Friends

First single from Soft Crash's debut album 'Your Last Everything' out Oct 28.

Soft Crash is the collaborative project of two Italo Body Music trailblazers: BITE founder – Phase Fatale, and one of the label’s protagonists – Pablo Bozzi. United by a mutual passion for a particular melancholic yet sensual approach, and a sound that combines influences of synthwave, EBM, Italo and techno, the two have proved themselves to be a perfect match with ‘Spritzkrieg’ (2020) – their first EP on BITE. 

This time, Soft Crash present their first long player ‘Your Last Everything’. The album further expands the Italo Body Music palette into electro, acid house, bleep, hi-nrg, and IDM. Each of the eight tracks on the LP sounds layered and intricate, with a variety of interactions between different technical elements and intertwining melodies that reference high production methods from the 80s and 90s turned contemporary. 

The album centers itself around themes of dystopian cyberpunk and surreal cinematics. It looks to invoke emotion in cold and mechanical elements, making it feel like an organic new chapter in the duo’s ongoing exploration of the relationship between technology and the body. 

‘Your Last Everything’ comes together in a sci-fi-like dramatic journey into another universe, juxtaposing internal conflicts of good and evil, creation and destruction, victory and defeat. The album cover features artwork by John Rohrer and logo by Autopsia (both Berlin-based queer artists). The cover visually completes the LP, capturing the feeling of losing and finding oneself in between the cyberworlds.

Written and produced by Hayden Payne and Pablo Bozzi 
Vocals and lyrics by Marie Davidson on track 9 
Mastered by Paul Mac at Hardgroove Mastering 
Lacquer cut by Andreas Kauffelt at Schnittstelle 
Artwork by John Rohrer 
Logo by Autopsia 
Design by Eloise Leigh

Your Last Everything

Soft Crash - Artificial Tears (BITE023)

Re-upload of "In A Straight Line" Unreleased Raw Version
from from The Inner Citadel EP. Syncrophone 014.
2012

In A Straight Line (Raw Version)

Mannequin Records proudly presents the debut release from Children Of The Night, a dynamic duo whose music is rooted in cinematic soundscapes.
The project brings together Mexican techno producer Alejandro Barba, also known as Dellarge, and French documentary/film music producer Pierre Labret, forging a distinctive creative partnership. Their collaboration masterfully combines dark, atmospheric elements with driving electronic rhythms, drawing heavily from the worlds of classic horror and psychological thrillers. The result is a collection of soundscapes that are as eerie as they are captivating, creating an immersive and haunting listening experience.
This album stands as an unconventional horror soundtrack for a film that never came to be—a tribute to the legendary Spanish filmmaker Jess Franco, known for his prolific work in the exploitation and horror genres. Born out of the quiet chaos of the pandemic, this project was originally intended to accompany a slasher film that was halted due to financial constraints. Despite the film’s cancellation, the duo pressed forward, turning the unfinished narrative into an imaginative auditory experience. The soundtrack will serve not only as a homage to Franco but also as a nod to Juan Mendez, better known by his alias Silent Servant, whose dark, minimalist electronic productions have left a deep mark on the underground music scene.
Dellarge and Labret’s creative process is shaped by an eclectic array of inspirations, pulling from both literature and cinema. They’ve cited films such as Franco’s "Paroxismus," "Gritos," and "Faceless" as vital to their sonic direction, as well as the eerie black-and-white imagery of F.W. Murnau's "Nosferatu." Additionally, the duo draws on the disturbing psychological tension of Stephen King’s "Carrie" and "Misery," and the surreal dystopian world of Stanislaw Lem's "Congreso de Futurología." The giallo horror aesthetics of Dario Argento's "Deep Red" also serve as a significant influence, merging surreal visuals with nerve-racking, visceral soundtracks—elements mirrored in Dellarge and Labret's own compositions.
The LP is not only rich with atmospheric storytelling but also boasts a range of remarkable remixes by prominent artists in the electronic music scene. Contributions from Alessandro Adriani, David Carretta, Legowelt, and Broken English Club inject new life into the original tracks, offering reinterpretations that span from industrial techno to Italo disco, further enhancing the project’s depth and versatility. Each remix complements the overarching horror theme while adding a modern, avant-garde twist to the duo’s work.
This debut album promises to be more than just a musical release - it's a vivid exploration of the horror genre through sound, creating a sensory experience that brings forgotten films, unrealized visions, and nightmarish stories to life through music. As the lines between fiction and reality blur, Dellarge and Labret invite listeners into a world where the echoes of lost films can finally be heard. 

🛒: https://mannequinrecords.bandcamp.com/album/mnq-171-children-of-the-night-2xlp-incl-legowelt-carretta-adriani-and-broken-english-club-remixes
youtube: https://youtu.be/DkhYeFAEmQs

https://soundcloud.com/david-carretta
https://soundcloud.com/mannequin-label

PREMIERE | Children of The Night - I (David Carretta Remix)

Hamatsuki & Skyra - Endless Spin

Been a while...  available now on Bandcamp. 

And in case you missed them, I’ve had a few remixes out:

Johan Soh & Evl Tom “Soma Ute”  (Death Proof Recordings)
https://deathproofrecordings.bandcamp.com/track/soma-ulte-dan-f-remix

Myagi “High Life” (from his excellent album ‘The World Of Tomorrow’)
https://myagi.bandcamp.com/track/high-life-dan-f-remix

Kraymon “Senseless” (RUNE Recordings)
https://runerecordings.bandcamp.com/track/kraymon-senseless-dan-f-remix

Keep an eye out for my upcoming remixes for Ettica (Lowering The Tone Records), and Jon Dasilva (Hottwerk Records), both in the next month or so.

Dan F "More Human Than Human" (Disuye Records 2025)

That bass

https://www.discogs.com/Prince-Of-Denmark-8/release/9401170

Prince of Denmark - GS

America / The Pulse

The Pulse

Artwork by olgavandijk.com
Distributed by triplevision.nl

Releasedate: 19-04-2019

"Oblique Music is proud to present Polish wonder-duo Private Press. Through their debut EP on Technosoul, they made an immediate impression with their matured taste and signature sound design, subsequently followed by releases on Indigo Aera proving that it wasn't a fluke.

Here we have a diverse, yet coherent four-tracker. Blending inspirations from early 90's Detroit- and dub techno to early 00's UK tech house, the duo manages to offer an EP that respectfully winks at the past, while keeping an eye out to the future."

OBQ009 - Private Press - .370 EP

Artist: Various Artists
Title: AEX009
Label: ÆX
Catalogue: AEX009
Format: 12" Vinyl
Genre: Electronic
Style: Techno
Release date: September 25, 2019

Tracklist:
A1:    D&s - The Invisible Workings
A2:    Kaap - Godspeed
A3:    Ben Buitendijk - Head In The Clouds
B1:    Tetelepta - Sassoon 011
B2:    Human Space Machine - Places

https://indigoaera.bandcamp.com/album/x009-2

AEX-009

Human Space Machine - Places [AEX]

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.