A hypnotic introduction draws you in, its precision captivating from the first bars. Without delay, the drums take the lead, driving an energy that fuses IDM, D&B, and techno. Munich-based Dycide is known for his fluidity between styles, and this track exemplifies just that.

Celebrations are to be had as the storied Dutch label, SoHaSo enters its 11th year of existence. To mark this special occasion, two unique compilations have been created to highlight both the past and set the future for the imprint.

Dutch imprint Konstrukt continues their string of stellar releases through the various shades and moods of techno with a club-centric offering by German producer Hüseyin Evirgen aka Magnia Pia.

Forest On Stasys, co-founder of Danza Nativa, has long been delivering fresh sounds from Buenos Aires. Now, as the year draws to a close, he returns with a new project: Aura Sonora, a label devoted to sonic experimentation and exploration.

Alpenglühen’s ninth release, Guldstund EP, brings together Ben Kaczor and Martinou under their collaborative alias, Tarik Hensen, for a project that balances deep grooves with a contemplative edge.

Synthetic Climax, the final track of the album is our premiere for today. Establishing a wonderful mood through melancholic pads, layered percussion lines and textures flitting in and out of focus. Aiôn gives space while providing a path forward that gently guides you to the rest that’s deserved.

Two techno savants conjure magic in We Go Forest, with Spira Records co-founder BLNDFLD shaping the original track and Feral adding his hypnotic, transcendent touch. Deep and primal by nature, the release will be available digitally on November 17th.

Vardae, producer and co-founder of the French festival Ouroboros, is known for crafting immersive, hypnotic two-hour live sets that venture into exciting realms of psychedelic music.

Freshly minted from the ever consistent force de majeure that is On Board Music, we have Jin Synth’s Enigmatica EP.

Channeling a proper club night, our premiere for today arrives in the form of Polish producer, Rethe and his offering on Inner Tension’s forthcoming VA, Resonating Pulse.

Video by Mutter & Vater Productions of the track Boronas & Snad - Affliction, taken from the latest Various Artist compilation - Various Aliens 2 on Hamburg-based imprint, We R The Aliens.

Berlin's electronic music scene is doing what it does best, with the release of a beautifully diverse VA compilation from Art Bei Ton, showcasing various shades of techno. This collection, available on Bandcamp from October 16th, features standout tracks like Shadow Appearance by German producer Mordio.

Belgium artist Kato de Vidts is back with another forthcoming release on the experimental imprint, Futurepast.

We’re here to highlight the closing track, "I Missed Having You in My Life," by the elusive TREN, always appearing unexpectedly but gently, with followers eager to hear what’s been created.

At the intersection of synth, sampler driven production, and cinematic emotionally laden melodies, exists the Serbian duo, Attila Ábrahám and Goran Grubišić aka GOAT GRAB. Their debut album under the moniker is forthcoming on the superb Oslated label.

Stuttgart’s Predawn Records unveils the third chapter of its “Voices” series, a project exploring how voices form a bridge between our internal and external worlds, translating thoughts, emotions, and perceptions into sound.

Dutch artist Stefan Vincent returns to Amsterdam-based imprint MUSAR Recordings to conclude the melancholic journey he began with the 'Pre' edition last June. This release tells an honest, raw story of embracing solemn moods and the positive, transformative impact they can have on life.

Our premiere for today comes via Dutch producer, Will Oirson and his track ‘Escapism’.

Spores Adrift, by Dutch artist Tensen Park embodies a common theme. One that has persisted from the start, and been a guiding touch for so many moments. Emotionally laden music that leaves a mark with listeners.

Following his debut LP on Smallville Records in April, Joe Davies returns with a fresh take on the opening track Hi-Life, now reimagined as the Frankfurt Mix, offering a new mask, outfit, and flavour in his forthcoming Pardon My Late Response 4-track EP on the same imprint.

As the title implies, latin for ‘Blank Slate’ the tune starts off strongly with just bare percussion elements and a swelling, rhythmic synth.

With visions of Spanish forests in mind, we arrive at our premiere for today. Valencian artist, David Ortolà aka d_o_ppelgaenger and Szene 9.

Ambient Australian sounds are the name of today's premiere game as we welcome Mara, a key figure in Sydney's experimental scene to our platform. Her album, titled ‘At Every Corner’ is the first on fellow Aussie label, Pure Space and comes via their home listening series.

Copenhagen’s Echocord label returns this September with the release of the ‘Invincible Nature’ EP by Altone, featuring remixes from Thomas Fehlmann and Another Channel.

On deck for today’s premiere is an analog trip from Estonian artist, Taevalaotus off of their forthcoming vinyl album titled ‘Ringlus’.

The Amsterdam-based imprint Far Blue welcomes Dutch producer Hame and his four-track "Watershed" EP for their second release.

Joachim Spieth teases his forthcoming album "Retrace" with the release of the album opener, "Recall," accompanied by a wonderfully dubby version from the producer well-known within our community, Luigi Tozzi.

The Munich label QEONE, known for its complex, polyrhythmic sounds, is back with a new EP from Pianeti Sintetici, the Primal Code's Davide Perrone alias. Bioma is a four-track exploration of driving rhythms and hypnotic synth textures.

To the island of Jeju, we look today as the latest offering on Oslated comes in the form of Vidění. True to form, the Italian DJ, and producer (now Barcelona based) inhabits the deeper realms of electronica, as the LP seamlessly glides through many a mood and genre.

To the Germans do we look for today’s premiere as a rare appearance from one of the core Giegling members, Edward lands on Smallville for his debut release on the label.

October handed us an unexpected harvest of festival recordings.

Many of us are settling back into daily routines after months spent traveling and dancing at festivals around the globe.

August is a time for festivals, beaches, and hikes, but even during downtime, whether you’re resting in your tipi or basking in the sun, you need a fitting soundtrack.

During these hot summer days, there's nothing better than putting on a great DJ set, relaxing under the fan or AC, and sipping a cold brew.

Music podcasts, live recordings, and studio mixes serve various purposes

The mixes on April's list are anything but ordinary, bursting with energy that will leave you feeling pumped and ready to take on the day (or night).

March on Delayed flew by in a flurry of genre-hopping goodness!

February offered a unique blend of introspective ambient soundscapes perfect for quiet reflection alongside electrifying live recordings that capture the energy of the dance floor.

Shake off the holiday cheer and embrace the cozy vibes of January with these handpicked mixes!

Dive back into the diverse music tales that resonated through Delayed last month

November was an exceptional month when it came to mixes.

We've handpicked twenty standout DJ mixes that we listened to throughout the month of October.

As we transition from the warmth of summer to the cool embrace of fall, these mixes offer a soundtrack for a myriad of occasions.

August’s list traverses a diverse spectrum of styles, ranging from the experimental ambient to the pulsating rhythms of techno and drum & bass and encompasses every imaginable nuance in between.

Our monthly roundup from July features some truly outstanding DJ mixes and live sets exploring various electronic music genres. Put your headphones on, and dive in.

In the ever-evolving electronic music landscape, June was a month brimming with extraordinary mixes. From ethereal ambient soundscapes to pulsating techno, from soulful house to frenetic drum & bass, our carefully curated selection encapsulates the diverse and boundary-pushing musical tapestry that electrified the month of June.

In the dynamic realm of electronic music, May unveiled a stunning tapestry of DJ sets and live performances that went beyond boundaries. On our list, you’ll find mixes that dive deep into ambient and the infectious rhythms of halftime, techno, and house.

April was a month full of musical discoveries and sonic explorations as we scoured the digital airwaves in search of the freshest and most exciting DJ mixes and live sets from around the world. From the ethereal soundscapes of ambient to the pulsating rhythms of house and the dark, driving beats of deep techno and drum & bass, our selection of favorite mixes spans the full spectrum of electronic music.

The list of favorite mixes from March is an exceptional selection of musical journeys exploring various electronic music genres. From ambient soundscapes to energetic techno and everything in between, these mixes are suitable for various settings, whether you're looking to relax at home, get lost on the dancefloor, or set the mood for a party.

In the past few weeks, we've scoured Soundcloud to bring you a diverse selection of mixes that span from ambient soundscapes and home listening to high-energy, peak-time dance floor sets. Whether you're a seasoned music aficionado or a curious listener looking to discover new sounds, our collection of DJ mixes is sure to have something that will pique your interest

January sets the bar high for the rest of the year regarding music tales from DJs worldwide. In this month’s list, there are several outstanding warm-up/opening sets and some energetic sets that will bring your bloodstream to boil. If you don’t feel like listening to ‘untz untz untz,’ there are some blissful ambient mixes that will relax you. Mixes are listed in no particular order.

Since the holiday frenzy has passed and we are back to a somewhat routine schedule, it’s time to reflect on the DJ mixes we listened to during that time. Mixes that accompanied us on our travels, house parties, joggings, car rides…

With the winter lurking and shorter daylight upon us, the comfort of our home with a hot beverage in hand and music in the background seems like a preferable scenario.

October's list is influenced by festivals, some that we experienced during the summer, some in October... Sets from DJs that keep the ball rolling and push the bar higher with each new set. You'll find journeys that go from obscure ambient to rave, journeys that explore deep and dark corners of electronic music, and journeys that will put a smile on your face.

The season of outdoor partying is slowly coming to an end. After another summer for the books, we are excited about what the upcoming months will bring, both music releases wise and dance floor-wise

While hot summer days still hover over us, a good soundtrack can make all the difference in making the day more enjoyable. The mixes we enjoyed listening to in August fit different settings so feel free to get lost in hours of magnificent music tales from the DJs worldwide. Mixes are listed in no particular order.

Hot summer days are the perfect opportunity to escape city life and enjoy the beach, hike, or snooze under the shade. The mixtapes we enjoyed the most in the past few weeks will be an ideal companion for any adventure you jump in. Mixes are listed in no particular order.

Holiday and festival seasons are in full swing, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have a perfect soundtrack while chilling at the beach or getting ready for the music marathon. These are the mixes we enjoyed the most in the past few weeks. Mixes are listed in no particular order.

The outdoor season is ahead of us. Whether you’re a beach or hike bound, chilling on your balcony or rooftop proper soundtrack makes all the difference. Our list features mixtapes that fit different settings and moods, so dive in and enjoy the ride. Mixes are listed in no particular order.

Our list of favorite mixes features the return of some of our favorite DJs that have been quiet in the past few years and newcomers that bring fresh energy to the table. It's a mixture of different styles that can fit your current mood.

For the latest Delayed with…, Stuttgart’s Nils Edte delivers a sharp, atmospheric mix that underscores his approach to ambient techno

Mary Yuzovskaya's mix for Delayed captures her defining approach to techno: raw, hypnotic, and unhurried.

With today’s mix, we close the chapter on this year’s collaboration with Perpendicular Festival, where we teamed up to present some of the most inspiring and forward-thinking sets from artists like Eight Fold Way, 037, Javier Marimon, Sciama, and o.utlier.

Hypnotic Black Magic, based between Berlin and Lisbon, has become a defining figure in the deep techno circuit.

Some artists manage to carve out a space in your mind with a style so distinct you find yourself constantly returning for more

We’ve been on a roll lately at Delayed, with the caliber of mixes coming our way steadily raising the bar

Dutch producer Tensen Park - the newest member of our Never Late family - presents us with an ethereal hour-long journey through some of his current favorites & musical influences. It is a mix crafted for these moments of seasonal transition.

In the past few months, we’ve found ourselves returning to a remarkable corner of the Spanish midlands, where music thrives in a unique and unpredictable way.

We’re all seeing it: attention spans are shrinking. Podcasts rarely stretch past an hour, and event sets often cap at two.

For "Delayed with..." Occa shares a mix recorded at the atmospheric Moment Festival, and it's warping and rumbling, twisting, and circulating there as if forest and mountain spirits congregate to show you the way. Where to? You’ll see.

At Delayed, we feature a lot of mixes throughout the year, whether through our podcast series or our monthly lists of favorites. But today’s featured mix holds a special place for me, the editor.

Today, we're returning to the enchanting forests of the Spanish midlands and our beloved Delayed x Perpendicular series.

This week, our journey takes us to Japan's Nagano Prefecture and the charming town of Omachi.

We’re excited to share a mix from our longtime friend and exceptional producer and DJ, Johannes Paluka, better known as Iron Curtis.

We're back in the spellbinding Spanish woods, home to Perpendicular Festival, this time with a New York City via Madrid DJ, 037.

Four years after we featured their guest mix, one of the most played with over 40K plays, the beloved Italian duo Orion is back on our "Delayed with..." series.

Saturday at the Mostra Festival will be remembered as a true celebration of techno, from Bas Dobbelaer's opening set at the Foso stage to Sonic Wave Collective's closing set at the Castell.

Perpendicular Festival is a pilgrimage for electronic music devotees, who like their electronic music edgy, innovative, and deep, drawing them from across the globe to Spain's secluded woodlands.

Thursdays are for throwbacks, right? So, we have an extra memorable trip down memory lane to share.

We've always championed hidden gems in our Delayed journey, showcasing under-the-radar producers and DJs since the very beginning.

In just three editions, Mostra Festival has achieved what many events aspire to but rarely reach – consistently bringing out the best in the artists who perform.

The time has come to reflect on some of the standout performances from this year’s remarkable Mostra Festival.

Evelyn Malinowski (fka Experimental Housewife), a Bay Area underground legend and founder of Perfect Location Records, now known as Exhouse, graces our "Delayed With..." series with a truly unique mix

Somewhere in the south of France hides a festive oasis that, isolated from the world, comes to life every single year under the warm June sun.

This week, in our "Delayed with..." series, we're veering into the house music lane

Today is a special day as we continue celebrating the second release on our burgeoning Never Late label, from the likes of Swiss based producer, Mjulev.

Psyk, the boss of Non Series, revs the engine on the latest "Delayed with..." podcast.

Azu's mix is a transcendent journey that begins amidst the boundless expanse of space

The latest "Delayed with..." mix finds Orb Mag and Vargmal Records founder Gent at the helm, conjuring a deep, driving, rumbling techno realm that bursts with primal energy.

It seems many things are changing here in brooklyn, and across the us. Challenging times ahead and I’m certainly feeling apprehension and uncertainty. That all being said, it is a great feeling to live in such a city that provides strength and inspiration.

Today’s mix looks towards marine eyes, and her wonderful selections based primarily on fellow women artists.

Fall is quickly approaching on the horizon, the leaves are starting their colorful journey as a chill grips the air at night. I love this time of year, as I walk through Brooklyn seeing all the changes certainly makes one stop and appreciate how beautiful this city can be.

Combating the cooling temperature and falling leaves, we look to DOC as his mix for today brings only the warmest of ambient sounds via a live recording from his set at Bar Theo in April.

Life is a journey, not a destination. This phrase keeps echoing in my head as I write the description for today’s mix. September is a special month in the Sundays series, as we enter the fifth year of its existence.

Internal reflection and ambient go so, so well together. This Sunday finds myself deep in the midst of both worlds.

Each submission is an auditory vignette, a short story into our respective lives as artists, curators, and passionate lovers of music. To give space and not expect something in return, it’s a beautiful thing. Will You, our spotlight lands squarely on your shoulders.

As we have reached the end of July and look towards August, the weeks past provided some nice moments. Time spent with family, grilling anything and everything for dinner each night. Walks around my home town in the ‘golden hours’ of the evening. There’s a certain tranquility about that, which counters the noise of New York, oh so well.

We’re so excited to have the wonderful DJ, label owner and much more, Pjenné grace the Sundays series. her expertly crafted mix hits all the sweet, sweet trip hop spots and wraps around the listener like an auditory hug.

What a whirlwind of a travel month June has been. this Sunday finds myself back at home after an extended trip for waking life. So many emotions, so many friends, both new and old, experiences both good and bad. I will be processing it all for quite some time. I feel so fortunate to be able to make these trips, and while I may be tired, I feel so inspired and appreciative of it all.

welcome all, new friends and old. today our morning focus lands on omna, a fantastic west coast based dj, and curator.

Warm days and nights abound as summer has arrived here in Brooklyn. The long weekend is flying by as I’m preparing for my trip to London for the Above Below festival. Excitement is an understatement but before then, May provided so many great ambient tunes to go through.

We are so pleased to introduce the artist behind our third Never Late release, Amsterdam-based producer & visual artist Tensen Park.

The European outdoor festival season is slowly winding down, the light starts to get a little more golden, the air a little crispier and the idea of turning a little more inward doesn’t feel too strange anymore

Some artists build entire worlds that invite us to join, escape, and find solace, or simply have a lot of fun. Berlin based DJ, producer, and modular synth enthusiast Sibel Koçer, better known as JakoJako

As the next edition of the Third Eye Festival approaches and our memories from experiencing Paral-lel Festival are still fresh, we thought its a great opportunity to connect with one of the artists who not only knows how to curate a great festival themselves, but also masters the art of perfecting the day-to-night timeslot

It's hard to believe that we didn’t interview our long-term friends from Orion yet!

To highlight our second release on Never Late, we dove deep into the inspirations and musical past of Mjulev. The Swiss based artist who’s provided us such a wonderful, and personal Ambient journey.

While some of us call upon the brighter days and may wish for a return to the “ good old days of techno”, where it seemed more futuristic than cheesy, a timeless form of music with a statement

Rrose requires little introduction. The incarnation of multidisciplinary artist and label owner ("Eaux") Seth Horvitz is one of the most prolific artists in ambient and electronic music.

In the absence of everything, there often exists a profound sense of richness.

It's truly a pleasure to feature Aleja Sanchez in our series. Hailing from Colombia but currently based in Barcelona, this exceptional artist embodies an ethos that intentionally fuses electronic music with the profound wisdom of nature and organic aesthetics.

Joachim Spieth is no stranger to our extended community, recently gracing our "Delayed with..." mix series with a dub and deep techno fusion that exudes a timeless quality ideal for repeated listening.

Hailing from Hamburg and now being based in Berlin the vinyl aficionada knows how to make a dancefloor go wild and to re-create this special feeling of house like not so many are able to nowadays.

Rooted in those rare moments of tranquility throughout a parent’s life, Early Color is the auditory memoir of Griff Fulton aka Aspetuck through his time as a stay-at-home dad to a growing toddler making sense of the world.

There's a personal story behind this interview, so bear with me. It was a late night, or rather, an early morning when an Italian friend of mine shared a mix on Soundcloud to accompany the final hours of the night. It was a mix by the Milanese collective Acquario, completely unfamiliar to me at the time.

Ambient music is a genre that's hard to define. It can be demanding or light, earth-shattering drones or the fleeting tenderness of piano chords. It's music where everything or nothing is happening.

These days, the life of Polish producer and DJ Blazej Malinowski looks good busy.

Vinyl collectors are eagerly awaiting the arrival of one of the most captivating albums of winter 2022: Ben Kaczor's "Petrovo Uho" on Dial Records.

Communities possess undeniable power to foster a sense of camaraderie and mutual support, and furthermore, this power can be harnessed to affect change on a broader scale.

This is how poet Gainor Ventresco describes "the perfect blue" in one of their poems.

Storytelling and versatility are key qualities that Mostra looks for in their resident DJs. While storytelling is not easy to convey in two-hour slots, versatility nowadays seems to override storytelling often. How many festival sets can we hear over the summer with DJs showcasing their most versatile skills but needing a coherent story? Being versatile and building a story out of an array of genres and moods comes naturally to the three residents of Mostra Festival: local Barcelona DJ legend ABSIS, Amenthia-affiliated Timnah, and NYC-based Patrick Russell. We connected with them to learn about their musical roots and the role their cities played in shaping them as artists, and dug deep into Mostra itself.

In Vedic culture, a yagya is considered an offering, symbolizing the offering of one's "little self" to the "higher self."

Our own Daniel George had the pleasure of chatting with the artist who has been on our radar for years.

A big part of why we do what we do at Delayed is to create a platform for like-minded artists as well as connect in a worldwide community with music lovers who also appreciate a more soothing sound

The light and dark, the fast and slow, the loud and quiet - one cannot exist without the other and opposing qualities, in balance, each bring out the best in life - and often also in music.

“…this water ran and ran, incessantly it ran, and was nevertheless always there, was always at all times the same and yet new in every moment!”

More than likely, it requires multiple essays to discuss the connection between music and cars and how many songs or tracks were written about it.

The Hamburg-based Smallville records has been one of the most influential record labels in the past 15 years when it comes to the deep, lo-fi, micro house.

Stories can be incredibly powerful - may they be spoken, written, composed or painted.

Our next guest in the AOTM series, Simone Gatto, hails from Southern Italy and runs two well-known record labels, Out-ER Recordings, and Pregnant Void.

The first installment of the AOTM series in 2022 takes us to Amsterdam.