The Allegorist

The Allegorist’s mix for Cashmere Radio Berlin is a testament to the power of dark, electronic, and experimental music, inviting listeners to embrace the unknown and explore the depths of their imagination.

The Allegorist presents a captivating 60-minute mix for Cashmere Radio in Berlin on the 15th June 2023, curated with a dark and experimental sonic palette. This mesmerizing journey encompasses a range of genres, including dark, electronic, experimental, drone, cinematic, noise, dark and choral compositions.

The mix opens with the haunting vocals of Akira Takahashi and piano perfomance by Ikue Asazaki with their track “Yoisurabushi,” setting an ethereal atmosphere. Sarathy Korwar’s “Lost Parade” follows, infusing intricate rhythms with a touch of melancholy. Sombre Lux’s “Cove” continues the exploration into atmospheric darkness, leading to the intense and foreboding “DEMON TIME 600 HÄSTAR (L.S.P INTRO)” by VARG2TM.

The mix transitions to the tension-filled “Ambulance Chase” by Ben Salisbury & Geoff Barrow, providing an adrenaline rush. Rajna’s “Black Tears (edit)” combines emotional vocals with ambient textures, while The Allegorist’s own track, “Through The Forest” from her 5th album TEKHENU, captivates with its enigmatic allure. Hekla’s “Ris og Rof” introduces a sense of mystery, followed by Joe Rainey & Allie Bearhead’s “turned engine,” which delivers an intricate blend of soundscapes.

Sabled Sun’s “The Outer Zone” takes the mix into a sci-fi realm, while Frédéric Kooshmanain’s & Thomas Couzinier’s “Black Spot” offers a contemplative atmosphere. The Allegorist returns with her own track “Breath,” which is part of the compilation “Quantized Realities’ out via Errorgrid Records in May 2023, that combines pulsating melodies with ethereal vocals. Synthmonk’s “Distorted Digits”, from the same compilation, delves into distorted electronic soundscapes, leading to The Allegorist’s “Whispers Of The Wind,” the main track on her fifth album TEKHENU out via her own imprint Awaken Chronicles, an evocative and atmospheric piece.

White Boy Scream’s “Rockets” surprises with its intense performance, followed by Sugai Ken_Akuta’s experimental “yOrUkOrU.” Wiegedood’s “Wade” brings a surge of dark energy, followed by Ibukun Sunday’s “Burn It All Down,” a track that immerses listeners in brooding textures. Deru’s “Midnight In The Garden With Ghosts” conjures a cinematic ambiance, while Braxius’ “Tűz és Jég” adds a touch of mysticism.

The mix concludes with “Anda Þinn Guð” by Högni, featuring Hatis Noit, leaving listeners in awe of the spiritual and otherworldly journey they have experienced.

The Allegorist’s mix for Cashmere Radio Berlin is a testament to the power of dark, electronic, and experimental music, inviting listeners to embrace the unknown and explore the depths of their imagination.