FAW001: Carré - Soft Fascination EP w/ Priori + James Bangura Mixes

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FAW002: VA - HOVER CAPSULE w/ Baalti, Adam Curtain, Introspekt, + more

FAW003: not even noticed - Eteus EP w/ K-Lone + Maara Remixes

@FASTATWORK is gassed to launch our FAST_CAST mix series with a very special b2b set from residents @DJ_SAMWISE and @JUICYKUTZ, recorded live in January 2022 at FAST AT WORK in Los Angeles.

FAST_CAST 001: Samwise b2b Seyer

@FASTATWORK is proud to welcome fast rising LA-based producer and DJ @ETARI to our FAST_CAST series. She is known for her hypnotic and lush club cuts on labels like @YELLOWISLANDRECORDS and @LOBSTER-THEREMIN, and will perform at our upcoming party alongside @INVT305 and @PILO_ZKULPTOR.

https://ra.co/events/1582036

FAST_CAST 002: Etari

Live recording of Pilo and Carré's b2b set at Fast At Work

FAST_CAST 003: Pilo b2b Carré

@fastatwork is thrilled to welcome Miami-grown multidisciplinary duo @INVT305 to our FAST_CAST mix series. The duo specialize in electronic music and fashion design, and their sound represents a compelling fusion of jungle, techno, UKG, dubstep and various forms of Latin bass music, like Dembow, Cumbia, and Reggaeton. This mix has it all, and is an excerpt from INVT's debut LA performance - an exclusive DJ set at Fast At Work on October 1st, 2022.

FAST_CAST 005: INVT

We're excited to welcome someone very near and dear to us (and a FAW alum) to FAST_CAST, SF / Bay Area-grown, Boston-based artist Eugenia (@eugeniadj). Lock into an hour of groove, emotion and phenomenal selections.

Make sure to check out Eugenia's array of incredible mixes, including her HÖR and Boiler Room sets from 2022, plus her genre-non conforming, ambient-inspired mix series series "The Shape of Memory," via experimental label Ghunghru.
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Eugenia cut her teeth playing local clubs and throwing DIY events in the San Francisco and East Bay. Her energetic mixing style can be defined as bright, tender, and a highly dynamic, jumping across many genres of dance music wrapped in a lush atmosphere -- with her signature touch of sass. Eugenia is now based in Boston, where she plays with local queer collective Boudoir. Fresh from her sets at HÖR Berlin, Fast at Work in Los Angeles and Boiler Room in Boston, she continues to blossom further and curate her own sound.

FAST_CAST 006: Eugenia

We're ecstatic to welcome Nowadays resident and one of NY’s brightest stars AYESHA (@aye5ha) to FAST_CAST. Ayesha’s dynamic releases can be found across dance music’s most exciting labels including Fever AM, Kindergarten and Scuffed. This mix is from the second hour of Ayesha's mind-bending set at Fast At Work on March 31 2023. Strap in!

FAST_CAST 007: Ayesha

Next up we have a mix from one of LA's brightest DJ community members, Max Ellington (@berrmax). Max is an LA-based DJ with roots in Ann Arbor, MI. Through his VPN Radio show, Surrealchemistry, he has embarked on a mission to explore the power of deep and psychadelic dance music. He's also a resident DJ at the New Palm event series. Some words from Max about the mix: 

"I used this mix as an assignment to break out of a lower tempo zone I've been vibing on lately and grab some faster + most importantly weirder records from the shelf. I tried to find a balance between speed and intensity--moves to higher tempos eventually accompanied by pillowy synths and dubby basslines.. the feeling of accelerating towards a soft landing!"

FAST_CAST 009: Max Ellington

Ringing in the next edition of the FAST_CAST mix series is London-via-NYC DJ @john_x. Currently based in East London, John has spent over a decade in both New York and London scenes, supporting artist communities, DJing and throwing grassroots parties. Some words from John about his mix:

“I tend to favor a sound that is equal parts driving, but also emotive and melodic, in nature. In this instance, I pulled together a collection of tracks that I feel have a certain overarching cinematic quality about them, despite stylistic or genre differences.”

FAST_CAST 010: John Xie

Ariana Gray Bé aka @agraybe is a Los Angeles-based, Cleveland-rooted DJ, singer, dancer, and scientist. An ever-evolving music sharer and tastemaker, Ari is currently a @newpalm resident DJ, organizer for Made to Move LA, and host of the quarterly radio show, Cloud Studies: Music for Gazing. She has also performed, produced, and hosted workshops with the Feminist Synth Lab community. With a DJ style based in versatility, Ari loves to create ebbs and flows of energy and emotion through textured groove and sonic expression.

FAST_CAST 011: agraybé

Certified rave queen and ultimate life of the party @fun2bjane has entered the chat, and she's delivered a stellar mix for FAST_CAST. Find yourself at one of fun2bjane’s sets and you're bound to genre-bounce in between fun, sassy, upbeat house and techno, climbing to trance and breaks; always incorporating an iconic pop vocal or two. A nod to the nostalgia of early-2000s pop-princesses, fun2bjane is quickly becoming a local staple in the Los Angeles circuit.

A note from fun2bjane:
"this mix is just a few of my favorite things: euphoric NRG, transcendent breakdowns, & driving basslines that will give you no choice but to have fun"

Follow for more fun: www.instagram.com/fun2bjane

FAST_CAST 012: fun2bjane

With deep roots that stretch from ambrosial Kerala to the golden coast of California, CHA CHA’s (@cha-cha-pillai) sound is inspired by purling polyrhythms from cultures beyond the West. Their devotion to tabla, djing, and modular synthesis, guides them through universal sonic spaces.

Mother and sound engineer of Corduroy Garden Soundsystem, CHA CHA organizes hi-fidelity techno-forward experiences in Los Angeles underground. They have worked with crews and curators such as New Palm, Pranks!, Printshop, Vitamin1k, FeM Synth Lab, Acid Camp and United Selector Network.

A note from Cha Cha: 
"With this mix I intend to highlight my everlasting love for cheeky, freaky productions and wormhole bass lines while exploring the mesmerizing technicalities of drum traditions from around the world. I hope to coax the listener into a twisting, off-kilter energetic experience leaving them deep inside my fast, futuristic rhythmic jungle."

FAST_CAST 013: CHA CHA

Ending 2023 with a very special mix from FAW resident, Carré (@carreo). This was recorded live last month in San Francisco for @clubmoniker at Underground SF.

A message from Carré:
"Someone at the party described my set as 'really high energy, intricate rhythms, & fun tangents' and I truly think that's the best way to sum it up. When listened to this recording I could hear just how locked in I was, and I'm so happy that was captured. Grateful to Club Moniker for bringing me to play SF for the first time, they're the best. P.S. there's a couple IDs from me in there :) "

FAST_CAST 014: Carré

Kicking off 2024 with a mix from Los Angeles based DJ / producer John Bryars (@johnbryars). John is recognized for his broad taste and eclectic style, known for pushing boundaries in the pursuit of euphoric, auditory bliss. 

A note from John:
"I'm excited to share this journey, which includes some unreleased tracks off a collaboration EP from myself and Sevyn, coming soon on AL GHARIB (@alllgharibbb). There's also a forthcoming Schacke (@schacke) remix of 'Devotion' by Pilo (@pilo_zkulptor) and myself, coming out on Boysnoize Records."

FAST_CAST 015: John Bryars

Bandcamp: https://fastatwork.bandcamp.com/album/soft-fascination

Deep within the freeway buzz of dystopian Los Angeles, there exists an unstoppable sonic gathering of minds, who call themselves “Fast At Work” and abide by a belief in the deeper potential of higher tempos. However, lately there has been some debate about the true existence of the Fast At Work mantra. Just as the debate was reaching its climax, seemingly out of nowhere, a helicopter emerged containing a musical capsule from the future (or possibly aliens). The group accepted this music as scripture, and coined it “Soft Fascination,” – naming group member Carré as their chosen matriarch. Through the title hymn “Soft Fascination,” Carré preached a proto vision of a classic dubstep bassline and tender pads. With “Cute Mad,” Carré magically induced a sense of positivity and bubbly bass. And with the third offering, “Glowing,” she pushed her audience closer to understanding simplicity and space. Finally, in an effort to expand their gospel to the furthest realms of their musical world, she recruited Priori and James Bangura to create their own missions, rooted in the original offerings of the alien helicopter’s capsule disc. While Priori expertly rearranged “Soft Fascination” into a shiny mind-melter, James Bangura expanded on the lightness of “Glowing,” creating his own lucid dreamscape of deep melancholia.

@carreo
@priori-ties
@jamesbangura

Written and Produced by Carré
Recorded in Los Angeles
Additional mixing by Danny Goliger
Mastered by Nikolaj Jakobsen
Vinyl production R.A.N.D. Muzik
Artwork & CD by Studio Balcony
Distributed by One Eye Witness

FAW001: Carré - Soft Fascination EP w/ Priori + James Bangura Remixes

@CARREO
@priori-ties
@fastatwork

https://fastatwork.bandcamp.com/album/soft-fascination

Deep within the humdrum of the freeway buzz and eternal traffic of dystopian Los Angeles, there exists an unstoppable sonic gathering of minds, determined to spread a gospel believing that higher BPMs are not necessarily synonymous with harsh escapist mentalities and homogenous vibes. Lately however, as the belief system and community members have musically evolved, there has been some debate about the viability and true existence of this mantra. Is “Fast Not Hard” a sustainable ethos, guiding us towards the ultimate truth?

Just as the issue began to climax, seemingly out of nowhere, a helicopter emerged, containing a capsule from the future (or possibly aliens). Within this capsule was physical, musical, fundamental proof of the durability of their belief system – a bible of sorts, with all the thoughts and debates and beliefs and ideals of the group members mechanically infused into a shiny black disc of three original musical offerings. Upon digesting the capsule’s creed, the group accepted the music as scripture, and coined it “Soft Fascination,” – an emotional reflection of their fast-not-hard form of fundamentalism – and named group member Carré as their first chosen matriarch.

pi pi pi premiere: Carré - Soft Fascination (Priori Mechanical Dub) [Fast At Work]

Pre-order: https://fastatwork.bandcamp.com/album/soft-fascination

LA party crew @fastatwork launches its label with a new EP from resident @CARREO.

Deep within the freeway buzz of dystopian Los Angeles, there exists an unstoppable sonic gathering of minds, who call themselves “Fast At Work” and abide by a belief in the deeper potential of higher tempos. However, lately there has been some debate about the true existence of the Fast At Work mantra. Just as the debate was reaching its climax, seemingly out of nowhere, a helicopter emerged containing a musical capsule from the future (or possibly aliens). The group accepted this music as scripture, and coined it “Soft Fascination,” – naming group member Carré as their chosen matriarch. Through the title hymn “Soft Fascination,” Carré preached a proto vision of a classic dubstep bassline and tender pads. With “Cute Mad,” Carré magically induced a sense of positivity and bubbly bass. And with the third offering, “Glowing,” she pushed her audience closer to understanding simplicity and space. Finally, in an effort to expand their gospel to the furthest realms of their musical world, she recruited Priori and James Bangura to create their own missions, rooted in the original offerings of the alien helicopter’s capsule disc. While Priori expertly rearranged “Soft Fascination” into a shiny mind-melter, James Bangura expanded on the lightness of “Glowing,” creating his own lucid dreamscape of deep melancholia.

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Premiere: Carré 'Soft Fascination'

@fastatwork co-founder and resident @CARREO swerves across an eclectic and hypnotic spectrum of high-BPM sounds on the label’s inaugural release, ‘Soft Fascination’

The EP is out in digital and vinyl forms on 1st March, featuring remixes from @priori-ties and @jamesbangura

More info: https://djmag.com/listen/premiere-carre-cute-mad

Premiere: Carré ‘Cute Mad’

Next up we have a proper journey of a mix from NYC-based DJ Reid Golden. Inspired by sci-fi soundscapes and world-building, his DJ sets take you on an intentional ride. While he gravitates towards electro and other psychedelic sounds, he makes it known that all genres are fair game. Formerly of Denver's staple party crew Send/Receive, he now resides in New York City as a devoted patron of the metropolis' chugging club scene.

A quote from Reid about the mix:
"this mix is a pseudo slow burn – a BPM rotary of '90s hip hop, psy-tech, jungle, ambient and more"

FAST_CAST 016: Reid Golden

Introducing Dreamrdreamr to the FAST_CAST universe! With a variety of releases under her belt @dreamrdreamr productions showcase a fusion of early melodic rave and with her own personal nostalgic memories of sound. On the dancefloor, Dreamrdreamr will play with sound in a unique way to create mesmerising blends of genres from House, Breaks, Techno, and Jungle with undertones of dreamlike states and euphoria.

A note from Dreamrdreamr about this stellar mix:
"Keeping in mind the labels ethos of fast not hard I have chosen to move uptempo in the 140-160 range. I have tapped into some of my favourite tracks that I have been listening too recently plus some forthcoming and new selects. Starting on some fiery breaks and bass and transitioning through to some blissful and thought provoking jungle blends, the mix sits in the in-between space of emotions."

FAST_CAST 017: Dreamrdreamr

Next up on FAST_CAST we bring you NENE H (@nenetreat) – enjoy two hours of Nene H's incredible set at Fast At Work. This was recorded live on May 3 2024 at Venue MOT in London. 

Berlin-based Turkish-born DJ NENE H has become a powerhouse of Berlin's evolving underground identity–blazing a trail for SWANA, Muslim, queer, and female representation. Whether she's sprinkling trap into a peak-time techno set, or obliterating Berghain in her bridal gown–just when you think you've boxed Beste in, she throws you a curveball that hits you square in the face.

FAST_CAST 018: Nene H

Bandcamp: https://fastatwork.bandcamp.com/album/hover-capsule

FAW002 // VARIOUS ARTISTS // HOVER CAPSULE 🚁 ⚠️

A1 Baalti - Motion Therapy
A2 Adam Curtain - No Pressure
A3 Carré & Addison Groove - Shapes in Real Life
B1 Ruby May Moon & Emanuel - River
B2 Introspekt - Untitled Tribute
B3 Data Plan & 11:68PM - Memory High

Digital / physical preorder: February 20 2025
Release date: March 20 2025

“Chop chop chop” – as the distant sound of a rhythmic reckoning grows closer and closer, we as rave disciples in our purest form can be reminded of both the beginning of this story, as well as its current flourishing state. We recall that past scripture speaks of the birth of our beloved helicopter, which contained a sacred capsule from the future (or possibly aliens). While this capsule exists as physical, musical, fundamental proof of the durability of our “FAST NOT HARD” belief system, we know that all systems must morph into new forms and individualized movements.

With this in mind, we praise the emergence of the HOVER CAPSULE – the first of many sub-discs that expand upon the fast-not-hard gospel through a divinely anointed group of master apostles, each with their own distinctly resonant vision of musical ascendance and serenity. On the A side, three separate offerings point to an originalist form of heli-dogma (chop, chop, chop, indeed!), led by first chosen FAW matriarch Carré and her elected counterpart, the legendary phonic guru Addison Groove. Joining them in spreading this up-tempo vision of sonic prayer are rising duo Baalti, and London underground priest Adam Curtain, each delivering a firm yet fluttery hymn of audible togetherness. On the B, the deeper potential of higher tempos displays in its purest and most tangible form. While Ruby May Moon & Emanuel showcase an offering chock full of emotional, poetic intensity, Introspekt churns and chops it up a notch, infusing dissonance with her signature two-step religiosity. Data Plan & 11:68PM round things out, en(capsule)ating the true musical connotation of an ethos that continues to expand and spread – well, hover. 

written by:
@carreo + @addisongroove
@adamcurtain
@baalti
@sageintrospekt
@data_plan + @1168pm-music
@rubymaymoon + Emanuel (@illmakeyourichifyouletme)

Recorded in Los Angeles, London, New York, Bristol and Berlin
Mastered by Nikolaj Jakobsen
Additional mixing on A3 by @dannygoliger
Vinyl production R.A.N.D. Muzik
Artwork & CD by Studio Balcony
Distributed by One Eye Witness

FAW002: VARIOUS ARTISTS - HOVER CAPSULE

@CARREO
@addisongroove
@fastatwork

fastatwork.bandcamp.com/album/hover-capsule

pi premiere: Carré & Addison Groove - Shapes in Real Life [Fast At Work]

Pre-order: https://fastatwork.bandcamp.com/album/hover-capsule

@fastatwork, LA's DIY collective, returns with its second release, 'HOVER CAPSULE', a new compilation designed to propel the label’s high-velocity ethos into new dimensions.

@data_plan & @1168pm round things out on the V/A with 'Memory High', a rolling house cut with sharp kicks and mellowed-out synths.

Premiere: Data Plan & 11:68PM 'Memory High'

Bandcamp: fastatwork.bandcamp.com/album/eteus

Digital + physical preorder: July 3, 2025
Release date: July 31, 2025

As they landed from an extended hover - Fast At Work found themselves drawn to a new, singular sonic flow. With a future forward vision of higher-deeper tempos, the crew realized that often the most meaningful iterations can be found in the most inconspicuous places - “not even noticed,” some might say. Within these subtle crevices, a rising duo emerged to carry this torch forward, expertly crafting four original offerings. While the title contribution echoes a sermon of oozing bassline flows and siren signals, “Drip Advise” mesmerizes with its spiraling melodies and a deluge of percussion. The B-side hosts the acid-tinged “Creamavity,” as well as “Anxious,” which synthesizes the full pilgrimage into a polished musical definition. To wrap their heli-disc, the mystical duo prescribes a set of two reshapes: Wisdom Teeth’s K-Lone opts for strong foundational grooves and deep airy textures, while Maara crafts an oceanic odyssey – over 10 minutes of timeworn atmospherics and sensorial sensibilities.

@not-even-noticed
@k-lone93
@maara

A1 not even noticed - Eteus
A2 not even noticed - Drip Advise
A3 not even noticed - Eteus (K-Lone Remix)
B1 not even noticed - Creamavity
B2 not even noticed - Anxious
B3 not even noticed - Creamavity (Maara Remix)

Written and Produced by Carsten Fluck and Lucas Lejeune
Mastered by Nikolaj Jakobsen
Vinyl production R.A.N.D. Muzik
Artwork & CD by Studio Balcony
Distributed by One Eye Witness

FAW003: not even noticed  - Eteus EP w/ K-Lone + Maara remixes

@not-even-noticed serve up four slinky club gems, plus remixes, on their debut EP for @fastatwork

‘Eteus’ is out 31st July – have an exclusive first listen to ‘Creamavity’

More info: https://djmag.com/listen/premiere-not-even-noticed-creamavity

Premiere: not even noticed ‘Creamavity’

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RESIDENTS: @CARREO // @DJ_SAMWISE // @MATTSEYER

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