Trev’s Virtual Cassette Library 270
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Good day listeners, wherever you are. Trevor here.
Welcome to the Virtual Cassette Library. Episode 270. 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.
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A warm, emotionally rich journey blending folktronica, French charm, playful downtempo, and deep ambient reflection.
Side A moves from lovers’ carvings and apple-sweet whimsy into fragile unravelling and sunny British humour. Side B settles into forest loops, nostalgic balconies, aching screams, Eno’s calm, and ends with graceful pressure.
Overall mood: Intimate, nostalgic, and gently uplifting — full of soft emotion, playful moments, and quiet beauty. Perfect for relaxed evenings, reflective drives, or golden-hour listening.
I’ll introduce Side A now and Side B in the intermission. The shows are free for the first week and then go to my very few Mixcloud subscribers who get to enjoy the 1 095 other shows whenever they like.
As a subscriber you also get access to my series Veil Frequencies based on a fictional world I’ve created called The Resonant Veil Enclave. Each episode is around three hours and recorded from one of the floors of the 24 buildings in the veil. You can read about it on my Substack page. Mixcloud subscribers also get the ever expanding version of the upcoming compilation titled Quiet Figures.
Every 10th episode I do these special shows of music with that little extra that has stuck with me.
On this TVCL episode you’ll be aurally pleasured by an artist according to my Last.fm profile is my second most played artists right between Boards Of Canada and Air. It is the excentric Sébastien Tellier here with the track “Pomme” from his 2008 masterpiece “Sexuality”.
This is followed by Björk and the track “Unravel” from her 1997 album “Homogenic”. Released on One Little Indian Records.
Then, Lemon Jelly with “Nice Weather for Ducks” from the legendary 2002 album “Lost Horizons”. Released on XL Recordings
The penultimate track of the first side of the virtual cassette is by Funki Porcini and the final track from his 2002 classic Fast Asleep with an album cover that you’d think is AI created except that all the keys on the keyboards are in the right place and that it was created in 2002.
Finishing off the first half, Luke Sanger with a track I just love. That synth melody sends me afloat. It’s titled “Delusions of Chiral” and is from the 2023 album “Fool’s Fayre” which is out on the Frequency Domain label.
But first, Bibio with the beautiful guitar piece “Lovers’ Carvings” from the album anyone of you are wecome to gift me with a physical version of. The amazing 2009 “Ambivalence Avenue”. Out on Warp Records.
Now 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.
Welcome sonic travellers to the B side. Six tracks down and six to go.
You’ll hear fruity flutes in the little ditty by Canadian artist Koushik and the track “Forest Loop” from the 2008 album “Out My Window”. Available on Stones Throw records.
This is followed by my favoutite foundation of two. Polly Hulse and Jez Butler better known as The Twelve Hour Foundation with the opening track from their latest adventure. This track is titled “Balconville” and is from the shiney new release “Expanded & Repurposed”.
After that the landmark electronic soul ballad “The Wilhelm Scream” by James Blake from his 2011 self titled debut album.
Then the penultimate track for today comes in the form of legendary ambient pioneer and producer Brian Eno with the track “Bottomliners” from the 2005 album “Another Day on Earth.
Finishing us off is the stand out track “Grace Under Pressure” an anthemic indie outing from Elbow from their 2003 album “Cast of Thousands”. Which is a reference to the ending of the song with thousands of Glastonbury goers making it onto the final album cut.
But first, Simon Green aka Bonobo with the wonderful flute piece titled “Intro” from the amazing 2006 release “Days To Come”. Out on the Ninja Tune label.
Enjoy…
Side A
00:00:00 Bibio – Lovers’ Carvings
Warm, folktronic beauty with intricate guitar, soft melodies, and intimate, carved-in emotion. Tender and nostalgic.
00:07:19 Sébastien Tellier – Pomme
Dreamy French electronic with playful charm, soft vocals, and apple-sweet, whimsical atmosphere. Charming and light.
00:10:30 Björk – Unravel
Fragile, emotional electronic with Björk’s distinctive voice and a sense of quiet unravelling. Intimate and heartbreaking.
00:13:17 Lemon Jelly – Nice Weather For Ducks
Playful, sample-rich downtempo with sunny British humour and cheerful, duck-pond vibes. Fun and uplifting.
00:18:41 Funki Porcini – Back Home
Smooth, jazzy downtempo with warm grooves and a comforting sense of returning. Relaxed and soulful.
00:23:59 Luke Sanger – Delusions of Chiral
Intricate, left-field electronic with chiral twists and subtle, delusional beauty. Quirky and detailed.
Side B
00:28:50 Bonobo – Intro
Gentle, atmospheric downtempo opening with soft beats and inviting warmth. Calm and elegant.
00:29:43 Koushik – Forest Loop
Looping, psychedelic downtempo with forest-like layers and hazy, organic groove. Hypnotic and earthy.
00:30:42 The Twelve Hour Foundation – Balconville
Retro library-inspired electronica with balcony-like openness and nostalgic British charm. Whimsical and light.
00:33:11 James Blake – The Wilhelm Scream
Sparse, emotional electronic with Blake’s fragile vocals and deep, aching resonance. Poignant and powerful.
00:38:36 Brian Eno – Bottomliners
Ambient classic with Eno’s signature atmospheric depth and quiet, bottom-line beauty. Timeless and serene.
00:42:11 Elbow – Grace Under Pressure
Warm, anthemic indie with emotional grace and steady, pressure-tested strength. Heartfelt and uplifting.
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.
All the best,
Trevor
Trev’s Virtual Cassette Library 203
Pastoral, folk-tinged hauntology with warm analogue tones and gentle countryside feel.
Good day listeners, wherever you are. Trevor here.
Welcome to episode 203 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 a continuation of my library mood at the moment.
Warm, intimate, slightly surreal, and gently psychedelic. Think golden-hour light, quiet wonder, and analogue comfort — perfect for relaxed listening, daydreaming, or late afternoon/evening wind-down. Soft, charming, and emotionally tender with a strong sense of nostalgic beauty.
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.
No breaks, just the music.
Side A
00:00:00 Golden Brown – Milton Banana
Playful, summery electronic funk with bright grooves and tropical whimsy. Light and joyful.
00:03:22 D. Lord – Osmo
Warm, flowing ambient electronics with gentle organic textures and soft movement. Calm and immersive.
00:06:27 Musette – How to Behave in Elevators
Quirky, jazzy library-inspired piece with charming melodies and subtle humour. Delightful and offbeat.
00:08:18 Vic Mars – Mountain Centre
Pastoral, folk-tinged hauntology with warm analogue tones and gentle countryside feel.
00:11:07 Under Allt – Heimlich / Bananas
Playful, slightly surreal electronic with quirky rhythms and warm Swedish charm.
00:12:14 Omni Gardens – Nectar Grass
Lush, botanical ambient with soft synths and dreamy, growing organic layers. Serene and verdant.
00:13:51 Foam and Sand – Circle 21 (ft. Circadian Delays)
Deep, hypnotic ambient with slow-circling textures and meditative warmth.
00:16:31 Dean Honer – Ambient Dogfight
Whimsical, cinematic ambient with playful tension and retro electronic flair.
00:17:33 Swansither – Flying Spoons
Light, surreal electronic with floating melodies and gentle psychedelic lift.
00:23:18 Heron & Crane – Darq Qrystals
Mysterious, crystalline ambient with dark sparkling textures and nocturnal beauty.
00:26:03 Sven Wunder – Natura Morta (Reprise)
Elegant, cinematic exotica with rich analogue warmth and still-life serenity.
Side B
00:28:19 Correlations – SEARCH SIGNAL
Retro-futurist electronic with scanning synths and subtle broadcast nostalgia.
00:32:55 SiP/Prezzano – Pygmalion
Smooth, melodic electronic groove with warm Mediterranean undertones and subtle swing.
00:39:49 Synthetic Villains – Susurrus
Whispering, shadowy ambient electronics with intimate, slightly sinister textures.
00:40:34 Mark Ellery Griffiths – Cloud at a Stone’s heart
Gentle, contemplative ambient with soft clouds of sound and emotional depth.
00:46:20 Sinj Clarke – I Still See Your Face
Melancholic, dreamy electronic with nostalgic haze and tender emotion.
00:49:17 Piero Umiliani – Penombra
Classic Italian library beauty — soft, shadowy exotica with elegant twilight mood.
00:51:59 Polypores – Moonhole
Deep, cavernous ambient with lunar textures and hypnotic, otherworldly drift. Beautiful closer.
Obsidian Mountain Quest
Good day to you listeners, wherever you are. This is Trevor.
Welcome to one of these spontaneous episodes – music from all over the world, sparked by a single track that appears somewhere inside the set. This episode titled Obsidian Mountain Quest is based on the track “dreamt i was born on a mountain” by “anthéne”, from the album “Air Signs” , which comes out on May 22 via channel supporting label DRONARIVM. All the other tracks happened to just fit the vibe.
If you’d like to be featured send file links or Bandcamp codes to trevlad@gmail.com
If you can, subscribe, even if it’s just for the month it would be a great help.
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.
00:00:00 Ali Wade – Xenophyophore
Deep, organic ambient exploring the mysterious world of xenophyophores—giant single-celled deep-sea organisms. Subtle, textural layers and slow geological movement create an alien yet immersive underwater atmosphere.
00:05:03 Tom Eaton – Before Obsidian(from Elements-Fire)
Warm, glowing ambient with rich, fiery undertones. Slow-burning pads and subtle melodic embers evoke the transformative power of fire and the moments just before intense change.
00:14:05 Martin Allin – Learning Is Remembering
Reflective, philosophical ambient built on gentle, evolving textures. A contemplative piece that feels like rediscovering forgotten knowledge through soft, unfolding soundscapes.
00:20:01 OGRE Sound – Insects That Haunted As Well As Fed
Atmospheric, narrative-driven ambient with a slightly dark, cinematic edge. Evokes the dual nature of nature—beauty and unease—through intricate, haunting textures.
00:23:33 jarguna – Soul of Ganga (with Lorenzo Squillari)
Spiritual, flowing ambient inspired by the sacred Ganges River. Deep drones, watery textures, and meditative atmospheres capture both serenity and ancient power.
00:32:40 arovane – youd
Delicate, intricate IDM-tinged ambient from Uwe Zahn. Microscopic details, glitchy fragments, and warm melodic threads create a beautifully fragile, polymer-like sound world.
00:37:07 Christophe Bailleau – Katpur (with Paradise Now)
Mysterious, moonlit ambient with subtle rhythmic undercurrents. Ethereal and slightly ritualistic, it drifts through nocturnal, vertical phases of sound.
00:39:05 Roderick Shoolbraid – Nonagon
Geometric, hypnotic ambient built around nine-sided symmetry. Clean, precise layers and evolving patterns create a sense of sacred geometry in sound.
00:43:01 Desprecio Nauseabundo – Desperate Loss of Material Things & its Obsessive Consequences
Dark, experimental ambient exploring obsession and loss. Dense, unsettling textures and collapsing structures form a psychological, noise-tinged descent.
00:52:07 Coco Francavilla – The Stars Dance in Circles
Celestial, dreamy ambient with graceful, orbiting movements. Shimmering synths and cosmic elegance evoke stars in eternal, circular motion.
00:54:48 Everyday Dust – Oblivione X
Vast, foghorn-laden landscape ambient. Immersive and cinematic, it paints forgotten valleys and distant, echoing oblivion.
01:03:32 Sebby Kowal – Shinjuku
Urban, nocturnal ambient capturing the electric pulse of Tokyo’s Shinjuku district. Neon reflections and bustling stillness blend into a moody, atmospheric portrait.
01:07:52 anthéne – dreamt i was born on a mountain
Light, airy guitar-based ambient from the Air Signs album. Gentle loops, swells, and natural textures evoke mountain-born freedom and wide-open skies.
01:13:48 Letters From Mouse – Quest Affric
Analogue-driven Scottish ambient with bubbling synths and exploratory spirit. A quest-like journey through misty, engrammatic landscapes.
Morning Vissi Sonores
Solid late-night cruise.
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.
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