Good day, listeners… or should I say, travellers of the tape. Trevor here. You’ve pressed play on another fragile spool of the Virtual Cassette Library. Episode 286. Twelve-track virtual cassettes that flips themselves at the halfway mark.
If you make music, or run a label, and fancy a place in the library, send your links or Bandcamp codes to trevlad@gmail.com. I read every one. Promise. Tips and subscriptions keep the reels turning. Every little helps the library stay open after dark. A tender, slightly wondrous ambient journey through closed-eye geometries, night markets, living systems, and working-class fanfares. Side A rearranges itself behind the eyelids, then drifts through Toronto lanterns, cello architecture, space-IDM bloom, pre-language fingertips, and a well of the world. Side B opens with Ramsgate vocal collage and gentle signs, holds the line, raises a fanfare for the working man, conjures pagan stones among the Weaver Hills, and ends with a star-song demo from the cliff top. Overall mood: Warm, curious, and quietly celebratory — mixing intimate care, city-night haze, and nostalgic industrial glow. Perfect for late evenings, headphones, or sitting still while things change behind closed eyes.
The shows remain free for the first week, then slip quietly into the hands of my Mixcloud subscribers, who currently have 1,117 other episodes waiting for them whenever the mood strikes. Subscribers receive the expanding series of 3-hour adventures titled Veil Frequencies. They also get the ever-growing advance version of the forthcoming compilation Quiet Figures.
The tape unspools its visions.
00:03:39 Soundshift – When I Close My Eyes Things Change Eyelids close and the air rearranges itself. Soundshift – When I Close My Eyes Things Change. Colours fold inward, surfaces soften, and new geometries rise in the dark behind the lids. 00:07:48 Drones Over Dufferin – Night Market Night market stalls glow under Toronto streetlamps. Drones Over Dufferin – Night Market. Ambient currents drift between lanterns and late-hour voices, each tone shaped by the city’s quiet corners. 00:10:41 arc rae – I See You Cello and voice fragments reassemble into living architecture. arc rae – I See You. Improvised performances become collaged motifs, generative textures and tactile beats discovering their own shape in real time. 00:12:47 Andy Wiseman – Thrust Thrust carries seventeen space-IDM voices into one amorphous bloom of earcandy. Andy Wiseman – Thrust. Composition after composition opens in phantasmic sequence, each reason to listen arriving already luminous. 00:19:45 Guest Bartender Deborah Toyota – Fingertips Fingertips brush the first possible encounter with sound. Guest Bartender Deborah Toyota – Fingertips. Tenderness and experiment meet as lullaby, ambient composition and care, music made to accompany a listener before language. 00:22:50 Green-House – Well of the World A well of the world opens in joyous layered synthesis. Green-House – Well of the World. Melody and harmonics helix together. Kaleidoscopic guitar, bubbling synths and orchestral radiance mimic larger living systems, droplets magnifying Yosemite and Inyo into auditory microcosms of wonder.
The cassette reaches its midpoint and turns.
00:29:59 Lone Bison – Vocal Collage Voices sampled and sung form a collage beside the Ramsgate sea. Lone Bison – Vocal Collage. Hydrasynth textures pack into concise songs, wonky piano loops and groove-based jams rising from park recordings and garage-rock guitar. 00:33:53 Mea Poulpa – Signs Gentle rhythms and textured samples settle into signs. Mea Poulpa – Signs. Slow tempos, subtle electronics and acoustic guitar create relaxing soundscapes for concentration and meditation. 00:36:02 luxury elite – thank you for holding Hold music stretches into open waiting space. luxury elite – thank you for holding. Soft tones remain on the line, glowing in patient presence. 00:37:16 Warrington Runcorn New Town Development Plan – Fanfare for the Working Man A fanfare rises for the working man among late-seventies chimneys. Warrington Runcorn New Town Development Plan – Fanfare for the Working Man. Prophet synths and reverb celebrate coal, chemicals and cars. Industry glows in nostalgic electronica looking forty years forward. 00:38:05 Geology Disco – Distant Point Distant points appear among Weaver Hills and dark woods. Geology Disco – Distant Point. Harmonium, accordion, woodwinds, guitar and percussion mix with electronics and field recordings. Monolithic stones and ancient caves conjure pagan memory in Wootton under Wever. 00:45:12 Mike Dickinson – Bonus Track – Song of The Stars (Demo) The Iron Man reaches the cliff top while stars begin their song. Mike Dickinson – Bonus Track – Song of The Stars (Demo). Microkorg, Maschine, Odyssey and Minilogue voices soundtrack the outsider who saves the world, Mrs Moore’s desk-climbing dragon still vivid in the telling.
The visions complete their circle. The oxide continues its quiet journey until the end of the spool.
Also in the works: the next compilation, Quiet Figures, release date 26 September. Uncover the narratives whispered by the silent, ever-present figures that shadow us, through compositions that unravel their hidden mysteries. Does that stir anything? Send entries to trevlad@gmail.com Include artist name, track name, and a link to other work. Deadline: 24 September.
This has been The Virtual Cassette Library, episode 286. Travel safely between the tracks. I’ll meet you on the other side of the next spool.
Good day, listeners… or should I say, travellers of the tape. Trevor here. You’ve just pressed play on another fragile spool of the Virtual Cassette Library. Episode 277. A twelve-track virtual cassette that flips itself at the halfway mark, whether you’re ready or not. If you make music, or run a label, and fancy a place in the library, send your links or Bandcamp codes to trevlad@gmail.com. I read every one. Promise. Tips and subscriptions keep the reels turning. Every little helps the library stay open after dark. I’m trying something new by not introducing the artists, but instead incorporation their work into an incatation of sorts. The shows remain free for the first week, then slip quietly into the hands of my Mixcloud subscribers, who currently have 1,104 other episodes waiting for them whenever the mood strikes. Subscribers receive the expanding series of 3 hour adventures titled Veil Frequencies. They also get the ever-growing advance version of the forthcoming compilation Quiet Figures. A dreamlike, luminous ambient journey through nameless cities, rising rain, forgotten trails, and golden light. Side A drifts from violet fog and modular labyrinths into voltage nests, Apalachee trails, hauntological villages, deep indigo night, and lost map coordinates. Side B lifts with rain falling upward, vast interlocking machines, Bach-coloured bird calls, sideways golden rays, wide unknowable valleys, and a single golden earring turning in zero gravity. Overall mood: Contemplative, otherworldly, and quietly radiant — full of soft wonder, spectral warmth, and gentle expansion. Perfect for deep listening, late-night immersion, or drifting through imagined landscapes.
Side A 00:00:00 Almost Random – Night at the Nameless city A city without name rises from violet fog. Docks of Celephais stretch into endless water the colour of old mercury. Towers lean at angles that fold inward. Almost Random – Night at the Nameless City. Modular currents braid through the streets. A single lead voice climbs like a pale recorder note, threading the labyrinth where colours bloom outside the spectrum and a lecturer’s silhouette watches from every window at once. 00:05:07 LOULA YORKE – Broody The roof opens. A nest of voltage and feathers pulses with heat. LOULA YORKE – Broody. Shared-system circuits glow amber and emerald. Nestlings open their beaks in perfect rhythm with the rising sequences. The air fills with starling-shaped waveforms that scatter across the studio ceiling and reform as constellations. 00:07:57 Dionisaf – Forgotten Trails of the Apalachee (ft. Liesbet Leroy) Cotton fields unroll under a sky of molten copper. An ageing horse moves through tall grass that whispers in kalimba tones. Dionisaf – Forgotten Trails of the Apalachee. Liesbet’s flute drifts above the restored guitar like river mist carrying the scent of magnolias and dry October leaves. Forest trails glow with soft bioluminescence. Seven years of Mississippi light gather into a single warm horizon that keeps expanding. 00:10:03 Belbury Poly – The People A village appears between the hedges, built entirely of library jingles and children’s television ghosts. Belbury Poly – The People. Minimoog laughter curls through the lanes. Melodica and psaltery ring from open windows. Vines part to reveal Pan’s Garden where the InterCity 125 glides past in slow silver arcs and every face in the square turns toward the listener with the same knowing smile. 00:13:34 Euan Alexander Millar & Henrik Meierkord – Shades Of Night Night gathers in layers of deep indigo and charcoal. Euan Alexander Millar & Henrik Meierkord – Shades Of Night. Cello tones stretch into long translucent ribbons. Spoken words rise from within the drones and dissolve back into them. The entire field breathes at the pace of a single sustained note. 00:17:19 maps and diagrams – Echo.atlas-B2 [lost.wav] A map unfolds made of missing coordinates. maps and diagrams – Echo.atlas-B2 [lost.wav]. Waves of pure signal drift across blank paper, leaving faint luminous traces that rearrange themselves into new continents every few seconds. Side B 00:23:01 Spirituals – Rain Falling Up Rain lifts from the ground in slow silver columns and continues upward into a sky the colour of candle flame. Spirituals – Rain Falling Up. Pedal steel and vibraphone form soft glowing orbs that float beside the rising water. Field recordings and voice memos drift through the air as tiny points of warm light, each one a living candle carried through the open dark. 00:27:18 Dadanaut – Interferenzen Gears the size of towers interlock across a black-and-gold cityscape. Dadanaut – Interferenzen. Workers and superiors move inside the same vast machine. Sparks of freedom leap between the teeth of the wheels. The entire structure hums with the low frequency of relief seeking its shape. 00:32:09 Pointe du Lac – Herr Gott, nun schleuß den Himmel auf (BWV617) An empty living room fills with the calls of exotic birds that exist only as samples. Pointe du Lac – Herr Gott, nun schleuß den Himmel auf (BWV617). Simple arpeggios cross and shift like interlocking stained-glass windows. Bach harmonies rise through Sun Ra colours. The ceiling opens into a progressive lake of pure harmonic light. 00:35:04 Timo Kuusi – Crepuscular Rays Crepuscular rays pour sideways across the room in thick golden beams. Timo Kuusi – Crepuscular Rays. Each ray carries its own instructional geometry. The beams expand until the whole space becomes a single radiant exercise in pure illumination. 00:42:39 The Green Kingdom – Vale of the Unknowable Evening settles in airy layers of soft violet and pearl. The Green Kingdom – Vale of the Unknowable. Piano motifs drift through reverb-soaked guitar lines. The landscape opens into a wide still valley where every sound has room to unfold at its own unhurried pace. 00:44:52 Guest Bartender Deborah Toyota – Golden Earring A golden earring turns slowly in zero gravity, catching and releasing light in perfect circles. Guest Bartender Deborah Toyota – Golden Earring. The sound arrives as the first sensation of hearing itself: tender, experimental, shaped for the earliest possible listener. Everything remains open, unguarded, and newly born.
Good day, listeners… or should I say, travellers of the tape. Trevor here. You’ve pressed play on another fragile spool of the Virtual Cassette Library. Episode 277. Twelve-track virtual cassettes that flips themselves at the halfway mark.
If you make music, or run a label, and fancy a place in the library, send your links or Bandcamp codes to trevlad@gmail.com. I read every one. Promise. Tips and subscriptions keep the reels turning. Every little helps the library stay open after dark.
I’m trying something new by not introducing the artists, but instead incorporating their work into a vision of sorts. The shows remain free for the first week, then slip quietly into the hands of my Mixcloud subscribers, who currently have 1,105 other episodes waiting for them whenever the mood strikes. Subscribers receive the expanding series of 3-hour adventures titled Veil Frequencies. They also get the ever-growing advance version of the forthcoming compilation Quiet Figures.
Good day, listeners… or should I say, travellers of the tape. Trevor here. You’ve just pressed play on another fragile spool of the Virtual Cassette Library. Episode 275. A twelve-track virtual cassette that flips itself at the halfway mark, whether you’re ready or not. If you make music, or run a label, and fancy a place in the library, send your links or Bandcamp codes to trevlad@gmail.com. I read every one. Promise. Tips and subscriptions keep the reels turning. Every little helps the library stay open after dark. A varied ambient journey mixing cosmic library mystery, long-form meditation, playful ease, and quiet spectral presence. Side A moves from Italian mysteries and returning echoes into modular uncertainty, wind-like drones, playtime charm, and challenging growth. Side B shifts through a quick French exit, Pacific waltzing, river-like storytelling, exclusive ghosts, piano stillness, and ends in an empty town. Overall mood: Contemplative, atmospheric, and gently shifting — balancing deep immersion with lighter, more playful moments. Perfect for focused listening, late evenings, or quiet solitude. I’ll introduce Side A now. Side B will wait for the intermission, as is tradition. The shows remain free for the first week, then slip quietly into the hands of my Mixcloud subscribers, who currently have 1,103 other episodes waiting for them whenever the mood strikes. Subscribers also receive the expanding series Veil Frequencies, recorded floor-by-floor inside the 24 buildings of a place called the Resonant Veil Enclave. They also get the ever-growing advance version of the forthcoming compilation Quiet Figures. Side A On this episode you’ll hear the cosmic pulsations of “I misteri del mondo” (The Mysteries of the World) by Giuliano Sorgini — another gem unearthed by the excellent Four Flies Records. Then legendary Japanese ambient artist Rhucle reinterprets Raúl Cantizano & David Cordero’s “Algo a lo que regresar” (Something to Come Back To) from the remix album Aunque llegue la mañana · Refracted (Even If Morning Comes). Eleven artists appear on the record, including zakè, anthéne, Wil Bolton, Ian Hawgood and more. It’s out on David Cordero’s Noray Records. Next, UK modular synthesist and guitarist Analogue Path with “Uncertain-A” from his name-your-price album Early Days. This is followed by the longest piece on the episode — a 14-minute meditation from Italian electro-acoustic sound sculptor Gino Fioravanti (Aglaia). The heavily echoed “Anemoi” comes from the recent name-your-price release Altitudes on Projekt Records. After that we head to Seattle for the duo Guest Bartender Deborah Toyota and the track “Playtime” from their album Music for Babies, out on Mystery Circles. Closing Side A is Baden-Baden’s free-improvisational drone artist stefan schmidt with the challenging ten-minute “arbrehl” from his latest album tharva gev. But first, to set the vibe: Giuliano Sorgini with “I misteri del mondo”. Now settle in. Turn it up just a little. Let’s see where the tape takes us. One side flip. Just the music. Side B I hope you survived that one. Welcome back, sonic travellers. Six tracks down. Six still waiting. You’ll hear my favourite Ramsgate-based artist, Nick Bonell (Lone Bison), with the waltzing “Be More Pacific” from his latest Castles in Space release Longshore Drifting. Next we change the pace with Salt Lake City singer-songwriter Josaleigh Pollett and “Like a River” from her latest album If I Let It Quiet, available on random-colour double vinyl from Lavender Vinyl and also on Audio Antihero. Then we find ourselves in Lincolnshire — famous for Sir Isaac Newton and for gribbles. The latter genius has just started releasing under his real name, Graham Thorpe, and this is an exclusive first listen: “Ghosts”, from the forthcoming compilation Quiet Figures (digital release 26 September, available for pre-order now on my Trevlad Bandcamp page). Near the end we’re joined by one of the most prolific ambient artists around, David Cordero, together with Slovenia-based Japanese artist Aiko Takahashi, for the beautiful piano piece “Montsec” from the album Night’s End on Home Normal. Finally, as it was in the beginning, we return to Italy with Alessio Bertuzzi (Far Away Nebraska) and some magical ambient noodlings in “Empty as this town” from the album Halfway from nowhere, the latest release on Kordel Records (a sub-label of Jogging House’s Seil Records). But first, Third Kind boss Nicholas Langley and long-time collaborator Stephen Cousins (Fisty Kendal) with the one-minute-thirty-six-second closing piece from their album Now What? titled “French Exit”. Enjoy…
Side A 00:00:00 Giuliano Sorgini – I misteri del mondo Cosmic, mysterious Italian library ambient with pulsating wonder and 70s cinematic flair. Atmospheric and intriguing. 00:07:16 Rhucle – Algo a lo que regresar Gentle, returning ambient reinterpretation with soft Japanese warmth and quiet emotional pull. Tender and reflective. 00:09:42 Analogue Path – Uncertain-A Modular, uncertain ambient with guitar textures and early-day exploratory calm. Sparse and thoughtful. 00:13:13 Aglaia – Anemoi Long-form, heavily echoed electro-acoustic meditation named for the winds. Immersive, patient, and deeply contemplative. 00:26:29 Guest Bartender Deborah Toyota – Playtime Playful, soft ambient designed with light-hearted ease and quiet charm. Warm and inviting. 00:29:36 stefan schmidt – arbrehl Challenging free-improvisational drone with dense, tree-like growth and demanding presence. Intense and exploratory. Side B 00:41:45 Hz & Fisty Kendal – French Exit Brief, elegant electronic farewell with subtle wit and clean closure. Short and stylish. 00:43:07 Lone Bison – Be More Pacific Waltzing, coastal ambient with relaxed Pacific sway and Castles-in-Space warmth. Easy and charming. 00:45:58Josaleigh Pollett – Like a River Storytelling indietronica with flowing vocals and quiet emotional current. Intimate and sincere. 00:49:46 Graham Thorpe – Ghosts Exclusive, spectral ambient with soft presence and quiet figures waiting in the background. Haunting and gentle. 00:52:29 David Cordero & Aiko Takahashi – Montsec Beautiful piano-led ambient with collaborative clarity and soft mountain-like stillness. Elegant and peaceful. 00:55:08 Far away Nebraska – Empty as this town Magical ambient noodling with open, empty-town space and quiet Italian atmosphere. Dreamy and spacious.
Also in the works: the next compilation, Quiet Figures, due 26 September. Uncover the narratives whispered by the silent, ever-present figures that shadow us, through compositions that unravel their hidden mysteries. Does that stir anything? Send entries to trevlad@gmail.com Include artist name, track name, and a link to other work. Deadline: 24 September. All the best, Trevor
Good day listeners, wherever you are. Trevor here. Welcome to the Virtual Cassette Library. Episode 262. 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 mystical, quirky, and emotionally varied ambient journey through alchemy, jungles, societal decay, and warrior cries. Side A moves from occult geometry and evening bonsoirs into fragile qualia, jungle scans, and solipsistic isolation. Side B shifts through tungsten pillows, multiple ways, lonely days, crying warriors, and fried naptime whimsy. Overall mood: Atmospheric, contemplative, and eccentric with a mix of dark mystery, gentle warmth, and playful chaos. Perfect for late-night immersion, reflective listening, or adventurous evenings. I’ll do all the talking now, in the intro, as I’ve put a lot of love into making seamless segued mixes. There is just one break halfway through to give the “virtual cassette” title a meaning. The shows are free for the first week and then go to my very few Mixcloud subscribers who get to enjoy the 262 episodes plus the 826 other shows whenever they like all for the price of… I actually don’t know what you can buy for 3 quid. It used to be a coffee. As a subscriber you also get access to my new 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 from the 24 buildings in the veil. Mixcloud subscribers also get the ever expanding version of the upcoming compilation titled Quiet Figures. This episode of The Virtual Cassette Library is inspired by the track “Naptime” by an artist with the fantastic name “Guest Bartender Deborah Toyota” from the album “Music for Babies” which is out on the channel sponsoring Mystery Circles label. Also on this episode you’ll be aurally pleasured by Paris, France based modular artist Aurel Val in the rather housey track “Bonsoir” from the latest release on Hylé Tapes titled Mods-1. Then I’ve dived into the crates a bit with a 2020 track by Glasgow based Fragile X and the track “Qualia” from a fantastic Trip FM compilation called “Red Shift”. It also appears on the Fragile X album Hive. After that another Hylé Tapes release this time from the 2024 album Biodiverse by Biodiverse, Anee Molly & Canblaster. I’ve chosen the rather fun 9 minute track “Jungle Scan”. Ending the A side with some braindance techno is Craig Murphy aka Solipsism and the track “Sierra Oscar Kilo” from the latest release on the Mighty Force label. Starting off Side B is Buffalo, New York based Matt Donatelli aka SURVEY CHANNEL with an older track originally from 2020 the lovely wonky “Tungsten Pillow” from the 2025 Remastered album Along the Wind Spear. After that Limoges, France based Mea Poulpa and the chilled bass lines and beats of the track “Ways” from the album Beyond Glass which is out on Camembert Électrique Then some Eastern block Jungle from Plovdiv based Jawhinge and the track “post_soc” from the album WeirdWired out on Bulgarian label Mahorka. This leads into some trip hop stylings from a Protuberance remix of the Discknocked feat. Montse track “Lonely day” taken from the 2014 album Recollections also out on Mahorka. We continue with another piece from this great album, the super chilled beat driven Protuberance track “Crying Warrior”. Then the penultimate piece for today comes in the form of the episode inspired piece “Naptime” by Seattle, Washington based duo Julia Shapiro and Samur Khouja who call themselves Guest Bartender Deborah Toyota. Finishing us off is the rather funky “Permafried” by another duo in the form of Hz & Fisty Kendal who are Nicholas Langley and Stephen Cousins. this is from the album Now What? which is out on Langley curated label Third Kind Records. But first, to set the vibe is a friend of the show from Bristol, UK, James McKeown aka Hawksmoor with a Teenage Engineering medieval folksy new creation from the album “Yclept Thorn” this is the track “Trismosin”. 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.
Side A 00:00:00 Hawksmoor – Trismosin Mystical, alchemical ambient with Trismosin-inspired esoteric resonance and dark, occult elegance. Haunting and immersive. 00:08:56 Aurel Val – Bonsoir Gentle, evening ambient with French “good evening” warmth and soft, twilight textures. Peaceful and intimate. 00:14:06 Fragile X – Qualia Delicate, subjective-experience ambient with qualia-like textures and emotional vulnerability. Introspective and tender. 00:17:08 Biodiverse, Anee Molly & Canblaster – Jungle Scan Dense, biodiverse ambient with scanning jungle rhythms and vibrant, layered life. Lush and exploratory. 00:25:56 Solipsism – Sierra Oscar Kilo Solipsistic, military-coded ambient with isolated, phonetic intensity and stark, personal focus. Side B 00:33:33 SURVEY CHANNEL – Tungsten Pillow Metallic, pillow-soft ambient with tungsten strength and dreamlike, resting contrast. Quirky and atmospheric. 00:38:14 Mea Poulpa – Ways Organic, path-exploring ambient with gentle, “poulpa” (octopus-like) fluidity and multiple ways. Curious and flowing. 00:40:25 Jawhinge – post_soc Post-societal ambient with hinge-like transitions and mechanical, societal decay textures. Stark and reflective. 00:42:34 Discknocked feat. Montse – Lonely day (Protuberance Hawk spirit chill mix) Chill, lonely-day ambient with hawk-spirit chill and emotional, knocked-out resonance. Melancholic and soothing. 00:47:55 Protuberance – Crying Warrior Emotional, warrior-like ambient with crying intensity and powerful, protruding strength. Dramatic and cathartic. 00:52:18 Guest Bartender Deborah Toyota – Naptime Cosy, nap-time ambient with playful, bartender whimsy and gentle, relaxing vibes. Light-hearted and comforting. 00:55:31 Hz & Fisty Kendal – Permafried Permanently fried, glitchy ambient with permanent, hazy distortion and quirky, fried energy. Eccentric and chaotic.
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?
A special “best of”” episode. Featuring tracks I dig. Based on the track “Consensus Sequence” by “Bluetech” from the release “Petite Constellations”. 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 playful, dreamy, and emotionally rich journey through quirky electronica, nostalgic ambient, and cinematic melancholy. Side A blends surreal dioramas, shimmering French cool, and classic dawn choruses with funky energy. Side B moves through joyful folktronica, towering dub, haunting introspection, and abstract grooves. Overall mood: Whimsical, nostalgic, and groovy with a balance of light-hearted charm and deeper melancholy. Perfect for golden-hour listening, relaxed evenings, or thoughtful drives. 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 Gelbart – WWI Hamster Diorama Quirky, miniature ambient with surreal war-diorama charm and playful, detailed textures. Eccentric and immersive. 00:03:13 Air – Radian Smooth, shimmering French electronic with lush production and dreamy, radiant beauty. Cool and hypnotic. 00:10:37 Sébastien Tellier – Draw Your World Whimsical, cinematic pop-ambient with gentle melodies and a sense of personal world-building. Charming and imaginative. 00:12:02 Boards of Canada – Dawn Chorus Classic BoC dawn ambient with birdsong-like melodies, warped nostalgia, and gentle analogue haze. Serene and magical. 00:15:37 The Twelve Hour Foundation – Cascade Flowing, nostalgic library-inspired ambient with cascading warmth and gentle charm. Playful and comforting. 00:17:42 Xploding Plastix – Donca Matic Funky, explosive breakbeat-electronica with tight grooves and dynamic, plastic energy. Energetic and fun. Side B 00:22:26 Bibio – All Of The Above Warm, eclectic folk-electronica with rich textures and a joyful, all-encompassing vibe. Sunny and detailed. 00:25:09 The Orb – Towers of Dub Epic, dub-heavy ambient with towering bass, spacey effects, and signature Orb weirdness. Immersive and hypnotic. 00:39:30 MICHAEL ANDREWS ft GARY JULES – Mad World (Donnie Darko) Haunting, stripped-back cover with piano and fragile vocals capturing existential melancholy. Poignant and iconic. 00:41:51 Bluetech – Consensus Sequence Intricate, organic psybient with evolving patterns and luminous, consensus-like harmony. Detailed and flowing. 00:45:00 The Zenmenn – The Magic Eye Lush, pastoral ambient with magical, stereoscopic depth and gentle, hypnotic beauty. Dreamlike and timeless. 00:51:07 Beanfield – Abstractions Smooth, abstract downtempo with jazzy grooves, warm bass, and floating, ethereal layers. Sophisticated and groovy.
Based on the track “Rushe Cuts -Dark Volkswagen – (June 16- 2026” by “NQUAUS” from the release “Rushe Cuts vol.1 (Teaser)”. 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 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 deep relaxation, morning reflection, 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 Apifera – Evergreen Meadows Lush, verdant ambient with rich, meadow-like layers and gentle, evergreen serenity. Organic and peaceful. Artist Bio: Apifera is psychedelic jazz supergroup known for organic, nature-inspired soundscapes with warm, living textures. 00:04:10 NQUAUS – Rushe Cuts -Dark Volkswagen – (June 16- 2026 Dark, driving electronic with gritty, nocturnal energy and retro vehicle-inspired edge. Atmospheric and intense. Artist Bio: Sean Grimes alias NQUAUS is an Irish alternative artist creating dark, experimental works with a focus on urban atmospheres. 00:08:33 ESH – Mindful Rain Gentle, mindful ambient with soft rainfall and calm, meditative textures. Soothing and introspective. Artist Bio: ESH is an ambient artist crafting mindful, nature-based works often centered on calm reflection. 00:13:31 Duolant – Dactylic Rhythmic, poetic ambient inspired by dactylic meter with flowing, metrical elegance. Hypnotic and structured. Artist Bio: Jeff Mettlewsky alias Duolant is an ambient artist exploring live voltage manipulating in minimal electronic forms. 00:14:31 yolabmi – Mother Warm, nurturing ambient with maternal tenderness and soft, embracing tones. Intimate and comforting. Artist Bio: Japanese sound artist yolabmi is an artist creating modular buzz tones and atmospheric works. 00:18:33 Spooqs – Selphira, The Ocean Sage Mystical, oceanic ambient evoking a wise sea sage with deep, flowing textures and mythical charm. Artist Bio: Spooqs is an ambient artist crafting mystical soundscapes. Side B 00:22:45 First Snow of The Year – Fall of Flags Quiet, wintry ambient capturing the solemn fall of flags with reflective melancholy. Artist Bio: First Snow of The Year is an ambient project focused on melancholic atmospheres. 00:26:50 Leaving – Journey Minimal, transitional ambient focused on the act of departure and gentle movement. Sparse and poignant. Artist Bio: Leaving is an ambient artist exploring themes of departure, transition, and minimal emotional journeys. 00:29:57 Hello Meteor – All The Fog That Came In The Night Hazy, nocturnal ambient enveloped in thick fog with dreamy, mysterious layers. Atmospheric and immersive. Artist Bio: Hello Meteor is an ambient artist known for dreamy, nostalgic, and atmospheric night-time retro soundscapes. 00:33:18 Tegu – 2×5 Precise, geometric ambient with clean structures and subtle rhythmic interplay. Minimal and focused. Artist Bio: Hunter Thompson’s tribalist dub alias Tegu is an ambient artist creating floating electronic works. 00:40:22 Causalidox – Probably too late Melancholic, regret-tinged ambient with soft resignation and lingering emotional weight. Artist Bio: Causalidox is an ambient, techno artist exploring themes of lateness, regret, and emotional aftermath. 00:45:09 The Taps Of The Holy Trinity – Buried Crowns Solemn, ritualistic ambient evoking buried royalty with deep, resonant gravitas. Haunting and majestic. Artist Bio: The Taps Of The Holy Trinity is an ambient project creating solemn, ritualistic, and historically-inspired folk soundscapes.
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 “Silent” by “Spectrum” from the release “Cosmic Chart Magazine 01”. 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 cosmic and contemplative ambient journey through space, nature, memory, and silence. Side A spirals from intricate accretion disks and gentle downstream drift into quirky everyday surrealism, minimal precision, and dusty expanses. Side B grounds the mix with earthy waves before ascending into celestial mystery, holographic vastness, and profound quiet. Overall mood: Expansive, introspective, and subtly mysterious with a strong sense of scale and inner reflection. It balances intricate detail with spacious calm — ideal for deep listening, meditation, 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 Bluetech – Accretion Disk Etude Intricate, swirling psybient study of cosmic gravity and spiraling matter. Hypnotic, detailed, and elegantly turbulent. 00:04:43 Mark Ellery Griffiths – Drifting Downstream (2026) Gentle, flowing ambient with warm analogue tones and peaceful downstream motion. Serene and meditative. 00:07:36 Chaircrusher – Department Store Surreal, bustling electronic collage capturing the strange ambience of a department store. Quirky and immersive. 00:12:07 philippe neau – 48 Minimal, precise ambient with clean lines and subtle emotional restraint. Stark and beautifully focused. 00:15:31 Rodrigo Passannanti – Dustborn Dry, wind-swept ambient born from dust with textured minimalism and vast emptiness. Atmospheric and haunting. 00:19:11 Pulse Mandala – Scalar (Pulse Mandala Remix) Expansive, scalar ambient remix with rich resonant layers and hypnotic spatial depth. Immersive and elegant. Side B 00:23:20 Dohnavùr – Acetylene Sharp, burning ambient with bright chemical intensity and industrial-tinged resonance. Focused and luminous. 00:26:46 Flower Frequency – Grounding Waves Soothing, earthy ambient with gentle grounding rhythms and flowing wave-like textures. Calming and restorative. 00:28:35 Klaus Wolfe – Celestial Emissaries Mysterious, star-sent ambient with shimmering cosmic messengers and ethereal beauty. Majestic and otherworldly. 00:39:12 Grant Beasley – Holographic Universe Vast, mind-bending ambient exploring simulated reality with crystalline textures and expansive scale. 00:46:28 Spectrum – Silent Profound, minimalist ambient embracing pure silence and subtle sonic absence. Deep and contemplative. 00:52:37 DOMOTIC – Hyène Sleek, predatory electronic ambient with hyena-like cunning and nocturnal edge. Sharp and atmospheric.
Based on the track “Récits Terre” by “Saïph” from the EP “Récits Terre”. 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. An emotional and atmospheric ambient journey moving through isolation, memory, and inner landscapes. Side A drifts from liberated lightness and planetary solitude into grounded storytelling and sun-drenched haze. Side B shifts between delicate minimalism, intense grief, playful quirkiness, and luminous oscillator textures. Overall mood: Contemplative, melancholic, and subtly hopeful with strong emotional range. It feels like wandering through personal and cosmic reflections — ideal for deep listening, introspection, 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 Caught In Joy – Run Without Shadows Light, liberated ambient with glowing textures and a sense of weightless freedom. Radiant and joyful. 00:09:17 x.y.r. – alone on the planet Lonely, expansive ambient capturing isolation on a vast, empty world. Melancholic and immersive. 00:12:26 The British Stereo Collective – Seeding Warm, organic analogue ambient with patient growth and hopeful potential. Nurturing and detailed. 00:17:16 Saïph – Récits Terre Earth-bound storytelling ambient with rich, grounded layers and narrative depth. Atmospheric and rooted. 00:19:39 Olio Flux – Drowning Heavy, submerging ambient with emotional overwhelm and dense, liquid textures. Intense and enveloping. 00:22:25 CommsBreakdown – Lazing In The English Sunshine (Slow) Relaxed, sun-drenched ambient with slow, hazy (Aussie) British pastoral warmth. Blissful and laid-back. Side B 00:29:43 Alex Ringess – Tableau #4 Minimal, painterly ambient creating a static yet emotionally rich sonic tableau. Subtle and refined. 00:37:13 Glass Roots – Little Island Intimate, isolated ambient evoking a small, self-contained world with delicate beauty. 00:38:09 Desprecio Nauseabundo – The Last Embrace in the Rain Among the Garbage & Finding Death – The Cry of a Father Repenting of his Anger Dark, visceral ambient drenched in grief, regret, and cinematic emotional turmoil. Powerful and haunting. 00:49:58 Lorna Dune – Cha-cha-channel Playful, channel-surfing electronic ambient with quirky rhythms and retro charm. 00:52:11 Bluetech – A Study In Vapors Delicate, vaporous psybient with misty, dissolving textures and intricate detail. Ethereal and hypnotic. 00:55:58 Marius Leicht – Chor der Oszillatoren Vibrant, choral oscillator ambient with rich, oscillating layers and dynamic movement. Luminous and expressive.
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 “Mineral Silence” from the album “Timeless Conceptions” by “Rodrigo Passannanti”. 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, cerebral ambient journey from shadowed origins and inner worlds to cosmic scale and planetary reverence. Side A builds from dark, minimalist introspection through cyclic rituals and interstellar warmth. Side B expands into microscopic detail, industrial hauntology, luminous rhythms, and ends on a grand, holistic vision of Earth. Overall mood: Mysterious, contemplative, and expansive with a strong undercurrent of wonder and quiet intensity. It balances cold precision with organic warmth — ideal for focused deep listening, meditation, or nighttime 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 DTime – Shadowed Genesis Dark, embryonic ambient with brooding textures and a sense of primordial emergence. Mysterious and weighty. 00:06:29 Fragile X – Between The Lines Subtle, intricate ambient exploring hidden spaces and delicate emotional nuance. “Fragile” and introspective. 00:10:21 Rodrigo Passannanti – Mineral Silence Crystalline, mineral-inspired ambient with deep stillness and geological patience. Cool and meditative. 00:16:46 Mantris – Full Circle Cyclic, ritualistic electronic with hypnotic repetition and satisfying closure. Focused and transformative. 00:21:00 Danalogue – Mother of Mars Cosmic, maternal ambient-jazz with red planet warmth and interstellar tenderness. Expansive and nurturing. 00:23:03 philippe neau – 0° Precise, zero-degree ambient with minimalist restraint and icy clarity. Stark and beautifully empty. Side B 00:26:38 Leit Motif – Sweven Dreamlike, motif-driven ambient with flowing melodic development and gentle propulsion. Hypnotic and elegant. 00:31:27 zensor – Intracellular Recordings Microscopic, biological electronic textures with inner-world detail and organic pulse. Intriguing and scientific. 00:35:59 Warrington Runcorn New Town Development Plan – Bonus: Standard Industrial Classification (AKA Part One From Werra Foxma Live) Brutalist synth hauntology with retro-industrial grandeur and bureaucratic melancholy. Bold and atmospheric. 00:39:17 Bluetech – Dance Of The Lumen (ft. KiloWatts) Luminous, rhythmic psybient with glowing melodies and intricate organic flow. Bright and danceable. 00:42:57 Grant Beasley – Null Space Empty, vast ambient exploring nothingness with subtle tension and spatial depth. Minimal and profound. 00:48:10 Intact Veils – Imago of Earth Majestic, veiled ambient portrait of the planet with rich, holistic textures. Reverent and cinematic.
Based on the track “Man and Manufacturing” from the album “People & Industry Special Edition” by “Warrington Runcorn New Town Development Plan”. 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 thoughtful and emotionally layered ambient journey moving between hope, nostalgia, and darkness. Side A offers gentle optimism and delicate beauty, while Side B drifts into warped nostalgia, hauntological melancholy, and ends in deep, dramatic intensity. Overall mood: Melancholic, reflective, and slightly eerie with moments of warmth and wonder. It has a strong sense of introspection and temporal retreat — perfect for late-night listening or quiet, focused 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 Hverheij – Un Minimal, introspective ambient with sparse textures and quiet emotional restraint. Clean and contemplative. 00:06:29 Interstellar Messenger – Sunrise Solitude Warm, glowing ambient capturing the peaceful solitude of dawn in deep space. Hopeful and radiant. 00:14:40 The Music Liberation Front Sweden – I Hope We Will Be Friends One Day Soon Gentle, optimistic electronic with heartfelt warmth and subtle quirky charm. Tender and endearing. 00:18:01 Antonin De Bemels – ReCOMPTINE Une Delicate, re-composed piano and electronic piece with fragile beauty and subtle movement. Poetic and graceful. 00:23:53 Kasia Gawlik – Echo 4 Haunting, reverberant ambient with soft echoing layers and emotional distance. Ethereal and melancholic. Side B 00:28:42 Boards of Canada – You Retreat In Time And Space Classic BoC warped nostalgia with eerie melodies and retreating analogue haze. Dreamlike and unsettling. 00:34:08 Hello Meteor – Species of Special Concern Smooth, cinematic downtempo with ecological undertones and lush textures. Warm and reflective. 00:37:10 Electric Supply Station – The Lander (Reimagination) Atmospheric, exploratory electronic with a sense of landing and discovery. Spacious and immersive. 00:41:02 Warrington Runcorn New Town Development Plan – Man and Manufacturing Brutalist hauntology with retro-futurist synths and industrial melancholy. Stark and atmospheric. 00:46:34 DOMOTIC – Irisé Iridescent, shimmering electronic with fluid melodic layers and colourful warmth. 00:47:53 Audio Obscura – Is it true we only dream in Black and White? Dreamy, questioning ambient with soft monochrome textures and subtle wonder. 00:53:25 worriedaboutsatan – And You in the Lowest Depths of Hell Dark, powerful post-rock/ambient with heavy emotional weight and brooding intensity. Dramatic closer.
Based on the track “Sabi” from the album “Aware 哀れ” by “Tomotsugu Nakamura & David Cordero”. 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 refined and introspective ambient journey exploring inner psyche, nature, and cosmic fragility. Side A moves through hypnotic electronics and vast plasma-like spaces into delicate nocturnal atmospheres and crisp winter serenity. Side B deepens into wabi-sabi impermanence, subtle natural textures, whispered intimacy, and restless nocturnal haze before ending on soft luminous veils. Overall mood: Ethereal, melancholic, and quietly mysterious. It balances cosmic scale with tender, personal emotion — thoughtful and slightly haunting. Ideal for late-night listening, meditation, or focused deep 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. 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 Saïph – Psyché du figurant (125) Rhythmic, hypnotic electronic with psychological undertones and steady propulsion. Focused and slightly unsettling. 00:06:52 Bluetech – The Plasma Chasm Vast, swirling psybient with cosmic depth and glowing plasma-like textures. Immersive and otherworldly. 00:09:07 Glacis with Henrik Meierkord – Night Breathes On Me Dark, breathing ambient featuring delicate strings and nocturnal melancholy. Intimate and cinematic. 00:13:15 Max Schreiber – Praying Mantis Precise, insectoid electronic ambient with intricate detail and predatory patience. Sharp and fascinating. 00:17:51 Ryu Oshi – Sea of Faces Dreamlike, drifting ambient evoking crowds and emotional distance. Fluid and haunting. 00:23:46 Luis Miehlich – 冬晴 (Fuyubare) Crisp, wintry Japanese-inspired ambient with clear skies and quiet serenity. Beautiful and restrained. Side B 00:27:16 Tomotsugu Nakamura & David Cordero – Sabi Delicate wabi-sabi ambient celebrating imperfection and transience. Fragile and deeply poetic. 00:31:41 Adrian Lane – From Step to Step Patient, minimal ambient with gentle forward movement and subtle emotional layering. 00:35:54 HDRF – Faithful Ghostly, loyal ambient with warm yet eerie electronic textures. Introspective and atmospheric. 00:38:12 Julien Hauspie – Pine Needle Archive Forest-floor ambient with detailed, archival natural textures and quiet intimacy. 00:40:17 Jeff Gburek + Eryk Nowacki – New Found Whispers Subtle field recordings and whispered electronics creating intimate, hidden conversations. Mysterious and close. 00:47:17 Ed Herbers – Insomnia Restless, nocturnal ambient capturing the tension and haze of sleepless nights. 00:50:19 Tides – Light Veils Gentle, flowing ambient with soft luminous layers and calming resolution. Ethereal closer.
Based on the track “Tableau #5” from the album “Analog Abstractions” by “Alex Ringess”. 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 cosmic and contemplative ambient journey through space, memory, and introspection. Side A drifts from vast exoplanetary drones and celestial downtempo into graceful, melancholic departures and mystical stellar atmospheres. Side B deepens the cinematic feel with Solaris-inspired processions, minimalist reflections, cerebral electronics, and ends on a warm, serene modular note. Overall mood: Ethereal, spacious, and gently melancholic with a strong sense of wonder and quiet emotional depth. It balances cosmic vastness with intimate, reflective moments. Perfect for stargazing, late-night immersion, or focused deep 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. 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 Mark Ellery Griffiths – Gliese 581d EdWiardian Mix Deep space ambient inspired by an exoplanet, with vast drones and shimmering cosmic textures. Expansive and otherworldly. 00:10:28 Bluetech – Aphelion Isomer Chilled, intricate downtempo with celestial melodies and subtle rhythmic detail. Floating and immersive. 00:12:20 THE GAYE DEVICE – A Soft Departure Gentle, bittersweet ambient with soft glowing synths and a graceful sense of leaving. Tender and emotional. 00:17:42 Hawksmoor – Galadali Mystical, cinematic dark ambient with rich, haunting layers. Atmospheric and slightly arcane. 00:19:38 Caught In Joy – Stellar Remains Pt.1 (Mercury) Intense, glowing ambient evoking planetary remnants and metallic cosmic dust. Dramatic and radiant. Side B 00:25:59 CIALYN – Solaris / Cypresses Procession Dreamlike, flowing ambient with cinematic melancholy and procession-like movement. Deeply atmospheric. 00:31:52 Alex Ringess – Tableau #5 Minimal, painterly ambient creating a static yet emotive sonic tableau. Subtle and refined. 00:39:51 vOLKER rAPP – A.nt I.ntelligence Cerebral, glitch-infused electronics exploring artificial consciousness. Sharp, textured, and intelligent. 00:54:22 Warmfield – Tight Shoes, Tight Stays and Cravats Eccentric, vintage-flavoured electronic with quirky historical charm and warm analogue tones. 00:57:00 Patrick R. Pärk – Calm Modular Solstice Peaceful, luminous modular synth work with gentle pulsing warmth. Serene and beautifully balanced.”
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.
Sometimes you just need to go on a psychedelic trip.
Quick mix for the massless. Featuring: The Advisory Circle, Cate Francesca Brooks, Julian Lynch, Memoryhouse, Bit Cloudy, Fran Carlyon, Oneohtrix Point Never, The Zombies, Grand Veymont, Nico Georis, El Michels Affair, Bobby Oroza, Fantastikoi Hxoi, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard,Yu Su, Future Children, Aldous Harding, Bluetech, Mark McGuire, IKONS, Manfred Mann, Polypores, Khruangbin.
Hey everyone… Trevor here, welcome. I’ve always wanted to be a café DJ — you know, the kind who reads the room, feels the energy, and lets the music flow with whatever vibe the people bring in that day. Life took me down so many beautiful roads, but this particular dream… well, it’s still waiting to come true. So today, I’m bringing a little piece of that dream right here for you. This is my series of café and lounge-flavoured sounds — smooth, soulful grooves made for chilling, for unwinding, for good conversations and even better silences. Whether you’re sipping coffee, working on your laptop, curled up on the couch, or just needing a moment to breathe… Let these tracks wrap around you like warm sunlight through the café window. You’re listening to Trev’s Virtual Café. Pull up a seat… and let’s chill.
Welcome, sonic wanderers. You’ve arrived at Episode 143 of The Virtual Cassette Library. Plank Glides Enigma is the episodes subtitle, as well as the track you’re hearing in the background and its geographical location which I’ve filmed and can be experienced on YouTube. I’m Trevor and I curate these 90-minute genre bending drifts through frequencies from around the globe. No commentary. No interruptions. Just pure sonic immersion. Two, 45 minute mixes, 15 tracks per set with a side change half way. Imagine the listening experience like being at a music festival where the artists play on a rotating stage. Each act is allotted time for their piece and as it ends the next act takes over rotating into view. Styles for this episode range from beats to nature, from funk to new classical. The musical keys in focus are G sharp / A flat and F minor. In this episode we’re joined by some new friends of the channel like Sævar Jóhannsson and Red Stars Over Tokyo. As well as some familiar names like THE GAYE DEVICE, Mike Dickinson and Listening Center as well as supporting labels like Cyclical Dreams, Buried Treasure, Moolakii Club Audio Interface, Ingrown Records, Mahorka, Castles in Space and many more. All the artists and labels are the soul of this show.
If you’d like to be included on future episodes send your art to trevlad@gmail.com. Links to all the tracks are illuminated at trevor.se and marked in each episode’s Mixcloud timeline. Pre-order the 8th TVCL album on Bandcamp. It drops when we hit 16 tracks. Also you can now grab the first compilation album Murmurs in the Mist with 45 artists. Subscribe to the Mixcloud channel and unlock 877 archived shows. Remember, every comment, every like, every follow, subscription and, album purchase keeps the frequencies flowing. So now—secure those headphones. Let time dissolve, and let the frequencies claim you.
Welcome, sonic wanderers. You’ve arrived at Episode 133 of The Virtual Cassette Library. Another Oddly Screamed is the episodes subtitle, as well as the track you’re hearing in the background and it’s geographical location which I’ve filmed and can be experienced on YouTube. These mixes are 90-minute genre bending drifts through curated frequencies from around the globe. No commentary. No interruptions. Just pure sonic immersion. 2, 45 minute mixes, 15 tracks per side with a side change in the middle. The A Side contains friends of the show Mark Ellery Griffiths and Moray Newlands. As well as channel supporting labels Bricolage, Projekt Records, Driftworks, and, Imaginary North. The B side contains friend of the show Audio Obscura as well as two exclusive tracks. The first by London based Janine A’Bear from the album Altered Fetes dropping on the 24th of October on the legendary Castles In Space label. This is followed by the second exclusive from the trio of Peter Phippen, Ivar Lunde, Jr., and Paulina Fae. Haunting flutes, chimes and vocals from the album The Phantom Moon Coming soon on Projekt Records. Send your art to trevlad@gmail.com. Links to all the tracks are illuminated at trevor.se and marked in each episode’s Mixcloud timeline. Pre-order the 7th TVCL album on Bandcamp. It drops when we hit 16 tracks. Subscribe and unlock 861 archived shows. Remember, every comment, every like, every follow, subscription and, album purchase keeps the frequencies flowing. So now—secure those headphones. Let time dissolve, and let the frequencies claim you.
Welcome, sonic wanderers. You’ve arrived at Episode 130 of The Virtual Cassette Library. Propose Salutes Serve is the episodes subtitle, as well the track you’re hearing in the background and it’s geographical location which I’ve filmed and can be experienced on YouTube. These mixes are 90-minute genre bending drifts through curated frequencies. No commentary. No interruptions. Just pure sonic immersion. 15 tracks per side with a side change in the middle. Styles take us through electronica, idm, ambient, soundscapes, krautrock and more. Send your art to trevlad@gmail.com. Links to all the tracks are illuminated at trevor.se and marked in each episode’s Mixcloud timeline. Pre-order the 7th TVCL album on Bandcamp. It drops when we hit 16 tracks. Subscribe and unlock 858 archived shows. Shout out to Nanogod, whose alchemical words add dimension to the Mixcloud timeline. Every comment, every like, every follow, subscription, album purchase keeps the frequencies flowing. So now—secure those headphones. Let time dissolve. Let the frequencies claim you.
Welcome, sonic wanderers. You’ve tuned into Trevor’s Virtual Cassette Library, Episode 120—Pulled Indoors Passage. A name, a signal, and a location: Pulled Indoors Passage. Drop it into What3Words and you’ll find the coordinates of this episode’s visual transmission. Today, we embark on a 90-minute journey through sound—crafted for walking meditations, mental meanderings, and quiet communion with the cosmos. No commentary between tracks. No interruptions. Just pure sonic immersion.
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Welcome, wanderers of waveform and seekers of sonic sanctuary. You’ve tuned into Trevor’s Virtual Cassette Library, Episode 117—titled Pencils Lure Being, a phrase etched in the coordinates of the cosmos and mapped via What3Words to the visual portal on YouTube. It’s also the soundscape you hear in the background and is available for pre-order on Bandcamp. —The album drops once it reaches 17 tracks. Now on to the show which is not a playlist. It’s a 90-minute metaphysical drift, designed for long walks, lucid dreams, and quiet communion with the universe. No commentary. No interruptions. Just pure transmission. 💌 Want to be part of the signal? Send your vibrations, visuals, or sonic spells to trevlad@gmail.com. Purchase paths are always illuminated at trevor.se, and marked in the Mixcloud timeline where you can join the wizard of words, Nanogod. Don’t be shy. Subscribe for just 3 quid, you gain access to the full archive. That’s over 840 episodes of curated journeys through sound. Now 🎧 Secure your headphones. Let time dissolve. and, Let the frequencies claim you.
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