Good day listeners, wherever you are. Trevor here. Welcome to the Virtual Cassette Library. Episode 255. A 12 track virtual tape with a metaphysical flip at the half way mark. If you make music, or are a label, and would like to be featured, send your file links or Bandcamp codes to trevlad@gmail.com. I’d love to hear what you’re working on. Please leave a tip and subscribe to the Mixcloud channel every little helps. A gentle, nature-infused, and introspective ambient journey through seasons, plants, and storytelling. Side A flows from sunny rain and clear ambiguity into fleeting glimpses, resigned beauty, and rhythmic patterns. Side B gathers around campfires, buoys, synesthetic storms, momentary drifts, and golden mystical pillars. Overall mood: Warm, contemplative, and quietly wondrous with a strong connection to nature and emotion. Perfect for deep relaxation, morning listening, or peaceful reflection. Episode 255 is based on the track “Buoy.” by “Willebrant” from the release “Selected Works – Slowed and Reverb, Volume 2”. Which Australian artist Karl Willebrant sent me a couple of days back. The track is over 13 minutes long so it should be on an episode of Expansive Waves which is my long form music show. For the moment that’s on hold as I don’t have the will to do one. Mainly from lack of time but also from having to pay for the shows myself as I’m still, after years of trying, missing 2 subscribers from the channel in order to get a payout from Mixcloud. It’s super frustrating dangling on that edge for so long. Anyway a massive shout out to Richard Francés of Hylé Tapes for sending me their catalogue of wonderful releases. You’ll be hearing lots from Hylé Tapes in the near future. In other news, Substak has entered a track for my next compilation release “Quiet Figures”. Get your entry in before September 24th and join him and The Earl of Dean. Details on the Bandcamp page. Now back to this episode which features Dutch artist Art Bit and Columbian artist Bålsam both with releases on the Dronarium label. Japanese artist Tomotsugu Nakamura together with Spanish artists David Cordero have one out via Home Normal records. Another play by Washington DC based Dionisaf from his release on the Ambient Cat label. Maps and Diagrams has a release on Sardinian label Lontano Series the sub label of Rohs! records. Brussels based Jonathan Poliart gets another play from his release as well as Paris based Simon Cacheux both out on Adventurous Music. The wonderful Mahorka label features, as usual, with a piece by Auto-nomaton. Also the fantastic collaboration of zakè, Ossa, ASC with a release on zakés own Bandcamp page. Ending the episode is Danish artist øjeRum with a release on Lithuanian label Amulet of Tears who has also supported the channel with loads of releases. But first out to start the ball rolling Toronto based artist Chad Skinner also known as Sun Rain with his track May from the Imaginary North release Lake Effect: Quiet Music From Toronto. So settle in, turn it up a bit, and let’s see where it takes us. I hope you enjoy it. One side flip, just the music.
Side A 00:00:00 Sun Rain – May Bright, sun-drenched ambient with gentle rain textures and springtime freshness. Warm and refreshing. Artist Bio: Sun Rain is a Toronto based ambient artist known for bright, seasonal works blending the elements. 00:06:01 Ard Bit – Disambigious Clear, unambiguous ambient with precise textures and a sense of resolved clarity. Clean and focused. Artist Bio: Ard Bit is an ambient artist creating clear, precise, and unambiguous soundscapes. 00:08:09 Bålsam – Glimpses Tender, fleeting ambient capturing brief glimpses with soft, balsam-like warmth. Intimate and ephemeral. Artist Bio: Bålsam is an ambient artist creating tender, heart-centered works with warm, soothing qualities. 00:12:17 Tomotsugu Nakamura & David Cordero – Shōganai Resigned, Japanese-inspired ambient with gentle acceptance and melancholic beauty. Poignant and serene. Artist Bio: Tomotsugu Nakamura and David Cordero collaborate on delicate, wabi-sabi-inspired ambient reflections. 00:15:24 Dionisaf – Rain Patterns Intricate, pattern-forming rain ambient with detailed, falling rhythms and soothing repetition. Artist Bio: Dionisaf is an ambient artist creating intricate, nature-patterned, and detailed soundscapes. 00:22:44 Maps and Diagrams – Gigue Dancing, gigue-inspired ambient with light, rhythmic elegance and cartographic warmth. Artist Bio: Maps and Diagrams is a British ambient artist known for elegant works. 00:27:03 Jonathan Poliart – Oxalis Delicate, plant-inspired ambient evoking oxalis leaves with soft, natural elegance. Artist Bio: Jonathan Poliart is an ambient artist creating here, delicate, nature-inspired works with floral and organic themes. Side B 00:35:06 Autonomaton – Campfirestory Warm, storytelling ambient around a crackling campfire with intimate, narrative glow. Artist Bio: Autonomaton is an ambient artist creating intimate, narrative, and campfire-inspired soundscapes. 00:38:13 Willebrant – Buoy. Floating, buoyant ambient with gentle bobbing motion and oceanic calm. Serene and anchored. Artist Bio: Willebrant is an Australian ambient artist known for grand, cinematic works inspired by landscapes and architecture. 00:49:59 Simon Cacheux – Hearing the lightning and seeing the thunder Synesthetic ambient swapping senses with dramatic, inverted storm textures. Powerful and immersive. Artist Bio: Simon Cacheux is a French ambient artist exploring melancholic and time-lost themes through atmospheric electronics. 00:52:50 zakè, Ossa, ASC – Momentary Drift 2 Drifting, collaborative ambient with soft, momentary flow and deep, resonant beauty. Artist Bio: zakè, Ossa, and ASC are respected ambient artists collaborating on drifting, resonant works. 00:57:20 øjeRum – Søjlen Med Det Gyldne Hoved Mystical, golden-headed pillar ambient with Danish folklore resonance and solemn elegance. Artist Bio: øjeRum is a Danish ambient artist creating mystical, folklore-inspired soundscapes with solemn beauty.
Also in the works, the latest compilation titled Quiet Figures which will be released September 26. Uncover the narratives whispered by the silent, ever-present figures that shadow us, through compositions that unravel their hidden mysteries. Does that trigger a creative thought?
Send entries to trevlad@gmail.com
Include artist name, track name and link to other work. Tracks due by September 24.
A warm, gentle, and emotionally rich ambient journey through mornings, memories, and cosmic wonder. Side A drifts from intimate closeness and summer radiance into delicate mornings and scattered light. Side B flows through lazy Sundays, recursive feathers, silent hours, heartfelt balm, and ends on an awe-inspiring Earthrise. Overall mood: Serene, nostalgic, and hopeful with a strong sense of warmth and quiet beauty. Perfect for morning listening, deep relaxation, or peaceful reflection. Good day listeners, wherever you are. Trevor here. Welcome to the Virtual Cassette Library. Episode 253. A 12 track virtual tape with a metaphysical flip at the half way mark. If you make music, or are a label, and would like to be featured, send your file links or Bandcamp codes to trevlad@gmail.com. I’d love to hear what you’re working on. Please leave a tip and subscribe to the Mixcloud channel every little helps. So settle in, turn it up a bit, and let’s see where it takes us. I hope you enjoy it. One side flip, just the music. Today’s mix is based on the track “Recursive Plumage” by “Dionisaf” from the release “Fractals, Vol. 2” which just dropped on the wonderful Ambient Cat label of which the track by M. Cross Dougherty is also from. also in the mix is mate of the show Ed Herbers with a release on Passed Recordings. The legendary Eluvium is back with a release on Temporary Residence Ltd. Simon Cacheux with a release on Adventurous Music. Aiko Takahashi together with Scattered Light has one out on David Corderos amazing ambient label Noray Records. Foam and Sand have a release on Seil Records Nick May with a self release. Mate of the mine aeon with a track from my latest compilation The Mystery of the Night which you really should have in your collection. Bålsam have one out on the fantastic Dutch label Le Mont Analogue Olio Flux ends with a self release which I’ve been featuring loads on previous episodes. To start us off though is the amazing Mark Barrott with a release on Anjunachill this is Closer, enjoy…
Side A 00:00:00 Mark Barrott – Closer Warm, intimate Balearic ambient drawing the listener closer with soft, inviting textures. Gentle and comforting. Artist Bio: Mark Barrott is a Balearic and ambient producer known for warm, earthy, and sun-drenched soundscapes. 00:05:43 Ed Herbers – Summer Solstice Bright, sun-drenched ambient capturing the longest day with luminous warmth and seasonal radiance. Joyful and expansive. Artist Bio: Ed Herbers is a Cincinnati, Ohio based ambient musician known for seasonal, textural works that capture natural atmospheres and emotional states. 00:08:38 M. Cross Dougherty – Undulated Flowing, wave-like ambient with gentle undulations and soft, rolling motion. Hypnotic and serene. Artist Bio: M. Cross Dougherty is an ambient artist creating flowing, textural works with organic motion. 00:10:22 Eluvium – A.M. Delicate, morning ambient with fragile beauty and quiet, early-light introspection. Tender and hopeful. Artist Bio: Eluvium (Matthew Cooper) is a renowned ambient composer known for delicate, emotionally rich piano and electronic works. 00:12:03 Simon Cacheux – Wasted Melancholic, time-lost ambient with a sense of gentle regret and drifting emptiness. Poignant and atmospheric. Artist Bio: Simon Cacheux is a French ambient artist exploring melancholic and time-lost themes through atmospheric electronics. 00:14:30 Aiko Takahashi & Scattered Light – Cinq Heures Du Matin (16mm Color Film) Dreamy, 5 AM ambient evoking early morning film grain with soft, scattered light and nostalgic warmth. Artist Bio: Aiko Takahashi & Scattered Light collaborate on cinematic, film-inspired ambient works with nostalgic and dreamy qualities. 00:22:30 Foam and Sand – Circle 70 Lush, circular ambient with granular warmth and endless, comforting loops. Radiant and meditative. Artist Bio: Foam and Sand is the ambient project of producer Robin Schut, blending granular synthesis and dreamy textures. Side B 00:27:01 Nick May – Sunday Morning Relaxed, lazy Sunday ambient with warm light and gentle, unhurried calm. Cosy and peaceful. Artist Bio: Nick May is an ambient artist known for gentle, nature-inspired works with warm, organic textures. 00:35:15 Dionisaf – Recursive Plumage Intricate, feather-like ambient with recursive patterns and soft, avian elegance. Detailed and hypnotic. Artist Bio: Dionisaf is an ambient artist creating intricate, recursive, and nature-inspired soundscapes. 00:41:37 aeon – the silent hours Vast, time-stretched ambient capturing the quiet hours with deep, eternal stillness. Profound and serene. Artist Bio: aeon is an ambient artist focused on vast, time-stretched, and silent explorations. 00:45:07 Bålsam – My Heart Tender, heartfelt ambient with warm, balsam-like soothing and emotional openness. Intimate and healing. Artist Bio: Bålsam is an ambient artist creating tender, heart-centered works with warm, soothing qualities. 00:49:50 Olio Flux – Earthrise (Instrumental) Majestic, orbital ambient viewing Earth from space with awe-inspiring wonder and cosmic perspective. Artist Bio: Olio Flux is an ambient project exploring themes of time, change, and cosmic motion through textured electronics.
Also in the works, the latest compilation titled Quiet Figures which will be released September 26. Uncover the narratives whispered by the silent, ever-present figures that shadow us, through compositions that unravel their hidden mysteries. Does that trigger a creative thought?
Send entries to trevlad@gmail.com
Include artist name, track name and link to other work. Tracks due by September 24.
Based on the track “Cyme” by “Jonathan Poliart” from the release “Melomed” and “Margin” by “CIRC” from the release “Rite”. Good day listeners, wherever you are. Trevor here. Welcome to the Virtual Cassette Library. A 12 track virtual tape with a metaphysical flip at the half way mark. A luminous, exploratory, and deeply personal ambient journey through light, myth, and memory. Side A drifts from setting sun pearls and circular radiance into majestic airships and mythical horizons. Side B expands into floral delicacy, eternal journeys, dream scaffolds, and ends on warm childhood nostalgia. Overall mood: Warm, contemplative, and wondrous with a strong sense of vastness and intimate reflection. Perfect for deep listening, golden-hour vibes, or peaceful unwinding. If you make music, or are a label, and would like to be featured, send your file links or Bandcamp codes to trevlad@gmail.com. I’d love to hear what you’re working on. Please leave a tip and subscribe to the Mixcloud channel every little helps. So settle in, turn it up a bit, and let’s see where it takes us. I hope you enjoy it. One side flip, just the music.
Side A 00:00:00 R&D – Pearls of Setting Sun Warm, glowing analogue ambient capturing the last pearls of sunlight with rich, fading beauty. Serene and nostalgic. Artist Bio: R&D is the electronic project of a synth enthusiast creating deep, textural analogue soundscapes. 00:09:49 Dark Fidelity Hi Fi – Circular Square Luminous, geometric ambient with circular motion and emotional depth. Hopeful and radiant. Artist Bio: Dark Fidelity Hi Fi (Rick Jones) is a Manchester producer blending electronic atmospheres with emotional depth and personal reflection. 00:13:06 Andrew Heath – A Fleet of Airships Majestic, floating ambient evoking a fleet of airships with vast, drifting elegance. Cinematic and wondrous. Artist Bio: Andrew Heath is a UK ambient composer known for spacious, cinematic works inspired by nature and history. 00:23:12 Zhe Pechorin & F.A. – Yellow Sun Bright, solar ambient with warm yellow tones and gentle, life-giving radiance. Optimistic and glowing. Artist Bio: Zhe Pechorin & F.A. collaborate on warm, solar, and emotionally radiant ambient music. 00:26:36 philippe neau – ‘ Minimal, apostrophe-like ambient with precise, subtle punctuation and quiet introspection. Clean and poetic. Artist Bio: philippe neau is a French ambient artist creating minimal, precise, and poetic electronic works. 00:31:17 The Earl of Dean – Beyond The Pillars Of Hercules Mythical, exploratory ambient venturing past ancient boundaries with deep, legendary resonance. Artist Bio: The Earl of Dean is a Scottish ambient artist crafting misty, landscape-inspired sound worlds with Nordic and mythical influences. Side B 00:38:19 Jonathan Poliart – Cyme Delicate, cyme-inspired ambient with clustered floral textures and soft, natural elegance. Artist Bio: Jonathan Poliart is an ambient artist creating delicate, nature-inspired works with floral and organic themes. 00:44:34 Yzymyr – Meditation Pure, meditative ambient with focused stillness and profound inner calm. Minimal and transcendent. Artist Bio: Yzymyr is an ambient artist focused on pure, minimal, and absolute sonic explorations. 00:51:05 Thaneco – Neverending Journey Vast, eternal ambient capturing endless exploration with cosmic drones and timeless flow. Artist Bio: Thaneco is a Greek ambient artist creating space-themed, narrative-driven electronic works. 00:58:22 Helyg Weidenbach – Dream Scaffold I Dreamy, scaffold-like ambient building ethereal structures with soft, supportive layers. Artist Bio: Helyg Weidenbach is an ambient artist crafting dream-like, structural soundscapes. 01:04:21 CIRC – Margin Precise, edge-dwelling ambient exploring boundaries with clean, marginal textures. Artist Bio: CIRC is an ambient artist focused on precise, boundary-exploring minimal electronics. 01:08:41 Akira Film Script – N4-81 Nostalgic, tape-warmed ambient captured in a childhood home with field recordings, cassette hiss, and quiet domestic peace. Deeply personal and comforting. Artist Bio: Akira Film Script is Ryan Watts, a veteran electronic musician creating nostalgic, field-recording-heavy ambient works inspired by childhood homes and personal reflection.
Based on the track “Timmi Flew to the Stars (Anholt Beach)” by “Hello Mr. Klaus” from the release “Baltic Odyssey”. Good day listeners, wherever you are. Trevor here. Welcome to the Virtual Cassette Library. A 12 track virtual tape with a metaphysical flip at the half way mark. A varied ambient journey blending brutalist starkness, cosmic wonder, natural serenity, and dark turbulence. Side A moves from concrete weight and celestial beauty into poetic minimalism and deep space orbits. Side B flows through woodland streams, chaotic tsunamis, residual traces, whimsical stars, and grounded everyday life. Overall mood: Contemplative, atmospheric, and emotionally diverse — from stark and dark to warm and hopeful. Perfect for focused listening, nature connection, or late-night immersion. If you make music, or are a label, and would like to be featured, send your file links or Bandcamp codes to trevlad@gmail.com. I’d love to hear what you’re working on. Please leave a tip and subscribe to the Mixcloud channel every little helps. So settle in, turn it up a bit, and let’s see where it takes us. I hope you enjoy it. One side flip, just the music.
Side A 00:00:00 Et Voilà – Brutalism 01 Raw, concrete-heavy ambient with brutalist textures and stark architectural weight. Bold and immersive. Artist Bio: Et Voilà is an ambient artist known for stark, architectural soundscapes inspired by brutalism and urban decay. 00:03:59 Mark Ellery Griffiths – Cassiopeia (2015) Celestial, star-constellation ambient with shimmering synths and cosmic wonder. Luminous and dreamy. Artist Bio: Mark Ellery Griffiths is a UK ambient composer creating cosmic and textural works often inspired by space and nature. 00:10:07 Feon – Darkness Within Darkness Deep, layered dark ambient exploring inner voids with rich, enveloping shadows. Mysterious and profound. Artist Bio: Feon is an ambient artist focused on dark, introspective explorations of inner darkness and emotional depth. 00:12:30 Substak – Looming Light(naviarhaiku642) Subtle, haiku-inspired ambient with looming light and delicate, poetic textures. Minimal and evocative. Artist Bio: Substak is a Greek ambient artist creating minimal drone works. 00:16:16 Warrington Runcorn New Town Development Plan – Managed Decline Brutalist hauntology with decaying urban synths and themes of managed decline. Stark and atmospheric. Artist Bio: Warrington Runcorn New Town Development Plan is a hauntological project exploring British new towns, brutalism, and social history through synth music. 00:19:38 Aether Audio – Deep Space Orbit Vast, orbital ambient with deep space silence and gentle gravitational drift. Expansive and serene. Artist Bio: Aether Audio is an ambient artist creating vast, space-inspired soundscapes focused on orbital and cosmic themes. Side B 00:29:51 Nick May – Stream In Woods Gentle, flowing ambient capturing woodland streams with natural warmth and quiet movement. Peaceful and organic. Artist Bio: Nick May is an ambient artist known for gentle, nature-inspired works with warm, organic textures. 00:34:48 Belial Pelegrim – Tsunami of Bad Ideas Dark, turbulent ambient with overwhelming waves of chaotic thought and brooding intensity. Artist Bio: Belial Pelegrim is an ambient artist creating dark, narrative-driven works with mysterious and turbulent atmospheres. 00:38:43 Rodrigo Passannanti – Residual Existence Minimal, lingering ambient exploring what remains after dissolution with fragile beauty. Artist Bio: Rodrigo Passannanti is a London-based Italian electronic composer known for immersive, time-focused ambient works and vintage synth explorations. 00:42:14 Hello Mr. Klaus – Timmi Flew to the Stars (Anholt Beach) Star-bound ambient with beachy warmth and cosmic adventure. Charming. Artist Bio: Hello Mr. Klaus is an ambient artist blending, location-inspired, and cosmic elements. 00:52:13 Mark Barrott – Land (III) Earthy, Balearic-tinged ambient with grounded textures and gentle, land-inspired calm. Artist Bio: Mark Barrott is a Balearic and ambient producer known for warm, earthy, and sun-drenched soundscapes. 00:56:31 Jogging House – Stenography *Intimate, everyday ambient capturing hidden rhythms and quiet domestic notation. Warm and personal. Artist Bio: Jogging House is a German ambient artist known for warm, everyday, and melodic soundscapes as well as curating the Seil Records label. *
Based on the track “Leonora Christine” by “Thaneco” from the release “Tau Zero”. Good day listeners, wherever you are. Trevor here. Welcome to the Virtual Cassette Library. A 12 track virtual tape with a metaphysical flip at the half way mark. A deep, cosmic, and introspective ambient journey through time, memory, loss, and renewal. Side A descends into subterranean darkness and temporal stillness before rising with guiding light and misty mystery. Side B reflects on ageing, interstellar voyages, dissolution, and inner neuroses. Overall mood: Contemplative, melancholic, and expansive with moments of hope and cosmic wonder. Perfect for deep listening, late-night reflection, or immersive solitude. If you make music, or are a label, and would like to be featured, send your file links or Bandcamp codes to trevlad@gmail.com. I’d love to hear what you’re working on. Please leave a tip and subscribe to the Mixcloud channel every little helps. So settle in, turn it up a bit, and let’s see where it takes us. I hope you enjoy it. One side flip, just the music.
Side A 00:00:00 R&D – SubQtanium Deep, subterranean analogue electronics with heavy low-end pressure and immersive darkness. Dense and hypnotic. Artist Bio: R&D is the electronic project of a synth enthusiast creating deep, textural analogue soundscapes. 00:11:32 Rodrigo Passannanti – Time Watches Itself Minimal, self-observing ambient with patient drones and a profound sense of temporal stillness. Meditative and vast. Artist Bio: Rodrigo Passannanti is a London-based Italian electronic composer known for immersive, time-focused ambient works and vintage synth explorations. 00:17:31 Exit Chamber – The Disinherited Haunting, dispossessed ambient with emotional weight and a sense of loss and exile. Stark and poignant. Artist Bio: Exit Chamber is a Scottish ambient/drone artist creating dark, introspective soundscapes often exploring isolation and inner thoughts. 00:21:38 Grant Beasley – Omega Point Cosmic, finality-focused ambient exploring the end of all things with dramatic scale and luminous textures. Artist Bio: Grant Beasley is a Sunderland-based ambient musician creating space-inspired, expansive soundscapes with analogue warmth. 00:26:53 Dark Fidelity Hi Fi – Angel On My Shoulder Warm, guiding ambient with glowing electronics and a comforting, protective presence. Hopeful and luminous. Artist Bio: Dark Fidelity Hi Fi (Rick Jones) is a Manchester producer blending electronic atmospheres with emotional depth and personal reflection. 00:28:17 The Earl of Dean – Bólstraský Misty, Nordic-tinged ambient with cold, bog-like atmospheres and quiet mystery. Artist Bio: The Earl of Dean is an ambient artist crafting misty, landscape-inspired sound worlds with field recorded influences. Side B 00:36:09 Olio Flux – Growing Old Reflective, ageing ambient with soft, evolving textures and gentle acceptance. Warm and melancholic. Artist Bio: Olio Flux is an ambient project exploring themes of time, change, and emotional growth through textured electronics. 00:43:31 Thaneco – Leonora Christine Sci-fi inspired ambient evoking interstellar travel with vast, exploratory drones and cosmic wonder. Artist Bio: Thaneco is an ambient artist creating space-themed, narrative-driven electronic works. 00:51:19 Solar Phasing – The Reflection of Time Luminous, time-reflecting ambient with soft phasing layers and philosophical calm. Serene and radiant. Artist Bio: Solar Phasing is an ambient artist focused on luminous, time-based soundscapes and cosmic reflection. 01:00:20 Bluetech – On the Cusp of Dissolution Delicate, dissolving psybient with intricate details and a sense of beautiful impermanence. Ethereal and intricate. Artist Bio: Bluetech (Evan Bartholomew) is a veteran psybient artist known for intricate, organic electronic soundscapes. 01:03:39 DTime – Eclipse Of Origins Dark, primordial ambient capturing the shadow of beginnings with deep, eclipsing resonance. Artist Bio: DTime is an ambient artist exploring dark, primordial, and cosmic themes through textural sound design. 01:10:02 The British Stereo Collective – Neuroses Retro-futurist analogue exploration of inner turmoil with warm, institutional textures and subtle unease. Artist Bio: The British Stereo Collective is Stoke on Trents finest, Phil Heeks creating retro-futurist electronic works inspired by British institutions, retro sci-fi and inner states.
Based on the track “Humidity” by “Ed Herbers” from the release “Season Cycle: Summer”. Good day listeners, wherever you are. Trevor here. Welcome to the Virtual Cassette Library. A 60 minute virtual tape with a metaphysical flip at the half way mark. A tender, atmospheric, and deeply personal ambient journey through memory, nature, and quiet emotion. Side A drifts from intimate remembrance and humid atmospheres into seasonal transitions and dawn-lit hope. Side B expands into majestic grandeur, childhood nostalgia, woodland paths, and gentle blue rain. Overall mood: Introspective, melancholic, and warmly comforting with a strong sense of place and emotional intimacy. Perfect for reflective listening, rainy afternoons, or peaceful unwinding. If you make music, or are a label, and would like to be featured, send your file links or Bandcamp codes to trevlad@gmail.com. I’d love to hear what you’re working on. Please leave a tip and subscribe to the Mixcloud channel every little helps. So settle in, turn it up a bit, and let’s see where it takes us. I hope you enjoy it. One side flip, just the music.
Side A 00:00:00 Fallen – Room of Remembrance Intimate, reflective ambient with soft, memory-laden textures and quiet emotional resonance. Warm and contemplative. Artist Bio: Fallen is Italian-based ambient artist Lorenzo Bracaloni known for deeply personal, melancholic soundscapes often inspired by memory, nature, and emotional landscapes. Label: FORM@ RECORDS 00:06:39 Foam and Sand – Circle 68 feat. Masha Brodskaya Lush, circular ambient with vocal warmth and soft granular layers. Dreamy and embracing. Artist Bio: Foam and Sand is the ambient project of producer Robin Schut, blending granular synthesis and dreamy textures with occasional vocal collaborations. Label: Seil Records 00:10:33 Kasia Gawlik – Echo 2 Delicate, reverberating ambient with gentle echoes and fragile emotional distance. Ethereal and haunting. Artist Bio: Kasia Gawlik is a Polish ambient artist creating fragile, echo-filled soundscapes that explore memory and emotional space. Label: whitelabrecs 00:16:30 Ed Herbers – Humidity Muggy, atmospheric ambient capturing thick summer air and subtle, sticky warmth. Immersive and tactile. Artist Bio: Ed Herbers is a UK ambient musician known for seasonal, textural works that capture natural atmospheres and emotional states. Label: Passed Recordings (release date – 21 June 2026) 00:18:31 Jics – Concetta (In North York At Dawn) Gentle, dawn-lit ambient with Toronto morning light and quiet, personal intimacy. Serene and hopeful. Artist Bio: Jics is a Toronto-based ambient artist crafting intimate, location-inspired pieces that capture personal moments and urban dawn. Label: Imaginary North (release date – 19 June 2026) 00:20:33 David Cordero – Nubilus Cloudy, drifting ambient with soft, nebulous textures and gentle, overcast serenity. Ethereal and meditative. Artist Bio: David Cordero is a Spanish ambient composer from Cádiz who runs Noray Records. His work often explores delicate, introspective soundscapes blending field recordings and minimal electronics. Label: Noray Records Side B 00:23:54 Suncastle – Hilaboa Bright, solar ambient with uplifting warmth and crystalline, castle-like structures. Radiant and optimistic. Artist Bio: Suncastle is an ambient project focused on luminous, nature-inspired electronic soundscapes. Label: Triplicate Records 00:28:57 Willebrant – The Grand Gallery Majestic, spacious ambient evoking grand architectural halls with deep resonance and solemn beauty. Artist Bio: Willebrant is an Australian ambient artist known for grand, cinematic works inspired by landscapes and architecture. Label: Self released 00:32:58 Akira Film Script – N2-16 Nostalgic, tape-warmed ambient captured in a childhood home with field recordings, cassette hiss, and quiet domestic peace. Deeply personal and comforting. Artist Bio: Akira Film Script is Ryan Watts, an electronic musician creating nostalgic, field-recording-heavy ambient works inspired by childhood homes and personal reflection. Label: Audiobulb (release date – 10 July 2026) 00:34:22 Heÿkla – Through the Branches Organic, woodland ambient with dappled light filtering through trees and gentle, natural flow. Artist Bio: Heÿkla is an ambient artist crafting nature-inspired, immersive soundscapes with organic textures. Label: Driftworks 00:38:11 Intact Veils – Aria Elegant, veiled ambient with operatic grace and shimmering, airy textures. Beautiful and ethereal. Artist Bio: Intact Veils is a project known for delicate, atmospheric ambient works with a focus on beauty and emotion. Label: The Artificial Pine 00:40:40 Rhucle – Blue Rain Soft, melancholic ambient with gentle rainfall and blue-hued emotional wash. Calm and soothing. Artist Bio: Rhucle is a Japanese ambient artist creating soft, rainy, and introspective soundscapes. Label: Silent Songs
Based on the track “Música de las Plantas” by “Visible Light” from the album “Sierra de Luquillo: A Living Soundscape”. Good day listeners, wherever you are. Trevor here. Welcome to the Virtual Cassette Library. A 60 minute virtual tape with a metaphysical flip at the half way mark. A tender, intimate, and nature-infused ambient journey focused on emotion, memory, and quiet connection to the living world. Side A drifts through lullabies, watery fragility, and hollowed hearts, while Side B offers misty serenity, gentle kindness, and a lush rainforest soundscape. Overall mood: Gentle, melancholic, and warmly contemplative with a strong sense of healing and presence. Perfect for deep relaxation, morning reflection, or late-night immersion. If you make music, or are a label, and would like to be featured, send your file links or Bandcamp codes to trevlad@gmail.com. I’d love to hear what you’re working on. Please leave a tip and subscribe to the Mixcloud channel every little helps. So settle in, turn it up a bit, and let’s see where it takes us. I hope you enjoy it. One side flip, just the music.
Side A 00:00:00 Morgan Szymanksi and Tommy Perman – Lullaby for Angie Gentle, tender ambient lullaby with soft guitar and delicate textures. Intimate, soothing, and full of quiet love. 00:04:35 David Cordero – Wet Paper Fragile, waterlogged ambient with soft decaying textures and subtle melancholy. Poignant and beautifully ephemeral. 00:06:01 Desolate Horizons – Time Slows to a Hush Expansive, time-stretching ambient with vast stillness and gentle, slowing drift. Deeply meditative and serene. 00:08:27 Willebrant – Cowwarr II Earthy, grounded Australian ambient with rich drones and natural resonance. Warm and immersive. 00:14:00 Rhucle & morimoto naoki – Kisui Delicate, watery Japanese-inspired ambient with flowing minimalism and peaceful clarity. Graceful and refreshing. 00:17:29 Mark Hjorthoy – A Heart Full Of Hollow Wounds Emotional, hollowed-out ambient with deep melancholy and fragile beauty. Haunting and heartfelt. Side B 00:21:36 Runaway Horses – Condensa Misty, condensing ambient with soft focus and gentle emotional weight. Dreamlike and atmospheric. 00:24:42 Ann Annie – laurel Intimate, leaf-like ambient with tender acoustic warmth and quiet natural elegance. Delicate and comforting. 00:26:47 Hverheij – Share A Little Love Gentle, uplifting ambient with soft glowing tones and a message of quiet kindness. Warm and hopeful. 00:29:21 Time Rival – Cylindrical Sea Curved, oceanic ambient with rolling cylindrical waves and hypnotic motion. Immersive and fluid. 00:32:15 amelia courthouse – One Fine Morning Bright, optimistic ambient capturing the fresh promise of a new day. Light and uplifting. 00:39:49 Visible Light – Música de las Plantas Living, bio-electronic ambient woven from Puerto Rican rainforest field recordings, cello, and plant signals. Organic, nocturnal, and deeply alive.
Based on the track “Day Dream” by “BVSMV & Running in Slow Motion” from the album “Moments”. Good day listeners, wherever you are. Trevor here. Welcome to the Virtual Cassette Library. A 60 minute virtual tape with a metaphysical flip at the half way mark.
If you make music, or are a label, and would like to be featured, send your file links or Bandcamp codes to trevlad@gmail.com. I’d love to hear what you’re working on. Please leave a tip and subscribe to the Mixcloud channel every little helps. So settle in, turn it up a bit, and let’s see where it takes us. I hope you enjoy it. One side flip, just the music.
Side A 00:00:00 Danalogue – Earth Remembrance Day Warm, reflective cosmic jazz/ambient with earthy tones and a sense of planetary reverence. Thoughtful and expansive. 00:05:03 BVSMV & Running in Slow Motion – Day Dream Gentle, drifting ambient with soft dreamy layers and relaxed, sun-dappled movement. Blissful and immersive. 00:09:22 Distant Fires Burning & Autistici – Scalar (E-xtended Mix) Extended, scalar ambient with intricate, mathematically elegant textures and deep spatial resonance. Hypnotic and detailed. 00:15:58 Hverheij – Untoward Sparse, slightly uneasy ambient with subtle tension and introspective minimalism. Cool and restrained. 00:20:42 Dohnavùr – Unwavering Steady, resolute ambient with strong forward presence and emotional steadfastness. Focused and grounded. 00:26:40 Simon Heartfield – A Language We Lost Melancholic, nostalgic ambient evoking forgotten tongues and faded communication. Poignant and atmospheric. Side B 00:29:35 Obsydian Fox – Chromatophore Shifting, colour-changing ambient with organic, adaptive textures and subtle bioluminescent glow. Fluid and alive. 00:34:30 Melorman – Cool Delight Smooth, chilled electronic with breezy melodies and refreshing, summery coolness. Laid-back and delightful. 00:37:06 Stereo Minus One – All This Time I Was Afraid To Say (instrumental) Atmospheric, emotionally charged instrumental with acid-tinged undertones and quiet vulnerability. 00:40:26 Belial Pelegrim – Subtext Subtle, layered ambient revealing hidden meanings with cool, nocturnal elegance. Mysterious and refined. 00:45:20 Authentek – Disappearing Ink (Pressed Version) Fading, impermanent ambient with delicate textures that feel like they’re slowly vanishing. Fragile and haunting. 00:51:17 Warrington Runcorn New Town Development Plan – Built By Robots Retro-futurist hauntology with mechanical precision, brutalist synths, and dystopian charm. Bold and atmospheric.
Based on the track “Elsewhere (KapTep Pale Blue Dot Remix)” by “M. Cross Dougherty” from the album “Artemis II”. Good day listeners, wherever you are. Trevor here. Welcome to the Virtual Cassette Library. A 60 minute virtual tape with a metaphysical flip at the half way mark. A serene and contemplative ambient journey through cosmic space, earthly textures, memory, and natural elements. Side A floats from ethereal space walks and mystical glades into weathered nostalgia and planetary reflection. Side B grounds the mix with ancient trees, tidal rhythms, and high clouds before ending in warm, fireside comfort. Overall mood: Peaceful, introspective, and gently melancholic with a strong sense of vastness and quiet beauty. It feels like drifting between inner reflection and outer wonder — perfect for deep relaxation, meditation, or late-night listening. If you make music, or are a label, and would like to be featured, send your file links or Bandcamp codes to trevlad@gmail.com. I’d love to hear what you’re working on. Please leave a tip and subscribe to the Mixcloud channel every little helps. So settle in, turn it up a bit, and let’s see where it takes us. I hope you enjoy it. One side flip, just the music.
Side A 00:00:00 Dubberrookie – Etheral Space Walk Weightless, dreamy ambient with spacious synths and gentle cosmic drift. Serene and floating. 00:05:22 BUNKR – This Side Of Forever Deep, resonant electronic ambient with a sense of timelessness and warm, bunker-like intimacy. 00:09:27 On Idyl – Caliche Dry, earthy ambient inspired by desert soil with textured minimalism and quiet warmth. 00:13:26 Sylvain Henricksen – Akashic Glade Rest Area Lush, mystical ambient offering rest in an ethereal glade with soft, Akashic resonance. 00:17:49 M. Cross Dougherty – Elsewhere (KapTep Pale Blue Dot Remix) Vast, planetary ambient with pale blue cosmic beauty and distant, reflective melancholy. 00:21:28 Spheruleus – Defining Days Nostalgic, weathered ambient capturing fleeting moments with soft, defining emotional weight. Side B 00:26:50 Tim Stebbing – Baobab Ancient, grounded ambient evoking the mighty baobab tree with deep organic resonance. 00:30:59 Ian Hawgood & David Cordero – What Remains Fragile, poignant ambient exploring memory and impermanence with delicate beauty. 00:37:11 Earthborn Visions – Sea Wash Gentle, rhythmic ambient mimicking waves washing ashore with soothing, tidal calm. 00:42:02 Ed Herbers – Cirrus High, wispy ambient with cirrus cloud textures and airy, elevated serenity. 00:45:29 Unruly Disturbance – Acclamation Of C Major Bright, triumphant yet disturbed ambient celebrating C major with subtle chaos. 00:51:38 Eluvium – The Fires At Night Warm, glowing post-classical ambient with crackling fires and deep nocturnal comfort.
Based on the track “Oceanic” by “Fields of Few” from the compilation album “Music for Condensation”. Good day listeners, wherever you are. Trevor here. Welcome to the Virtual Cassette Library. A 60 minute virtual tape with a metaphysical flip at the half way mark. A deep, introspective, and elemental ambient journey moving through water, inner worlds, decay, and vast landscapes. Side A flows from oceanic vastness into personal fragility and emotional submersion. Side B shifts across desert expanses, tropical warmth, ghostly seas, and subterranean spaces before ending on gentle, cyclical calm. Overall mood: Melancholic, immersive, and quietly contemplative with a strong sense of place and solitude. It feels like drifting slowly through different environments and emotional states — ideal for focused deep listening, meditation, or late-night reflection. If you make music, or are a label, and would like to be featured, send your file links or Bandcamp codes to trevlad@gmail.com. I’d love to hear what you’re working on. Please leave a tip and subscribe to the Mixcloud channel every little helps. So settle in, turn it up a bit, and let’s see where it takes us. I hope you enjoy it. One side flip, just the music.
Side A 00:00:00 Fields of Few – Oceanic Vast, rolling ambient with deep aquatic textures and gentle wave-like motion. Immersive and serene. 00:04:30 f5point6 – World Within Our World Introspective, layered ambient exploring inner and outer realms with warm, detailed electronics. Thoughtful and expansive. 00:15:45 Veins Full Of Static – Ceaseless Collapse Dark, crumbling ambient with heavy static and relentless structural decay. Tense and atmospheric. 00:21:07 Federica Deiana – Sinking Gently submerging ambient with soft, dissolving textures and emotional weight. Delicate and melancholic. 00:23:18 Spirit Unwell – Inside Intimate, inward-focused ambient with fragile vulnerability and quiet emotional resonance. 00:24:30 Nick May – Minilogue 1 Minimal, refined ambient with subtle melodic touches and patient, elegant flow. Side B 00:28:15 David Strother – other desert cities Sparse, sun-bleached desert violin ambient with wide-open spaces and dry, haunting beauty. 00:31:01 landtitles – tropics of the sun Warm, geographic ambient evoking tropical landscapes with glowing pads and gentle heat haze. 00:32:59 Lines of Silence – The Ghost Ship Eerie, drifting nautical ambient with ghostly presence and foggy maritime mystery. 00:36:56 Carlos Ferreira – inconsistency Subtle, fluctuating ambient with fragile textures and quiet emotional uncertainty. 00:42:58 Stray wool – Under Subterranean, muffled ambient with soft pressure and buried introspection. 00:46:11 mRn – Cosas Del Mundo Gentle, worldly ambient steel guitar with organic warmth and reflective, everyday poetry. 00:48:49 life on marx – Gatava Dreamy, flowing ambient with subtle rhythmic undertow and emotional lift. 00:50:21 Foam and Sand – Circle 63 Lush, cyclical ambient with soft granular textures and meditative repetition. Calming closer.
Based on the tracks “Tukushima Transmission” by “Dark Fidelity Hi Fi” from the album “Your Skyline Correspondent” and “Make it In Livingston” by “Dohnavùr” from the album “We Owe Each Other Everything”. Good day listeners, wherever you are. Trevor here. Welcome to the Virtual Cassette Library. A 60 minute virtual tape with a metaphysical flip at the half way mark. A luminous and emotionally rich electronic-ambient voyage blending cosmic wonder, personal reflection, and subtle melancholy. Side A shines with intricate psybient, heartfelt warmth, and liquid fluidity, while Side B drifts into warped nostalgia, nautical mystery, and deep void-like stillness. Overall mood: Hopeful yet introspective, atmospheric, and gently psychedelic. It balances light and shadow beautifully — perfect for late-night drives, deep listening, or reflective immersion. If you make music, or are a label, and would like to be featured, send your file links or Bandcamp codes to trevlad@gmail.com. I’d love to hear what you’re working on. Please leave a tip and subscribe to the Mixcloud channel every little helps. So settle in, turn it up a bit, and let’s see where it takes us. I hope you enjoy it. One side flip, just the music.
Side A 00:00:00 Bluetech – Chronal Anomaly Intricate psybient with swirling temporal glitches, crystalline percussion, and luminous melodic layers. Hypnotic and mind-bending. 00:04:00 Dark Fidelity Hi Fi – Tukushima Transmission Warm, glowing electronic soundscapes layered with emotional depth, radiant bass, and shimmering keys. Melancholy-tinged yet hopeful and beautifully crafted — a heartfelt transmission shining through grief into acceptance and light. 00:07:02 R&D – Periscope Depth Submerged, stealthy analogue electronics with deep pressure and patient, submerged movement. Tense and immersive. 00:14:52 Grant Beasley – Omega Particle Vast, high-energy ambient/techno exploring cosmic particles with crystalline textures and expansive scale. Dramatic and radiant. 00:20:31 DOMOTIC – Ground ( Liquid Version ) Fluid, liquid ambient with gentle rhythms and grounded warmth. Flowing and emotionally resonant. 00:22:55 Hannah Peel – Mantis vs Horse Playful, intricate electronic piece with organic vs mechanical tension and delicate, detailed beauty. Quirky and charming. Side B 00:28:37 Boards of Canada – Prophecy At 1420 MHz Eerie, mid-tempo BoC classic with ominous narration, warped analogue nostalgia, and subtle cosmic dread. Instantly recognisable and hypnotic. 00:33:42 Dohnavùr – Make it In Livingston Atmospheric, regional electronic with hauntological undertones and a sense of place. Stark and evocative. 00:37:45 Twilight Sequence – Lurid Episodes Out at Sea Moody, cinematic ambient with nautical mystery and dramatic, lurid storytelling. Darkly immersive. 00:44:35 The British Stereo Collective – Nerve Centre Retro-futurist analogue exploration with central nervous system energy and warm, institutional charm. Focused and vibrant. 00:52:00 Rodrigo Passannanti – Voidstar Deep, starless ambient venturing into vast emptiness with subtle tension and cosmic void. Profound and minimal.
Based on the track “Rain and Weak Light” by “Twilight Sequence” from the album “Stars of the Wayside”. Good day listeners, wherever you are. Trevor here. Welcome to the Virtual Cassette Library. A 60 minute virtual tape with a metaphysical flip at the half way mark. A moody, introspective electronic-ambient journey through time, memory, and emotional transition. Side A builds from dark tension and marching inevitability into vulnerable, cycling emotion. Side B shifts between detached urban energy, melancholic closure, fragile hope, and hazy melancholy before ending on an open, meditative portal. Overall mood: Melancholic, atmospheric, and subtly hopeful with a blend of urban grit and dreamy detachment. It feels like wandering through rain-soaked streets at dusk into quiet reflection. Perfect for late-night drives, focused listening, or contemplative evenings. If you make music, or are a label, and would like to be featured, send your file links or Bandcamp codes to trevlad@gmail.com. I’d love to hear what you’re working on. Please leave a tip and subscribe to the Mixcloud channel every little helps. So settle in, turn it up a bit, and let’s see where it takes us. I hope you enjoy it. One side flip, just the music.
Side A 00:00:00 Mindmeld – Deepstate Dark, brooding ambient with dense layers and subtle political tension. Immersive and shadowy. 00:06:36 R&D – Time Marches Steady, marching analogue electronics with a sense of inexorable time and warm synth progression. Hypnotic and purposeful. 00:16:44 Agnes Martian – Cycle Heart Echo Emotional, cycling ambient with heartfelt echoes and tender rhythmic pulses. Vulnerable and resonant. Side B 00:23:59 John Foxx – Mr. No Cool, detached synth-pop/ambient with John Foxx’s signature dystopian elegance and minimalist groove. 00:27:07 Anton Witter – Side(walk) Hustle Urban, funky electronic with streetwise energy and playful, bustling charm. 00:29:15 Wilks – End Song Melancholic, farewell-tinged ambient with gentle finality and warm emotional weight. 00:31:20 Dissociative Identity Quartet – A spark of hope Delicate, fragmented ambient with fragile beauty and a quiet glimmer of optimism. 00:33:16 Nonima + Abdicant – VAPOR FRAME Hazy, vaporous electronic textures with floating digital drift and atmospheric depth. 00:38:04 Twilight Sequence – Rain and Weak Light Moody, rain-soaked ambient capturing dim light and quiet melancholy. Intimate and cinematic. 00:44:05 rikardfvs – porta patet Open, portal-like ambient with spacious resonance and a sense of transition. Meditative and inviting.
Good evening… or morning… or whatever smeared fragment of clock time you’ve drifted into today. This is EXPANSIVE WAVES 27. I’m Trevor — your host, your unreliable cartographer of the long haul, your occasional sonic conspirator. This one’s not built for the impatient. Eight pieces. Each one stretching beyond twelve minutes. Together they uncoil for over whatever time that takes. If you came looking for hooks, drops, or anything that resembles forward motion, best to paddle elsewhere. Or just dim the lights, let the room breathe, and allow the ceiling to become a slow-moving planetarium. That works too. We begin somewhere near the edge of pull with friend of the channel Greek super drone artist Substak and his track Gravity Lapse Imagine You’re suspended ten feet above your childhood bedroom floor. Everything that once had weight is gently forgetting its job. Books hover. A glass of water tilts but never spills. Your pulse slows until it matches the rhythm of dust motes doing lazy cartwheels in a moonbeam. The room exhales. Gravity gives up mid-sentence. Substak lets the low end sag like warm taffy while metallic shimmers orbit your head. Stay here. Let your bones remember they’re mostly water.
…and when the floor finally decides to forgive you… Cells Interlinked with Drift (Summer memories about spring) from the album Cold Spring Notes released on the ever present Cyclical Dreams. Bare feet on wet grass that hasn’t decided if it’s still spring or already drowning in summer. A bicycle with playing cards in the spokes lies on its side. Someone is laughing three houses away but you can’t tell if it’s 1997 or yesterday. Cherry blossoms fall upward into a sky the colour of melted peach ice cream. You thought you were driving home but the road turned into a river of pollen and half-remembered songs. Cells Interlinked keeps time with your nostalgia instead of a metronome. Close your eyes. The light behind them is the exact shade of June.
Next… we step through something older than language. The Taps Of The Holy Trinity with The Passage (Exclusive track from the upcoming album “Customs & Rituals of…” releasing on the Fenny Compton label on the 20th of June 2026) Think Candlelight on stone walls older than your grandparents’ grandparents. Bare feet on cold stone. A single drop of water falls every few seconds. Each drip rearranges the molecules of your thoughts. Shadows have their own shadows here. Listen. These aren’t notes. These are permissions. The Taps Of The Holy Trinity open a door that was never meant to stay closed. Walk through slowly. Something in the dark knows the real you.
From ritual… to sealed silence. No episode of mine, it seems, is complete without a couple of artists from the Bulgarian label Mahorka. Whom which I’ve done a four part guest show on their wonder Planck Tone series. Ivo Petrov seems to have a knack of bringing fantastic artists together the first of this episode being Toni Dimitrov + Blanket Swimming with the title track from their release Hermetic So you’re inside a sealed glass sphere floating in deep space. No panic, just warm recognition. Your breath fogs the inside of the glass and spells out forgotten Sigils. A single bulb burns perfectly still in zero gravity. Outside, stars move like slow schools of silver fish. Hermetic. Sealed. Complete. Two minds braided so tightly the sound has no edges anymore. Just one continuous skin of tone. You are the vessel. You are also what’s inside the vessel.
And then the paths appear… whether you asked for them or not.
Andreas Rönnquist + rsn the second piece from the Mahorka label with the track invisible paths from their album within remoteness Midnight in an endless bamboo forest. Moonlight cuts through the stalks in perfect geometric slices. Every few steps the ground becomes a mirror. You see versions of yourself walking parallel paths you never chose. These paths are the anywhere. Andreas and rsn hand you a lantern made of negative space. Follow it. Or don’t. The forest doesn’t mind either way.
Somewhere in the middle of nowhere, someone is still adjusting the dials… R&D and the track Adjust the Mixture from the album, Periscope Depth, performed at The Adventurers Guild. Think an abandoned chemical laboratory at 3:33 a.m. Beakers bubble with liquid starlight. A scientist in a lab coat keeps turning knobs that control the weather inside your ribcage. The air tastes of copper and déjà vu. R&D mixing states of being. One part memory, two parts future, a dash of never-was. Breathe it in. Your blood is learning new colours.
And just when you think the canvas is finished… Friend of the channel Alex Ringess with Tableau #4 from his fantastic release Analog Abstractions. Now, you’re standing inside a fresh painting. The oils are still alive. Mountains breathe. A river of mercury reflects a sky that contains every sunset you’ve ever ignored. The frame is optional. Alex Ringess paints the silence between sounds. Step inside Tableau #4. The perspective is wrong in the best possible way.
Final orbit… From Sydney, Australia, Bill Astro Music and the track Fragile Orbit from the album Trinary Solitude. A small, imperfect satellite made childhood wishes tumbling end over end around a lonely planet. One more revolution and it might kiss the atmosphere and burn beautifully. For now, it sings. We’re all in fragile orbit. Bill Astro reminds us how lovely that is. How temporary. How perfect.
Until the next fragment of drifting time pulls us back into the same warm current… this is Trevor, signing off from EXPANSIVE WAVES 27. Cheerio…
Based on the track “Escape to Dream” from the album “Escape to Dream” by “Solace Road”. Good day listeners, wherever you are. Trevor here. Welcome to the Virtual Cassette Library. A 60 minute virtual tape with a metaphysical flip at the half way mark. A tender, atmospheric ambient journey centered on introspection, escape, and emotional depth. Side A drifts through gentle dreamscapes, delicate melodies, and fragile, watery textures — evoking longing, memory, and quiet reflection. Side B expands into luminous, slowed, and alchemical territory before shifting toward vivid cosmic and dark energy realms. Overall mood: Dreamy, melancholic, and emotionally resonant with a strong sense of space and solitude. It feels intimate yet vast — like drifting between inner thoughts and the cosmos. Ideal for deep listening, late-night reflection, meditation, or unwinding. If you make music, or are a label, and would like to be featured, send your file links or Bandcamp codes to trevlad@gmail.com. I’d love to hear what you’re working on. So settle in, turn it up a bit, and let’s see where it takes us. I hope you enjoy it. One side flip, just the music.
Side A 00:00:00 Solace Road – Escape to Dream – Escape to Dream – 2026 Gentle, flowing ambient with soft pads and dreamy escapism. Warm, hopeful, and soothing. 00:08:30 Arbee & Kilometre Club – Once is not a habit – Once is not a habit – 2025 Minimal, tape-warmed ambient with delicate textures and quiet repetition. Intimate and reflective. 00:09:54 Garda – Likimas – Sąlyga – 2025 Atmospheric Lithuanian ambient with emotional depth and subtle cinematic tension. Melancholic and elegant. 00:14:57 Scyye – outside – 2018 Sparse, drifting electronic ambient with open space and gentle detachment. Calm and airy. 00:18:25 Woo – Celeste Light, whimsical ambient with charming melodies and signature Woo warmth. Playful and dreamy. 00:19:40 Spheruleus – Atlas Days – The Lost Catalogue – 2026 Subtle, weathered ambient with lost-catalogue nostalgia and soft decaying tones. Poignant and nostalgic. 00:23:43 Ekin Fil – bazille-water drop – Bora Boreas – 2025 Delicate, watery ambient with fragile beauty and emotional translucence. Ethereal and touching. Side B 00:26:43 Solar Phasing – Luminescence (432hz) – Electronic Patterns – 2025 Luminous, tuned ambient with soft glowing layers and healing calm. Radiant and meditative. 00:30:44 Willebrant – Emerge (slowed and reverb) – The Pilgrim – Slowed and Reverb – 2025 Deep, slowed ambient with heavy reverb and emotional emergence. Immersive and cinematic. 00:35:57 Paul Beaudoin – Prima Materia – Alchemies – 2025 Alchemical ambient exploring raw sonic matter with rich, evolving textures. Mystical and grounded. 00:40:28 SURVEY CHANNEL – Outside the Coding Region – Triplicate Tapes Vol. 2: Space Invaders – 2021 Glitchy, coded electronic ambient with sci-fi unease and digital drift. Abstract and intriguing. 00:45:03 Loneward – Crimson Canvas – Musings of a Painted Sky – 2025 Vivid, painterly ambient with warm glowing tones and emotional brushstrokes. Beautiful and expressive. 00:52:31 Substak – Dark Energy Singularity – Black Noise Constellation – 2025 Cosmic, low-frequency dark ambient with massive scale and gravitational pull. Deep and powerful.
Good day listeners, wherever you are. Trevor here. Welcome to the Virtual Cassette Library. A 60 minute virtual tape with a metaphysical flip at the half way mark. A contemplative and atmospheric journey blending experimental soundscapes with emotional ambient electronics. Side A offers textural, slightly quirky collage-like pieces with piano abstractions and playful electronica. Side B deepens into introspective, melancholic, and cosmic territory — featuring tender vocal ambient, dreamy downtempo, haunting stillness, and delicate piano-led beauty. Overall mood: Intimate, wistful, and subtly psychedelic with a strong sense of melancholy and quiet wonder. Perfect for focused late-night listening, reflection, or rainy-day immersion. The mix flows gracefully from curious experimentation into deep emotional resonance. If you make music, or are a label, and would like to be featured, send your file links or Bandcamp codes to trevlad@gmail.com. I’d love to hear what you’re working on. So settle in, turn it up a bit, and let’s see where it takes us. I hope you enjoy it. One side flip, just the music.
Side A 00:00:00 Electric Supply Station – Ear Traffic Busy, textured electronic collage with layered field recordings and urban signal flow. Dynamic and immersive. 00:10:31 tanner menard – timelines and regressions: inventions and fugues Delicate, intricate piano and electronic study with classical-inspired structures. Thoughtful and gently abstract. 00:18:25 Bone Music – Mallard Duck Quirky, playful electronic with organic rhythms and whimsical found-sound charm. Light and characterful. Side B 00:30:55 Lord Of The Isles, Ellen Renton – Don’t You Ache Emotional, heartfelt ambient house with poetic spoken vocals and warm, yearning grooves. Tender and moving. 00:34:22 Felix Laband – Dreaming In Johannesburg Downtempo South African electronic with dusty, jazzy textures and dreamy melancholy. Atmospheric and unique. 00:38:22 Austin Potter – Cemetery Haunting, sparse ambient with ghostly tones and quiet graveyard stillness. Eerie and reflective. 00:40:00 Chocolate Hills, The Orb – Leaving Plymouth Dubby, oceanic ambient drift with The Orb’s signature cosmic weirdness. Deep, hazy, and immersive. 00:43:47 Stereo Minus One – Eat Drugs Trippy, acid-tinged electronic soundtrack with raw, psychedelic edge. Surreal and energetic. 00:45:40 Fabien Guiraud – Errant aux alentours Gentle, wandering French ambient with soft textures and peaceful meandering flow. Intimate and serene. 00:48:08 Ryuichi Sakamoto – LIFE, LIFE Poignant, minimalist piano and strings with Sakamoto’s signature emotional depth and fragile beauty. 00:52:11 autumna – mesh Intricate, woven ambient electronics with delicate layers and subtle rhythmic mesh. Refined and hypnotic.
Minimal and focused, it unfolds with quiet intensity and subtle structural beauty.
Good day listeners, wherever you are. Trevor here. Welcome to episode 209 of the Virtual Cassette Library. This is a 60 minute virtual tape with a metaphysical flip at the half way mark. This episode is based on the track “Lectures on Radio Telegraphy” by Andrew Heath from the upcoming album “Airships & Aeronauts” which drops on the 5th of June via the Driftworks label. Also a massive thank you to See Blue Audio, FOLK POLICE RECORDINGS, whitelabrecs, Mystery Circles, Imaginary North and Mahorka for sponsoring the episode with material. This is a gentle, introspective journey through soft melancholy and quiet wonder. It feels like a slow, overcast spring day — hazy light, light rain on umbrellas, fading golden-hour glow, and the comforting solitude of hidden places. There’s a pervasive sense of transition and impermanence (spring haze, last light, aftermath, phantom presence), balanced by moments of serene beauty and meditative calm. The atmosphere is warm yet wistful, organic and slightly ghostly, inviting deep reflection without ever becoming dark or heavy. If you make music, or are a label, and would like to be featured, send your file links or Bandcamp codes to trevlad@gmail.com. I’d love to hear what you’re working on. So settle in, turn it up a bit, and let’s see where it takes us. I hope you enjoy it. One side flip, just the music.
Side A 00:00:00 NRV – Harugasumi (Spring Haze) Warm, fuzzy Japanese ambient/drone with elegiac chords and soft, enveloping textures. Like a gentle spring mist that softens the landscape while hinting at renewal and quiet melancholy. 00:08:24 Pulselovers – Three Ravens Atmospheric, folk-tinged ambient/electronic work with a mysterious, narrative edge. Evokes ancient folklore and brooding English countryside through subtle pulses and haunting layers. 00:11:17 IDRA – Arcadia Idyllic, utopian ambient inspired by paradisiacal visions. Lush, flowing textures and serene tones create a sense of lost or imagined perfection—peaceful and glowing. 00:15:03 Spheruleus – Umbrella Days Intimate, reflective piece from The Lost Catalogue. Soft, rainy-day collages of field recordings and warm drones capture sheltered, contemplative moments under grey skies. 00:16:53 Julien Hauspie – Last Light Gentle, fading ambient with cinematic warmth. Delicate layers evoke the final golden rays of daylight—poignant, peaceful, and beautifully transient. 00:20:51 CRSY – Lattermath Minimal, precise ambient with a sense of aftermath and resolution. Clean textures and thoughtful spacing create a calm, post-climax stillness. 00:22:10 Wavefiler – Between Whether Modular synth ambient exploring uncertainty and transition. Fluid, wavering tones drift beautifully in the space between decision and doubt. 00:23:58 Chorchill – A Phantom Thing Ethereal, ghostly ambient with elusive, haunting qualities. Subtle shifts and shadowy textures feel like encountering something half-remembered or barely there. Side B 00:29:21 Lazy Summer Dogs and Dorraa – Secret Garden Long-form, meditative ambient inviting deep relaxation. Lush, verdant textures and gentle evolution create an immersive, hidden sanctuary of calm and wonder. 00:42:37 Jeff Gburek + Eryk Nowacki – Ensnared, Bewildered Organic, free-form improvisation blending acoustic instruments and experimental textures. Tangled, emotive layers evoke confusion, entanglement, and raw emotional immediacy. 00:46:20 The Merricks – bds3 Sparse, introspective ambient/electronic exploration. Minimal and focused, it unfolds with quiet intensity and subtle structural beauty. 00:51:21 Andrew Heath – Lectures on Radio Telegraphy Thoughtful, lower-case ambient built around piano, electronics, and field recordings. Evokes early wireless communication through crackling signals, distance, and historical resonance.
Open-hearted, wistful, and emotionally rich with a strong cinematic feel.
Good day listeners, wherever you are. Trevor here. Welcome to episode 206 of the Virtual Cassette Library – music from all over the world, sparked by a single track that sets the tone for the set. This is a 60 minute virtual tape with a metaphysical flip at the half way mark. If and when I get a couple more subscribers then I’ll go back to doing 90 minute versions, complete with commentary. This episode is based on the track “Unbegun” by Hverheij from the album “R-Un”. Shout out to Harry Verheij for sending me the album and a bunch of codes which you can find on the substack episode article or the episode page on trevor.se. Also shoutouts to Waxing Crescent Records, DRONARIVM, Third Kind Records, Woodford Halse and Clay Pipe Music for sponsoring the channel with material. This episode puts the acoustic guitar in focus. A warm, nostalgic, and gently psychedelic ambient journey blending sun-drenched summer haze, intimate minimalism, and wistful hauntology. Side A drifts from breezy cycling melodies and hazy environmental sounds into playful psychedelic explorations and tender, emotional minimalism. Side B shifts between theatrical quirkiness, magical nocturnal spells, live organic warmth, and ends with lonely cosmic melancholy and quiet railway nostalgia. Overall mood: Sunny yet melancholic, intimate, and emotionally rich. It feels like a golden late-summer afternoon slowly fading into a dreamy, reflective evening — perfect for relaxed listening, daydreaming, or quiet contemplation. Strong analogue warmth with a touch of magic and gentle sadness. If you make music, or are a label, and would like to be featured, send your file links or Bandcamp codes to trevlad@gmail.com. I’d love to hear what you’re working on. So settle in, turn it up a bit, and let’s see where it takes us. I hope you enjoy it. One side flip, just the music.
Side A 00:00:00 tadoma – Red Raleigh Warm, nostalgic ambient with gentle cycling melodies and sun-faded charm. Breezy and reflective. 00:04:28 Hverheij – Unbegun Delicate, minimal ambient with soft unfolding textures and quiet emotional space. Intimate and contemplative. 00:07:10 Ernest Hood – August Haze Classic lo-fi environmental sounds with hazy summer warmth, zither and field recordings. Dreamy and nostalgic. 00:13:33 Amorphous Androgynous – Go Tell It To The Trees Egghead Psychedelic, whimsical electronic odyssey with lush layers and playful surrealism. Trippy and expansive. 00:17:09 Kacey Johansing – Whales of Agate Gentle, flowing folk-ambient with dreamy vocals and crystalline beauty. Ethereal and soothing. 00:21:02 La French – For Casey Tender, minimalist piano-led piece with intimate warmth and quiet emotion. Touching and personal. 00:22:58 Dalton Alexander – At Some Point it Stopped Sparse, drifting ambient with subtle tension and graceful resignation. Still and poignant. Side B 00:27:50 The Foot & Leg Clinic – Intro – Showtime Playful, theatrical intro with quirky charm and vintage broadcast feel. Fun and characterful. 00:29:07 Fallen – This Night is a Magic Spell Enchanting, nocturnal ambient with soft glowing textures and magical atmosphere. Hypnotic and spellbinding. 00:33:27 Willebrant – musings (live at the Brunswick Green) – Live Warm, immersive live ambient with rich resonance and gentle emotional flow. Organic and heartfelt. 00:38:59 The Music Liberation Front Sweden – Life Around The Sailing Club Sunny, melodic electronic with breezy seaside nostalgia and gentle grooves. Warm and carefree. 00:45:05 Andrea Castiglioni – For Annabelle Delicate, romantic ambient with soft classical elegance and tender melancholy. Beautiful and intimate. 00:48:37 Aural Design – The Dead Astronaut Spacious, cinematic ambient with lonely cosmic drift and subtle sci-fi melancholy. Haunting and vast. 00:49:44 Vic Mars – End Of The Branch Line Wistful, hauntological farewell with warm analogue tones and gentle railway nostalgia. Poignant closer.
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Melancholic layers glow with hope and impending shadow—profoundly atmospheric.
Good day listeners, wherever you are. Trevor here. Welcome to the 200th episode of the Virtual Cassette Library – music from all over the world, sparked by a single track that sets the tone for the set. This is a 60 minute virtual tape with a metaphysical flip at the half way mark. If and when I get a couple more subscribers then I’ll go back to doing 90 minute versions, complete with commentary. This episode is based on the track “People Say I’m a Dreamer” by friend of the channel Neil Stringfellow, also known as Audio Obscura. Available on the upcoming album “Dream States”. Dropping June 12. Neil also just entered a track for my upcoming compilation “The Mystery of the Night” Applications are still open. Get your piece in by June 24. All info on the album page on Bandcamp. If you make music and would like to be featured, send your file links or Bandcamp codes to trevlad@gmail.com. I’d love to hear what you’re working on. Please, if you can, subscribe — even if it’s just for a month, it makes a real difference. So settle in, turn it up a bit, and let’s see where it takes us. I hope you enjoy it. No breaks, just the music.
Side A 00:00:00 Phexioenesystems – Poringland Extract Subtle, textural field-recording ambient drawn from the Norfolk countryside. Gentle rustles, distant horizons, and organic drones create a beautifully restrained, place-specific immersion. 00:05:35 The Metamorph – The Unlimited Dream Company Expansive, psychedelic-tinged ambient inspired by J.G. Ballard. Dreamy, shape-shifting layers and cosmic warmth evoke boundless imagination and surreal inner worlds. 00:07:35 Rival Consoles – If Not Now Driving, emotionally charged electronic ambient from Ryan Lee West. Pulsing rhythms and luminous synths build a sense of urgency and beautiful tension—now or never. 00:10:17 Mikael Lind, Johanna Sjunnesson – Remnants Unveiled Delicate, haunting ambient that slowly reveals hidden layers. Fragile textures and soft resonances feel like uncovering forgotten memories in dust and light. 00:15:45 Felipe Ayres – Turmoil Turbulent yet controlled ambient exploring inner unrest. Swirling drones and restless movement capture emotional chaos while maintaining an elegant undercurrent. 00:20:44 Wil Bolton – Quiet Sunlight Gentle, luminous ambient bathed in soft, filtered light. Warm tones and peaceful stillness evoke a perfect moment of tranquil, golden-hour calm. 00:28:09 Paulina Fae – The Space Inbetween (Instrumental) Ethereal, floating ambient focused on the liminal. Airy pads and crystalline details create a weightless sense of existing in the beautiful gap between moments. Side B 00:32:14 Christian Wittman – The Light Before the Dark (Edit. From the album “The Light Before the Dark” Poignant, cinematic ambient exploring the fragile transition of dusk. Rich, melancholic layers glow with hope and impending shadow—profoundly atmospheric. 00:37:34 Ludovico Einaudi – Primavera Graceful, flowing piano-led neoclassical piece. Delicate melodies and gentle swells capture the fresh energy and blossoming beauty of spring with quiet emotional depth. 00:44:08 The British Stereo Collective – Silicon Street (From the Yesterday Children) Retro-futuristic synth ambient with a hazy 80s cinematic feel. Warm analogue tones and nostalgic melancholy paint a portrait of memory-drenched digital streets. 00:46:59 Audio Obscura – People Say I’m a Dreamer Drifting, introspective ambient with a soft, wistful character. Cloud-like textures and piano voices create a beautiful, slightly detached dream-state. 00:49:42 Dr Atmo – Hunted Rain Moody, atmospheric ambient capturing rain as both pursuer and refuge. Wet, pulsing textures and dark elegance evoke being chased through a storm. 00:55:38 Cate Brooks – The Frame Meticulous, minimal ambient centered on structure and restraint. Clean lines and thoughtful silence create a contemplative, almost architectural listening experience. 00:58:29 Luke Howard Trio – Self Preservation Intimate, heartfelt modern classical/jazz-tinged ambient. Thoughtful piano, subtle brushes, and warm resonance explore protection, vulnerability, and inner strength.
Good day listeners, wherever you are. Trevor here. Welcome to the new Virtual Cassette Library – music from all over the world, sparked by a single track that sets the tone for the set. This is a 60 minute virtual tape with a metaphysical flip at the half way mark. If and when I get a couple more subscribers then I’ll go back to doing 90 minute versions, complete with commentary. This episode is based on the track “Tenebris” by friend of the channel Gareth Evans, also known as own as HDRF. Available on the upcoming compilation “The Mystery of the Night”. Dropping June 26 on my own Bandcamp page. There is still time for you to get your entries in. If you make music and would like to be featured, send your file links or Bandcamp codes to trevlad@gmail.com. I’d love to hear what you’re working on. And if you’re enjoying the channel, please consider subscribing — even if it’s just for a month, it makes a real difference. So settle in, turn it up a bit if you can, and let’s see where it takes us. I hope you enjoy it. No breaks, just the music.
Side A 00:00:00 Edward Givens – Somber Meditation A deeply introspective and solemn ambient piece with minimalist piano and subtle atmospheric layers. It creates a contemplative, almost sacred space for quiet reflection. 00:06:04 Talkdemonic – Two Weeks Cinematic ambient/post-rock from Kevin O’Connor. Driving yet melodic rhythms and evocative textures build a sense of emotional urgency and forward motion. 00:07:32 Ghostloop – Wired dialogue Minimal, melodic drone ambient with gentle, interconnected layers. It feels like a quiet conversation between electronic voices—intimate, thoughtful, and unfolding in real time. 00:11:37 Spheruleus – Olympus Days Warm, mythic ambient from The Lost Catalogue. Glowing drones and celestial textures evoke sunlit marble ruins and timeless, god-like serenity. 00:14:30 Silence & The Unwinking Minds – Conjure Textural, immersive ambient blending lush electronics with gritty, tape-saturated edges. A slow invocation that conjures unexpected beauty from tension and shadow. 00:17:45 36 – Symmetry Systems (Indigo) Elegant, crystalline ambient from Dennis Huddleston. Perfectly balanced harmonic layers in deep indigo hues create a sense of infinite symmetry and emotional clarity. 00:20:04 HDRF – Tenebris Dark, mysterious ambient exploring the enigma of night. Rich, shadowy drones and subtle nocturnal details draw you into the unknown. 00:23:43 Bahrambient, Retland, Kilometre Club – Cumulonimbus (Lauge Rework) Expansive, cloud-like ambient with soaring, stormy grandeur. Lauge’s rework adds depth and movement to these towering, atmospheric formations. Side B 00:26:48 OID – Rodn Intriguing, paradox-laden ambient with unique sonic character. Dense yet spacious, it rewards deep listening with hidden details and shifting perspectives. 00:34:50 Binaural Space – Artificial Storm Immersive, spatial ambient simulating a manufactured tempest. Binaural recording techniques place you inside swirling winds and electric tension. 00:37:15 Oberlin – (It Is A) Taboo Raw, underground ambient/electronic exploration. Bold and slightly transgressive textures push boundaries in a hypnotic, session-style recording. 00:46:51 Ed Herbers – Calculated Risk Cinematic, narrative-driven ambient with a sense of quiet peril. Tense yet beautiful layers evoke high-stakes decisions in unknown territory.
Music from all over the world, sparked by a single track that appears somewhere inside the set itself. This episode titled Right Balance Mirage is based on the track You Are On The Right Track by Danalogue, from the album Teleportations, which comes out on May 29 via the channel champion label Castles In Space. All the other tracks happened to just fit the vibe. So settle in, turn it up a bit if you can, and let’s see where it takes us. I hope you enjoy it. If you can subscribe, even if it’s just for the month it would be a great help. Right then… here we go.
00:00:00 Synthetic Villains – Once is Nothing Off-kilter electronic track from the Smoker’s Children album. It features dinky beats, vintage bleeps, and quirky textures characteristic of the UK artist’s playful, slightly experimental synth style. 00:01:09 The South Coast Synth Ensemble – Blackbird Synth-driven piece from the Modern Electronics Volume 1 library on the Castles in Space Subscription Library. It delivers warm, melodic electronic tones with a nostalgic, retro-futurist feel. 00:03:40 Danalogue – You Are On The Right Track Uplifting track from the Teleportations solo album by Dan Leavers (The Comet Is Coming / Soccer96). It blends shimmering kosmische, liquid jazz-funk, and euphoric space-disco elements into a warm, transformative journey. 00:06:10 Lovelock – Washington Park Atmospheric electronic cut from Steve Moore’s Washington Park album. It evokes introspective, cinematic moods with the award-winning composer’s signature synth work. 00:10:06 Christopher Fantasy – Out of Balance Ambient electronic piece inspired by the film Koyaanisqatsi (“life out of balance”). It contrasts organic beauty with mechanistic structures through chillout, microhouse, and melodic techno textures. 00:16:43 Martin Stürtzer – Callisto Orbiter Deep ambient / space music from the Lander Modules album. It offers drifting, atmospheric layers evoking orbital journeys around Jupiter’s moon. 00:26:02 Dan Hastie, Terin Ector – Mirage Exotic, lush funk library track from Crows Height (Madlib Invazion series). It continues in the vein of groovy, cinematic 70s-inspired grooves by the Orgone members. 00:27:19 Dan Ubick – The Villa Dramatic soul / library piece from Magnetic Fields (Madlib Invazion). It delivers rich, cinematic funk with emotional depth from the Connie Price & The Keystones contributor. 00:28:37 Caught In Joy – Cassiopean Waves Immersive analog electronic journey from the Cassiopea album. It features real-time composed, hypnotic textures designed for deep listening and cosmic flow. 00:35:11 Frequency Control Centre – Two.Seven.Four Precise, analog-infused electronic track from Analogs of Traces. It explores controlled frequencies and subtle evolving patterns in a minimalist electronic style. 00:40:31 Alexander R. Cargill Esq. – A Word From The Chairman Of The Parish Council Hauntological electronic oddity from the WF 85 – Bromham release. It channels quirky, retro British public information film vibes with a surreal twist 00:41:25 dogs versus shadows – Nightwatch Liminal, hauntological drone/electronica from Oscilloghost. It creates uncanny, space-distorting atmospheres with a nocturnal, unsettling edge. 00:42:37 Stiletti-Ana – Auto Beats Mechanical, rhythmic electronic track from Automat Musik. It blends quirky beats and Helsinki-based experimental flair into hypnotic grooves. 00:46:34 gribbles – Interplay Short, eclectic electronic piece from the Tomorrow E.P.. It showcases playful, home-recorded textures in a concise, eclectic style. 00:47:54 HDRF – Spectralis Part One Hypnotic, spectral electronic exploration from the Spectralis album. It features immersive, otherworldly textures from the prolific UK artist and good friend of the channel. 00:50:53 The GulfFire – First Hour Atmospheric soundtrack-style track from Mission Tapes Vol. I. It builds tense, cinematic electronic moods perfect for late-night immersion. 00:53:00 Misha Panfilov – Pear Blossoms Warm, psychedelic analog groove from Frutaria Electrónica. It blends soul, jazz, and hypnotic repetition with the Estonian artist’s signature cinematic touch. 00:56:31 Belbury Poly – Cantalus Ghost Box hauntological classic from The Belbury Tales. It delivers whimsical, retro British electronic storytelling with a folk-tinged, mysterious charm. 00:59:16 Synthetic Villains – Thrice is Twice Too Many Quirky, from Smoker’s Children. It continues the artist’s signature mix of vintage synths, and offbeat electronic charm. 00:59:38 Thomas Clausen – Bio Rhythm No.3 Vintage 1970s library music funk / soul piece. It offers short, energetic, and groovy rhythms typical of classic production music catalogs.
Good day to you listeners, wherever you are. This is Trevor. Welcome once again to one of these spontaneous episodes – music from all over the world, sparked by a single track that appears somewhere inside the set itself. This episode titled Lost Dance Mantra is based on the track Sum Dance by Steve Zydek aka Wavefiler, from the split EP Area Flood, which comes out on May 15 via a label very dear to me Mystery Circles. All the other tracks happened to just fit the vibe. So settle in, turn it up a bit if you can, and let’s see where it takes us. I hope you enjoy it. If you can subscribe, even if it’s just for the month it would be a great help. Right then… here we go.
00:00:00 The Eyes and the Mistoids – The Neolithic Period Atmospheric electronic piece evoking ancient, misty landscapes. It blends subtle experimental textures with a haunting, prehistoric feel, fitting the artist’s weirdly beautiful electronic style on Waxing Crescent Records. 00:06:26 Spooqs – Prosopon (Demo) Dreamy electronic impressionism from Asheville-based artist Spooqs. Moody, instrumental soundscapes designed for imaginary spaces, with fluid, introspective vibes from a 2026 mixtape. 00:07:51 Ryan J Raffa & Sam Prekop / Wavefiler – Wavefiler – Sum Dance Synth-driven track from the Area Flood split, inspired by Milwaukee’s historic flooding. It captures nature’s power through rhythmic, communal electronic grooves and atmospheric synth work. 00:10:14 The New Human – Proximity Mantra Hypnotic, mantra-like electronic composition with intimate, repetitive motifs. It explores closeness and sonic meditation on Glasgow’s Bricolage label. 00:12:47 Payta – Soul Connection Also on Bricolage, warm, flowing electronic track from the Samsara album. It emphasizes spiritual or emotional linkage through textured, underground beats and melodic layers. 00:15:04 Urban Meditation – Pale Blue Dot Ambient/trance-infused piece reflecting on Carl Sagan’s famous view of Earth. It blends IDM, neo-classical, and spacey atmospheres for a contemplative, cosmic journey. 00:23:03 Andrea Castiglioni – Somewhere on Earth Stories from Far Away Places Cinematic, documentary-style ambient/electronic track. It paints evocative, worldly sound narratives with gentle melodies and distant, storytelling textures. 00:25:51 Biogen – Lost Melancholic IDM/electronic cut from an Icelandic ambient techno compilation. It features drifting, emotional layers that capture a sense of disorientation and introspection. 00:29:51 Fallen – A Scented Signal of Decadence Darkly atmospheric ambient/electronica with IDM and chillout elements. It conjures luxurious decay through textured, immersive sound design from Italian artist The Child of A Creek/Fallen. 00:31:53 Orghanon – Tame Restrained yet dynamic electronic work from the Future in Motion album. It balances controlled rhythms with evolving, organic textures in a thoughtful ambient/IDM style. 00:36:01 Wilks – Break The Cycle Driving track with focused beats and atmospheric depth. It delivers a sense of urgency and renewal from the Left Hand Drive EP. 00:40:11 Ellis Clasper – Auriel Gentle, atmospheric electronic opener from the Periapsis album. It features delicate textures and introspective melodies, showcasing the UK artist’s subtle, emotionally resonant style on Waxing Crescent Records 00:42:16 CIALYN – Tolbiac Garden Floor Dreamy, short-wave-inspired electronica from the 2016 album A Night Of A Short Wave Listener. It evokes mysterious, nocturnal garden atmospheres with soft, nostalgic synth layers and a hazy, lo-fi feel from the French artist. 00:45:56 Sick Robot – Journey to Mars Retro-futuristic synth track from the A Field In Yorkshire album. It blends warm analog tones with a sense of cosmic exploration and electronic propulsion, characteristic of the Sunderland-based producer’s playful, IDM-tinged style. 00:49:55 Time Rival – Wax Delights Short, shimmering electronic piece from Reaction Vol. 3. It delivers crisp, cross-genre textures with ambient and electroacoustic elements, reflecting the Chicago-area artist’s experimental yet accessible approach.
00:00:00 Nu Guinea, Tony Allen – Howls Funky Afrobeat reworking of Tony Allen’s rhythms with electronic jazz-psych energy. Groovy, percussive, and full of life. 00:04:25 Wax Machine – Face Of All Psychedelic folk-rock with dreamy, wandering grooves and hazy textures. Warm, exploratory, and gently hypnotic. 00:06:09 Okay Temiz – Denizalti Rüzgarlan Vibrant Turkish percussion and cosmic jazz fusion. Energetic, rhythmic, and joyfully eclectic. 00:09:14 Misha Panfilov – Eureka Warm analog psych-jazz with soulful grooves and hypnotic repetition. Cinematic, funky, and deeply immersive. 00:17:58 Jah Wobble’s Invaders Of The Heart – No Change Is Sexy Dub-infused post-punk with heavy bass and world rhythms. Raw, hypnotic, and politically charged. 00:21:38 Mong Tong – Jou-Tau Sample-based Taiwanese psychedelic trip with swirling textures and ritualistic energy. Mysterious and propulsive. 00:25:58 SiP – Malabar Laid-back global grooves with sunny, melodic charm. Breezy and effortlessly digable. 00:33:31 Kikagaku Moyo/幾何学模様 – Entrance Psychedelic rock with Eastern-tinged hypnosis and fuzzy warmth. Trippy, immersive, and beautifully meandering. 00:35:25 Skyjelly – I Know (Brainquake remix) Dreamy, warped electronic remix with floating textures and subtle glitch. Ethereal and mind-bending. 00:39:48 Bobby Oroza, El Michels Affair – Losing It Soulful retro vibes with tight horns, lush production, and heartfelt vocals. Smooth and heartfelt. 00:42:40 Amin Payne x Hari Sivanesan – Intraditional Fusion of traditional Indian elements with modern beats and global grooves. Intricate, respectful, and vibrant. 00:44:55 La Chooma – Lonely Atmospheric, melancholic electronic with subtle tropical undertones. Intimate and reflective. 00:48:41 Sababa 5 – Descent Middle Eastern psych-funk grooves with driving rhythms and hypnotic melodies. Funky and transportive. 00:49:12 El Michels Affair, Bobby Oroza – Stack The Deck Tight, cinematic soul with swaggering horns and cool vocals. Vintage-inspired and instantly catchy. 00:52:22 MARINERO – Through the Fog Misty, atmospheric Latin-tinged folk with dreamy production. Haunting and poetic. 00:55:33 CV Vision – Tropical (Drop Out) Lo-fi tropical psych with hazy, sun-soaked grooves. Relaxed and blissfully detached. 00:56:46 Ivan Von Engelberger’s Asteroid – Thought Forms Spacey, improvisational jazz-rock with cosmic exploration. Trippy and expansive. 01:00:44 Jeff Gburek + Eryk Nowacki – Crossing Drifting Sands Ambient desert soundscapes with drifting textures and subtle tension. Evocative and cinematic. 01:04:21 Vieux Farka Touré & Khruangbin – Lobbo Saharan blues meets lush psych grooves. Warm, hypnotic, and beautifully collaborative. 01:08:02 Dr. Quandary – Linear A Mysterious, sample-heavy beats with ancient script vibes. Abstract, head-nodding, and intriguing. 01:10:14 Elite Beat – Budget Dancehall Playful, lo-fi dancehall with raw energy and cheeky charm. Fun, bouncy, and infectious. 01:13:48 Arp – Folding Water Ambient electronic minimalism with fluid, rippling textures. Meditative and serene. 01:18:33 Gábor Szabó, The California Dreamers – White Rabbit Psychedelic jazz guitar take on the classic—elegant, groovy, and enchantingly trippy. 01:20:39 Monsters At Work – Magic Morning Uplifting, whimsical electronic folk with bright melodies. Feel-good and sparkling. 01:22:34 Chocolate Hills, The Orb – Cracking Kraken Dubby, oceanic ambient with The Orb’s signature weirdness. Deep, immersive, and playful. 01:24:41 Psyché – Angizia Dreamy psych-pop with lush layers and emotional depth. Enchanting and cinematic. 01:28:02 Siti Muharam – Pakistan Powerful taarab-inspired vocals with rich East African grooves. Soulful and culturally resonant. 01:34:00 Tapes – Silence Please Minimal ambient tape loops and gentle textures. Quiet, spacious, and perfectly calming.
00:00:00 Ekkohaus – Chasing Brown Warm, bouncy organic house with playful percussion and sun-drenched textures. Groovy, understated, and perfect for easing into the set. 00:05:38 Leon Vynehall – Wahness Sultry deep house with rubbery grooves, Hi-hat madness, and hazy vocal snippets. Loose, confident, and full of late-night character. 00:11:24 Mu Vonz – Prpl Morning Mellow downtempo beats and purple synths creating a hazy, immersive afterglow vibe. Chilled and head-nodding. 00:13:27 Richie Hawtin – Concept 1 96:10 19:00 Sparse, hypnotic minimal techno with clinical precision and subtle tension. Pure heads music. 00:20:20 Kirill Sawazki – Radio Frequency Band Atmospheric experimental synths and processed textures evoking drifting radio signals. Moody and cinematic. 00:23:26 Rex The Dog – Crasher Energetic electro-house banger with crunching synths and party-starting drive. Cheeky and fun. 00:30:10 Telpor Nexus – Uncanfordz Intricate IDM-tinged rhythms with quirky, futuristic textures. Brainy and detailed. 00:35:03 Floating Points – Nuits Sonores Lush, winding journey from haunting synths to euphoric dancefloor release. Rich and dynamic standout. 00:45:19 Futuregrapher – Skerplugata Atmospheric Icelandic electronic with warm synths and rolling grooves. Distinctive and cinematic. We miss you man. 00:49:35 Max Graef – Vino Rosetto Funky, dusty house/jazz hybrid with elastic rhythms and smoky soul. Warm and alive. 00:54:16 oilpanic – Vissi Clean, minimal homey grooves with intimate hypnotic flow. Solid late-night cruiser. 00:57:51 Metamatics – Escher Escalator Clever IDM loops and brain-twisting patterns. Abstract yet groovy. 01:01:37 André Bratten – Tunnel Deep, cosmic techno with rich textures and elegant forward motion. Immersive closer.
Virtual mixtape radio for the sonically adventurous. 20 artists. Drops about three times a week. No schedule, just a passion for independent music.
Good evening, or morning, or whatever sliver of the clock you’ve washed up in. This is Trev’s Virtual Cassette Library, episode one hundred and seventy-four. I’m Trevor, turning the reels in the half-light, playing custodian to these sounds that drift in from places most folk never bother to tune toward.
We’ve got twenty artists lined up across the two sides tonight, twenty fragments of cassette spirit. No rush, no hits, no pleading for your attention. Ambient drifts mingle with electroacoustic textures, spiritual jazz breathes alongside kraut-tinged electronics, improv flickers meet drone horizons. Patience is the only ticket required.
Side A coming right up as we ease in with Bary Center and The Source Of Something Greater – Guide Me Through The Hills Of Your Home – Third Kind Records back in 2020. I’d describe this as Textured ambient with a glitch undercurrent, dub-like pulses buried in meditative marshland haze, a quiet hope threading through the sadness.
Then Asheville, North Carolinas Spooqs brings the shortest track of the episode clocking in a 2:27 with Lyskae, The Fissure – Biomes. Cinematic electroacoustic soundscapes, a pilgrimage mapped in melody across dunes and into salt water, landscapes that remember your footprints.
CV Vision follows with The Jam – Bureau B 2025 – Bureau B. A slice from the label’s latest roundup, electronics carrying that Hamburg lineage of krautrock echoes and avant-garde restraint.
The longest offering this round at 6:53 Resonating With Life offers Spinning Out of The Skies – Resonating With Life – Cyclical Dreams. Drone and ambient suspended in slow rotation, skies that keep unfolding long after you’ve looked away.
Another short one at 2:50 Galecstasy & Mike Watt Trio step up with Imitation Squid – Wattzotica. Which came out today January 28 on A favourite label and channel sponsoring Mystery Circles. I’d say this is Free improvisation from the Joshua Tree, punk-edged bass from Watt meeting synths and drums in unscripted motion, raw and restless.
GODTET deliver Stepper – +The Sydney Symphony Orchestra – La SAPE records. Spiritual jazz meeting orchestral weight, live from the Sydney Opera House, improvisation threading through fixed structures like light through stone.
Now, me, Trevlad with Obey Beams Starting – TVCL 09. Ambient electronics pulled from the library’s own recent episodes, beams that start quiet and refuse to explain themselves.
Camp of Wolves and Summer’s End – Bear Creek – Castles in Space Lunar Module imprint. Fading seasonal glow, folk-tinged atmospheres cooling into dusk.
Angel Wail – When The Burden Felt Too Heavy. A solitary voice in the weight, A self released single that will be featured on my next compilation Puzzles of the Psyche. A reminder to get your entries in for this before March 25th. This Is classic synth shapings with a sad story.
And closing Side A, one of the longer pieces of the episode at 6:50 Jarguna / Odile Bruckert / Henrik Meierkord close the side with The First Sunrise I Remember – Furrows Of Memory – Projekt Records. Memory etched in gentle field recordings and strings, the first light recalled across years.
Side B.
Hipwell opens with Too Much – Too Much. Available through Island House Recordings. This is Direct, unadorned, a title that says everything and nothing more.
Hipnotic Earth brings Snow Begins To Fall – Islas Calm Cloud – Whitelabrecs. Winter settling in slow layers, calm cloud islands drifting.
OdNu, Mi Cosa de Resistance and mRn with En el Viento – Southern Lands – Southern Lands. On another show sponsoring label Audiobulb. Wind-carried voices and tones, Argentinas southern latitudes whispering through the mix.
Das Kinn – Nichts – Bureau B 2025 – Bureau B. Another from the Bureau B harvest, negation turned into sound, sparse and deliberate.
Clearways offers Mirage – Latrality. Illusions held in place by careful electronics, edges that shimmer and refuse to solidify.
Serbian artist nedogled with Toplina – Upavi Snovi. Warmth in dream states, tones that wrap rather than strike.
Autistici – 2.25 Degrees of Internalisation – Familiarity Unfolded. Another one out on Audiobulb. Internal shifts measured in fractions, unfolding slow and precise.
London based, Time Attendant brings Lapping Up Flames – The Feral Mould. Flames consumed in reverse, feral shapes moulded into something almost gentle. An odd one this, avant garde in places.
Lorna Dune with Perseids – Sequential Dreaming. Another great release from Mystery Circles. Meteor trails across dreaming sequences, streaking light in the dark.
And now, as the tape hisses toward silence, a few words before we disappear again. Thanks for staying with it. These shows aren’t built for crowds, and neither, perhaps, are you. Support the artists where you can—buy the tapes, the downloads, the vinyl when it appears. Whisper their names into whatever void listens. It matters more than metrics suggest. This episode streams free on Mixcloud for a week, full links and credits at trevor.se and in the comments. Leave a word if something landed. Or don’t. Quiet has its own frequency. Until the wind shifts or the reel ends—whichever arrives first—stay resonant, stay expansive, let the universe keep its own counsel. Antwerp based autumna closes the show with sea flames – Murmurs In The Mist – Trevlad. Flames on water, murmurs rising through fog, a final dissolution. Don’t miss out on my next compilation. Details on my Bandcamp page. That was Trev’s Virtual Cassette Library, episode one hundred and seventy-four. Good night.