Dee Dee's Picks

Coucou, Following yesterday’s release from Marie Delprat’s “Ethereal Realms - all fiction is metaphor”, hereby a little throwback of this past month with the last two radio shows she did for Echobox and Fade radio. . Now online for your listening leisure, these two mixes feature music extracted from jams, other projects she is involved with as well as influences and friends of hers who are currently making strong waves of impressions within the Helvetic scene. . Availability and tracklist via our website. . Video by Sophie Berset. . Wishing you a lovely day, -Dee Dee

<> “Absolutely. I find trains, the metro, basically running machinery at regular intervals very soothing and relaxing. Something that has a rhythmic base but also the hums and high pitch of electricity that translate into drones have left a soft spot in me. Ironically, I find that the most non musical element that really took my breath away was actually from a visual revelation. I am native from the French seaside, so being in Switzerland was an opportunity to see the greatness of the mountains. This experience occurred in April in The Bernese Oberland, so there were little to no tourists. And at that moment, being faced with absolute vastness, a deafening atmosphere that made me realise the insignificance that we all are was supported by a layer of anxiety.. Or perhaps adrenaline, that made me feel more empathetic towards apathy. Having this cathartic realisation really let me dive in with a heavier focus in my creative endeavours, and thus was very inspiring. The idea of being presented in front of such an open space whilst feeling so much from within, translated into an aspect of juxtaposition between reflective solitude intertwined with utter vastness. It truly was a liberating sentiment.” -Marie Delprat, from the chat we had titled “Motorised Cosmicism”. . Today’s premiere is showcased by our friends at Sonidos Subterraneos. Hereby “Act 3” from Marie Delprat’s Etheral Realms - all fiction is metaphor. . Link where you know. Enjoy. . Wishing you a lovely day, -Dee Dee

<> “Absolutely. I find trains, the metro, basically running machinery at regular intervals very soothing and relaxing. Something that has a rhythmic base but also the hums and high pitch of electricity that translate into drones have left a soft spot in me. Ironically, I find that the most non musical element that really took my breath away was actually from a visual revelation. I am native from the French seaside, so being in Switzerland was an opportunity to see the greatness of the mountains. This experience occurred in April in The Bernese Oberland, so there were little to no tourists. And at that moment, being faced with absolute vastness, a deafening atmosphere that made me realise the insignificance that we all are was supported by a layer of anxiety.. Or perhaps adrenaline, that made me feel more empathetic towards apathy. Having this cathartic realisation really let me dive in with a heavier focus in my creative endeavours, and thus was very inspiring. The idea of being presented in front of such an open space whilst feeling so much from within, translated into an aspect of juxtaposition between reflective solitude intertwined with utter vastness. It truly was a liberating sentiment.” -Marie Delprat, from the chat we had titled “Motorised Cosmicism”. . Tommorrow (16.06), will mark Marie Delprat’s debut on Fade Radio. The music selected before you consists of influences and friends of hers who are currently making strong waves of impressions within the Helvetic scene. Tune in at 17:00 EEST to hear her out. . More info where you know. . Wishing you a lovely day, -Dee Dee

<> “It’s a complicated person who appears as light and amusing but is actually a bit of a tortured soul with multiple facets to their personality.” <> “I actually do not make any dissociation between my personal self and artistic persona. I suppose this can be risky at times. But I think that for myself, I am a sincere person, thus cannot tell or make myself believe that I am a different person on stage. Evidently, there is a facet of my personality who is a performer, but the limit is so close and tied to each other that I cannot really distinguish the two. For me, that is what makes this standpoint interesting to reflect upon. I haven’t really attempted to develop an identity that is its own for the stage. Both are very intertwined with one another.” -Marie Delprat, from the chat we had titled “Motorised Cosmicism”. . Marie Delprat will be making her debut on Echobox Radio today at 4pm. The music will consists of jams and works that she is involved with other side projects of hers such as with David Koch and Marytronics with an interview extract made with Ursula K. leGuin. . At the same time of broadcast, the chat we had titled “Motorised Cosmicism” will be uploaded via the DDP website for you to have something to read during Marie Delprat’s mix. It’s a good read, as we talk about various things such as her creative persona & endeavours, non-musical influences and challenges or processes of drawing inspiration from a literary work that is over half a century old. . Photo by Erwin Fonseca. . Links where you know. . Wishing you a lovely day, -Dee Dee

Coucou, Hereby presenting DDP013 Marie Delprat: Ethereal Realms - all fiction is metaphor. When disparities in uncertainty arise, when nothing else counts and you barely know yourself; what fills your mind, characterises your being, and propels you forward? To quench the thirst for what is to come in a constellation that we cannot see further than our own eyes? For a state of mind left in wonder that has become your own source of tranquillity when referencing what might be the foundation of your existence, is where Marie Delprat’s latest release has originated from. A French musician and composer residing in Basel, she creates hybrid projects influenced by several musical cultures such as ancient, contemporary, and experimental music. What does it mean to be a female performer in a post-humanistic world, why does this personal quest need an artistic production, and why does this matter? Such questions are interpreted and serve as the foundation for Ethereal Realms - all fiction is metaphor, a multi-modal electronic music performance inspired by Ursula K. Le Guin’s 1969 science fiction novel The Left Hand of Darkness. Although the story’s plot was seen as taking place in an alternate science fiction world far in the future, her imaginary settings have inspired feminist science fiction, feminist social movements, and humanist philosophical thinking for many years. As Marie Delprat rotates between narrator and character, between objective and subjective vision, Ethereal Realms – all fiction is metaphor is not a mere re-telling of The Left Hand of Darkness, but rather a dynamic fusion of commentary and live music performance. Marie Delprat welcomes you inside her own science fiction world to denounce her idea of what it means to be human in our artistic age and her self-portrait of being in an introspective experience that encourages reflection on the fluid nature of identity and human connection. . Credits Written & recorded by Marie Delprat Distortion a

Coucou, We are pleased to announce the latest edition on Dee Dee’s Picks. Hereby DDP013 Marie Delprat: Ethereal Realms - all fiction is metaphor. . I have a distinct memory of hearing her music for the first time. Having a cigarette by the window sill, gazing at the vastness of the mountains from my previous visit in Switzerland last December. . To define what I was hearing; a distant, mystifying electronic accompaniment tempered by sweet, harmonic processed vocals that seem on the verge of breaking. Music delivered with something aggressive and visceral to the ears that touched me at an emotional depth I was unaware of. Although I was enchanted, it was the way in which Marie Delprat travels with sound that made it into something so unlike anything I had ever heard before. A juxtaposition between abstract synthesis and lattice-like organic textures. The flawlessness of digital mechanisms versus the humanity of analogue imperfection. The illusion of speed against the physical state of heightened stasis. . In the best sense of the word, Marie Delprat defies categorisation, as assigning her work in the ambient or techno domains would be futile. Rather, it is an approach to creativity that is equally cautious and optimistic, yet fueled by the same tensions between the woozily romantic and the subtly expressive, abutting sonorities derived from melancholic lullabies and a tapestry of slowly changing textures to parallel with existential thoughts. A flawless emulation of feelings, suffocation and isolation, taking illness and nausea and turning them into something transcendent and continuous, is when you will realise why the record before you is a cathartic visit, in the sense that it is a challenging descent into a decidedly human version of the unknown. . As a sonic introduction to the world of Ethereal Realms - all fiction is metaphor, we will have a one time listening party for our Bandcamp followers this Sunday afternoon for you to preview before its release date

<> “Again, that’s an interesting observation that I hadn’t been concerned with until now. Of course, there’s a certain mood that I try to maintain in the studio. Lighting and decor are always important for comfort and inspiration reasons. But I cannot say that this is something I do regularly. I should definitely keep it in mind though, it might be worth trying! I think the way I set up the studio is a big influence in how effective I will produce. It is important for me to create an ecosystem where everything is ergonomic. I need to have things immediately accessible at my fingertips, whether it being machinery, templates or gear. Through this mentally is where I keep a sort of visual focus.” —ATØNAL. From the chat we had “West Side Feeling”. . Check out his track “WANT U BACK” kindly premiered by the people behind Electric Shapes. . Wishing you a lovely day, -Dee Dee

<> “Not necessarily actually.. I remember my first notable experiences and eventual gravitation towards electronic music was from being 11 years old and going to MediaMarkt on Saturdays with my dad and buying CD compilations in the likes of Street Parade 2002 or Mad Nique (of the MAD Club). It was in part for the attractive artwork, sure, but also due to the familiarity of of certain names in the tracklists. Of course, the aforementioned two institutions have a different reputation now, much more oriented towards the mainstream since the early 2000s. But this does not digress that my introduction to electronic music was through “popular dance music”, which is why I won’t act like the crazy underground guy that was digging crates before you even knew what vinyl was. The exposure to this type of music still felt like a sound from the future with alien-like appeal. It’s funny when I reminisce about that time. It really didn’t feel like the Swiss scene, at least in Romandy, was immensely populated with DJs. Compared to now, it’s easier to surround yourself with likeminded people. It’s you and friends, which soon become a collective where you start to throw your own parties. I find that this template of organisation is so easy to access now, and I mean that very positively. 25 years ago, being someone from a suburb in Switzerland in the 2000s can seem quite daunting to get into this unknown field. It turns out that we were (people in my age group) all have more or less always been there, but with no means of connecting since we were a niche and social media was not yet a thing. You wouldn’t know where to start and who to connect with. Nowadays, it’s easier to share and enthuse any passion with others.” —ATØNAL. From the chat we had “West Side Feeling

<> “For sure. I’d say it’s a double answer. There’s definitely a punk mentality when it comes to the DIY approach of the music I produce, or the events I organise through Breakfast Club. The choice in samples I use is indeed a sort of middle finger to corporate major labels who have a tight grip on the usage and rights of such songs. Sometimes even regardless of the Artist’s opinion on how their music is used. And then there’s the fact that in order not to get your track flagged, that you then have to release such music through alternative outlets, which refers once again to the anti-mainstream aka underground ethos of punk culture. As a secondary answer, there is this appeal for me, especially within the premise of a dancefloor, that you want the music you play to evoque some familiarity within the audience. It’s a way to reach out to as many people as possible. The older generation, because we grew up on the original track, but rehashed for a new interpretation for the newer generation. It’s a strategy for people to enthuse on a similar riff, melody or in this case sample albeit experiencing it in a different manner. For the former, nostalgias and the latter, discovery. We all connect on the dance floor. Like it or not, they’re still songs of our generation. A moment in the world of pop music that surrounded many of us at some point.” -ATØNAL. From the chat we had “West Side Feeling”. . Check out ATØNAL’s track “DIRTY SOUTH”, kindly premiered by the cool cats behind Les Yeux Orange. . Wishing you a lovely day, -Dee De

“ [...] The continuous exploration of genres is what allows me to stay focussed yet inspired in my mind. I like to produce what I hear, which evidently currently revolves around breaks, but not solely. I think my inspiration also comes from the fact that I am drawn to genres that have a very fertile ground. I mean this in the sense that my attraction to Jungle for instance, has an immense history that goes to reggae or dub and African polyrhythms whereas its future holds endless evolving sub genres offsprings in the likes of DnB, UKG or Dubstep (to name a few). I find myself drawn to this cultural heritage aspect of music and to be able to incorporate my own personal voice through it. I like to have the possibility to cultivate this form of music eclecticism and also simultaneously be able to keep doing research on its neighbouring genres so that I may in return, educate others around me, whether through club sets or putting out music. I think through this flux of sonic exploration is how I eventually landed on UK Bass music. I find that its current scene to be more open minded. A few years prior, something around 2019, I felt that everything started to become codified in the Swiss Techno scene. Some sort of homogeneity. I think it got further depthened after the pandemic, since a lot of people, especially the younger generation, experienced techno through social media as opposed to physically being in a club or rave. From there, this acquired culture from behind the screen suggests that it got packaged..sanitised.. and thus people had a more expected idea of what is to come in an evening. This meant less curiosity and desire of openness, but a favouring of immediacy of a defined product. As a techno DJ at the time, I missed that sense of being able to express yourself and inject inquisitiveness into the audience.” -ATØNAL. From the chat we had “West Side Feeling”. . ATØNAL will be making his debut on Fade Radio this evening. Tune in to check the man out

Coucou, Hereby presenting DDP012 ATØNAL: COUNTERBALANCE. By definition, « atonal » refers to composing music by obscuring tonal structures or by ignoring conventional harmonies altogether. It is also the moniker that Loris Scaglia adopted to express himself creatively, rewritten with a diacritic across the second vowel to accentuate the idea of no restraint when it comes to sonic exploration. For the better part of fifteen years, ATØNAL has been a music enthusiast, experimenting with sound through different disciplines in the likes of music production, DJing and event curatorship. Influenced by 90s and 2000s club music, ATØNAL has crafted his own signature style through a formidable eclecticism in the realm of Electronic Dance genres. Shifting between Bass, Breaks, Garage and Techno-infused sounds, he blurs genre barriers through sets as sharp as they are unexpected. Although native to Lausanne, ATØNAL has explored the better parts of Romandy through residencies through nightclubs such as le Zoo. Now back in his hometown, he holds a residency at Le Bourg as a co-founder of the platform Breakfast Club where he showcases the Swiss electronic scene through various projects he oversees. ATØNAL is one to proudly incorporate while simultaneously generously giving back to his community. How does one stay authentic to their roots yet consistently evolve? Perhaps by intertwining the lines between the personal self and artistic persona. This avoidance of tradition to welcome innovation is something evident in his work. COUNTERBALANCE is a work ethic ATØNAL adopted to level his visual and sonic creative endeavours. A glimpse into his activities, whether by working in advertising during the day or the usage of cap locks in his titles, reflects an urge to be present and expresses that branding is very dear to him. An ongoing thought process in the separation and attachment to one’s self with a pseudonym to do just that: be loud. . Credits Mastering by ZONNA Mas

« [...] Another particular challenge was to settle on a name. Over the following months of writing Passerella, I collected numerous ideas and filled several pages with potential monikers. Since all the lyrics are in Italian, it felt natural for me to focus my search on names with sounds similar to the language. One of the ideas was to use the word « ferale » (« feral »), but I abandoned this option due to its meaning in Italian and my interest in linguistics. To elaborate, « ferale » has a different meaning in Italian and English. In Italian the word signifies something closer to matters related to death rather than wilderness, as it does in its meaning derived from English. Instead, I found the name « infesta » appealing because it carries a nice double meaning in Italian: « to haunt » and « to celebrate » or « party. » Choosing this name had to do with resonance. Each name grew and faded within me, but “Infesta » remained and served as a fitting cloak for the multitude of words and concepts contained in the album. Additionally, I chose it to avoid confusion in interpretation across languages. » -Infesta. From the chat we had titled « A Teresa ». . Infesta will be having a series of shows in support of his Dee Dee’s Picks release. One of them is happening next week’s Monday in Akut, Thun. Infesta will be playing with Hirsute, a fresh band on CAF’s roaster. Go show them some love, if you can. . More info in the bio. . Wishing you a lovely day, -Dee Dee

Presenting DDP010 Infesta - Passerella. A defining time for many musicians pursuing the arts of exploring sonic palettes is the moment of learning a song, an instrument and recording it. The procedure of selection and layering of sounds. The idea of dissolving this mysticism and truly being in control of something. The realisation that there’s a lot more enigma coinciding with simplicity in music that you may not have realised before and discovering new journeys from there on in. The knowledge of its technicality brought with a background in contemporary songwriting becomes a quest for sounds surrounded by layers of storytelling. To establish a sonic aesthetic that represents yourself and what you want to present to the listener. The recording of Passerella took place at the end of the summer of 2022 over one week of isolation and songwriting in a house on the shoreside of the lake Lugano. Layered with references from a contemporary approach to 80s synth pop, post-punk and dark wave, with subconscious derivations of Canzone Italiana as a foundation for a musical piece derived from Infesta’s childhood listening habits. Bare genuineness, emotional and aggressive at the right places, the way in which music captures the purity of intense feelings. Infesta’s work is presented in a raw quality which intimates the listener with an aspect of humanity grippingly relatable. Cemented songs with a focussed vision, Infesta’s dark yet familiar world is one confused but shared among us all. The conceptuality of a traditional album dissolving into a musical diary. The music within this record is a rendering of the importance of having these songs compiled side-by-side as a way of storytelling. To keep the same picture of the exposure of a person through their music. Conflicting inner thoughts frolicking side by side. A gentle hand caresse gleaned by an author to its listener. . Credits in comments section. . Available digital, streaming and vinyl. Out 5.04.2024. . Wis

Coucou, Hereby announcing December’s release: DDP010 Infesta - Passerella. With news that reissues of once mainstream acts are now out-selling new ones, my music taste and its anachronistic properties feel all the more prescient. . Nowadays, pastiche has become as crucial an attribute as musicianship in conveying an artist’s cultural heft, but attempting to spot the influences with Infesta’s music, and the task quickly turns Sisyphean. Rather than a few clever touchstones, my ears were intrigued with every single possibility, eventually leading to my limited knowledge of “canzoni italiane”. With soaring, yet classic sounding melodies, Infesta outlines a haunted facsimile of late 70s or early 80s italo-wave. Except that it it’s not a facsimile, but perhaps the spectre of a troubadour. There’s something arresting in Infesta songwriting, an ability to compose music that feels new, yet simultaneously like something pulled from my collective memory. After diligent care in design by having artwork made by stick-poke tattoo artist Delicate Ruins, soon became the appropriation to the idea of connecting the dots within a story. Dee Dee’s Picks tenth edition acts as the gateway to this fascinating wordsmith’s lyrical catalogue extracted from personal journals and diaries. Injected with a dose of existentialism and dark humour to the writing process, as well as sharpened pop hooks for its musicality. . Got you curious? We will have a listening session of “Passerella” this Sunday afternoon for Bandcamp followers as a one time preview before the album’s release date on January 5th. It will be available digitally, streaming and on vinyl. . Tomorrow is our Echobox show with Infesta taking over the decks. A carefully curated selection of Swiss works from each corner of the country. Ranging from old but not forgotten pieces, contemporary classics and other music projects Infesta is part of. As always, at the same time, the chat we had titled “A Ter

Coucou, Owelle’s takeover for our monthly residency on Fade Radio is now online for your listening leisure. Unconfined and eclectic. Something to bridge the week and to cushion the blow of this season’s harshness. . ALOT - VX2000 (Original Mix) - As Now Records Jeku - Transcendence - Haŵs Pure Tribal - Feel Alright! James Shinra - Gritti Bass Bumpers - The M.E.L.L.O. - Dance Street Roza Terenzi w. D. Tiffany - Chosen Family Feud - Step Ball Chain Literon - Machines - Frame Of Mind Solär Sound System - Réveille Toi - Griffé Abdul Raeva - Deejay Service 204 DJ Life & Reflex Blue - Shuttle Bug - Program Earth Recs DJ Life & Reflex Blue - Day Pass - Program Earth Recs Al dente - Running and Falling Over - BEAM BAKEY - JB Riddim - Gimme A Break Records Spray - Ratenplan - Craigie Knowes X-Coast - Narcotic Influence Humanoid - Stakker Humanoid [Plump DJs’ Re-Touch Remix]- THE FUTURE SOUND OF LONDON Doctor Jeep - Control Squidge - Meet You In The Barn - Common Ancestors Jaquarius - Acid bedroom (Mazy Remix) - Tripalium Corp Primitive Needs - Front On Contact Mabel - Archangel - The Space Between Us Pearson Sound - Alien Mode WAJANG - Croix Rouge Maara - Can’t Slo Down - Kalahari Oyster Cult Amor Satyr - Braba - JERRY HORNY James Shinra - Cntroller Mabel - Archangel - The Space Between Us Eat Static - Implant (GMS Remix) - TIP Records Maara - Princess Express - Kalahari Oyster Cult Bailey Ibbs - (Bonus Track) - Clocked It Got Long BASHKKA - Act Bad - UMAY Siu Mata & Amor Satyr - Acidez - WAJANG Marlon Hoffstadt - Techno Installation CC LUNA - Bunker - MERIEN RECORDS MZA - Joshua - EXTRA ENERGY Aloka - Digeridoo - Nehza Records Amor Satyr - Quer Dançar? Mani Festo - The Reaper - No Stop - Remixes - FLIGHTPATH K-65 - No Stop (Mani Festo Remix) - FLIGHTPATH Egregore x Tadan - Tormented By Phantoms Of Their Own Makings - area127 Xerxer - Arketa - Spektator Toka Mak - Catharsis - area127 Spekki Webu -

“[...] This said, after a cathartic moment from the record’s completion, the story behind it came to light. I now find that the point of “It’s Okay” to be a matter of incorporating newer, intense life-changing moments with situations that make me feel grounded by a more serene time. It is by merging the two together as a means to juxtapose each other and glueing it all together with what you already know. ‘Lucid’ signifies having an ability to think clearly and rationally whereas ‘Paradox’ is a contradictory statement which, when analysed, may prove to be true. All of the tracks have a link with words that were very present in my head these past couple of months. Upon their completion, I decided to connect these themes that were present in my head with matching titles. All of these defining moments that are occurring in my life due to my creative works getting more traction and attention are there. I wanted to include such memorable moments in the title of my works as a means to capture these memories and repurpose them into giving the music its individual identity.” -Owelle, from the chat we had titled “Deliquescent Sonic Patterns”. . Check out Owelle’s “Passion Paradox”, premiere courtesy of Inverted Audio and the “all Swiss mix” she did for our monthly residency on Echobox Radio. . Horowitz - The Rest Remembered - Lachrymose Rescue NVST - Drum in the Bass of Attention - 03 Request for Quantity (Everworkedonanarchy Mix) Noria Lilt - The Insiders of the In-Between - ATATM (MSJY Remix) Letricia - T156 - Lachrymose Rescue Owelle - Tennis - Dee Dee’s Picks Estebahn - Ultracephalic Acid - Brainwaves Namarone - Approach the Colossus - strecke records HTN - breaks out - Brainwaves e-garbage - Opening The Hatch (88756 Remix) Mono-Tone - Another Paradigm - Pulse Déandrah - Unshaken Polaroid - Insult to Injury Déandrah - Red Grey - Lustpoderosa Déandrah - Oraanje Ant Steak (Insult to Injury) Gioski PNL - Au DD (Gioski Edit) Audrey Danz

“[...] As I am going through immense shifts in life, my mother was always there for me, whether it has been personal matters or supporting my work. While I was pondering on what to use as an artwork, I was experiencing a lot of insomnia due to being exposed to this lifestyle. Even though I was technically on holiday at the time, I still felt like I couldn’t fully decompress and detach. I was always on the look-out in anticipation of what could happen next. Sometimes, I couldn’t let go and enjoy the present because I had a lot of things on my mind regarding this career. I was a bit in a turmoil, so I asked to spend the evening with my mother watching old childhood video tapes of me in order to ground myself and perhaps derive some inspiration from my inner child. We were watching a very old film of myself swimming in the lake whilst being pulled by my mother. Not dragged in an aggressive manner, but rather guiding me along the waves by holding my arm. Soothing glides. We both were laughing a lot watching it because there was a lot of innocence. An utterance that tomorrow will be fine as well as being an amalgamation of serenity, positive apathy and mother and child connection. It’s something that spoke to me immensely. And so I took a screenshot of this very powerful mother and daughter moment and opted to use it as the album cover. Two women against the waves. But to be honest, I will likely return occasionally to this picture, because for me it is a statement. A visual representation that no matter what happens, it acts as a reminder, to envoy through the difficult motions and whisper in my ear as I reach this inner peace; “Oh well, it’s okay!”.” -Owelle. As part of the chat we had titled “Deliquescent Sonic Patterns.” . Check her track “It’s Okay”, kindly premiered by Electric Shapes. . Picture taken from a gig of hers at L’Amalgame. Yverdon-les-Bains CH, 18.02.23. . Wishing you a lovely day, -Dee Dee