside mutual favorite Perila, Conna's contribution astounds, filling the air with skin-soft static, awash with the flush of tender rebellion. @connaharaway @indexrecords @appendixfiles Artwork by Taylor Trostle.

A serene and narrative vision from Georgia's HVL, key Bassiani resident and celebrated producer whose remarkable output is a universe unto itself. Both eloquent and understated, HVL re-frames the present in a parallax moment, a vast trembling stasis, one scene falling upon the next like settling snow. @hvl Artwork by Taylor Trostle.

An entropic and otherworldly episode from Taiwanese and London-based sound artist Jin [靜], whose contribution draws parallels between classic, exploratory electronica and modern hyper-sensory techno. Gathering like a humble storm, Jin's mix is compounding and ravenous in its accumulation of material energy, a distillation of sonic pressure, a volatile crush to the senses. @jinsynth Artwork by Taylor Trostle.

MIST005 - Polygonia - Bloom (inc. Forest Drive West Remix) Release Date: March 8, 2022 (12" & Digital) Buy: https://surethingrec.bandcamp.com/album/bloom A1. Dreaming Trees A2. Bloom B1. Coleus B2. Dreaming Trees (Forest Drive West Remix) Polygonia's deftly enchanting "Bloom" EP unravels with the melancholic blur of a waking dream. Conjuring the vivid echoes of a phantom forest, fluttering atmospheres swirl amidst shimmering voices as they compel the mind to wander. A remix from Forest Drive West deepens the spell, stretching the punctate rhythm of "Dreaming Trees" into a siren's call, a beguiling echo rippling beneath the flow of time. Written and produced by Polygonia. Remix by Forest Drive West. Mastered by Neel at Enisslab. Artwork by Sofia Hjortberg.

In collaboration with our friends at Mostra (@mostrabcn), our latest mix highlights a personal favorite from the upcoming festival's roster. New York's Vicki Siolos (@vickisiolos) is an eminently thoughtful curator whose mindfulness shines through in her deliberate, insightful track selections and the programming of her Bright Patterns show on The Lot Radio. In fact Vicki and I have been discussing this particular contribution for over two years now, and through that conversation it became clear how deeply Vicki's artistic expression ties into her lived experiences and the process of meaningful reflection. Vicki's timely contribution speaks volumes and simple truths: a gasp, an ache, a salve. Vicki will be joining Patrick Russell & Ulla from the US at the first edition of Mostra, a new small-format festival taking place April 11-17 in Barcelona. The lineup hosts more than a few friends & favorites of the label, and the festival promises an experience that is local, inclusive, and sustainable. More here: www.mostra.barcelona/eng Artwork by Taylor Trostle.

A luminescent vision from London's o.utlier, whose meticulous and uncommon approach sets the stage for a new year of discovery. A sanguine moment recorded live among friends in Scotland, a scrying of shrouded futures, a promise cast beneath a clairvoyant sky. @o-utlier Artwork by Taylor Trostle.

I'm elated to welcome Hamburg's Space Drum Meditation to the series, whose gorgeous productions channel intricate, percussive techno while drawing cues from hazy, left-field psychedelia. Glowing at the edges, this thunderous and fiercely effective set from the duo occupies spirited territory and moves at steady pace, daring the sun to rise, compelling our bodies to flutter. @spacedrummeditation Artwork by Taylor Trostle.

Hyperreal sonic hallucinations and unsettled rhythmic pulsations from Vector Trancer, the talented producer and @mirrorzone affiliate who carries us across the threshold with this breathtaking hour of jagged, unbridled intensity. Stretching the observable world beyond its limits, a plasmic burn straight to the edge. More from Vector Trancer: @vectortrancer_aasudd Artwork by Taylor Trostle.

MIST004 - Archivist - Psion (w/ Claudio PRC Remixes) Release date: October 26, 2021 (12" & Digital) Buy: surethingrec.bandcamp.com/album/psion A1. Psion A2. Psion (Claudio PRC Remix) B1. Stone Eater B2. Stone Eater (Claudio PRC Remix) Sure Thing welcomes two new additions to the label with a long-distance collaboration between Seattle's Archivist and Berlin's Claudio PRC. Two original productions from Archivist recall dense, billowing fog and the gentle shimmer of waves, each re-imagined through Claudio PRC's exacting lens into novel forms that spiral with steady, monolithic intent. Brought together, an expansive double vision, an exploration of the compelling nature of movement and air each within the other. Written and produced by Archivist. Remixes by Claudio PRC. Mastered by Neel at Enisslab. Artwork by Sofia Hjortberg.

I'm thrilled to welcome Milo Bragg to the series, expert curator and founder of the Future Primitive label and Club Rooted mix series. We connected over a shared love of music occupying the space between genres and adjacent to the dance floor, and of tracing the paths these sounds have taken over the years. True to form, Milo's contribution is a lesson in atmospheric refinement, a spacious selection taking its cues from far corners and uncommon hours, at times paring to a single thread yet holding taut until its final note. It's a pleasure to share this one, elegant and elusive all at once. Thanks Milo! Tracklist: Klaus - Cry Tuff (Tanum) Valentino Mora - Membrane (Spazio Disponibile) Forest Drive West - Time (on 33RPM) (Whities) Forest Drive West w/ Percussion by Lucky Pereira - Scorpion (Livity Sound) natural/electronic.system. - Libeccio (Tikita) Biosphere - Birds Fly By Flapping Their Wings (v2) (Biophon Records) Black Merlin - MIEA (Bitta) Panasonic - Untitled (Zoviet France remix) (Sähkö Recordings) Terrence Dixon - Minimalism II (B1) (Background) Thomas Brinkmann - Olga 2 (Ernst) Closer Musik ‎– One Two Three (No Gravity) (Kompakt) Steve O'Sullivan - Rubber Lover (Bluespirit) Flexible - Emphasize (Offshoot) More from Milo: @clubrooted @future-primitive-records Artwork by Taylor Trostle.

People who dedicate themselves fully to creating transcendent experiences for their audiences are a rarity, and Van Anh is no exception. Our friends acquainted with the Netherlands' thriving ambient & techno scene will undoubtedly be familiar with Van Anh and her ISOTOOP collective, who together have built events ranging from 12-hour overnight ambient excursions to 'Under the Desert Stars,' a one-off festival in the Moroccan desert. For those of us dreaming of her events from afar, the expert curator shares this dive through her record collection, and in it I hear that boundless creative spirit, the simmering anticipation, the drive to create memories that connect us for a lifetime. @vananh @isotoop Artwork by Taylor Trostle.

We're tumbling in and out of the haze again, swept up in an afterimage blur. Lying on the grass & breathing against the sky. I'm so happy to welcome Mallorca's @nueen (INDEX:Records, Good Morning Tapes) to the series, who channels the charged coastal air into a gorgeous sunset transmission I could stay and watch forever. Luis Alberto Spinetta - Cementerio Club Suitman Jungle - March Beats Adelhard Roidinger - Kontrabad The Solid Doctor - Check It Out Purelink - Maintain The Bliss SoundWorld's Guestbook - Linea Rosa (blessed Vip Mix) Miles Davis - He Loved Him Madly Mitro - G Super Sau poler - Final Image downstairs J - Viewing Space KMD - Sorcerers Shek O - Hot Milk Tides - Adjustable Reinhard Voigt - 01 [untitled] Reinhard Flatischler - Angkor Wat Fit - Coded Sweater - Take A Dip Nabihah Iqbal - Elvis dj lostboi - LITTLE PRINCE Artwork by Taylor Trostle.

A space to fall into again and again. A start that feels like an ending and an end that feels like a beginning. A wistful recollection of our motions, an invitation to share ourselves as we have before. A dawn letter written in a shade between sky and stars, echoing gently and begging to be whispered aloud. From Sweden's @martinou3000 (Sewer Sender, UntilMyHeartStops, AD 93, Appian, Cong Burn), a perfect cadence. Thank you! Artwork by Taylor Trostle.

I've been a huge fan of Bas Dobbelaer's concise but immaculate record of releases on AD 93, Appian, On Board Music, and his superb collaborations with Vand for Something Happening Somewhere, and I'm excited to welcome the Amsterdam-based artist to the podcast. The subtle rhythm and gentle beauty in Bas' music captures perfectly the spirit of what I'd like to hear when I'm back on the dance floor, yet accompanies a quiet moment just as well. Here Bas layers curtains of low morphing frequencies, cycling syncopation, and glacial tension, constantly skirting the edges of harmonic perception in a brilliant expansion of his own sonic palette. This particular mix has been a long time coming but it was certainly worth the wait, and has me looking forward to the days ahead. Thanks Bas! @bas-dobbelaer Artwork by Alyce Currier.

MIST003 - Atoloi - Inflorescenze Release date: March 23, 2021 (12" Vinyl / Digital) Buy: https://surethingrec.bandcamp.com/album/inflorescenze 1. Fioritura 2. Felce 3. Umida Superficie 4. Forma e Cammino 5. Sulle Sensazioni 6. Chiusura 7. Soffusa (Diurna) 8. Richiamo (Notturna) 9. Il Da Farsi (Tracks 7-9: Digital Side) Sure Thing’s third release, Inflorescenze, comes from Milano-based artist Atoloi. He’s offered the label a meditative work that reflects upon the tension that arises from polarity: nature and the city-bound sphere of clubbing, weight and levity, the internal world of the artist and his external environment. Inflorescenze moves like a living, breathing organism, or like one undifferentiated process: a circuit with no end and no beginning. The sequence of the tracks—and the arrangements themselves—suggest a logical flow: mood and texture gradually intensify through a process of natural unfolding and flourishing. The ambient “Fioritura”—a space-setting arrangement replete with buzzing drone and subdued melody—prepares the mind for what’s to come. “Felce,” then, ushers in a journey of rhythm. It begins simple enough: a hand drum over reverberating synth that lingers in the backdrop like mist. Another rhythm, and another, enters, leading only to a deeper hypnosis. These polyrhythms touch the primordial mind. “Umida Superficie” and “Forma e Cammino” only add potency to the rhythmic environment. Even tracks for the club sphere aren’t disconnected from the work’s conceptual purview; they remain situated within it, catalyzing the deepest state of immersion yet. As the release slows and re-enters the ambient sphere with the spacious, ethereal “Sulle Sensazioni” and the chiming bells of “Chiusura,” we sense we’ve reached the final stretch. Undoubtedly, though, Atoloi’s world will resonate long after we’ve left it. Written and Produced by Matteo Ghiringhelli. Mastered by Rafael Anton Irisarri at Black Knoll Studio. Artwork by Sofia Hjortberg.

Naarm/Melbourne’s Lily Dalton caught my ear with an impressive series of mixes for @city-bleus and @chomleychomley among others, and I’m so glad to welcome her as she prepares to launch her upcoming label @irregularforms. Lily’s mix is infectious and brilliantly paced, all while highlighting a solid dose of Australian music, and it’s clear she’ll soon enough be bringing entire crowds to their knees. This one sounds like a rush to the front, a shared inhale, a collective dream of dancing beneath a florescent sky. @lilydalton

Next on the podcast is this full-field wonder from Naarm/Melbourne's Citizen Maze, member of the beloved Analogue Attic family and curator of the Mirror Tapes series. This set is a boundless horizon, a mix overflowing with so much pure, radiant feeling that you'll swear it was twice as long. Its density is staggering, yet moments of gentle and poetic bliss coalesce like visions in the fog. As melody burns into afterimage and heartbeat becomes rhythm, our senses give in completely. Enjoy this one, and thanks Citizen Maze! @citizenmaze @mirrortapes Artwork by Alyce Currier.

A new season begins with a warm welcome to Joachim Spieth, founder of the Affin label. A true veteran of the scene, Joachim's first release dates back 1999 via Kompakt, and his own label narrates an impressive and storied history from 2007 onward. Recent years have seen quite the community grow around Affin's beloved output of ambient and techno, including recent stellar works from Einox and Toki Fuko, and last month's beautiful "Ousia" LP from Joachim himself. This mix is blanketed by a calm, snow-bound serenity yet its nature is far from laid-back. As ethereal as it is energetic, this mix drives forth the clarity of Joachim's vision — a brisk inhale of the coming storm, an idyllic wind lifting us into the gale. Thanks Joachim! @joachim-spieth @Affin Artwork by Danielle Kaidanow.

One last mix to end the year. When Svreca sent me this set, he could not have known what it would mean to me. I have spent so much time looking back lately, reliving old discussions and re-imagining moments passed, often lamenting how much was lost along the way. In just under three hours this mix communicates the flow of years. An archived recording from a special memory, it reminds me that the passage of time is beautiful even in what it fades away. Listening to it, I become lost completely, as though I am everywhere at once. Thank you to everyone who listened this year, who sent warm messages and left comments, who supported us and kept us feeling connected. Thank you to the artists who continue to give their time and trust to the podcast and label, and keep us moving forward. Finally, thank you Svreca for this gift and for being an inspiration from the very beginning. We're all here listening. Let's dive in. @semantica-records Artwork by Clara Cortes.

Many of you will need no introduction to the music of Primal Code, the Italian duo who have conjured up a storm of stunning releases on labels such as Hypnus, The Gods Planet, and Konstrukt in relatively short order. We first connected over their gorgeous, then-unreleased track "Morgana," and since then it's been a pleasure watching them develop their natural and introspective sound, each release as polished and inspiring as the last. I'm so happy to welcome them to the podcast and what they've sent is pure delight, an emerald evocation of sun-pierced woods and the clearing of the morning mist. Enjoy! @primalcodemusic Photography by Angelina Nikolayeva.

It's my pleasure to welcome Yan to the podcast, co-founder of Harmony Rec. and beloved resident of Prague's Ankali. We finally crossed paths in Japan last fall, playing together in Shibuya in what became one of my favorite memories of the year before heading off to the one-and-only Labyrinth. Having just celebrated their sixth anniversary and with six label releases now under their belt, the Harmony Rec. crew have a lot to celebrate. You can hear it in this mix, I think, buoyant and addictive in its dedication to the never-ending dance floor. Yan takes us right into the zone and keeps us there. @yanmmxiv @harmony-rec Photography by Alyce Currier.

A flash of diamond dust from France's Realitycheck, an uncanny producer whose productions will be rattling subs everywhere when the dance floors re-open. This one is a blinding and triumphant set of nimble, stance-switching rhythms, crystalline and murky all at once and landing blows at every turn. @realitycheck-4

A tender mosaic captured in soft focus, courtesy of The Something Something's Will Oirson. Recorded during the final act of ISOTOOP's "The Mind-Altering Experiment," an exploratory event which traced the course of an entire summer's evening, Will's morning call is a testament to shared experience, a confirmation of combined existence. Each selection is given room to breathe, space to occupy, and time to endure. It's impossible not to yearn for more. Thanks to @willoirson and @isotoop for letting us share this moment. Photography by Alyce Currier.

MIST002 - PRG/M - Lenta Ginestra Release date: Sept 10 2020 (12" Vinyl / Digital) A1. Giardini e Palagi A2. Ignea Bocca A3. Flutto Rovente B1. Lenta Ginestra (Acronym Remix) B2. Marchesa Deserta B3. Lenta Ginestra Sure Thing’s second release sees Italian producer PRG/M join the label’s roster, following an acclaimed EP for Midgar Records and his ongoing work as a member of r²π. Departing from the soft edges of MIST001, the six-track EP contains multitudes, with looping arrangements that showcase PRG/M’s technical depth and breadth of vision. From the hypnotic, tightly percussive “Giardini e Palagi” to the intense, psychedelic “Flutto Rovente,” the EP captures a range of moods and textures and offers an exemplary example of precise, immersive techno. The title, Lenta Ginestra, takes its name from a flowering species that grows slowly upon the slopes of Mount Vesuvius, the active volcano known for Pompeii’s destruction. The title is poetic and apt; throughout the EP there’s a sense of restrained patience amid chaos. Like the flower, the title track is delicate but tough, building tension and skillfully resisting catharsis. A remix from Stilla Ton’s Acronym is a dance-forward deconstruction that incites movement while nicely complementing PRG/M’s more charged productions. Despite the lush density of these tracks, groove is never sacrificed. It’s a commanding work, made for both dance floors and deep listening. Written and produced by Pier Giuseppe Mariconda. Remix by Acronym. Mastered by Neel at Enisslab. Artwork by Sofia Hjortberg.

Hoedus delivers a constellation of modern techno for the mix series' return to rhythm. In the spirit of the Anekoic co-founder's own productions, rippling energies and subsurface spirals are mapped with pinpoint precision, tunneling us forward and accelerating us into the ire of gravity's pull. @hoedus @anekoicrecords Photography by Angelina Nikolayeva.

Jake Muir is a multi-disciplinary artist, now residing in Berlin by way of Seattle and Los Angeles, whose uncanny ability to manipulate sound has given form to two stunning full-length works in "Lady's Mantle" (via @sferic-records) and "Muara" (via @further-records as Monadh). This mix from Jake is pure enchantment, a carefully assembled palette of entropic textures and vaporous, unclassifiable forms touching upon the limits of perception. A collapse into a marine haze, an afterimage of a season abandoned. @jakemuir Tracklist: Liminal - Before and After Gastón Arévalo - Dive -3 Strategy - Blindspotting OL - Rep Air I. M. C. - S / F + Gustavo Lamas - Descubiertos Tom Opdahl - Naut-O-Pilot + Bellows - Untitled 5 Klara Lewis - Shine CYGNI - untitled #2 + Sturm - Untitled 3 Vinyl Countdown - Soul Desert Ahnnu - Sugar In The Dark Turning Torso - Manifold Caveman LSD - Untitled 4 + zK - positive disintegration Graham Dunning - Crude Oil Gastón Arévalo - Marea Conoco - Kemikoski Toshimaru Nakamura - NIMB 53 AshTreJenkins - Snowscope + FDG. - contemplating u Bill Laswell & Tetsu Inoue - Monochrome Existence Part 4 & 6 Beequeen - Gear Hank Jackson - oebbbbbbb Photography by Jake Muir.

It is a pleasure to welcome our old friend Samuel to the mix series. As curator of the beloved Monument podcast, Sam's dedication to the community is widely familiar, but beyond that he has been a source of constant inspiration and camaraderie from our earliest days. With this finely composed selection, Samuel commands center stage, taking us to a place of candid emotion and delicate, emerging hope. @samuelr94

Every so often we find ourselves lost in a mix that melts our surroundings away, pulling us straight back to our favorite memories from the dance floor. Enter London's Riccardo Villella, designer by trade and expert co-curator of the beloved Truants series, who deftly translates those rare, fleeting feelings into this blissful two-hour mix. Suffused with subtle euphoria, this set is a bittersweet ode to those beautifully hazy moments in the dance, and is one you'll want to queue up with friends near or far. Here's to the memories ahead. @riccardovillella Photography by Angelina Nikolayeva. Alva Noto - Xerrox Isola [Raster-Noton] Faki - Rainbow Delta (Ambient Mix) [Ostgut Ton] Shed - Estrange [Ostgut Ton] Daniele Baldelli DJ Rocca - Sky Dump (Cachu Remix) [Rogue Cat Sounds] Jamida - Wad II [Harmony Rec.] Bas Dobbelaer & Vand - Body Electric [Something Happening Somewhere] Joy O - Burn feat Infinite & Mansur Brown [Hinge Finger] Doctrina Natura - Rite Of Passage (Saphileaum's 5th Sky) [Aarden Records] Dycide - Sputia [Lowless] Claudio Prc - Segmento (Svreca & Blazej Malinowski Remix) [Semantica] The Exaltics - Journey to Jupiter (Objekt Remix) [Solar One Music] Ruhig - Stillness [Midgar Records] Toma Kami - This Side Up (Forest Drive West Remix) [Oscillate Tracks] Shlømo - Ivory [Taapion Records] Hydrangea - Lune&D [Dust Rec.] His Master's Voice - Eve [Delsin] Wata Igarashi & Voiski - Pronom [Delsin] DJ Nobu - Wwww [No ‘Label’] Plastikman - Are Friends Electrik? [M_nus] 2030 - Step Forward [Subosc] Forest On Stasys - Golden Scales [Danza Nativa] Laertes - Argonaut [Mental Modern] Vincent Vidal - A Ritual Scene (Antigone Remix) [ARTS] Ness - The Spaceship Of The Imagination [Informa Records] Axones - Psychic Lemons (Messiahwaits Remix) [Poincare Records] Evigt Mörker - Stigning [On The 5th Day Agonis - Maschinenlogik (Marco Shuttle Remix) [Amenthia] Atomic Moog - Floating Motion [Lowless] Realitycheck - Modern Talk [Renascence] PRGM - Line Fault [Midgar] Dold - Eva [Arsenik] Neon Chambers - Cascade [Dekmantel] Quirke - Spinhaunt Coil [Whities]

Forest Management is Chicago's John Daniel, a talented and prolific producer of experimental ambient works and founder of the Sequel and Reserve Matinee labels. Daniel's music draws from a profound sense of nostalgia felt even at its sparsest moments, and is represented by an impressive roster of independent labels including Past Inside The Present, VAAGNER, Constellation Tatsu, and many more. "Direct and cathartic" — the words Daniel chose to describe his contribution to our series, a uniquely ethereal and esoteric selection, one which reveals an inward exploration of a peculiar and uncertain time. @forestmanagement Illustration by Bee Brown.

Hailing from Seoul, Scøpe is likely a familiar and much respected name to many. His label and podcast series, SCOPÁVIK, is a foundational part of the South Korean techno scene and helps shape its hypnotic and arcane undercurrent. We're excited to share his contribution to our podcast, a set which takes us to another world and back, one which steps quickly into warp drive and maintains a riveting energy from first moment to last. @scopavik Photography by Angelina Nikolayeva.

Not much is known of Belarus' Cliche Morph, but through a series of stellar releases via labels such as Midgar, Edit Select, and his newly formed Postdynamic, his message finds clarity. Cloaked in layers of dense, droning movement, his contribution to our series is a compelling survey of corridors unknown. @clichemorph Photography by Angelina Nikolayeva.

A warm and welcome contribution from Vancouver's Segue, mix 88 is a current of softly mirrored echoes and a flutter of fine, delicate rhythms. Don't miss "The Island" (Silent Season), the latest full-length work from the veteran producer whose fine output keeps us floating ever higher. More from Segue: @segueambient www.segueambient.com http://open.spotify.com/artist/6l64C1xRcgpmGszthSr4cf Photography by Kenny Kneefel (Shoal).

Sun is in the leaves again. I think I see you in the wind but then I think I see the wind. @arn_j Thomas Köner ‎- 31° 46' N 35° 13' E Hour Ten - Fario, 2009 Urenga - Laurasia (Warmth Remix) - Echo Disciplines, 2016 Kit Clayton - Ikar - ~scape, 1999 Rambadu - Mescam - Rambadu, 2019 DJ Deep & Traumer - Streets At Night Pt. 1 - Possible Futures, 2018 Claudio PRC - The Water (Vox Ver.) - TGP, 2018 Laurine Frost - Marionette Manifesto - Marionette, 2015 Deadbeat - Teach The Devil's Son - Echocord Colour, 2009 Tyler Friedman - Tyler's Dream (Jonsson/Alter Remix) - Kontra-Musik, 2012 Haruka - 106 (Zadig Remix) - Butter Sessions, 2019 Nax_Acid - Synthetic Nature - Aconito, 2009 Orbe - A Fright On The Ground While You Sleep - Be As One, 2016 Carlo Zanelli - Delphinus - Eleusina Recreations, 2015 Salah - Ethno Glide - Aarden, 2019 Rossella - Burning - Aimersse, 2011 Maurizio Cascella - Black of Mars - Wonder Wet, 2014 Arc of Doves - Megalopolis - ROH²S!, 2010 Albrecht La'Brooy ‎– Healesville - Apollo, 2019 Words from "Prime" by Malachi Black.

Courtesy of Amsterdam's queniv (@native-response, @delichting), this hour-long mix twists and turns with wild abandon, filled to the brim with crystalline, undulating rhythms and leaving us catching our breath. More from queniv: @queniv Photography by Kenny Kneefel (Shoal).

Steady layering, infectious rhythms, and carefully manipulated energy comprise Alfred Czital’s contribution to our series, one we’ve been looking forward to for quite some time. An impeccably composed hour of brisk, organic techno from the @harmony-rec co-founder, @ankali resident, and Prague-based hometown hero. More from Alfred: @fred-czital Photography by Jan Hrábek.

Our final podcast of 2019 is a remarkable missive of techno hypnoticism by the rising Argentinian producer and Danza Nativa co-founder, Forest On Stasys. Two hours of steadily unfolding energy, gathering like fierce whispers beneath a frozen sky. See you in the new year, and thank you for listening. More from Forest On Stasys: @forestonstasys @danza-nativa Tracklist: 01- Simone Giudice - Corpo (Delirio) 02- Rambadu - I Himal (Self Released) 03- Vand - Altarf-unn (Alpenglühen) 04- Natural-Electronic.System. - Libeccio (Tikita) 05- Rambadu - Mescam (Self Released) 06- Svreca - Ebisu (Valentino Mora Cosmic Trans Rephase) (Semantica) 07- Vand - Naive (Alpenglühen) 08- Organit - Cerebral (Self Released) 09- Batu - Nosema (Hessle Audio) 10- Dorisburg - Om Oceanen (Smoke Machine) 11- Cyspe - Morning Revelations (Lowless) 12- Dycide - Umbriel (Solid Shape) 13- Ness - Sidereal Cycle (A Sacred Geometry Remix) (The Gods Planet) 14- Vanoni - Haiken (Danza Nativa) 15- Ploy - Blow Poke (Timedance) 16- Atomic Moog - Floating Motion (Lowless) 17- Donato Dozzy - Aquatica (Polinoia) 18- TM404 & Echologist - Dozo (Kynant Records) 19- Sebastian Mullaert - Attio (Kontra-Musik) 20- Alan Backdrop - Lán (Harmony Rec) 21- Foreign Material - Of Faith And Glory (Eric Cloutier's Far Side Mix) (Norite) 22- Knay - Collines (Circular Limited) 23- Hoedus - Merged (Dino Sabatini Remix) (Anekoic Records) 24- Evigt Mörker - Fullandad Varld (Northern Electronics) 25- Altinbas - Layers Of Compassion (Psyk Remix) (Non Series) 26- Rrose - Dissolve (Eaux) 27- Tecture - Limbo Singularity (Tilt) 28- X/319 - Grava (T-variant) 29- Mike Parker - Voiceprint Voice Two (2019 Remaster) (Geophone) 30- Teste - The Wipe (Edit Select 2014 Edit) (Edit Select Records) 31- Sophia Saze - Aliens (Anthony Linell Remix) (Kingdoms) 32- Kosei Fukuda - Zanzou (Reiten) 33- X/319 - Inside (Blue Form) (T-variant) 34- Rrose - Columns (Eaux) 35- Kuf - El (Arsenik Records) 36- Tecture - Questionable Ethics (Tilt)

Gliding through complex soundscapes and high-fidelity techno with deliberate pace, our latest podcast comes courtesy of Lyon's 9beats, captured live during a Lett Records showcase at Ultimae Records. A compelling climb toward a soaring summit of dizzying heights. More from 9beats: @9_beats

Autumnal rhythms and gleaming synths compose our latest podcast, a selection of vinyl courtesy of Berlin's Laura BCR, founder of On Board Music and regular host on Rinse France. Laura’s tasteful curation is on full display as she weaves a tale that unfolds with deliberate purpose, leaving us wanting more by journey’s end. A perfect soundtrack to the changing of the seasons, one which couldn't haven't arrived at a better time. More from Laura: @laurabcr

Maneuvering deftly through texture and tempo and mixed with expert finesse, our latest podcast from Sweden's Vicky Zissou is a bold display from an artist fiercely in her element. Her new collaborative EP with Hampus Bogren (Skóll) as Matilda and an appearance on the forthcoming NFEREE compilation mark an impressive year for the producer, one whose output we'll be watching closely. More from Vicky: @vicky-zissou

Our newest podcast is a conducting rod for the palpable current of energy which runs through Anders Hellberg's music. From the Swedish artist by way of Berlin, a fierce spark to stir the body and soul. More from Anders: @anders-hellberg

Mythological echoes and lush atmospheres form Simone Bauer’s “Arcadia” EP, which concludes with a blooming, psychedelic remix from Refracted. Following a long-running series of events and podcasts, Sure Thing inaugurates their new label with a heartfelt love letter to introspective techno and self-discovery on the dance floor. A1. Simone Bauer - Driade A2. Simone Bauer - Nereide B1. Simone Bauer - Arcadia B2. Simone Bauer - Arcadia (Refracted Remix) Limited 12" now available worldwide via Readymade Distribution. Digital: https://surethingrec.bandcamp.com/album/arcadia Mastering by MarcoAntonio Spaventi. Artwork by Sofia Hjortberg.

For our latest, a ritual heard from deep within the forest. Enjoy an hour-long escape into captivating and organic sounds from Doctrina Natura, who drew our attention with a series of impeccable productions and remixes, including a wonderful new EP on the @alexandarsound label. More from Doctrina Natura: @doctrinanatura

A project rooted in exploratory soundscapes and recursive sound design, NFEREE impresses us with each new chapter in their story. We're fortunate to share this hour-long journey from the enigmatic producer, a sonic whirlwind of tribal and ambient moods comprised mainly of original productions and collaborative works. More from NFEREE: @nferee

Our next mix features Tommen, a core member of the @platamorgana collective operating out of Maastricht, and curator of their delightful podcast series. He prefers to let the records speak for themselves, and soon after pressing play on this vinyl session you'll understand why we're jazzed about this one. Go in! More from Tommen: @worldfamousdjtommen

Our latest mix welcomes the Paris-based production and DJ duo, Atomic Moog. Alongside their natural label-mates at @lowless-music and @nfrwhite, Atomic Moog illustrate a more introspective side to the French techno scene, one perfectly suited for a moment of energetic reflection. Enjoy the evolving soundscapes and rolling percussion as they reverberate from within. More from Atomic Moog: @atomic-moog

Italy's PRG/M is a meticulous producer whose individual creations and work as part of r²π (alongside Ruhig and Retina.it) are constantly spellbinding and serve as unending inspiration. Please enjoy his contribution to our podcast, a nearly two hour live set which drives steadily toward mesmerizing depths until reality is but a distant, fragmented memory. More from PRG/M: @progra_m @r2pigreco

From Portugal's Nørbak, an intensely personal collection of ambient works from himself and others. A ritual of texture and mood which tenses like heartstring and burns like slow flame. More from Nørbak: @norbakmusic Photograph by Ian Cunningham.

Mix 73 is a very special treat from the Italian duo Plants Army Revolver, formed in 2014 by Birgan Valentin and Marco Ragni. Their refined ability to craft organic and analog soundscapes has captured the attention of the scene's most lauded outlets, including recent live sets for Hypnus & Inveins, and a just-released EP "Yguana" on Shifted's Avian label. Far from content to rest on their creative laurels, the pair have recorded a unique live set for our series, one which unfolds beautifully from beginning to end and provides a precious glimpse into their studio process. More from Plants Army Revolver: @plants-army-revolver

Hailing from Munich, Polygonia is a core member of the IO and Lowless collectives, who together form a family and outlet for deep techno across Europe. Her own production work is captivating, swathed in brooding ambience and revealed through moments of vibrant emotion, captured well in her recently released full-length "In The Dead Of Night." Here she effortlessly weaves her own tracks with those of her contemporaries, and the result is intoxicating. More from Polygonia: @polygonia https://polygonia.bandcamp.com/

Poised at the center of Korea's vibrant techno scene, Oslon is the founder of Oslated Seoul, a kindred label/podcast project situated seven thousand miles away yet musically close at heart. Captured at a recent label showcase in Hong Kong, this spellbinding set showcases a mix of the organic and subterranean sounds which form a common current through his expert curation. We've been keeping a close eye on Oslon's output, and we suspect after listening through this one many of you will be doing the same. More from Oslon: @oslon www.facebook.com/oslatedbyoslon www.residentadvisor.net/dj/oslon

Koen Hoets (@koen-hoets) is a brilliant producer and friend from Rotterdam, perhaps best known for his wonderful "Datum Plano" EP on Ben Buitendijk's Oblique Music imprint. His approach to music is thoughtful and heartfelt, and his contribution to our series is an ambient/experimental opus which floats effortlessly through both of its hours. When the time is right, we encourage you to unwind and become fully immersed in the journey that lies ahead. Original artwork by Olga van Dijk. Recorded live at Isotoop, Rotterdam. http://www.olgavandijk.com/

LA's beloved Mike Gushansky delivers an arresting mix of patient and twisted house music. As co-founder of the Redline event series and resident of SF's As You Like It, Mike is a familiar face in California's rich dance music scene, and a welcome influence on its sonic landscape. Per the artist, this mix tells a story that reflects his emotions following a surreal and life-altering event, and it's our privilege to share it. More from Mike: @mikegushansky

As the co-founder of Seattle's secondnature (@secondnatureseattle) collective, Eddie Lee's influence on the North American techno scene is difficult to understate. Yet as the group's most elusive member, he rarely steps into the limelight despite his well-told reputation as a fantastic DJ and curator. Captured live at secondnature's 5 Year Anniversary celebration, this is Eddie's first available recording in over five years, and we're excited to share it with you. Like the fury of a long-dormant volcano, it bursts forth with surprising and breathtaking intensity. Prepare to be swept off your feet. More from Eddie: @edwardvinylhands

Undveld delivers an hour which burns at a distance. Assembled over the course of nearly a year, the Lithuanian artist showcases a sublime and emotive division to his far-reaching collection, enveloping us as we step away from the dance floor once more. More from Undveld: @undveld facebook.com/undveld

When they aren't busy behind the decks of our favorite NY venues, Lychee curates the Spontaneous Affinity interview and podcast series, which recently celebrated the release of its first print publication and co-hosted our latest event with Evigt Mörker and Takaaki Itoh. Our good friend and frequent collaborator, they continue to play a large part in helping Sure Thing feel newly at home on the east coast, and many of you who have seen Lychee play can also attest to their ability to work a dance floor into a frenzy. We hope you enjoy this one, a very special mix from a very special artist and a ravishing display of impressive scope and unyielding energy. More from Lychee: @lycheefrut @spontaneousaffinity http://spontaneous.zone/ https://spontaneousaffinity.bandcamp.com/

Warp drive techno from the Japanese master, and our last podcast of the year. Love and thanks to everyone who joined us on this journey through 2018. See you next year! Cover art by Sofia Hjortberg.

Our latest podcast features the work of Saphileaum, an emerging artist from Tbilisi, Georgia who has captivated us with a steady output of dream-like, organic techno on cherished labels such as Oslated and Norite. Like a walk through enchanted woods, Saphileaum's mix is densely layered with hollow echoes and lush melodies, blanketing the listener with tender yet hypnotic energy. More from Saphileaum: @saphileaum Saphileaum performs live at Khidi (Tbilisi) with Abul Mogard and Marja De Sanctis on December 22, 2018.

Joining us on our next podcast is Mysteries of the Deep founder Grant Aaron, who began the New York-based project in 2011 as a podcast and event series for ambient and experimental music, hosting the likes of Neel and Patrick Russell, before expanding it to a label in 2017. In true form Grant has provided us with a mostly-ambient mix, an hour which evolves patiently and profoundly over its course. Grant covers grand territory with his selections, dealing in sparse instrumentation, sweeping drones, and pared-down percussion, weaving these elements into a moving and cohesive whole. Dive in now, or save this one to accompany you on an upcoming journey. It’s worth the wait. More from Grant Aaron (Mysteries of the Deep): @mysteriesofthedeep @insideout

We're thrilled to welcome our next guest to the podcast series, France's Martin Goodwin. The enigmatic and quietly brilliant artist, whose scarce and beautiful releases are treasures of the genre, has provided us with the perfect accompaniment to the coming winter—an mix which is absorbing, introspective, and at times aching in its warmth. More from Martin: @martingoodwin

As co-founder of the Diacritic Collective and resident for the As You Like It party series, Lily Ackerman is a household name in the Bay Area scene, a favorite among locals whose sets are as reliable as they are versatile. With only a couple of studio recordings from Lily out in the wild, we couldn't wait to dig into this mix the moment it landed in our inbox, and we suspect quite a few of you will feel the same. Recording entirely from vinyl, Lily has put together a colorful and energetic hour which treads diverse ground from the perennial favorite, Donato Dozzy, to more raucous offerings from the likes of Laksa and V111. Enjoy! More from Lily: @lilyackerman

Ahead of his upcoming performance at Kraków's legendary Unsound festival, NY-based Sheepshead turns up the heat for our latest podcast. As curator of the Newtype Rhythms podcast, Sheepshead has paved the way for a varied and impressive showcase of sounds from left-of-field. Here his range is on full display as he runs through a series of off-kilter rhythms and full-on jams before settling in on some beloved classics, all weaved together with a heavy dose of UK influence and serious low-end weight. More from Sheepshead: @sheepshead-music

Kristen Dalen is a multi-talented musician, DJ, and visual artist based in Seattle and a key affiliate of the US-based Blankstairs label. Dalen's mixing style allows the carefully curated selection of heavy yet patient techno to shine, allowing each track to breathe and unfold while remaining in constant control of the energy. We're excited to welcome them to the podcast, and share this recording from a highlight of the Pacific Northwest techno scene. More from Kristen: @kristendalen @blankstairs

Celebrating 4 years of Sure Thing. Mixed by Aaron J (@arn_j). Thank you for your continued love and support. Artwork by Clara Cortés Garcia www.claracortes.com

One year after it's release, Vâyu's debut album on Annulled remains a permanent fixture in many DJ sets and listening sessions, a prime example of a deep, shamanistic journey from a meticulous and relatively new producer. Behind the journey is France's Maxime Mouttet, who has provided for us a look into his inspirations with this powerful and hypnotic mix which immediately transports us to a more primal and submerged place. More from Vayu: @v-a-y-u

For our latest mix we turn to France's Nems-B (@nemsb), who we had the pleasure of meeting during last year's Parallel Festival (@paral-lel-festival). As co-founder of the respected Phonons (@phonons-net) series, Nahim's ear for contemporary techno is well established, and he makes this clear in the airy, dynamic mix he has recorded for us. Upon pressing play we were immediately taken back to Spain's transcendent mountain ranges, and we hope your listening experience is equally profound.

Japan's Nao (@nao_rural) has established a name for herself as a resident DJ of the very special Rural festival, and for her versatile and razor-sharp sets delivered frequently around the Tokyo scene as a member of the addictedloop crew. We were fortunate to meet her when she came out to support her friend Wata Igarashi in SF, and after discovering the kind-hearted soul behind the talent we knew we had to invite her onto the podcast. Enjoy this exhilarating, multi-layered hour from a true tour-de-force!

New York's Mary Yuzovskaya takes us into the abyss for an hour of dark, driving techno with an ample dose of high fidelity. As an Unter resident and a staple of New York's thriving underground scene, Yuzovskaya has made a name for herself with her ability to bend audiences to her will with intense, all-vinyl sets and her support of the local scene via her Monday Off label. Tracklist: 1. Soramimi - Collapsed Gods - Monday Off 2. Ruhig - Magmadiver - Midgar 3. Refracted - Phasor - Semantica 4. Reggy Van Oers - Ingrained - Affin LTD 5. Anthony Linell - Layers Of Reality - Northern Electronics 6. Abstract Man - Curiosity (Mike Parker remix) - On The 5th Day 7. Tensal - Forma 1 - Tensal 8. Blazej Malinowski - New Generation - TGP 9. Svarog - Legolas - Affin LTD 10. Edit Select - Tonalist - Soma 11. Patrick Seich - Svaevarterminalen - Parabel 12. Psyk - Sideral - Semantica 13. Ness - Ness Version - Informa Records 14. Oscar Mulero - Form (Kanding Ray remix) - Warm Up Recordings More from Mary: @bananamilk @monday-off

New York's Soramimi (Dusk Notes) takes us into the abyss with this tour de force of a mix, touching upon a complex and varied selection from some of our favorite artists and labels. Patient and brooding, this hour is reminiscent of those rare mixes that allow us to become fully absorbed in the music, the ones we turn to time and time again. Tracklist: 1. Lakker - Extinct Peoples - Eotrax 2. These Hidden Hands - SZ31X71 (Roly Porter Remix) - Hidden Hundred 3. Petit Singe - Komm Wieder Mit - Houndstooth 4. Esplendor Geometrico - Tenante La Ritmon - GeometriK 5. Soramimi - Sage - Detroit Underground 6. Antenes - Dream Uncreates The Land - Silent Season 7. Skymn - Biker Scene - Hypnus Records 8. Alva Noto and Ryuichi Sakamoto - Mur - Raster-Noton 9. Oscar Mulero - Acceptance - Semantica Records 10. Antenes - Metra Train, Chicago, 1000x - Silent Season 11. Prurient - Midnight Kabar - Hospital Records 12. Wata Igarashi - Lucifero (Orphx remix) - Midgar 13. Kangding Ray - Epsilon - Stroboscopic Artefacts 14. Donato Dozzy - Quadra Nove - The Bunker New York 15. Paula Temple - Cloned - R&S Records 16. Kalter Ende & Sarf - Room Two (Takaaki Itoh Remix) - Analog Section 17. Imugem Orihasam - It Ain't Assertion When Only What They Have Scope To Make It - Bedouin More from Soramimi: @soramimi

A blissful and rousing mix from Italy's Alfredo Mazzilli (Edit Select Records, Weekend Circuit), a young veteran whose driving, multi-dimensional techno and skill behind the decks needs no introduction. More from Alfredo: @alfredo-mazzilli

Our latest podcast comes from Italy's Simone Bauer (@simonebauer), a relatively new face on the scene with a couple of well-developed releases already under his belt via @norite and @annulled_music. Inspired by the communal and contemplative aspects of techno, Simone instills the natural beauty of his home city, Terni, into every aspect of his productions and DJ sets. The mix he has given us is immediately impressive, deliberately mixed and weaving deftly through a series of gorgeous, understated tracks. This is truly a journey of the highest order, and we're excited to share it.

A transmission through the depths via San Francisco duo Night Sea (@nightseaproject), tracing through subtle rhythms and transcendent soundscapes with expert precision. We've kept a keen eye on how Night Sea are bringing their own vision to our beloved Bay Area scene, and if this hour is any indication these two have plenty more to bring to the table. Tracklist: Wind On Water - Eno & Fripp [Island] The Secret Revealed - Neel [Spectrum Spools] Nestled In The Lake - Shaded Explorer [Kabalion] Prophecy - Dino Sabatini [Prologue] Movement Strobe 1 - BLNDR [Hypnus] Velato - Claudio PRC [Semantica] Yavin 4 (Ambient Mix) - Luigi Tozzi [Hypnus] Velo Di Maya - Voices From the Lake [The Bunker NY] Ur - Cio D’Or [Telrae] Junkan (Feral Tibetan Dub) - Primal Code [Hypnus] Vem - Evigt Mörker [Evigt Mörker] The Eyes of an Excellent Lover - Varg [Posh Isolation] Beyond the Clouds (Reprised) III - cv313 [Echospace] Ease - Minilogue [Music 4 Your Legs] Laliah - Mer De Revs II More from Night Sea: https://nightseaproject.bandcamp.com/

An electrifying session from Acid Camp (@acidcamp) affiliate Perlin Noise, who tears through a vivid and diverse selection from some of the sharpest new labels around including Denmark's Ectotherm, Seattle's Secondnature, and our friends at Acid Camp itself. Tracklist: Floex - Perlin Noise - Floex Music (2011) John Tejada + Justin Maxwell - Field Notes - Acid Camp Records (2017) Acronym - Canopy - Northern Electronics (2013) Fugal - New Autonomy - secondnature (2016) Archivist - Weights & Measures - secondnature (2017) Jason Loveland - Epoxy (Patrick Russell Remix) - Acid Camp Records (2018) Will Ward - Bad Company - DETOUR (2016) Tin Man - Surfing Acid - Tin Man (2017) Richard Holhburn - No Trend Schacke - A Future Not Materialized - Ectotherm (2017) Sinfol & Octual - Gold Juno Sword - Anagram (2016) Agonis - Dark Night Of The Soul - Amenthia (2016) Stefan Vincent - Everything I See Returns To You Somehow - Anagram (2017) Djrum - Showreel Pt1 - R&S Records (2017) Field Recording, Berlin 2018 Photograph by Erin Keeffe.

A moment of tranquility, discovery, and oft overwhelming beauty. Our next podcast is a truly special story as told by Amsterdam-based duo Wanderwelle (@wanderwelle), whose inaugural album "Lost In A Sea of Trees" (via @silent-season) stood tall as a high point of 2017. Rest assured, for those who fall entranced, because these two have plenty more tales to share. Tracklist: Ryuichi Sakamoto - Disintegration (Alva Noto Remodel) Peter Van Hoesen - Attribute 39 (Donato Dozzy Remix) Varg - Cardinal Lipstick, Matching Toenails Grand River - Flies Vishudha Kali - Rituals from the Mountain Spirits Retina.It - Zucchine Alla Scapece Acronym - The Trains Kept Rolling natural/electronic.system - Sicut Erat Donato Dozzy - Vaporware 4 Cremation Lily - Lovers Against the Rocks ASC - Sequence #5 Bandhagens Musikförening - Papperstrassel Artefakt - The Radiant City Shifted - Wash Over Me Evigt Mörker - Helmet of Bones Black Merlin - Spirit House ASC - Sequence #10 Skymn - Red Road DJ Richard - Path of Ruin (Pain Mix) Evigt Mörker - Nada Reincarnation Croatian Amor - There is Always Tomorrow Wanderwelle - City of Ruins

Looking back on a busy 2017, we end our podcast year with an electrifying mix from Japan's Elli Arakawa, recorded live at Contact Tokyo. Shifting effortlessly between uplifting percussion workouts and deep, entrancing soundscapes, Elli's influences are on full display, from the mountainous echoes of the famed Labyrinth festival to the fluorescent glow of Tokyo's art and fashion scene. See you in 2018. More from Elli: @elli-arakawa

Celebrating 3 years of Sure Thing. 3 hours mixed by Aaron J (@arn_j). Thanks to everyone for their love and support. Tracklist: ASC / Haumea / Auxiliary Kassel Jaeger / Rose Poussière / Editions Mego Luigi Tozzi & BLNDR / Dusk / Hypnus Dorisburg & Efraim Kent / Bubblebad / Tikita Feral / Krishna / Hypnus Ben Buitendijk & Koen Hoets / 51 54'33 0"N 4 29'13 7"E / An Der Grenze Bohdan / Cordova (Hydrangea Remix) / Norite Erika / Early Warning Starfield (Donato Dozzy Spiral Synthi Mix) / Interdimensional Transmissions Edanticonf / Planet / Silent Season Abstract Division / Shifted Reality (Dasha Rush remix) / Dynamic Reflection Lena Deen / Sleep Don't Come Easily (Claudio PRC Remix) / Prologue Air Protection Office / June (Alan Backdrop Re-edit) Ness / Timewave Zero (ft. Deepbass) / Ekar Modern Heads / Mooger / Prologue Takaaki Itoh / Norde / Atmophile Electronics Acronym / Realisation / Northern Electronics Primal Code / Junkan / Hypnus Aos / 11 24 (Cyspe Remix) / Blankstairs J.F. Burma / Sub Saharan Jitter / The Bunker New York Ovend / Marathon 2 / Ahrpe Edit Select / Last Seen Leaving / Modularz Tom Liem / Contact / Eshu Unreleased* Abdulla Rashim / Donostia / Semantica Optics / Untitled / Faut Section Cyspe / Amnesia / Insula Alfredo Mazzilli / Reliquia / Unreleased* Flogo / Araphen / Ahrpe Kike Pravda / Mind Control / Dust REC. Mike Parker / La Strega Danza / Reclaim Your City Rhyw / Sylvan / Avian Evigt Mörker / Ögat av regn / Evigt Mörker A. Brehme / Intiyat / Form and Function Lemna / Knot / Self-Released Luigi Tozzi / Nostos / Outis Pris / Etiquette / Semantica Neel / Re. Vox / Token Volte-Face / Blatchington Mill (Wata Igarashi's Stairway Remix) / BleeD Kas:st / Endless Exodus (Takaaki Itoh Remix) / Unreleased* Rrose / The Surgeon General (No Child Left Behind) / Eaux Kwartz / Right Discipline / Pole Group Nuel / Deep Thought / Semantica Svarog / Rush Hour / Take More Music Donato Dozzy & Retina.it / Automa Talos (Donato Dozzy Version) / Semantica Mike Parker / Mnajdra (Shifted Remix) / Geophone Archivist & Fugal / Far Horizon (Acronym Remix) / Forthcoming BleeD* Ekserd & Svreca / Hidden Document II (Svreca remix) / Ressort Imprint Alan Backdrop / Rfi_5 / Unreleased* 2030 / First Chamber / Shaded Explorations

Our latest podcast welcomes Felix Fleer, a producer and DJ from Bielefeld, Germany who heads up the Raw Imprint label, event, and radio show. His mix is patiently methodical and carefully plotted, sampling highlights of modern techno and manipulating tension and release over its one hour course, revealing an artist in confident command of his genre. More from Felix: @felixfleer, @rawimprint

Smart-bomb alert! 93 minutes of rapid, rough-skinned rhythms, ripped apart at the seams and reassembled with expert deftness by New York's Akanbi. We've been kindred spirits of the east coast selector and his Groovy Groovy crew for some time, and we've been waiting far too long to share this scorcher of a mix with you. Don't miss Akanbi's set as Sustain-Release this year as well! More from Akanbi: @andrewakanbi

We are excited to welcome a podcast from Seattle's Aos, an integral member of the Blankstairs/Secondnature/TUF families and a talented producer & DJ whose vast influences and thoughtful curation are evident at every turn. Here, she weaves between deftly-swung grooves and ethereal techno with ease, building a magnificent hour of music that simultaneously recalls the vast ranges of the Pacific Northwest, and the unmistakable energy of Seattle's vibrant underground. More from Aos: @aosseattle

Summer is finally here, and our latest podcast from Japan's Kikiorix comes just in time for the occasion. As a founding member of Tokyo's Tresvibes Soundsystem, and new label Vis Rev Set, Kikorix represents a new wave of house DJ's taking over Japan in a big way, having caught the eye of the renowned Rush Hour and Rainbow Disco Club crews. He's provided us with a beautiful, 96 minute live recording that references House across the decades before kicking off the hinges in a swirl of synth shimmers and fierce bass-lines, a perfect partner for the sunny days ahead. Enjoy! Tracklist: Ron Trent / Manifesto / Future Vision Brothers' Vibe / All I Want / Mixx Records DJ Roland Clark / My Urban Soul (USG Urban Rydims) / King Street Gene Hunt / Inspire (Abicah Soul Mix) Jaymz Nylon / All For You / IRMA Omar S / Thank You For Letting Me Be Myself / FXHE Deep In U / Track Heads / DNH Motor City Drum Ensemble / There's a Truth / MCDE Newworldaquarium / Chubby Knuckles / Newworldaquarium Gaucho / Dance Forever / System Music The Sun Can't Compare / LARRY HEARD / Alleviated Records Tyree / Nuthin Wrong / Mojuba X-Ray / Let's Go / Transmat Cevin Fisher / Music Saved My Life - Old School Mix / Maxi Records Kerri Chandler / Return 2 Acid / Large DJ Skull / Monophonic / Majesty Recordings Crash Course In Science / Flying Turns (Nervous Center Edit) / Pressure Traxx ‎ Lok44 / Floaters / TRUST Tevo Howard ‎/ Spend Some Time_Underground Mix / Rush Hour Affie Yusuf / Shinkantuiisu / Fina White Isolee / Mangrove / Maeve Exos / Many Meters Work / Delsin More from Kikiorix: @kikiorix

Warm up to this lovely and diverse mix by Berlin's Lola Luc, who helms a residency at Berlin Community Radio and is a frequent sighting behind the decks of the city's favorite venues. With the bloom of spring just around the horizon, this driving yet colorful mix couldn't have come at a better time. Enjoy! More from Lola: @lolaluc

As the hardest-working man in the online underground, Moskalus' YouTube channel has been a long-treasured showcase for the most current sounds in House & Techno. For our latest podcast, he's chosen a selection of new and old favorites for a session of pure bliss. Dig in! More from Moskalus: @moskalus https://www.youtube.com/user/TheMoskalus/

A cascade of electronics from Sure Thing's Aaron J. More from Aaron: @aaronjmusic Upcoming dates: PDX 3.30.17 w/ Shifted SF 3.31.17 w/ Shifted, Blue Hour LA 4.1.17 w/ Shifted, Blue Hour

We're excited to kick off our new round of podcasts with Secondnature's Fugal. Recorded live during an extended set at Berlin's Griessmühle, the Seattle expat deftly mixes functional, sharp-edged techno with almost unnatural precision. This one sets a high standard, and reminds us why Fugal is one to watch. More from Fugal: @fugal facebook.com/FugalMusic/

As part of the Secondnature collective, Simic's DJ sets and productions are an unmistakable part of Washington's swift techno renaissance. He takes the stage for podcast 39, showing us why he and the sound he represents are the real deal. - More from Simic: @simictacoma

Masha & Alison Swing's Dig Deeper LA took form around the same time we did, and it was clear from the get-go that we had similar visions for our respective cities. Watching them make quite a name for themselves as DJs & promoters has been a thrill, and we're excited to welcome Masha to our podcast with a savory hour of sharply-mixed house. - More from Masha: @mashadjs @digdeeperLA

Russell Butler is a significant voice in San Francisco's thriving underground, and a hardware wizard responsible for some absolutely compelling techno releases on Opal Tapes/Black Opal and Jacktone. For his contribution to the podcast, he flexes his lesser-known love of house music, and give us a jacking hour of true dance-floor mania. - More from Russell: @russellelbutler

Podcast no. 36 comes from the well-established LA duo Ed Vertov & Lena Deen of Stellar Remnant. This heavyweight mix demonstrates the sharp and subversive brand of techno that comprises their record label and sublime record store, and should make clear why you'll see their names attached to some of LA's highest-profile techno endeavors of late. - More from Ed & Lena: @stellaremnant www.stellaremnant.com

From his involvement in the Surface Tension crew to his well-earned status as a selector from left-of-field, Chris Zaldua has been an integral part of the Bay Area underground for as long as we've been around. With his brand new label project Left Hand Path (alongside Nihar Bhatt) having already seen a feature in The Wire, exciting and unpredictable things are surely on the horizon. In true form, Chris showcases a hefty dose of production from Bay, alongside some of the year's best releases. Enjoy! - Skee Mask - Autotuned - Ilian Tape Zemi17 - Impressions (Patrick Russell remix) - The Bunker New York Autechre - We R Are Why - Warp Records Ad Vanz vs Gescom - Viral - Fat Cat Elgato - Luv Zombie - Hessle Audio Elon Katz - Choked on Moan - Mind Records Objekt - The Stitch-Up - self-released Nackt - Balboa Park (Michael Claus remix) - Outpost (forthcoming) Patrick Gil - Straw Men - not on label C.L.A.W.S. - Nightstalkin' - Left Hand Path (forthcoming) Maroje T - Acid Plan - Chem Club Records Russell Butler - I'm Dropping Out of Life - CGI Records (forthcoming) Pearson Sound - XLB - self-released Secret Studio + Jason Kendig - Breath - Secret Studio Savile - No Sleep, Not In America - Stripped + Chewed C.L.A.W.S. - An Idea of Being - Left Hand Path (forthcoming) Bézier - Ether - HNYTRX rRoxymore - Wanda Nylon - not on label Avalon Emerson - The Frontier - Whities - More from CZ: @c_z @surfacetension-sf @left-hand-path-496092738

A gorgeous mix from Seb Wildblood, @churchuk founder and one of our favorite contemporary house producers. This one's perfect for ringing in the early summer and we're excited to share it with you. Enjoy! - More from Seb Wildblood: @sebwildblood facebook.com/sebwildbloodofficial/

Sophisticated, eye-opening techno from Blankstairs co-founder and Styles Upon Styles / Motor affiliate Nathaniel Young. A young visionary bridging some of our favorite electronic movements across the US, and quite the selector as well. Enjoy! More from Nathaniel: @nathanielyoung www.blnkstrs.com

Eyes closed. Feet to the floor. An hour of rolling techno from Sure Thing's very own Aaron J, with love. Don't miss Aaron in Copenhagen with the @apeiron-crew, May 28: https://www.facebook.com/events/157663451302481/ - More from Aaron J: @aaronjmusic

Our latest podcast comes from none other than the "First Lady of Detroit Techno," K-HAND herself. Since the founding of her Acacia Records imprint in 1990, Kelli Hand's music has found continuous support from the best DJ's in the world, from Ben UFO to Ben Klock. Her status in the legacy of the Detroit is without question, and we were so fortunate to meet the warm and dedicated soul behind the music when she played a very early Sure Thing. We're honored to provide you with this upfront and heavy mix, enjoy! - More from K-HAND: facebook.com/khandmusic http://www.k-handmusic.com/

Warmed-up, analog sounds courtesy of San Francisco producer tape_hiss, featuring many of the Bay's finest producers. Don't miss his inaugural EP on Love Notes, "Love Is A Dog From Hell," along with exclusives he's thrown in the mix! - Terekke - Untitled D. Tiffany - Orange Crush (Plush Managements Mix) Leron Carson - Sof N Thik tape_hiss - The Panic in Needle Park Neville Watson - Against The Tide (Marquis Hawkes Remix) Mike Huckaby - Baseline 87' Khotin - Recycle (5am Reflection Mix) Roche - AXT Mystic Bill - U Wont C Me Adesse Versions - That's What Friends are Fore Marvin & Guy - Ecstacy (Cabral's Bottom Mix) tape_hiss - Traces to Nowhere SS & Jason Kendig - Breath Palms Trax - Equation Young Male - Problems Paranoid London - Paris Dub 1 tape_hiss - xxx Avalon Emerson - The Frontier CT Trax - Toxic tape_hiss - xxx Spencer Parker - Silly Club Song #5 Delroy Edwards - 4 Club Use Only Raw MT - Walkman is Dead Roche - Seers Claro Intelecto - Peace of Mind (T's Acid Mix) Marcel Dettman - Take One Matrixxmann - Network Failure Greg Beato - Intermission tape_hiss - xxx - More from tape_hiss: @tape_hisss

We're proud to present our latest podcast from Berlin-based Neinzer, whose ability to craft tasteful, UK-influenced soundscapes for the dance-floor is on full display here. With an upcoming release on Yumé seeing early support from the likes of Ben UFO, Bake All Caps & Tasker, rest assured you'll be hearing Neinzer's name quite a lot soon. - More from Neinzer: @neinzer

Podcast 28 comes from Parisian producer HEKO, who craftily whips up italo-tinged house & techno on labels such as Blind Jack's Journey & OD Records. This hour-long ride swirls through shimmering synths, infectious vocals, and swimming basslines before leaving you gasping for more. Look out for an upcoming 4-track EP on Blind Jack's Journey which should provide more of the same tasty goodness. - Boss Man (Curtis Black edit) - Steel Mind Trans 80 - Black Merlin My Love - Bell Towers Unknownism - Robert S Fusion Pop - Marc Houle Transient Bodies - October We Got The Box - Cowboy Rhytmbox U 1988 (Kruton rmx) - Entertainement Dancing Delight - DaWad feat. Dr No Raptured - Lone Superman - Savas Pascalidis Koatl - Ritmo Culto Mortal Trance - Boo Williams Don't let it Go - JT Donaldson Midnight Special - Psychic Mirrors - More from HEKO: @heko facebook.com/heko3000 Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/surethingevents

Hailing from Seattle, Archivist's productions and DJ sets inform heavy, warehouse-ready techno with a sense of scale and grandeur that arises unmistakably from the Pacific Northwest. We're proud to welcome him to the podcast series with this hour of sonic and textural exploration, recorded from a recent Secondnature label night. Archivist performs with Abdulla Rashim & DJ Stingray on April 9: https://www.facebook.com/events/1674626099478664/ - More from Archivist: @archivistseattle @secondnatureseattle

As the man behind WNYU's weekly Bentwave FM, Scott Murakami regularly runs through the finest techno you'll hear on an FM dial, in addition to hosting a superb line-up of guests. We're excited to welcome this excellent mix from Scott to the podcast series, featuring an hour full of rough-hewn synths and hammering drums that's guaranteed keep you reeling. More from Scott: @scottmurakami facebook.com/bentwave

The lovable Jojo Armani aka Alex Ho of Moony Habits LA takes the stage for mix number 25. Enjoy! - More from Jojo: @j0-j0armani facebook.com/moonyhabits

The Acid Camp counselor himself supplies our 24th mix with a groovy set recorded live at Acid Camp 6. If you aren't already aware, Aaron's parties are some of the most fun you can have under the LA sun, and there's always one around the corner. Come take a trip! - More from Aaron Davis: @acidcamp https://www.facebook.com/AcidCamp

Our friend Petko Nikolov demonstrates why he's one of the Bay Area's finest with this beautifully refined hour of vinyl. The tracklist he provided speaks for itself. Enjoy! Petko performs at Sure Thing no. 12 this Saturday: https://www.facebook.com/events/1002196786470311/ Mashine - Wake Up [Ethereal Sound] Edward - Mingus [Giegling] Domenique Dumont - Un Jour Avec Yusef [Antinote] 林良憲 - 守宮 [Going Good] Fudge Fingas - Minus 616 [Firecracker] PG Sounds - Untitled (SUED10 A1) [SUED] Nick Anthony Simoncino & Mark Rogers - L.I.S. (DJ Sotofett Ona Dhug-Dropp Mix) [Thug Records] Traumprinz - The Monkey [Giegling] Lake People - Bora [Permanent Vacation] Mount Liberation Unlimited - Gånglek Från Nybohovsbacken [Woodsmen & Lady Log] Ashes To Machines - Resistance (Ji Dru & Sandra Nikake Remix) [Leleka] Prequel - Chant For You [Transfigured Time] Galcher Lustwerk - Stem [Lustwerk Music] Kris Tidjan - Mystic Bantu [Phonogramme] Tiago - Máquina Dos Sonhos [Interzona13] DJ Metatron - Spiral Worlds [Traumprinz] Dave Wheels & Benjamin Brunn - Orainge [Kimochi] Lord Of The Isles - Nustron [Little Strong Recordings] Nicolas Jaar - No one is looking at U [Other People] Mashine - Awake [Ethereal Sound] More from Petko: @petkonik

Our latest mix comes from LA's queen of bass, featuring industrial-grade rhythms and a slew of unreleased tunes by Akito, Gully Creepa, Nuvaman, Squane and Mershak. Buckle up. - More from Ganesa: @ganesa_drops_beats facebook.com/ganesa.drops.beats

Our newest mix comes to us from South London, courtesy of the boys at Rausch Turning (Tris & Louis). Aside from heading up a fantastic blog and holding a monthly pub night in South London, the guys are notorious for digging deep and putting together some brilliantly eclectic and archive-worthy mixes. This particular mix was inspired by the old San Francisco scene, including "a couple of the tracks actually nicked from some old mixtapes from there" and toward a goal of "piecing together new & old tracks inspired by the approaches and feelings of Italian cosmic, UK dub, post-punk, early Goa, etc." If you couldn't already tell, this one's special. Take a listen! - More from Rausch Turning: https://rauschturning.wordpress.com/

In collaboration with Fine Time, we invited Carlos Souffront to join fellow Michigan expatriate Laurel Halo in Los Angeles. The results were nothing short of spectacular. Enjoy! Recorded live at Sure Thing & Fine Time: Laurel Halo & Carlos Souffront (Los Angeles). - More from Carlos: @csouffront facebook.com/djcarlossouffront