

Format: 12” + Digital
Cat#: CCS098
Barcode: 827170553668
Release : 18.06.15
Artwork : Léo Butler

Tracklist:

A1 - Addictive - ISRC: FR-2T0-15-00025
A2 – Trans Trans Trans - ISRC: FR-2T0-15-00026
B1 – The Scene (feat. Mechanical Soul Brother) - ISRC: FR-2T0-15-00027
B2 - Llife - ISRC: FR-2T0-15-00028

Short info:

After Carlos Nilmmns enthralled us with his expressive True Chemistry EP, Circus Company is delighted to welcome a new character into the fold in the form of fast-rising German artist Borrowed Identity. Based in the Southern town of Freiburg im Breisgau, in just a few years he has already released scores of singles for labels as respected as Quintessentials, Fina, Home Taping Is Killing Music and Mistress.

The Borrowed Identity sound is direct and uncomplicated, using classic house and techno styles and applying them to dynamic arrangements that showcase a confident set of studio skills and a deep understanding of what excites the expectant dancer. Across the four tracks on the XXX EP, the perfect balance is struck between powerful rhythmic commands and psychoactive decoration, combining everything needed for a memorable club cut.

“Adictive” leaps out at the listener thanks to the sweeping piano hook and subby bassline, while “Trans Trans Trans” brings a purposefully old-school feeling with its stark square wave synth lines and sleazy vocal groans. Regular Borrowed Identity collaborator Mechanical Soul Brother lends a hand to “The Scene”, which piles on the late night tension with its tightly wound chord stabs and rolling drums, before “Life” showcases a more eclectic side to our latest signing thanks to a bongo-infused percussive throwdown and an uplifting dose of acid.

Every one of these tracks brims with infectious energy, channeling the traditions of peak-time house and techno into a thoroughly modern approach that celebrates the instant gratification of a kick-ass dancefloor weapon, without compromising on that all-important soul.


Borrowed Identity -  Addictive

~  ｄｒｉｎｋ ｌｏｔｓ ｏｆ ｗａｔｅｒ ＯＫ

Circus Company is an independent French label, founded in 2000 in Paris.

Bookings - hello@vinculum.pt
https://www.vinculum.pt/
Promos - backbone.doppler@gmail.com


Backbone is the alias of Afonso, a Portuguese DJ, producer, and founder of Vinculum Festival. With deep roots in both the raw energy of Jungle/Drum & Bass and the hypnotic structure of techno, his sound reflects a lifelong devotion to rhythm and experimentation. Born in Mondim de Basto and shaped by the underground scenes of Porto and beyond, Backbone blends driving baselines, atmospheric textures, and percussive intensity into DJ sets that are as physical as they are cerebral.

His journey includes acclaimed releases on labels such as Counterchange, Nechto, and Contempo Music, as well as a standout contribution to a VA on Mutual Rytm. In 2025, he launched his own imprint, Crulight Records, as a home for raw, unpredictable, and forward-thinking techno explorations.

As the mind behind Vinculum Festival — a mountain-based gathering now known for booking some of techno's most vital voices — Backbone continues to shape a forward-thinking and deeply personal vision of electronic music, both in the studio and behind the decks.

VANKO is a sound curator and selector with roots in Slovakia and heart in the underground. Active since 2006, his music blends deep tech, minimal and groove-driven house into hypnotic, slow-building sets.

Early influenced by London’s raw club culture, he later found his home in Prague, where he shaped his distinct style – subtle, emotional, immersive.

He is the founder of Molecul Records, a label focused on timeless sound and deep connection. No hype, no shortcuts – just music that stays.

For Vanko, music isn’t performance. It’s presence.
Every set is a journey – intimate, honest and made to last.

Borrowed Identity - Addictive

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