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XV | 1

April 25, 2022

The presale for our “XV | 1” vinyl EP, which will be released in June, has started. Exclusive tracks from MTRL, Joachim Spieth & Cauê, Reggy Van Oers & Svarog, here to preview.

British-born, U.S.-based artist James Clements, better known to most as ASC, has been musically active for more than 2 decades. With more than 20 albums and collaborations with labels such as Auxiliary (of which he is the operator), Silent Season, Horo, Semantica (…) it needs practically no further words to

Seasons

February 4, 2022

After the records for my “Seasons” project arrived I started to work off the pre-orders. Since within less than a week all records were sold out I am very grateful that this experiment / project was actually successful. If there are still people who are interested in a 10″ (lathe

Deep Breakfast 140 – Joachim Spieth

December 11, 2021

For the 140th mix of the Italian-based podcast “Deep Breakfast Series”, I have put together a selection of artists that are significant to me. With this, I say goodbye to 2021.

Crystal Castle Album

December 5, 2021

Markus Guentner is an artist with whom I have been musically connected for as long as with few others. Even in the early Kompakt days we were label colleagues, had the honour of appearing together on the first ever Pop Ambient compilation and, as young artists, were able to watch

15 Years Affin

November 28, 2021

15 years is a long time in electronic music. I associate an incredible amount of emotions, thoughts, designs, conversations, projects, contacts and travels with this time. Working for and with Affin and its associated artists as well as the countless supporters has had a huge impact on my life and

MONUMENT 310: JOACHIM SPIETH

October 21, 2021

It’s been a while since I published my last techno podcast. Today, one has been published by the Norwegian magazine Monument. Thanks for the kind words to the team!

Textures [Sound Library 2]

October 6, 2021

I recently completed the second sound library in my “Textures” series. This one acts as an acoustic canvas and prepares an interesting sound rich base to design different acoustic projections…

Variance on Semantica

May 3, 2021

Today we have some news to report.On the one hand, I appeared today for the first time together with my label colleague and friend Toki Fuko as a duo with the title “Variance”, on the other hand, we are also the first time guest on the Spanish Semantica label, which

Affinities [Headphone Commute]

April 27, 2021

An Affin label showcase I always welcome new music, new connections, new friendships that then come along. In this example, a track premiere by Joachim Spieth at the end of last year made me relisten to his works on Wolfgang Voigt’s Pop Ambient series, taking me to releases on his very own Affin imprint and finally asking him for a mix.

Textures [Sound Library 1]

April 10, 2021

“Textures” is a sound library that I’ve created during Winter 2021. It is a carefully selected collection of cinematic and evolving sounds that can be easily incorporated into your work, but they are primarily intended as a starting point for your own creative process like a painter’s palette of colors. All included sounds were produced for this sound library and have not been used on any of my releases before.

Ousia album

January 15, 2021

With Ousia, Joachim Spieth presents the third long player on his label Affin. The follow-up album to “Tides” creates imaginary spaces, translates ephemeral impressions and condenses them into cinematic soundscapes. The eight pieces illustrate an intense and emotional journey that creates expressive relationships between external and internal perceptions…

Luna on Mysteries | Chapter Three

December 12, 2020

The American label “Mysteries Of The Deep” recently asked me if I would provide a track for the third part of their “Mysteries Compilation”. “Chapter Three” has now been released. I am honoured to be featured alongside artists such as Rafael Anton Irisarri, Thomas Ragsdale and many more.

MAMMATUS appears on JORIS VOORN “#GU43 ROTTERDAM”

November 9, 2020

In 2019, Noctilucent, a project I produced in cooperation with Reggy Van Oers, was released on Affin. Recently, the track “Mammatus” was licensed by Joris Voorn for his mix compilation “Rotterdam”, which has now been released on the label “Global Underground”.

Focus on Vâyu

October 1, 2020

Talking with the French artist Vâyu about his studio work, life in France and his upcoming EP on Affin

Live Recording (Art Bei Ton)

September 11, 2020

After a promising start to 2020 with performances in Israel, an Affin showcase in Berlin, my first guest performance at Tresor West and a gig in Kiev, the situation changed dramatically in March. For months, no gigs were possible at all. The Art Bei Ton party in September therefore had a special character. Here is the recording of my set.

Tides album

May 17, 2020

With “Tides” I release my first album that musically processes exclusively ambient sound textures. I am extremely happy to be able to send out the records as of today.

Focus on Blazej Malinowski

April 6, 2020

Speaking with the the Polish DJ and producer Blazej Malinowski about his plans to start his own label

Focus on The Alchemical Theory

January 22, 2020

Introducing The Alchemical Theory from Italy for their upcoming debut Ep in Affin

Focus on Hoedus

December 3, 2019

Excited about Hoedus. After popping up on RVO’s Telemorph label I invited him contribute a track for Affinity 4

Focus on Massa

October 24, 2019

The Spanish producer ( & label owner of Hidden Traffic) appeared already on Affin’s Decennium series in 2017. And he’s coming back to contribute a track for the Affinity vinyl series. Good option for me to ask a few questions

Focus On A Sacred Geometry

September 13, 2019

I was super happy being able to include him on our upcoming Affinity 3 vinyl. A Sacred Geometry is an amazing sound designer and label owner, based in Berlin

Focus On Einox

August 11, 2019

Just signed a new talent from Seoul. Einox is a producer and live act and just released his debut on Affin

Focus On Aleja Sanchez

July 27, 2019

A preview on an upcoming Affin project and some infos about her recent album on Aleja Sanchez own label Northallsen Records

Focus On Nørbak

July 1, 2019

Hard working producer and remarkable steps in the last years, it was on time chatting with Nørbak

Asia tour

June 25, 2019

Just arrived back home after my second Asia tour and I’m still overwhelmed by the impressions regarding the people, venues, places and ideas we shared during the last two weeks. Moreover, it was interesting to observe the developments at Lantern Club (Beijing) and vurt (Seoul) where I already performed 2

Focus On Arnaud Le Texier

December 2, 2018

Arnaud Le Texier, label owner of Children of tomorrow was chatting with me about how his studio work changed in the last years.

Focus on Toki Fuko

October 10, 2018

Introducing the Russian artist Toki Fuko. In 2015 I started working with him and with the Floating EP we’re close to a follow up.

Focus On CHPTR

August 27, 2018

CHPTR is a musical conversation between two strong characters. A dialog between friends who don’t need words to interact.

Focus On Svarog

February 20, 2018

Talking with the Lviv-based DJ & producer about his upcoming debut vinyl on Affin

Focus on Dino Sabatini

December 19, 2017

An interview with the Italian producer Dino Sabatini about his studio setup and his work

Irradiance album

November 6, 2017

Irradiance is Joachim Spieth’s first full length album, to be released on his own imprint Affin. It reflects a cycle of realignment in a carefully realized emotional journey. A constant motion through the layers of the tracks shape the sonic landscape, while evolving atmospheres provide a cohesive feel with shimmers of optimism…

Asia tour review

November 1, 2017

…feeling privileged that i had the opportunity to get in touch with so many nice people and the warm welcome in every city! Thanks to the crews of Lantern Beijing, Arkham Shanghai and vurt. Seoul! It was a pleasure to meet you all and i hope to be back soon! For the next trip i just wish to have more time to take some photos.

Focus on Artefacts Mastering

October 24, 2017

One of the most influential persons I got in touch in the last years. Gio from Artefacts Mastering shaped my thoughts about how to produce music like no other and with this interview he reveals some facts about mastering and mixdown.

Focus on Deepbass

April 1, 2017

chatting with Deepbass about his live acts and his co-operations

Touring in South Africa

May 19, 2016

…the moment when someone says to you, “It is the first time that I listen to such music, you opened a world to me tonight” … and when you feel that the other person really feels it and means it the same way. It was a really impressive week that I will not forget! Many thanks to everyone who works at Toy Toy and Vault and accompanied me…