Sure Thing Podcast

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]

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 fro

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 - Floa

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