Editors' Picks 2024

As the year comes to a close, we at Delayed have been enjoying our annual tradition of combing through 12 months of music & memories

ARTIST OF THE MOMENT: Mary Yuzovskaya

Mary Yuzovskaya’s musical journey is a testament to her deep-rooted dedication and wide-ranging influences

InterviewsTheresa BaeumelDecember 19, 2024mary yuzovskaya

$PREMIERE: Refracted - Initiation [Titrate]$

PREMIERE: Refracted - Initiation [Titrate]

Evoking thoughts of tribal gatherings and mystical experiences of the past and future, Berlin based artist, Refracted taps into his ritualistic side through his latest release titled, ‘In Veil’.

PremieresZach HueninkDecember 18, 2024refracted, titrate, ambient, downtempo

Delayed with... Maharam

A few months ago, we played at an event in Brooklyn, part of a mini "Oslated gathering" in our hometown.

Delayed withGilles WassermanDecember 17, 2024maharam, club dub

PREMIERE: Lindamann - Mutation [Oslated]

Jeju Island’s Oslated closes out the year with 아름다운 사실 (Beautiful Facts), an 18-track compilation that feels like a gathering of old friends and new acquaintances

PremieresGilles WassermanDecember 16, 2024lindamann, oslated

Sundays are for...

This Sunday marks the last of my contributions for 2024. As the year draws to a close, there’s been a sense of reflection for the months past. Each mix has acted as a meaningful creative outlet and I’ve had so many personal feelings, moments, and more tied to them.

SundaysZach HueninkDecember 15, 2024sundays, sundays are for, 2024, december

PREMIERE: R-010 - Thermoplastic Skins (Toxido Mask Remix) [Obtuse Swamp]

Twisted tendrils, organic growth, and murky jungle scenes all spring to mind while listening to the forthcoming Hypersonic Macrobiomas EP by R-010 on Obtuse Swamp.

PremieresZach HueninkDecember 12, 2024r-010, Obtuse Swamp, Toxido Mask

PREMIERE: Hame - Stick Together [Project Indigo]

Deeply emotive and engaging, the collaboration between Swiss collective Project Indigo and Hame feels destined. It wasn’t a matter of "if," but "when." The EP Self Expression will be released on December 27th, available in both digital and vinyl formats.

PremieresDan PeplowDecember 11, 2024hame, Project Indigo, deep house

PREMIERE: Ness - Flesh Of The Gods (Dino Sabatini Remix) [Navigare Audio]

Navigare is gifting us Flesh of the Gods by one of our favourites, Ness, in a new light. This EP features five remixed tracks on the Swedish label, including Dino Sabatini's twist on "Flesh of the Gods," which will be available to purchase via Bandcamp on January 31st.

PremieresDan PeplowDecember 10, 2024ness, Dino Sabatini, navigare audio, deep techno, hypnotic techno

PREMIERE: BùLù - Senegalese-Sharpshooter (Caldera Remix) [Nummer]

Caldera returns to Berlin-based Nummer Music with a stunning remix, just over a year after his “5D Worlds” EP was released on the label.

PremieresGriff FultonDecember 6, 2024caldera, Nummer, BùLù

Delayed with... KEUT

Parisian artist KEUT is the founder and artistic director of KLUSTER, a collective and label that has become a fixture in the city's underground scene

Delayed withGilles WassermanDecember 5, 2024keut, kluster

PREMIERE: Laima Adelaide - Blaze [Predawn Records]

Laima Adelaide and Nils Edte, the creative minds behind Stuttgart’s Predawn Records, have been contributing to the deep techno landscape with their evocative soundscapes for the last few years.

PremieresDan PeplowDecember 4, 2024laima adelaide, Predawn Records, blaze, hypnotic techno, deep techno

Favorite Mixes from November 2024

Everyday life flows a little easier when there’s music to carry it along—whether it’s a set that turns a crowded commute into an escape or makes a simple park walk feel just a little more alive

MixesGilles WassermanDecember 3, 2024aaron j, erika, presha, vinsen, sarah wreath, Dorisburg, toki fuko, Nathalia, dwaalgast, Patrick Russell

PREMIERE: Zara & Tadhg - O28 [Kinesis Recordings]

We’re thrilled to introduce Kinesis from Melbourne, a new label from Zara that celebrates timeless soundscapes and diverse artistry.

PremieresDan PeplowDecember 2, 2024zara, tadhg, kinesis recordings

Favorite Releases from November 2024

November was a whirlwind month in the music world, packed with releases that left us spoiled for choice. After plenty of listening and a bit of debate, here are the standout selections from the past few weeks.

Delayed with... Binomi

I first heard Binomi, the Catalan duo of Joan Gila and Jordi Aparicio, almost two years ago at the Mostra festival.

Delayed withGilles WassermanNovember 28, 2024binomi, Experimental

PREMIERE: Pugilist & Pod - Mystic [Of Paradise]

Rarely do albums strike quickly and establish themselves as a must-listen but Iridescent, the latest from Aussies Pugilist and Pod, forth-coming on Of Paradise does exactly that.

PremieresZach HueninkNovember 27, 2024pugilist, pod, of paradise

PREMIERE: Tryst & Vovian - Haeundae Beach (The End Of The Line) [Stólar]

Wonderfully unique, and rooted in field recordings, UK producers Yard One & Tryst’s productions are no stranger to us at Delayed. Haeundae Beach (The End Of The Line), is like a musical deep breath. Giving space and letting listeners take a pause, to recenter themselves.

PremieresZach HueninkNovember 26, 2024tryst, vovian, stolar

Pintai x Delayed in Amsterdam

On November 30, we’re thrilled to return to Amsterdam, teaming up with our friends at Pintai for another unforgettable evening at Borisov.

AnnouncementsGilles WassermanNovember 25, 2024pintai, pintai x delayed, marie lung, orion, hame, hafa

Sundays are for... Darris Hopper

Wonderfully smooth, and gentle, our guest mix from Darris Hopper provides auditory relief through the many shades of ambient music.

SundaysZach HueninkNovember 24, 2024Sundays, sundays are for, darris hopper, ambient, downtempo