We are excited to present the 19th episode of our podcast series, featuring label boss Phase Fatale. Since 2014, Hayden Payne has redefined techno with his fusion of heavy basslines, hypnotic rhythms, and dark, immersive soundscapes. A resident of Berlin’s Berghain and Tbilisi’s KHIDI, Payne’s productions and DJ sets embody the raw energy and innovation of contemporary techno. With releases on Ostgut Ton, Jealous God, and his own label BITE, Payne continues to push the genre’s boundaries.

BITECAST019 - Phase Fatale

BITE is the Berlin-based techno label co-founded by Hayden Payne (aka Phase Fatale) in 2018. Beginning with the debut collaborative EP by Silent Servant & Phase Fatale, the label aims to platform artists who operate outside the conventional preconceptions of techno and are united by an ambition to push the boundaries of electronic music. This drive is further exemplified by regular showcases at renowned institutions Berghain, Basement, and Tbilisi’s KHIDI as well as a multitude of clubs throughout Europe, Asia, and the Americas.

With a vast artist roster from stalwarts such as Ron Morelli and Teste to contemporary talent from the likes of Pablo Bozzi and Gael, the eclectic variety of releases touches upon a range of styles along the moodier fringes of electronic music. BITE has proved itself as the imprint to watch. Fresh off the heels of their 5 year anniversary in 2023 culminating in the acclaimed triple LP compilation ‘Shedding Skin,’ BITE moves into more dancefloor territory with their next releases by label head Phase Fatale and remixes by Rrose. The display of the music is also represented in its visual prowess with cutting designs and colorways intended to take the sound into another dimension. From proper techno to synthpunk and to sparse minimalist industrial, BITE never fails to deliver fresh and razor-sharp sounds tying together the narrative of dance music.

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