Sure Thing Podcast
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- Sure Thing Mix 152: Caim
The Hague's Caim joins our series with a two-hour, all-vinyl recording steeped in late spring's glow, channeling the veteran producer's penchant for sustained groove and mind-diving alchemy. A rare look into the crates of an artist whose s…
- Sure Thing Mix 151: Tammo Hesselink
Amsterdam's Tammo Hesselink is a rare talent, a multi-faceted producer whose many releases and aliases span both our own imprint and several of our favorite labels, including Nous'klaer, Delsin, and Midgar. Tammo's style is uniquely his ow…
- Sure Thing Mix 150: Jasmín
Jasmín folds us into her singular dimension with a long-awaited episode from the Dutch-Argentinian artist. Jasmín is a mainstay across the Netherlands' most cutting-edge lineups for a reason, and with a recent EP for Hessle Audio under her…
- Sure Thing Mix 149: TSUNIMAN
Our latest entry welcomes London's TSUNIMAN, whose reputation as one of the city's most beloved selectors long preceded our chance to finally meet during last year's Draaimolen. Conjuring a full spectrum of emotion while maintaining a sens…
- Sure Thing Mix 148: Pianeti Sintetici
We begin the new year with a familiar face, as Milan’s Pianeti Sintetici returns to our series nearly five years to the day following his contribution as part of Primal Code. A favorite of many whose much-lauded releases on labels such as…
- Sure Thing Mix 147: Jan Swam
Madrid's Jan Swam joins our series with a potent delivery of centrifugal, sub-heavy psychedelia. At the helm of the Organic Signs label and its annual Refractor Festival, Jan Swam is a guiding force in the realm of modern sonic exploration…
- Sure Thing Mix 146: Cio D'Or
Cio D’Or hardly requires an introduction, having long stood as both a pillar of our scene and a source of inspiration for so many. Over the course of her singular and decades-spanning career, the Cologne-based artist has cultivated a unive…
- Sure Thing Mix 145: F-on
Madrid's F-on is a much beloved figure within the Spanish scene, known for his elegant all-vinyl sets and curation behind the brilliant Alpenglühen label among so much more. We stayed in touch after his particularly beautiful set at 2017’s…
- MIST009 - Space Biology - Midas (w/ Sunju Hargun & Evigt Mörker Remixes)
MIST009 - Space Biology - Midas (w/ Sunju Hargun & Evigt Mörker Remixes) Release Date: September 2, 2025 (12" & Digital) Buy: https://surethingrec.bandcamp.com/album/midas A1. Midas A2. Midas (Sunju Hargun Remix) B1. Error Box B2. Error Bo…
- Sure Thing Mix 144: Haruka
A veritable staple of the Japanese scene and founder of the Protection label, Haruka joins our series with two hours of delightful, liquiform groove recorded live from Kyoto. Expansive yet dialed in with tireless precision, Haruka’s set tr…
- Sure Thing Mix 143: Dual Monitor
London & Liverpool duo Dual Monitor join our series with a stunning showcase of their hypnotic and heavyweight sound, a recipe they’ve all but perfected through releases on SPE:C, Hardline, Rinse and so many more to come. A full-spectrum m…
- Sure Thing Mix 142: Timnah
Basel’s Timnah joins our series with a long-anticipated recording from last year’s inaugural pe:rsona, an intimate gathering from the minds at Positive Education. Over the years Timnah has established a reputation for expansive and visiona…
- Sure Thing Mix 141: ANNX
Contributing our latest episode is London’s ANNX, a regular figure within the city’s cutting-edge undercurrent whose many contributions include co-curation of the Whomp, Perspectives, and once-shrouded Magick events, and a residency at the…
- Sure Thing Mix 140: Refracted
Berlin’s Refracted has been a name dear to us for some time, having contributed a remix to our inaugural label release nearly six years ago. The Paral·lel co-curator and resident has cultivated a devoted following over the years for his un…
- Sure Thing Mix 139: Basic Chanel
London’s Basic Chanel conjures a liquid mist for the latest entry in our series. Chanel’s work documenting the scene through Untitled 909 and her numerous other endeavors - including the Draaimolen podcast and a residency on Refuge Worldwi…
- Sure Thing Mix 138: Vand
Utrecht's Vand delivers an elegant mix comprised entirely of unreleased work from the artist and ISOTOOP curator (including several yet-unearthed collaborations with close contemporaries & label favorites) alongside selections from his rec…
- Sure Thing Mix 137: Loek Frey
It's an honor to welcome Amsterdam's Loek Frey to our series, whose meticulous attention to detail and eminent experimentalism command the mind's attention like no other. The OQAD label head and Omen Wapta collaborator invites us to peer d…
- Sure Thing Mix 136: Nelly b2b Marius Bø
It’s a rare treat to share this recording from two of my favorite powerhouse selectors, Rotterdam’s Nelly and Oslo’s Marius Bø, who linked behind the decks at Nantes’ renowned Macadam last December for a night curated by club resident Bamb…
- Sure Thing Mix 135: Marco Maldarella
Welcoming Marco Maldarella to the series, the Bologna-based artist whose multidimensional work spans a solo album on Omen Wapta, collaborations with Christian Duka as MARMO, and visual projects for collectives such as Oakland's Endzeit, al…
- Sure Thing Mix 134: Karim
Honored to welcome Morocco-based Karim to our series, dear friend and founder of the beloved Tikita label, who I finally met at Monument Festival in 2022 after watching him open the weekend in beautiful fashion. The path Karim charts throu…
- Sure Thing Mix 133: TOMO
Our latest mix welcomes TOMO, the Florence-based producer, DJ, and co-founder of the DE RIO label and event series. Agile, softly eroding soundscapes drift alongside prismatic textures unfolding upon themselves, a compelling showcase of th…
- Sure Thing Mix 132: Alicia
London-based and Rinse FM resident Alicia joins the series and offers us a glimpse into the vibrant ecologies of Terra Obscura, the experimental club night she runs alongside fellow series favorite Avsluta. A rare live recording from the m…
- MIST008 - V/A - Fountain of Reason
MIST008 - Various Artists - Fountain of Reason Release Date: October 29, 2024 (12” & Digital) Buy: https://surethingrec.bandcamp.com/album/fountain-of-reason A1. Vardae - Pahlevan A2. Kick21 - Bright Interface A3. Porter Brook - Three Thin…
- Sure Thing Mix 131: Aaron J
Recorded live at Above Below 2024, Chiltern Hills, UK. Earlier this summer I had the pleasure of finally visiting Above Below, a magically warm and inspiring festival tucked intimately within the Chilterns which I had heard so much about o…
- Sure Thing Mix 130: Kaisei
Alkaanet's Kaisei joins our series with an extended and immersive set, capturing the multifaceted producer's dedication to mind-bending atmospherics while rooted in the deepest shades of contemporary techno, a kaleidoscopic and beautifully…
- Sure Thing Mix 129: gi
Gadi’s gi presents a tapestry of uncontained sound and a truly enchanting contribution to our series. A braided chorus of otherworldly artifacts and the swell of a straining tide form a vessel for the radical disassembly and reimagination…
- Sure Thing Mix 128: Beatrice M. & Trois-Quarts Taxi System
Our latest episode welcomes a massive link-up from two French producers currently making waves of seismic proportions, Beatrice M. & Trois-Quarts Taxi System. An hour of ground-shattering bassweight and ear-catching percussive flurries, in…
- Sure Thing Mix 127: Nak
Welcoming Nak to the series, whose repertoire of mixes and recordings makes a strong case for the Naarm-based DJ as a truly standout selector of the moment in any locale. Showcasing her ability to weave tracks—each stunning in their own ri…
- Sure Thing Mix 126: K.O.P. 32
Staccato, evaporating textures and rippling tendrils course through this set from Seoul-based K.O.P. 32, comprised entirely of unreleased productions and live improvisations from the Beyond the Bridge label head. Channeling the producer's…
- Sure Thing Mix 125: Human Space Machine
It's such a privilege to welcome one of my favorite producers to the series, Amsterdam's Human Space Machine, whose brilliant productions are a constant source of inspiration and a presence in so many of my favorite dancefloor memories. Th…
- MIST007 - V/A - Well of Sand
MIST007 - Various Artists - Well of Sand Release Date: October 23, 2023 (12" & Digital) Buy: surethingrec.bandcamp.com/album/well-of-sand A1 Command D – Half Blue (Violet Mix) A2 DYL – PJ2 A3 Beats Unlimited – Burn Your Theremin B1 Foreign…
- Sure Thing Mix 124: BLNDR
So excited to welcome BLNDR to the series, a long-awaited delight after observing the French producer develop his magnetic and kaleidoscopic sound over the years. BLNDR's mix is glimmering and atmospheric, reflective of the patient and met…
- Sure Thing Mix 123: Caldera
Honored to welcome UK-based Caldera to the series, a talented and multi-dimensional producer affiliated with several of our favorite labels along with his Well Street-associated Loop LF alias. Caldera's mix is volcanic, true to form, simme…
- Sure Thing Mix 122: Harald Uunk
Our latest mix is a remarkable live set from The Hague-based producer Harald Uunk, who guides us through an exploration of the psyche from which we emerge anew. Harald calls upon self-made instruments, field recordings, and experimentation…
- MIST006 - V/A - My Own Mirror To Stay
MIST006 - Various Artists - My Own Mirror To Stay Release Date: March 6, 2023 (12" & Digital) Buy: https://surethingrec.bandcamp.com/album/my-own-mirror-to-stay A1 Lukas Urban - A Glass of Empty Rooms A2 Soreab - The Boy And The Beast A3 S…
- Sure Thing Mix 121: Pjenné
With purest delight, I'm so excited to welcome Pjenné of Passing Notes Radio & Companion (@companionmelb) for the latest episode in our series. Penny's curatorial expertise and long-standing dedication to the Naarm/Melbourne scene have est…
- Sure Thing Mix 120: Shoal
Clear as spring water, the memory of Shoal's beautiful live set echoing through the Norwegian mountains, finally sharing the stage together at Monument (@monument-podcast) after meeting in Amsterdam several years ago. Those familiar with o…
- Sure Thing Mix 119: Zara
From Naarm's Zara, a seismic dawn to the new year. Halftime rhythms tremble, atmospheres kiss the wind, valleys of unbridled emotion nestle in-between. A colossal mix of sincere gravity, cleaving a path forward, brimming with new light. Th…
- Sure Thing Mix 118: Marius Bø
Our final mix of the year welcomes Ute.Rec co-founder Marius Bø, whom I had the distinct pleasure of meeting in the Norwegian mountains this summer. Comprised entirely of unreleased material from the collective, Marius' composition is slow…
- Sure Thing Mix 117: Amphybian
An encounter with a wayward dragonfly formed the memory upon which London’s Amphybian (fka Harry) stitches this exploration of flight and form. Reliving the scene in its microscopic splendor, we find ourselves wandering along the living, b…
- Sure Thing Mix 116: Sa Pa
With studied and meticulous elegance, Sa Pa summons a Dionysean tempest, a writ to harness the coming storm. It's humbling to share this and more so to listen, a fervent tour de force recorded live at Paral·lel Festival, a call to converge…
- Sure Thing Mix 115: Conna Haraway
We ease into a new season with Conna Haraway, co-founder of the immaculate INDEX:Records & Appendix.files catalogues. Recorded in Glasgow alongside mutual favorite Perila, Conna's contribution astounds, filling the air with skin-soft stati…
- Sure Thing Mix 114: HVL
A serene and narrative vision from Georgia's HVL, key Bassiani resident and celebrated producer whose remarkable output is a universe unto itself. Both eloquent and understated, HVL re-frames the present in a parallax moment, a vast trembl…
- Sure Thing Mix 113: Jin [靜]
An entropic and otherworldly episode from Taiwanese and London-based sound artist Jin [靜], whose contribution draws parallels between classic, exploratory electronica and modern hyper-sensory techno. Gathering like a humble storm, Jin's mi…
- MIST005 - Polygonia - Bloom (w/ Forest Drive West Remix)
MIST005 - Polygonia - Bloom (inc. Forest Drive West Remix) Release Date: March 8, 2022 (12" & Digital) Buy: https://surethingrec.bandcamp.com/album/bloom A1. Dreaming Trees A2. Bloom B1. Coleus B2. Dreaming Trees (Forest Drive West Remix)…
- Sure Thing Mix 112: Vicki Siolos
In collaboration with our friends at Mostra (@mostrabcn), our latest mix highlights a personal favorite from the upcoming festival's roster. New York's Vicki Siolos (@vickisiolos) is an eminently thoughtful curator whose mindfulness shines…
- Sure Thing Mix 111: o.utlier
A luminescent vision from London's o.utlier, whose meticulous and uncommon approach sets the stage for a new year of discovery. A sanguine moment recorded live among friends in Scotland, a scrying of shrouded futures, a promise cast beneat…
- Sure Thing Mix 110: Space Drum Meditation
I'm elated to welcome Hamburg's Space Drum Meditation to the series, whose gorgeous productions channel intricate, percussive techno while drawing cues from hazy, left-field psychedelia. Glowing at the edges, this thunderous and fiercely e…
- Sure Thing Mix 109: Vector Trancer
Hyperreal sonic hallucinations and unsettled rhythmic pulsations from Vector Trancer, the talented producer and @mirrorzone affiliate who carries us across the threshold with this breathtaking hour of jagged, unbridled intensity. Stretchin…
- MIST004 - Archivist - Psion (w/ Claudio PRC Remixes)
MIST004 - Archivist - Psion (w/ Claudio PRC Remixes) Release date: October 26, 2021 (12" & Digital) Buy: surethingrec.bandcamp.com/album/psion A1. Psion A2. Psion (Claudio PRC Remix) B1. Stone Eater B2. Stone Eater (Claudio PRC Remix) Sure…