A selection of works from Affin, released between 2022 and 2026.Over time, a distinct sense of space has emerged – shaped by slower movement, extended forms and a shared sensitivity for detail. Many of the artists gathered here have crossed paths repeatedly, forming quiet connections that continue to evolve across
Over the past years, my focus has gradually shifted towards more reduced and introspective forms of sound – less driven by structure, more by subtle internal movement. My new 10” EP Lurk, released on the Polish label FOMO_, continues this direction. The record is part of the label’s Thresholds series, which explores transitional
Vestige continues Joachim Spieth’s refined exploration of spatial sound and textural depth. Building on the sonic language developed throughout his recent works – including Retrace – the album expands the dialogue between ambient atmospheres and dub-infused detail. The result is a composition of weightless intensity: a sound that unfolds in
This compilation traces fragments and developments of my musical work between 2011 and 2026. Loosely connected by dub as both attitude and sonic language, the material moves between ambient, stripped-down club music and timeless in-between spaces. The first part of a two-volume project. All tracks written & produced by Joachim
This piece emerged during preparations for a live set. It is composed of fragmented elements drawn from various previously released tracks, intricately interwoven and transformed through a series of modulators evolving over time. While certain passages may sound familiar, the result is not a “version” of any existing work, but
Conversion, the second opus from German electronic duo Guentner + Spieth, dives deep into their shared musical roots to reinterpret them through a contemporary, nuanced lens. The result is a body of work that blends ambient expansiveness with dub-inspired detail – layered soundscapes that balance openness with structure. Unbound by
Arcadia brings together zakè, Joachim Spieth, and Markus Guentner in a collaborative work that thoughtfully expands the possibilities of ambient and drone music. Released via Affin, the album merges the trio’s distinct artistic voices into a coherent whole, resulting in a body of work that is both contemplative and richly
At the end of last year, we gained a new Affin colleague in rhubiqs. The London-based artist has delivered an exceptional album with ‘Aegis Of Silence’, reason enough to delve a little deeper… J: When you look back on your debut album, what has changed since then in your musical
Rafael Anton Irisarri lives and works in New York. In addition to several LPs for labels such as Ghostly International, Room40, Morr Music and A Strangely Isolated Place, he can look back on a history of numerous worldwide live performances over the last few decades. Some years ago, he also
Some time ago I became aware of the American label “Past Inside The Present” and was amazed by their diverse and comprehensive back catalogue. The other day I had a chat about it with Zakè, the label founder.
Joachim Spieth 