2024 | Label Compilation (mixed by todos), by A Strangely Isolated Place

2024 | Label Compilation (mixed by todos) by A Strangely Isolated Place, released 20 December 2024 1. todos - Continuous DJ mix 2. Lihla - Becoming Human 3. Lapsed Pacifist - Tragic 4. OKRAA - La Gran Corriente 5. Markus Guentner & Abul Mogard - While Hunting Nightmares And Dreaming For Peace 6. swanasa - AHO 7. Illuvia - Tectonic Shift 8. Salvatore Mercatante - Love Of Lies 9. Theef - Odd Entity A showcase of individual tracks from our 2024 label releases and a special continuous mix of moments from trusted label DJ, todos. Handing over a year’s worth of releases to todos and watching the magic unfold is always an exhilarating experience. His ability to craft a narrative from such a rich and varied palette is unparalleled, offering fresh insights into the music and the year behind us. A true specialist in narrative witchcraft, todos continues to redefine DJ mixes with such a limited palette to build from. This year’s selection posed an increasingly complex challenge, with its mix of tempos and styles, but it’s a testament to the incredible work of the ASIP artists in 2024, all tied together under the meticulous eye of our trusted selector. The year began with new label signing Salvatore Mercatante, and his pin-point drum patterns and big atmospherics. This was followed by an about-turn in style with a new label signing, Lihla, presenting her hypnotizing blend of spoken word and multi-instrumental talent. Lapsed Pacifist (who happens to be a good friend of todos' in the UK - another full circle moment for the label) presented his debut album, featuring 'rolling waves of lavender synths', which Pop Matters recently listed as one of its best ambient albums of 2024. Keeping things unexpected, we then presented another new artist, Theef, who released a selection of timeless deep techno cuts from a DJ mix he posted online in 2018. It was then a chance for one of ASIPs most cherished sounds to return, as Illuvia continued his monumental exploration into the deep expanse of ethereal ambient drum'n bass. By now, we were approaching the much-celebrated half-century catalog number, and who better than long-time label artist, Markus Guentner to bring it over the line, alongside eight other fantastic talents. Colombian producer OKRAA, evolved his living-and-breathing psychedelic electronics, introducing more breaks and electro to his palette, in a truly unexpected second album. And closing out the year, Hungarian artist swanasa, presented a taster of her sonic capabilities in a short EP, that shone a light on multiple approaches we hope to explore from her very soon. Thank you for all of your support, comments, and encouragement this year. Here's to those who explore the unique, the nostalgic and the new, and those who forge their own way forward. todos DJ mix tracklist: 1. swanasa - Swan Song (edit) 2. Lihla - Resonance 3. Markus Guentner - Father Of Waters 4. Lapsed Pacifist - Tragic 5. Markus Guentner & Arovane - Utopian Fragments (edit) / Illuvia - A New Tomorrow (edit) / swanasa - AHO / Lihla - Becoming Human (edit) 6. OKRAA - La Gran Corriente 7. Salvatore Mercatante - Love Of Lies 8. Illuvia - Tectonic Shift 9. Markus Guentner & Abul Mogard - While Hunting Nightmares And Dreaming For Peace 10. Theef - Strange Nights 11. Salvatore Mercatante - How Many Hands 12. OKRAA - Para Desaprender (edit) 13. Theef - Odd Entity 14. Lapsed Pacifist - Almost Remembered