It’s Hallowe’en on The GRIN.io, and Intergalaxian Audio Sonics returns with another three‑hour trip through outer‑worldly frequencies. From chip‑tune love letters and experimental jazz to North‑African griot and industrial techno, this second instalment of IAS continues to blur boundaries between scenes, eras and continents. Below, we explore each track on the playlist with context, release details and a few words about why it’s special.
Track‑by‑track
pdqb – “Exosphear” (8 ½ Bit – Synaptic Cliffs, 31 Oct 2025)
Berlin’s electro eccentric pdqb opens the show with a blast of retro‑futurism. According to Synaptic Cliffs, 8 ½ Bit is a love letter to the golden age of video gaming, and “Exosphear” rolls with arcade synth riffs, machine‑funk drums and glitched out melodies. It’s playful and propulsive, setting a cosmic tone for the programme.
Fatspoon – “Stride (Live)” (Pensei Ser Sensei, self‑released)
Brazilian collective Fatspoon recorded Pensei Ser Sensei live in São Paulo, blending free‑jazz, psychedelic rock and post‑punk swagger. “Stride” captures their raw energy: guitar feedback and skronky horns rub up against loping bass grooves, conjuring a sweaty basement jam session.
The Offline – “Le trip” (feat. Kimo Eiserbeck) (La grande évasion, independent)
Producer Théo Petit’s new project The Offline channels 1970s funk and modern French hip‑hop into a cinematic groove. “Le trip” rides a thick bassline and crisp drums while MC Kimo Eiserbeck spits laid‑back bars. It’s the perfect soundtrack to a getaway car scene in a retro crime flick.
SHOLTO – “Tied To The Mast” (The Sirens – DeepMatter, 21 Nov 2025)
London composer Sholto (Oscar Robertson) makes deeply narrative soul music. “Tied To The Mast,” from his debut album The Sirens, layers glitchy siren calls over lush strings and a slow‑burn groove. A reviewer at The Joy of Violent Movement described the track as a “myth‑soaked odyssey” where duality, obsession and liberation collide. It’s a highlight for fans of modern jazz‑soul.
feeo – “Here” (Goodness – AD 93, 10 Oct 2025)
UK singer‑producer feeo writes impressionistic songs steeped in ambient and folk textures. On Goodness she explores themes of light, darkness and solitude. The track “Here” melts droning synths, delicate guitar and hushed vocals into a meditative ballad. It’s equal parts tenderness and experimentalism.
Puma Blue – “Desire” (Blue Flowers, Oct 2025)
Puma Blue, aka Jacob Allen, crafts smoky late‑night soul. “Desire” pairs his whispered vocal with reverb‑soaked guitar and sax lines, recalling the intimate mood of his debut In Praise of Shadows. It’s a quiet storm that lingers after the song ends.
Tortoise – “Works and Days” (Touch – Thrill Jockey, Nov 2025)
Chicago post‑rock pioneers Tortoise return with a pair of EPs. “Works and Days” finds them deep in minimalist territory, weaving vibraphone, guitar and drums into interlocking patterns that slowly build and dissolve. If you like the band’s classic TNT era, this is essential listening.
Jerk – “dance beneath the dripping moon” (as night falls, self‑released)
Jamaican‑London producer Jerk explores dub‑haunted ambient. On “dance beneath the dripping moon”, echoing pads and field recordings of dripping water create a nocturnal scene. It’s eerie yet soothing—perfect for the witching hour.
Yuuf – “Ørken Bloom” (Mt. Sava, Unga Bunga)
Yuuf—half of Copenhagen duo Mt. Sava—makes shimmering ambient techno. “Ørken Bloom” grows from a soft percussive pulse into a blooming expanse of synth pads and harp‑like plucks. The result is glacial yet warm, like sunlight on ice.
Bastien Keb & Malik Ameer Crumpler – “Play Dead” (feat. Mark Millington) (single, Copyright Control)
Multi‑instrumentalist Bastien Keb teams up with poet Malik Ameer Crumpler and saxophonist Mark Millington on this noir‑ish track. Spoken‑word verses drift over warped guitar chords and brushed drums, creating a late‑night jazz club atmosphere.
s8jfou – “Half Side Life” (Dognip+, self‑released)
French producer s8jfou revisits his cult 2018 album Dognip with additional tracks and remixes. “Half Side Life” is a melancholic IDM piece built from glitchy samples, melodic synth lines and broken beats. It evokes the nostalgia of retro gaming and early Warp Records.
Perera Elsewhere – “NGL” (Just Wanna Live Some, Friends of Friends, Oct 2025)
Berlin‑based Perera Elsewhere blurs trip‑hop, dub and avant‑pop. Her single “NGL” (“Not Gonna Lie”) floats ghostly vocals over sub‑bass and insect‑like clicks. It’s an addictive slice of dark pop from her forthcoming third album.
Nervio Cosmico – “Sanctuary” (Singing Vessels – Accidental Meetings)
Argentina’s Nervio Cosmico create entrancing electronic hybrids. “Sanctuary” marries trance‑like arpeggios with Latin percussion and a booming bassline. It pulses with cosmic energy, as if recorded in a jungle on another planet.
oreglo – “The Whirr” (Brownswood Recordings)
London sextet oreglo merge jazz horns, funk drums and synths into a fresh, danceable sound. “The Whirr” buzzes with sax lines and rubbery bass, introducing a band poised to follow in the footsteps of Kokoroko and Nubiyan Twist.
Noura Mint Seymali – “Ch’tib (Naha)” (Yenbett, self‑released)
Mauritanian singer Noura Mint Seymali is a modern griot master. On “Ch’tib (Naha)” she plays the ardine (a harp‑like instrument) while her husband Jeiche Ould Chighaly shreds electric guitar. It’s a hypnotic blend of Moorish tradition and psychedelic blues.
Má Estrela – “All You Did” (feat. Elvin Brandhi) (Tornada, independent)
Lisbon producer Má Estrela crafts deconstructed club music full of jagged rhythms and pitch‑shifted vocals. Guest Elvin Brandhi adds spoken‑word fire to “All You Did,” resulting in a blistering burst of noise and poetry.
Layla Rehana & Sebastian Mullaert – “Eolo” (The Melodies In Between EP, Bigamo)
London sound artist Layla Rehana and Swedish techno sage Sebastian Mullaert reunite for a second EP. “Eolo” drifts on gentle oscillations and airy pads, conjuring wind through ancient forests. It’s the sonic equivalent of deep breathing.
Muyassar Kurdi – “Native Lands” (feat. Radwan Ghazi Moumneh) (single)
American‑Palestinian artist Muyassar Kurdi builds worlds out of voice, harmonium and electronics. Here she collaborates with Radwan Ghazi Moumneh (Jerusalem In My Heart) on an intense lament. Their voices interweave with drones and percussion, paying homage to ancestral lands.
Elijah Minnelli – “Canaan Land” feat. Dennis Bovell (Clams As A Main Meal – Breadminster County Council)
Storyteller and producer Elijah Minnelli dives deeper into reggae on his latest EP. “Canaan Land” recruits the legendary Dennis Bovell for a ska‑tinged march, blending time‑honoured rhythms with modern studio sheen.
Katatonic Silentio – “Left To” (Mantis 17 – Delsin/Mantis, Oct 2025)
Milan’s Katatonic Silentio (Alessandra Grazian) balances techno with ambient and dub. On “Left To,” metallic percussion and a rolling bassline are cloaked in reverb, generating a haunted, cavernous sound that rewards repeated listens.
MMali – “Gensō 幻想” (Issun‑bōshi (Endemit I), self‑released)
Japanese producer MMali (real name unknown) draws from anime soundtracks and Chicago footwork. “Gensō 幻想” pairs 8‑bit bleeps with jittery drums and shimmering pads. It’s as playful as a Studio Ghibli chase scene.
Jin Synth – “Manifestation” (Ten Years (47047) – Hypnus)
Berlin‑based Jin Synth contributes this brooding number to the Hypnus Records compilation celebrating a decade of deep techno. “Manifestation” mixes syncopated drums, acid squelches and spaced‑out chords for a high‑energy journey.
Leo Janeiro feat. Jon Dixon – “Redentor” (Original Mix) (Cocada Music)
Rio de Janeiro DJ Leo Janeiro invites Detroit jazz keyboardist Jon Dixon to bring soulful chords to his bass‑heavy house track “Redentor.” The result is a warm and uplifting dancefloor meditation bridging continents.
Answer Code Request – “Echoes in the Blue” (KOL007 – Kokölò)
German producer Answer Code Request (Patrick Gräser) is known for merging techno with breakbeats. “Echoes in the Blue” sees him veer into atmospheric territory with swirling pads and intricate drum patterns—equal parts rave and dream.
Cousin & Priori – “Softening” (Fly In Amber – naff/MSH, Oct 2025)
Australian artist Cousin and Montreal’s Priori team up for an EP of pastoral house. “Softening” drifts through field recordings, delicate percussion and soft pads. It’s like listening to a sunrise in an untouched meadow.
Jonas Landwehr ft. Benniap – “are u a lie?” (SeSo006, July 2025)
German producer Jonas Landwehr flips between trance and breakcore, while vocalist Benniap provides chopped vocals on “are u a lie?”. The track builds from jittery pads into a cathartic rave drop—fitting for peak‑time festival sets.
Costello – “Oasis Noir” ([QR].D.297.TBFKB.25 – COD3 QR)
French techno stalwart Costello delivers a murky, industrial‑tinged cut for the mysterious COD3 QR imprint. “Oasis Noir” is anchored by a relentless kick and strafed by metallic synth stabs. It’s machine music for the early hours.
Vera Logdanidi – “Keep Fading” (To All That We Lose And All We Fight For – Raw Basics, Dec 2025)
Kyiv DJ/producer Vera Logdanidi pairs delicate melodies with tough drums. “Keep Fading” sweeps through melancholic pads and crisp percussion, capturing the emotional richness of her hometown’s techno scene.
Peryl – “555” (Vibraform EP – Thrènes, 2025)
Berlin artist Peryl (Robert Perl) leans into industrial tones on “555.” Distorted kicks slam against tribal rhythms while eerie textures hover overhead. It’s intense and cathartic.
THEGOD01 – “Reverb Of The Gone” (Reverb Of The Gone EP – 30D ExoPlanet, Oct 2025)
Bristol’s THEGOD01 explores grime’s darker fringes. The title track “Reverb Of The Gone” layers ghostly choral samples and metallic percussion over a tunnelling bassline, conjuring images of abandoned cathedrals in deep space.
VC‑118A – “Blush” (Avian (162dsr) – Delsin)
Dutch producer VC‑118A (Samuel van Dijk) returns with underwater‑themed electro. “Blush” glides on slick machine rhythms and submerged pads—a sonic sonar pinging deep in the ocean.
Elayn – “Haraba” (Hzzz, self‑released)
Syrian‑Swedish producer Elayn fuses Levantine melodies with UK bass. “Haraba” features sinewy modal riffs over swinging drum breaks and shimmering sound design, marrying tradition and future.
Agonis – “Kongruenz” (Mantis 18 – Delsin/Mantis, Dec 2025)
Zurich producer Agonis sculpts hypnotic techno. “Kongruenz” layers overlapping rhythms and drones that shift subtly over time, drawing listeners into a trance.
Danny Daze – “Vaz2009” (Tristan Arp Remix) (::BLUE:: Remixes – Omnidisc)
Miami’s Danny Daze hands his electro cut “Vaz2009” to Brooklyn producer Tristan Arp. The remix adds syncopated percussion, marimba‑like synths and a playful bounce, closing the show on an upbeat note.
End of Transmission
IAS 002 once again proves that the universe of sound is vast and interconnected. Whether you’re drawn to the nostalgic bleeps of pdqb, the jazz‑funk alchemy of Sholto and oreglo or the deep techno explorations of Delsin’s roster, there’s a portal here for every curious ear. Keep tuning in to The GRIN.io for more cross‑galactic transmissions and discover your own new musical constellations.