Hot wiring dancefloors with their immersive orchestration of uplifting sonic waves, Soft Crash sets out to soundtrack the unified, euphoric heartbeat of the crowds they foster with their mechanical yet fantastical, Italo Body Music. Presenting their highly anticipated EP ‘NRG’, the Berlin-based collaborative project of Berghain resident and BITE label head Hayden Payne (aka Phase Fatale) and French prolific producer Pablo Bozzi works to forge Soft Crash’s unique vocabulary of post-humanist production with the harmonic grandeur of their rhythmic, machine-made anthems.

Fresh off the back of their 2022 debut album ‘Your Last Everything’, Soft Crash present their latest 4 track EP ‘NRG’, chronicling their synonymous surrealist visuals infused with the contagious punch of Italo and Synth-wave. Geared towards the dancefloor from a fresh perspective, Bozzi and Payne pull from their respective wheelhouses to curate a sound additionally influenced by Wave-Pop, Acid House and Post-Punk sensibilities.

Procuring their cerebral yet zealous indentation of dance music, the EP features sanguine vocals from Kyiv-based singer and musician Ready in LED on the first single ‘Free Yourself’. She comments about the track “I became captivated instantly with the idea of the track that Hayden and Pablo sent me. At that moment, I was a bit tired of carefree disco and wanted to reveal my dark side in music. The demo sounded very daring. This track demands attention to itself from the first seconds. My sources of inspiration were glam rock and grunge. I had a blast in the studio, and I hope the people on the dance floors will feel that energy too.”

While full throttle vitality and booming grooves on the title track ‘NRG’ showcase Soft Crash’s take on 90’s sample-filled techno. Closing the extended play with an updated cut of the bewitching ‘Your Last Everything’, featuring Canadian musician and producer Marie Davidson, Soft Crash breathe a new life into the namesake track from their preceding album, concluding with an additional remix of the track by cult favourite producer Alen Skanner. The intrinsic dance floor vigour emulated in NRG further fleshes-out the pair’s recognisable DNA of nurturing a revitalised techno sound, cementing them as pioneers of the Italo Body genre.

Soft Crash - NRG (BITE031)

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Pablo Bozzi’s remix of REIN x Djedjotronic ‘Transmutation’ introduces a more steady pulse and kicks things up a gear with his seriously tough Italo and EBM-fuelled sound.

Transmutation EP

REIN x Djedjotronic - Transmutation (Pablo Bozzi Remix) [Boysnoize Records]

Solta No Caos

Solta No Caos feat. Avnoar (Alen Skanner Remix)

"Return To Forever" wholeheartedly believes that we live in an era where music taste is constantly evolving. There’s a growing desire for iconic sounds and infectious beats that previously defined electronic music. By blending this music from the past, Return To Forever aims to capture the timeless appeal of the 80s and 90s, infusing it with modern production techniques and fresh approaches to create exciting new sounds. This fusion opens up exciting possibilities for experimentation and the evolution of electronic music, fueled by nostalgia. By bridging the gap between past and present, this label is a platform for established artists and emerging talents to showcase their creativity and contribute in the ongoing evolution of electronic music.

This 10-track compilation is the result of our strong beliefs. We start the journey guided by the cosmic synths of emerging artist Galope Messier, who perfectly captures that 80s vibe. Then label boss Miguel de Bois takes the lead with a high-energy Euro Dance Trance track. We also dive into the darker side of the 80s and 90s synthesizers with three mind-blowing EBM tracks by Arvin T, Alen Skanner, and TAPIIA. Return To Forever is all about bringing back that old-school nostalgia, and Doctr and Mundo D nailed it with their incredible italo disco tracks that are bursting with energy, guaranteed to set the dance floor on fire. And let's not forget the fast-paced side of electronic dance music, where Vitaline, Mahkina, and Umvral deliver eclectic, energetic, and powerful tracks that will keep you moving.

Artwork by Andre Bidart
Mixing by Miguel de Bois in No.5 / Lisene in No.8
Mastering by Daga Audio
Distributed by MusicDeli.

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Alen Skanner - Lethal Weapon

Soft Crash - Free Yourself ft. Ready In LED (Radio Edit)

Soft Crash - Free Yourself ft. Ready In LED (Extended Mix)

2nd single from Soft Crash's new EP 'NRG'

Soft Crash - NRG

Your Last Everything (Alen Skanner Remix) [feat. Marie Davidson]

Soft Crash - Your Last Everything (Soft Crash Angel 2024 Mix) ft. Marie Davidson

Soft Crash - Your Last Everything (Alen Skanner Remix) Ft. Marie Davidson

Pablo Bozzi drops a second compilation on his new label, Second Sight, with the various artists ''Unknown Prospect Vol. 2''. The title says it all: boundless and vast, Second Sight's intent is to promote the talents of innovative producers who defy genres in the pursuit of their own idyllic aesthetic.

Master by : Joel Krozer / Six Bit Deep
Artwork by : Antoine La Fay

https://secondsightcorp.bandcamp.com/album/unknown-prospect-vol-2
https://ingrv.es/unknown-prospect-vol-y25-9

Alen Skanner - Launch Sequence

French producer https://soundcloud.com/austhermusic delivering a quality remix

Featuring the Queen of New York City https://soundcloud.com/andi80s

The Future of Truth

Flesh Style Feat Andi (Austher Remix) [Surface Reality]

What you see is what you get. Here are two distinct tracks, each transformed by the signature Zaatar touch into club-ready weapons: New Age by New Scene (1992) and Shabakny Al Hawa by Ahmad Gohar (1993).

Buy it via Bandcamp

The rights remain with their original creators—we're just here to enjoy the ride.



New Age - Zaatar Edit

Hot Summer

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VA - Velvet Dream EP [RF001]
Out july 3rd exclusively on bandcamp.
ritmofatale.bandcamp.com/album/velvet-dream-ep

Also available on Spotify, Apple Music & Deezer : fanlink.to/ritmofatale1

Artwork : Brandon Connolly
Mastering : Charles Accarisi

After releasing EPs on David Vunk’s Moustache Records and Jennifer Cardini’s Dischi Autunno, Kendal is now launching with Paul Guglielmi his own imprint proudly based in Toulouse : Ritmo Fatale.

This first installment ‘Velvet Dream’ clearly sets the ideas & aesthetics behind the label. From italo disco to EBM, new beat to trance, expect a variety of these 80s and 90s sounds with a current & futuristic twist, all of it highly influenced by Darios Argento alienated nightmares and Dickians dystopias.

David Carretta & Kendal - No Future
Having the godfather of electroclash himself as the guest of honor of the very first Ritmo Fatale party was already a blessing for us. Having him on board for our first release was almost unthinkable, but here we are.

No Future is a brutal clash between EBM electro and techno in its rawest form, this ruthless collab between David Carretta & Kendal leaves no prisoners. Judgement Day is upon us, this is what Skynet’s drones will be blasting in the empty streets in a near future.

#toulouseonthemap

David Carretta & Kendal - No Future

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.

Soft Crash - Your Last Everything (Alen Skanner Remix) Ft. Marie Davidson

BITE

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