Techno

release date (vinyl / cd / digital): 21st of October

“I've intended to do an album for a long while. The tracks draw upon ideas going back to various points over the last 12 years or so - some of the hooks I wrote years ago other bits are brand new. In some ways I wanted it to reflect a personal arc and the way I tend to do things  - never rushed”

‘Frames of Reference’ is the some 12 years in the making debut album from UK based techno producer Ø [Phase].

Best known by his work on the Belgium based Token Records his style ranges from gritty minimal techno to Detroit influenced material. His debut ‘Module Overload’ was released on London’s Lost/Cosmic records in 2000 and was followed by a string of productions for London's Surface/Inceptive Records and Ben Sims Ingoma imprint.

The move to Token came in 2007, he shortly after began DJing professionally and has since performed at parties across the globe whilst becoming a regular guest at Berlin’s techno Mecca, Berghain performing alongside esteemed peers and supporters such as Marcel Dettmann, Len Faki and Ben Klock. His continued works have seen constant support throughout the techno world and have featured in CD mixes by Robert Hood, Dave Clarke, François Kevorkian and Fumiya Tanaka amongst others. Alongside his production work Ø [Phase] is also a mastering engineer and on/off artwork designer. Starting out at London’s prestigious Sony Music/Whitfield Street Studios, he has cut records for numerous underground dance acts as well as working on projects for mainstream artists.

Now after a string of acclaimed releases on Token and a selection of remixes for the likes of Robert Hood, Mark Broom and Peter Van Hoesen comes Ø [Phase]’s debut long-player ‘Frames of Reference’. Opening with the brooding and building swirl of ‘Binary Opposition (Process 3)’ Ø [Phase] sets out his template of evolving, richly textured atmospheres underpinned by shards of dark and light. ‘The Bwiti Initiate’ revolves around a bouncing techno rhythm that could most certainly traverse the house/techno divide whilst ‘Distracted’ and ‘Misaligned’ are the kind of unadulterated, pummeling, cavernous techno tracks that have made Lost such a party institution.
Then we have tracks like the soft beating ‘Just Another Dance’ providing a lighter edge, embellished with warmth and strings and the thick, densely woven tapestry of ‘Shadow Caster’ which goes from experimental to dancefloor and back again with consummate ease. The off-kilter lilt of ‘Perplexed’ drags us further into the dark before keys and a hint of a melody draw us back upwards for air whilst the fat driving bass of ‘Dirtro II’ and funkier edged menace of ‘On The Edge’ show a virtuoso producer at the top of his game. The closing introspection of ‘Self Deceit’ wallows in subtle nuances before a mid section synth and string intervention pulls us back from the brink before finally descending into the void.


Tracklist: 

2LP 
A1. Binary Opposition (process 3)
A2. The Bwiti Initiate
B1. Distracted
B2. Dirtro II
C1. Misaligned
C2. Just Another Dance (album version)
D1. Shadow Caster
D2. Self Deceit

CD & Digital:
1. Binary Opposition (process 3)
2. The Bwiti Initiate
3. Distracted
4. Dirtro II
5. On The Edge
6. Perplexed
7. Misaligned
8. Just Another Dance (album version)
9. Shadow Caster
10. Self Deceit

www.facebook.com/ashleyphase
www.residentadvisor.net/dj/phase 
www.tokenrecords.com
www.facebook.com/tokenrecords 

Ø [Phase] - Shadow Caster

Download: http://www.xlr8r.com/mp3/2013/11/1625

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Killawatt - 1625

D. Carbone - Untitled 2 [Black Sun Records 010]

Infamous003
The Infamous Remixes Vol.1
Artists:
DJ Emerson
Raphael Dincsoy
Matt Sassari
Yan Cook
Pierre Deutschmann
Jacob B
Chicago Loop
Violent Blondes
Gero Jansen
Spec.
Releasedate:
30 May 2017

Release Text:
The third release of Spec.´s Label „Infamous Tracks“ is a dirty remix compilation.
9 banging Techno tracks in one selection brings some infamous heat to the dancefloors.
Infamous003 shows that the young label is to be taken serious in the techno scene and stands for quality productions.
The Infamous Techno Soldiers on the release are: 
DJ Emerson, Raphael Dincsoy, Matt Sassari, Yan Cook, Pierre Deutschmann, Jacob B, Chicago Loop, Violent Blondes, Gero Jansen

Social Media Links:
Infamous Tracks Label:
www.facebook.com/infamoustrackslabel/
Spec. :
www.facebook.com/iamspec

Spec X - The Realness (Jacob B Remix)

Slam - Blue Dragon Ep - @Soma 520d

1. Mistral
2. Blue Dragon
3. Chimera
4. Process

Slam continue their assault on 2018 with this, already their 3rd release of 2018, the Blue Dragon EP. Drawing on various aspects of Techno, the duo once again deliver on quality with 4 tracks that seek to further develop their sound.

Mistral sets an almost industrial tone to the new EP, a short yet sweet EP opener, its broken beats and syncopated percussion prepare you for the onslaught to come. Title track Blue Dragon picks up the pace with Slam unleashing the acid at a furious tempo, held together with that clinical Slam style. Chimera keeps the intensity at boiling point as unrelenting drums surge forward - creating a powerful and forceful track. The more hypnotic Process closes out the EP but still has the pair firing on all cylinders as regimented and energetic percussive elements drive home a pulsating synth hook.

Mastered By Conor Dalton @ www.glowcast.co.uk

Blue Dragon (Soma520d)

Phantom

Slam /@paragraph - Cyclone EP
Soma531d

1. Antonym
2. Cyclone
3. Revolve

Slam are back with another single on their Soma imprint, delivering 3 devastating tracks with the Cyclone EP. The dynamic Glasgow duo have been relentless with their material this year - despite their heavy touring schedule - which only seems to have increased their output and dedication to cultivating their well refined sound. 

Opening with Antonym, Slam keep the sound deep, dark and hypnotic as incessant drums fuel the twisted and foreboding synths lines. Title track Cyclone certainly steps things up a notch as pulsating tones cascade across a typical lethal and intense percussive section. Revolve closes out the EP bridging the styles of the two previous tracks nicely. A solid, grounded tone is set by the rolling subs and kicks while gradually accentuating high hats keep the pace of the track; the synth elements are slowly enhanced, always building and continue with fevered momentum. 

Slam easily convey an intense and controlled environment with this EP - exhibiting great depth and disciplined production skills.

Mastered By Conor Dalton @ http://www.glowcast.co.uk/

Cyclone EP

Antonym

Slam - Antonym (Soma531d)

X-101 - Sonic Destroyer

Egbert - Die acid plaat (Cocoon Recordings)

Release date: 22nd of October (vinyl &amp; digital)

Phase strikes back after ‘Binary Opposition’ and does it with ease.
Two tracks, two different sides of the spectrum. One takes you to the sun, the other one to the dark side of the moon.
Astral travelling at it’s best.


TRACKLIST
a: Behind The Sun
aa: The Chasedown

www.tokenrecords.com
www.facebook.com/ashleyphase
www.facebook.com/tokenrecords

Phase - The Chasedown

Early support by:

Sasha Carassi, Ilario Alicante, Wehbba,
DJ Boris, Sasha, Spartaque, Spektre, Alan Fitzpatrick, Torsten Kanzler, Richie Hawtin, Joseph Capriati, Paco Osuna, Kostas Maskalides, Steve Mulder, Barbuto, Maceo Plex, Frankyeffe, Mario Ochoa, Riva Starr, Luca Marchese, Markantonio, David Granha

Superstrobe & Dominik Vaillant - Acid Machine

Sangre Caliente (Scot Project Remix)

MARK SHERRY Sangre Caliente (Scot Project Remix)

Written, re-mixed and produced by Al Green at 'The Zoo'.

D. Carbone - Untitled 2 [Black Sun Records 010]

Anouk Gaaf

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