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Uncanny Valley Podcast
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Uncanny Valley is a label from Dresden, Germany.
sub-labels: shtum Records & @credit00ratlife
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Starting as a label that served basically as a platform for their friends’ music in 2010, Uncanny Valley evolved into a record label that assembles acclaimed artists from the electronic music scene not only from the label’s base in Dresden but also from Germany and beyond. With a strong emphasis on the records’ artwork the label heads Philipp Demankowski, Conrad Kaden and Carl-Johannes Schulze are constantly on a mission to establish and refine the artists from the roster as well as to search for new talents. Artists as Jacob Korn, Cuthead, Credit 00, Massimiliano Pagliara, CVBox or Panthera Krause all feel at home on the label, giving them the chance to develop projects that are not only music related but can also integrate different art forms. With the two offshoots Rat Life and shtum under its belt, Uncanny Valley does not stand still to explore the full spectrum of electronic and not so electronic music from House via Disco, Hip-Hop or Ambient through to Techno. A range that can also be depicted when the three label heads come together for a DJ set as Uncanny Valley DJs.
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UVMC07 - 03. Gareth Psaltis - Rush
6d ago00:03:16Tap to summarizeRelease Date: May, 29, 2026 Artist: @barkingmusic Catalogue No.: UVMC07 To be released on tape and digitally Distributed by Clone Distribution P & © 2026 by Uncanny Valley – www.uncannyvalley.de Contact – info@uncannyvalley.de 01 Gareth Psaltis feat. Billy K – These Shadows 02 Gareth Psaltis – A View Across The Sand 03 Gareth Psaltis – Rush 04 Gareth Psaltis – In Her Reflection 05 Gareth Psaltis – Closer On Water Droplets 06 Gareth Psaltis – You Sleepwalker 07 Gareth Psaltis – Fell Upon 08 Gareth Psaltis – Niederbahn With IN HER REFLECTION Australian-born Gareth Psaltis aka @barkingmusic steps into a new chapter. Formerly releasing music under the moniker Barking, the Berlin-based producer now presents his most personal work to date under his full name—marking both an artistic and emotional shift. It’s his first release on the long-running Dresden-based label Uncanny Valley, which is venturing into uncharted territory with this release. The album signals a clear move away from the analogue-synthesis foundations of his earlier output towards a more fragmentary, collage-like approach. Samples drawn from obscure jazz and Greek folk records intertwine with everyday field recordings, framed by jungle rhythms and ambient drift but also post punk-informed basslines, wave and jazz structures. The result is music that feels intimate yet open-ended, rooted in club culture while quietly pulling away from it. Written over the past one to two years, IN HER REFLECTION mirrors a period of profound change in Psaltis’ life. Navigating the isolation and uncertainty of living in Berlin, the process was shaped by his wife’s pregnancy and the birth of his first daughter, experiences that brought new forms of connection, grounding and belonging. These themes surface most clearly on the title track, which also marks the first appearance of Psaltis’ own vocals, reflecting on transformation, vulnerability and closeness. Balancing introspection with rhythmic precision, IN HER REFLECTION is not a reinvention but a refinement, an album that embraces subtlety, memory and emotional resonance and positions Gareth Psaltis firmly within Uncanny Valley’s distinctive catalogue. The eight tracks form a coherently sounding album that is best visualided by the unique artwork by Carl-Johannes Schulze, one of the label heads. Credits Written and produced by Gareth Psaltis in the little room. Guitar on Track 1 from Billy K. Published by Copyright Control. Mastered by Anne Taegert, Dubplates & Mastering, Berlin. Artwork by Carl-Johannes Schulze, studiosuspect.com Photos by Siem Salaboem.
Transcribe →UVMC07 - 07. Gareth Psaltis - Fell Upon
6d ago00:02:40Tap to summarizeRelease Date: May, 29, 2026 Artist: @barkingmusic Catalogue No.: UVMC07 To be released on tape and digitally Distributed by Clone Distribution P & © 2026 by Uncanny Valley – www.uncannyvalley.de Contact – info@uncannyvalley.de 01 Gareth Psaltis feat. Billy K – These Shadows 02 Gareth Psaltis – A View Across The Sand 03 Gareth Psaltis – Rush 04 Gareth Psaltis – In Her Reflection 05 Gareth Psaltis – Closer On Water Droplets 06 Gareth Psaltis – You Sleepwalker 07 Gareth Psaltis – Fell Upon 08 Gareth Psaltis – Niederbahn With IN HER REFLECTION Australian-born Gareth Psaltis aka @barkingmusic steps into a new chapter. Formerly releasing music under the moniker Barking, the Berlin-based producer now presents his most personal work to date under his full name—marking both an artistic and emotional shift. It’s his first release on the long-running Dresden-based label Uncanny Valley, which is venturing into uncharted territory with this release. The album signals a clear move away from the analogue-synthesis foundations of his earlier output towards a more fragmentary, collage-like approach. Samples drawn from obscure jazz and Greek folk records intertwine with everyday field recordings, framed by jungle rhythms and ambient drift but also post punk-informed basslines, wave and jazz structures. The result is music that feels intimate yet open-ended, rooted in club culture while quietly pulling away from it. Written over the past one to two years, IN HER REFLECTION mirrors a period of profound change in Psaltis’ life. Navigating the isolation and uncertainty of living in Berlin, the process was shaped by his wife’s pregnancy and the birth of his first daughter, experiences that brought new forms of connection, grounding and belonging. These themes surface most clearly on the title track, which also marks the first appearance of Psaltis’ own vocals, reflecting on transformation, vulnerability and closeness. Balancing introspection with rhythmic precision, IN HER REFLECTION is not a reinvention but a refinement, an album that embraces subtlety, memory and emotional resonance and positions Gareth Psaltis firmly within Uncanny Valley’s distinctive catalogue. The eight tracks form a coherently sounding album that is best visualided by the unique artwork by Carl-Johannes Schulze, one of the label heads. Credits Written and produced by Gareth Psaltis in the little room. Guitar on Track 1 from Billy K. Published by Copyright Control. Mastered by Anne Taegert, Dubplates & Mastering, Berlin. Artwork by Carl-Johannes Schulze, studiosuspect.com Photos by Siem Salaboem.
Transcribe →UVMC07 - 04. Gareth Psaltis - In Her Reflection
6d ago00:03:35Tap to summarizeRelease Date: May, 29, 2026 Artist: @barkingmusic Catalogue No.: UVMC07 To be released on tape and digitally Distributed by Clone Distribution P & © 2026 by Uncanny Valley – www.uncannyvalley.de Contact – info@uncannyvalley.de 01 Gareth Psaltis feat. Billy K – These Shadows 02 Gareth Psaltis – A View Across The Sand 03 Gareth Psaltis – Rush 04 Gareth Psaltis – In Her Reflection 05 Gareth Psaltis – Closer On Water Droplets 06 Gareth Psaltis – You Sleepwalker 07 Gareth Psaltis – Fell Upon 08 Gareth Psaltis – Niederbahn With IN HER REFLECTION Australian-born Gareth Psaltis aka @barkingmusic steps into a new chapter. Formerly releasing music under the moniker Barking, the Berlin-based producer now presents his most personal work to date under his full name—marking both an artistic and emotional shift. It’s his first release on the long-running Dresden-based label Uncanny Valley, which is venturing into uncharted territory with this release. The album signals a clear move away from the analogue-synthesis foundations of his earlier output towards a more fragmentary, collage-like approach. Samples drawn from obscure jazz and Greek folk records intertwine with everyday field recordings, framed by jungle rhythms and ambient drift but also post punk-informed basslines, wave and jazz structures. The result is music that feels intimate yet open-ended, rooted in club culture while quietly pulling away from it. Written over the past one to two years, IN HER REFLECTION mirrors a period of profound change in Psaltis’ life. Navigating the isolation and uncertainty of living in Berlin, the process was shaped by his wife’s pregnancy and the birth of his first daughter, experiences that brought new forms of connection, grounding and belonging. These themes surface most clearly on the title track, which also marks the first appearance of Psaltis’ own vocals, reflecting on transformation, vulnerability and closeness. Balancing introspection with rhythmic precision, IN HER REFLECTION is not a reinvention but a refinement, an album that embraces subtlety, memory and emotional resonance and positions Gareth Psaltis firmly within Uncanny Valley’s distinctive catalogue. The eight tracks form a coherently sounding album that is best visualided by the unique artwork by Carl-Johannes Schulze, one of the label heads. Credits Written and produced by Gareth Psaltis in the little room. Guitar on Track 1 from Billy K. Published by Copyright Control. Mastered by Anne Taegert, Dubplates & Mastering, Berlin. Artwork by Carl-Johannes Schulze, studiosuspect.com Photos by Siem Salaboem.
Transcribe →UVMC07 - 02. Gareth Psaltis - A View Across The Sand
6d ago00:01:49Tap to summarizeRelease Date: May, 29, 2026 Artist: @barkingmusic Catalogue No.: UVMC07 To be released on tape and digitally Distributed by Clone Distribution P & © 2026 by Uncanny Valley – www.uncannyvalley.de Contact – info@uncannyvalley.de 01 Gareth Psaltis feat. Billy K – These Shadows 02 Gareth Psaltis – A View Across The Sand 03 Gareth Psaltis – Rush 04 Gareth Psaltis – In Her Reflection 05 Gareth Psaltis – Closer On Water Droplets 06 Gareth Psaltis – You Sleepwalker 07 Gareth Psaltis – Fell Upon 08 Gareth Psaltis – Niederbahn With IN HER REFLECTION Australian-born Gareth Psaltis aka @barkingmusic steps into a new chapter. Formerly releasing music under the moniker Barking, the Berlin-based producer now presents his most personal work to date under his full name—marking both an artistic and emotional shift. It’s his first release on the long-running Dresden-based label Uncanny Valley, which is venturing into uncharted territory with this release. The album signals a clear move away from the analogue-synthesis foundations of his earlier output towards a more fragmentary, collage-like approach. Samples drawn from obscure jazz and Greek folk records intertwine with everyday field recordings, framed by jungle rhythms and ambient drift but also post punk-informed basslines, wave and jazz structures. The result is music that feels intimate yet open-ended, rooted in club culture while quietly pulling away from it. Written over the past one to two years, IN HER REFLECTION mirrors a period of profound change in Psaltis’ life. Navigating the isolation and uncertainty of living in Berlin, the process was shaped by his wife’s pregnancy and the birth of his first daughter, experiences that brought new forms of connection, grounding and belonging. These themes surface most clearly on the title track, which also marks the first appearance of Psaltis’ own vocals, reflecting on transformation, vulnerability and closeness. Balancing introspection with rhythmic precision, IN HER REFLECTION is not a reinvention but a refinement, an album that embraces subtlety, memory and emotional resonance and positions Gareth Psaltis firmly within Uncanny Valley’s distinctive catalogue. The eight tracks form a coherently sounding album that is best visualided by the unique artwork by Carl-Johannes Schulze, one of the label heads. Credits Written and produced by Gareth Psaltis in the little room. Guitar on Track 1 from Billy K. Published by Copyright Control. Mastered by Anne Taegert, Dubplates & Mastering, Berlin. Artwork by Carl-Johannes Schulze, studiosuspect.com Photos by Siem Salaboem.
Transcribe →UVMC07 - 01. Gareth Psaltis - These Shadows feat. Billy K
6d ago00:02:47Tap to summarizeRelease Date: May, 29, 2026 Artist: @barkingmusic Catalogue No.: UVMC07 To be released on tape and digitally Distributed by Clone Distribution P & © 2026 by Uncanny Valley – www.uncannyvalley.de Contact – info@uncannyvalley.de 01 Gareth Psaltis feat. Billy K – These Shadows 02 Gareth Psaltis – A View Across The Sand 03 Gareth Psaltis – Rush 04 Gareth Psaltis – In Her Reflection 05 Gareth Psaltis – Closer On Water Droplets 06 Gareth Psaltis – You Sleepwalker 07 Gareth Psaltis – Fell Upon 08 Gareth Psaltis – Niederbahn With IN HER REFLECTION Australian-born Gareth Psaltis aka @barkingmusic steps into a new chapter. Formerly releasing music under the moniker Barking, the Berlin-based producer now presents his most personal work to date under his full name—marking both an artistic and emotional shift. It’s his first release on the long-running Dresden-based label Uncanny Valley, which is venturing into uncharted territory with this release. The album signals a clear move away from the analogue-synthesis foundations of his earlier output towards a more fragmentary, collage-like approach. Samples drawn from obscure jazz and Greek folk records intertwine with everyday field recordings, framed by jungle rhythms and ambient drift but also post punk-informed basslines, wave and jazz structures. The result is music that feels intimate yet open-ended, rooted in club culture while quietly pulling away from it. Written over the past one to two years, IN HER REFLECTION mirrors a period of profound change in Psaltis’ life. Navigating the isolation and uncertainty of living in Berlin, the process was shaped by his wife’s pregnancy and the birth of his first daughter, experiences that brought new forms of connection, grounding and belonging. These themes surface most clearly on the title track, which also marks the first appearance of Psaltis’ own vocals, reflecting on transformation, vulnerability and closeness. Balancing introspection with rhythmic precision, IN HER REFLECTION is not a reinvention but a refinement, an album that embraces subtlety, memory and emotional resonance and positions Gareth Psaltis firmly within Uncanny Valley’s distinctive catalogue. The eight tracks form a coherently sounding album that is best visualided by the unique artwork by Carl-Johannes Schulze, one of the label heads. Credits Written and produced by Gareth Psaltis in the little room. Guitar on Track 1 from Billy K. Published by Copyright Control. Mastered by Anne Taegert, Dubplates & Mastering, Berlin. Artwork by Carl-Johannes Schulze, studiosuspect.com Photos by Siem Salaboem.
Transcribe →UVMC07 - 08. Gareth Psaltis - Niederbahn
6d ago00:05:55Tap to summarizeRelease Date: May, 29, 2026 Artist: @barkingmusic Catalogue No.: UVMC07 To be released on tape and digitally Distributed by Clone Distribution P & © 2026 by Uncanny Valley – www.uncannyvalley.de Contact – info@uncannyvalley.de 01 Gareth Psaltis feat. Billy K – These Shadows 02 Gareth Psaltis – A View Across The Sand 03 Gareth Psaltis – Rush 04 Gareth Psaltis – In Her Reflection 05 Gareth Psaltis – Closer On Water Droplets 06 Gareth Psaltis – You Sleepwalker 07 Gareth Psaltis – Fell Upon 08 Gareth Psaltis – Niederbahn With IN HER REFLECTION Australian-born Gareth Psaltis aka @barkingmusic steps into a new chapter. Formerly releasing music under the moniker Barking, the Berlin-based producer now presents his most personal work to date under his full name—marking both an artistic and emotional shift. It’s his first release on the long-running Dresden-based label Uncanny Valley, which is venturing into uncharted territory with this release. The album signals a clear move away from the analogue-synthesis foundations of his earlier output towards a more fragmentary, collage-like approach. Samples drawn from obscure jazz and Greek folk records intertwine with everyday field recordings, framed by jungle rhythms and ambient drift but also post punk-informed basslines, wave and jazz structures. The result is music that feels intimate yet open-ended, rooted in club culture while quietly pulling away from it. Written over the past one to two years, IN HER REFLECTION mirrors a period of profound change in Psaltis’ life. Navigating the isolation and uncertainty of living in Berlin, the process was shaped by his wife’s pregnancy and the birth of his first daughter, experiences that brought new forms of connection, grounding and belonging. These themes surface most clearly on the title track, which also marks the first appearance of Psaltis’ own vocals, reflecting on transformation, vulnerability and closeness. Balancing introspection with rhythmic precision, IN HER REFLECTION is not a reinvention but a refinement, an album that embraces subtlety, memory and emotional resonance and positions Gareth Psaltis firmly within Uncanny Valley’s distinctive catalogue. The eight tracks form a coherently sounding album that is best visualided by the unique artwork by Carl-Johannes Schulze, one of the label heads. Credits Written and produced by Gareth Psaltis in the little room. Guitar on Track 1 from Billy K. Published by Copyright Control. Mastered by Anne Taegert, Dubplates & Mastering, Berlin. Artwork by Carl-Johannes Schulze, studiosuspect.com Photos by Siem Salaboem.
Transcribe →UVMC07 - 06. Gareth Psaltis - You Sleepwalker
6d ago00:04:37Tap to summarizeRelease Date: May, 29, 2026 Artist: @barkingmusic Catalogue No.: UVMC07 To be released on tape and digitally Distributed by Clone Distribution P & © 2026 by Uncanny Valley – www.uncannyvalley.de Contact – info@uncannyvalley.de 01 Gareth Psaltis feat. Billy K – These Shadows 02 Gareth Psaltis – A View Across The Sand 03 Gareth Psaltis – Rush 04 Gareth Psaltis – In Her Reflection 05 Gareth Psaltis – Closer On Water Droplets 06 Gareth Psaltis – You Sleepwalker 07 Gareth Psaltis – Fell Upon 08 Gareth Psaltis – Niederbahn With IN HER REFLECTION Australian-born Gareth Psaltis aka @barkingmusic steps into a new chapter. Formerly releasing music under the moniker Barking, the Berlin-based producer now presents his most personal work to date under his full name—marking both an artistic and emotional shift. It’s his first release on the long-running Dresden-based label Uncanny Valley, which is venturing into uncharted territory with this release. The album signals a clear move away from the analogue-synthesis foundations of his earlier output towards a more fragmentary, collage-like approach. Samples drawn from obscure jazz and Greek folk records intertwine with everyday field recordings, framed by jungle rhythms and ambient drift but also post punk-informed basslines, wave and jazz structures. The result is music that feels intimate yet open-ended, rooted in club culture while quietly pulling away from it. Written over the past one to two years, IN HER REFLECTION mirrors a period of profound change in Psaltis’ life. Navigating the isolation and uncertainty of living in Berlin, the process was shaped by his wife’s pregnancy and the birth of his first daughter, experiences that brought new forms of connection, grounding and belonging. These themes surface most clearly on the title track, which also marks the first appearance of Psaltis’ own vocals, reflecting on transformation, vulnerability and closeness. Balancing introspection with rhythmic precision, IN HER REFLECTION is not a reinvention but a refinement, an album that embraces subtlety, memory and emotional resonance and positions Gareth Psaltis firmly within Uncanny Valley’s distinctive catalogue. The eight tracks form a coherently sounding album that is best visualided by the unique artwork by Carl-Johannes Schulze, one of the label heads. Credits Written and produced by Gareth Psaltis in the little room. Guitar on Track 1 from Billy K. Published by Copyright Control. Mastered by Anne Taegert, Dubplates & Mastering, Berlin. Artwork by Carl-Johannes Schulze, studiosuspect.com Photos by Siem Salaboem.
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The Moroders live @ objekt klein a, 19.12.2025
Mar 2001:26:11Tap to summarizeHere's a little something from a private birthday thing at our lovely objekt klein a. It's in these moments that Conrad and Philipp once again disguise themselves as the legendary Giorgio’s long-lost relatives. @conrad-kaden @philipp-demankowski
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Uncanny Valley Radio 098 - Best of 2025
Jan 2701:59:16Tap to summarizeWelcome to the world's last edition of an annual best-of show! Every January, Philipp, host at UV Radio, asks friends from the Uncanny Valley and Balearic Sunday community about their favorite song from the past year. The result is once again a super listenable mix and a tribute to the music itself. Of course, the artists themselves present their favorite song. Many thanks to everyone who contributed. Enjoy! @philipp-demankowski: Rogê - Existe Uma Voz @acidadams: Olly Alexander - Cupid's Bow (Narciss' Smeared Lipstick Remix) @conrad-kaden: Credit 00 - Die Welt Simon Arnold: Simon Arnold - Resonance II @melizards: The Wirtschaftswunder - Television @carlsuspect: Courtney Bailey - Like A Heaven @Cuthead: Céline Dessberg - Selenge @CVBox: EMMI AID – Emmauswald bleibt! Felix: Castle - Nosferatu Nights @sandrow_m: Haute & Freddy - Scantily Clad @marcel-koar-wherehouse: FCL feat Lady Linn - Can We Try @behind_the_curtain_btc: Conrad Schnitzler - Das Tier ( Marcel Dettmann Edit) @Stryczek: Circulation - Aqua (Mix B) @matznhuber: Helmet - Purple Edge @Eski: Kuttin Edge - Onyeabor Merle: james K - Days Go By @willdubner: 747 - Lost Lagoon @wilhelm_richard_music: Dim Fumes - Corridors @gunnar-b-uchler: Lady Blackbird VS Crooked Man - Purify @sova_sova: Bill Laswell - The Western Land (A Dangerous Road Mix)
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Uncanny Valley Radio 097 - Merry Ambient Christmas Part Eleven
Dec 2501:27:27Tap to summarizeAs the year draws to a close, UV Radio host @philipp-demankowski returns to the show with a tradition that has become a quiet constant: the annual Ambient Special. Now in its eleventh edition, the show once again offers a gentle pause in an otherwise hectic year. Given the current state of the world, 90 minutes of drifting, unobtrusive sound may be just the kind of refuge many are looking for. Take a step back, settle into a calm space, and let the music do the rest. Wishing everyone a peaceful Ambient Christmas. 📸 Danakil Depression (Ethopia) Ishome - mark ii driver Car Culture - Nothingburger Jo Bogaert - Ambient Kinsky Trance - Ambiente The Starseeds - Behind the Sun (Deep Ambient Mix) The Arc - Orphic Mysteries Whatever the Weather - 20°C Barker - The Remembering Self Djrum - Come Find Me ex_libris featuring A Made Up Sound - #8 (Cascade) Mark Pritchard, Thom Yorke - Wandering Genie Burial - Imaginary Festival tibslc - Washed Ashore Morten Søndergaard - Sahara I Mine Hænder Global Communication - Incidental Harmony No‐Man - Days In The Trees (Reich)
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