Voices Radio

Control Freak co-founder @customerdjservice returns to the label with his second EP, Amygdala. As both a DJ and producer, Hong Kong-born, London-based Customer Service thrives in a genre-defying nether zone - rooted in familiar dancefloor grooves, but with a distinctive, off kilter sense of rhythm and melody that instantly mark his productions out.

With previous music supported from the likes of Ben UFO, upsammy & Oceanic, Tom Ravenscroft, Solid Blake, dBridge, re:ni and more, this record follows the thread of previous Customer Service releases, exploring deep, trippy and murky textures rooted in techno & electro soundscapes. Rounding off the record, @pugilistmusic remixes Lean Forward, adding a murky, broken groove to the detailed fabric of the original, and Customer Service collaborates with CF cofounder @finnaman on a similarly richly-textured closing track, Useless Knowledge.

Customer Service - Amygdala [CTRLDD003]

@cab_asa makes his debut on Control Freak with 4 tracks of stripped back, percussive dance music, plus a remix from NYC/Kindergarten’s @aye5ha.

Belgian producer Cabasa has carved a distinctive niche in the fertile Brussels club scene with his sleek & minimalistic productions, which reimagine UK soundsystem culture through a fresh, contemporary lens.

'Bird Tool' traverses a range of genre and BPM ranges in typical CF fashion, from the 140-influenced stylings of ‘Volume 3’, to the mutant halftime rhythms of title track ‘Bird Tool’ and ‘End Credits’ - exploring a tempo range that’s become a popular fixture of UK club music in recent years. Rounding off the release, Ayesha delivers a slick ‘Drums You Can Touch’ dub of 'Bird Tool', fresh off the back of her critically acclaimed LP ‘Rhythm Is Memory’.

For Fans Of: Peverelist, Toma Kami, Ehua

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Cabasa - Bird Tool (inc Ayesha Remix) [CTRLDD004]

Control Freak is delighted to present Medici Daughter’s ‘113’ – an exercise in expansive musical worldbuilding from a uniquely talented & multifaceted artist.

Medici Daughter has been a close CF collaborator since the earliest days of the label. Now, the new album-length continuous piece ‘113’ sees them expanding their musical focus, exploding the constraints of any boundaries set by the titular BPM into a myriad of possibilities.

With a sound palette influenced by dub techno, minimalism & outsider house, the release is anchored in a series of continuously evolving rhythmic motifs, washed out in a sea of hazy texture – engineered for deep home listening & late-night ambient-room sessions.

The digital release of ‘113’ is accompanied by a highly limited run of tapes, presented in a clear case & sealed with a holographic RFID sticker.

For Fans Of: Actress, Huerco S., Loraine James

Medici Daughter - 113

Label co-founder Tal Fineman launches new alias @faulteruk with Obstinacy, a 4-track EP that showcases his penchant for cutting edge, contemporary club sounds.

Spanning a broad spectrum of energy, Obstinacy balances heads-down groove with a meticulous, measured approach to songwriting.

A record of two halves, the EP opens with two peak-time bombs designed to ignite warehouse dancefloors worldwide. First up is the unrelenting techno weapon ‘Perspectives’ (file in your wormhole playlist) followed by a slamming, in-your-face electro wobbler, ‘Data Spike’.

The ‘B-side’ shifts towards deeper shades and organic textures, with the dub techno & minimal-leaning title track 'Obstinacy' - an ideal layering tool for like-minded DJs. Finally, the EP closes with 'Zaf (Dub Mix)', a brooding, delay-laced gem that rounds out the release on a moody note, hinting at much more to come.

For fans of: Martyn, Dorisburg, Azu Tiwaline

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Faulter - Obstinacy [CTRLDD005]

@guavanoise returns to Control Freak for his second full length EP ‘The Dolphins are Back in Venice’ - a collection of 4 playful dancefloor bangers, precision engineered for the club.

Since his Control Freak debut with the ‘Lift’ EP in 2019, Guava has been hard at work in the studio. Following a move to Berlin (and a series of releases on the likes of Banoffee Pies and Holding Hands) he’s back on the label with a new and refined style, retaining the melodic flourishes of his earlier releases whilst turning his focus squarely towards the dancefloor - a perfect fit for our white label series.

As an accomplished session musician, Guava continues to explore the synthesis between digital and analog production and songwriting techniques, innovatively self-sampling his own guitar playing across the record to add a human touch to his airtight productions. On new 4-tracker ‘The Dolphins are Back in Venice’, which includes collaborations with rising UK artists @breakaleeds & @soundsofluxe, Guava draws influence from a broad range of dance music styles in true CF fashion - combining rising, trance-influenced melodies with the syncopated rhythms and bassweight of the UK scene.

Guava - The Dolphins Are Back In Venice - WLFRK002 (Previews)

@willhofbauer & @sangrevoss team up for ‘Steppe EP’ on Control Freak Recordings, featuring a remix from @discwoman’s @ciel_dj.

London-based Will Hofbauer and Sangre Voss, who’s individual work has seen them appear on labels such as Rhythm Section and Will’s own Third Place imprint, team up for the first time on Control Freak Recordings for the wonky ‘Steppe EP’, picking up early support from Ben UFO, Bradley Zero, and more.

Leading the release, ‘Pumice’ tumbles through rolling low end, crunchy percussion and an eerie breakdown for a high energy start to the A-side. ‘Flundra (Flundra Mix)’ follows with bubbling pads and speaker-rattling subs around a kick-less drop, leading into a shimmering breakdown.

On the flip, ‘June-O’ sees the duo craft a low tempo slugger, peppered with tablas, bells and eagle samples around warped, loopy synthesis. Ciel’s remix of ‘June-O’ takes the B2 spot, adding stuttering percussion, vocal chops, and additional wildlife samples to the mixture to round out the release.

Will Hofbauer & Sangre Voss - Steppe EP (inc. Ciel Remix)

A core part of the Control Freak Recordings family, London based artist @keplrr has built a reputation as a deft & talented producer with unparalleled attention to detail. In the wake of the widespread support for his 2020 EP ‘Reconstructed Club’, we asked four producers we have long-admired to flip a track from the original release. The result is ‘Club Reconstructed’ - a collection of remixes which distill the spirit of Keplrr’s original record into new forms.

First up, Holding Hands boss @desertsoundcolony serves up one of his signature slammers, locking Convection into a thumping four to the floor groover. Berlin-based @kondukukonduku, who has carved some of the most kinetic, angular club tracks of recent years with releases on Nous’klaer Audio, Spazio Donsible and others, provides a second interpretation of Convection, time-stretching the original material into a slow-motion panic attack.

On the flip, @syzuk makes his return to the label after 2019’s highly acclaimed Bunzunkunzun EP, applying his organic touch to Esoteric Functions with a ‘refunction’, which blurs the line between techno and 140 - packing some serious low-end and a cheeky mid-way switch-up to send the dance wild. Rounding things off, Milan’s @piezopz proves his reputation as one of the most inventive producers on the scene, repurposing Bod’s Realm into an aggy, warped & technoid ‘Doom Ragga Mix’.

The EP will also be available on our first ever colour run, available exclusively via Bleep and Phonica - limited 100 copies only on translucent red vinyl in a full-colour reverse board sleeve. As a Bandcamp exclusive, we’ll also be offering limited double packs, including ‘Club Reconstructed’ alongside Keplrr’s recently repressed original release.

Bleep: https://bleep.com/release/267401-keplrr-club-reconstructed-desert-sound-colony-piezo-konduku-syz-remixes
Phonica: https://www.phonicarecords.com/product/keplrr-club-reconstructed-desert-sound-colony-konduk-control-freak-london/178149

Club Reconstructed (Desert Sound Colony, Piezo, Konduku & Syz Remixes) Previews [CTRLFRK004R]

@kincaidofficial returns to Control Freak for a main label release with the Sugar EP - 4 saccharine, club-ready weapons from a producer at the top of his game.

Drawing on an array of club sounds from trance to UK garage and the best in contemporary leftfield techno, the EP marks our most rave-ready statement yet, with percussive drum tracks and soaring euphoric pads - carefully crafted for dark rooms and packed dancefloors.

On the A-Side, Air-ism and Sugar bubble with peak time energy - a pair of secret weapons which haven’t left our record bags for months now. B1 E is a pounding, energetic 4x4 pumper, whilst Sycamore closes things out with moody, shuffling drums and powerful low end pressure.

Buy Now

Kincaid - Sugar EP [CTRLFRK006] - Previews

Kincaid - Sugar

@awo_ojiji debuts on Control Freak for the long awaited return of our White Label series with his ‘Solidify EP’ - four percussive, wonky & propulsive club cuts, complete with a remix from label heads Customer Service & Finnaman.

Based out of Graz, Austria, Awo Ojiji has been quietly carving out his own lane in the leftfield techno & bass music world. Distinct, detailed and fundamentally genre-fluid, his oddball productions cross a range of stylistic influences and tempos, purpose built for the explorative DJ.

Early support on this one from Laksa, re:ni, Gramrcy & more - very limited pressing of just 300 hand-stamped records - don’t miss your chance to grab one.

Awo Ojiji - Solidify EP [WLFRK003] - Previews

Awo Ojiji - What A Mess

Control Freak are proud to present the debut EP from @memoryplay_music - the new alias and alter ego of Jo Kašpar, co-founder and resident of Bristol’s forward-thinking label and party series Dialogue.

After several years writing and performing as one half of duo @astryd_music, Jo’s new project sees them turn towards more personal, intimate and conceptual explorations. The result is a trio of bold, technoid soundscapes - with an emphasis on intricate, detailed sound design. A high-octane and visceral performer, Memory Play’s live sets push their machines and audience to breaking point.

Honed during a three-month writing residency and a series of explosive live performances across Japan in 2022, this EP is a first glimpse inside the world of a hugely talented young artist.

Choice EP

Memory Play - The Guest House

Buy Now: https://controlfreakrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/mindforms

Since his last outing on Control Freak with the sold-out Bunzunkunzun EP, Syz has built a reputation as one of the UKs most distinctive club producers, weaving playful, percussive techno with soundsystem-driven bass music.

Much of this acclaim started with 2020’s Mindforms - a self-released mini-LP which saw the young producer step away from the dancefloor to explore an expansive sonic world, ‘balancing the tranquility of the ecological world with the immediacy of the digital one’.

The original  release was accompanied by a highly limited run of just 10 dubplates. Deeming this 6-tracker too good not to receive a proper pressing, Control Freak are proud to present the first ever complete vinyl run for Mindforms.

Alongside the record, Syz & Control Freak have curated Clubforms, a collection of remixes from some of our favourite producers, each bringing the original release firmly onto the dancefloor with their own production flourishes.

CLUBFORMS - Mindforms remixes from @henry-greenleaf, @daisymoon, @tammohesselink, @keplrr:
https://controlfreakrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/clubforms-daisy-moon-henry-greenleaf-tammo-hesselink-keplrr-remixes

Syz - Mindforms [CTRLFRK007] - Previews

@syzuk self-released his Mindforms mini-LP in 2020, stepping away from the dancefloor to explore an expansive sonic world, ‘balancing the tranquility of the ecological world with the immediacy of the digital one'.

The original release was accompanied by a highly limited run of just 10 dubplates. Deeming this 6-tracker too good not to receive a proper pressing, Control Freak are proud to present the first ever complete vinyl run for Mindforms:
controlfreakrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/mindforms

Alongside the record, Syz & Control Freak have curated Clubforms, a collection of remixes from some of our favourite producers, each bringing the original release firmly onto the dancefloor with their own production flourishes.

@henry-greenleaf & @daisymoon take a decidedly Bristolian approach, delivering a pair of scorching hot, bass-driven club stompers. Meanwhile, @tammohesselink brings deep, European techno flavours to the slate, whilst @keplrr twists ‘Essence’ into a deep, loopy and meandering afterparty favourite. Finally, Syz reworks ‘1E’ in his own inimitable style for his ‘2Es VIP’ - rounding off one of the finest collections of club tracks we’ve ever had the pleasure to present on Control Freak.

Syz - Clubforms (Daisy Moon, Henry Greenleaf, Tammo Hesselink & Keplrr Remixes - Previews

@syzuk self-released his Mindforms mini-LP in 2020, stepping away from the dancefloor to explore an expansive sonic world, ‘balancing the tranquility of the ecological world with the immediacy of the digital one'.

The original release was accompanied by a highly limited run of just 10 dubplates. Deeming this 6-tracker too good not to receive a proper pressing, Control Freak are proud to present the first ever complete vinyl run for Mindforms.

Alongside the record, Syz & Control Freak have curated Clubforms, a collection of remixes from some of our favourite producers, each bringing the original release firmly onto the dancefloor with their own production flourishes. Syz reworks ‘1E’ in his own inimitable style for his ‘2Es VIP'.

Syz - 1E (2Es VIP)

@syzuk self-released his Mindforms mini-LP in 2020, stepping away from the dancefloor to explore an expansive sonic world, ‘balancing the tranquility of the ecological world with the immediacy of the digital one'.

The original release was accompanied by a highly limited run of just 10 dubplates. Deeming this 6-tracker too good not to receive a proper pressing, Control Freak are proud to present the first ever complete vinyl run for Mindforms.

Alongside the record, Syz & Control Freak have curated Clubforms, a collection of remixes from some of our favourite producers, each bringing the original release firmly onto the dancefloor with their own production flourishes. @tammohesselink brings deep, European techno flavours to the slate.

Syz - Mindforms (Tammo Hesselink Remix)

In a relatively short space of time, @talik1 has built a reputation as one of the most distinctive of the new breed of UK electronic music innovators.

Brooding, richly textured, and intricately polyrhythmic, Talik’s unique style has caught attention from the likes of Mary Anne Hobbs & Marie Montexier. She’s also been championed by Martyn, who’s become both a mentor and a friend - releasing her music on his label 3024 and remixing ‘Cold Silver’ from her debut EP on Intercept Records.

As a longstanding member of the CF family, Talik’s debut on the label feels long overdue, but this collection is well worth the wait. Deep, percussive and snarling, with a powerful low end emphasis, the release taps into a rich vein of bass music heritage with a fresh new take.

Rounding off this impressive 4 tracker, Intercept label mate @french_ii joins on remix duties, bringing the BPMs up for an explosive 160 rework of ‘Wood & Water’. Essential CF tackle!

Talik & French ii - Wood & Water (French ii Remix)

Memory Play returns to Control Freak Recordings, this time offering up the latest White Label release with Weather Structures EP.

Following recent performances across Japan and at London techno haven FOLD, Memory Play has marked themselves out as one of the most exciting & energetic live techno acts to emerge onto the scene in recent years.

Dark, mechanical and intensely psychedelic, 'Weather Structures' sees Control Freak exploring new sonic territory. A boundary-pushing exploration in driving 4x4 techno, Memory Play’s strong focus on hyper-detailed textures will be instantly familiar to fans of their debut Choice EP, released on Control Freak earlier this year.

For fans of: Blawan, Giant Swan, Batu

Buy link

Memory Play - Anxious Attachment

Control Freak co-founder @customerdjservice returns to the label with his second EP, Amygdala. As both a DJ and producer, Hong Kong-born, London-based Customer Service thrives in a genre-defying nether zone - rooted in familiar dancefloor grooves, but with a distinctive, off kilter sense of rhythm and melody that instantly mark his productions out.

With previous music supported from the likes of Ben UFO, upsammy & Oceanic, Tom Ravenscroft, Solid Blake, dBridge, re:ni and more, this record follows the thread of previous Customer Service releases, exploring deep, trippy and murky textures rooted in techno & electro soundscapes. Rounding off the record, @pugilistmusic remixes Lean Forward, adding a murky, broken groove to the detailed textures of the original, and Customer Service collaborates with CF cofounder @finnaman on closing track Useless Knowledge.

Customer Service - Amygdala [CTRLDD003] - Previews

Control Freak co-founder @customerdjservice returns to the label with his second EP, 'Amygdala'. As both a DJ and producer, Customer Service thrives in a genre-defying nether zone - rooted in familiar dancefloor grooves, but with a distinctive, off kilter sense of rhythm and melody that instantly mark his productions out.

With previous music supported from the likes of Ben UFO, upsammy, Tom Ravenscroft, Solid Blake, dBridge, re:ni and more, this record follows the thread of previous Customer Service releases, exploring deep, trippy and murky textures rooted in techno & electro soundscapes. Rounding off the record, @pugilistmusic remixes 'Lean Forward', adding a murky, broken groove to the detailed textures of the original, and Customer Service collaborates with CF cofounder @finnaman on closing track Useless Knowledge.

Buy: https://controlfreakrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/amygdala

PREMIERE: Customer Service - Pickpocket [Control Freak Recordings]

Artist: https://soundcloud.com/customerdjservice
Track: Lean Forward
Label: https://soundcloud.com/controlfreakrecordings
Format: Digital, EP
Release date: 08/12/23
YouTube: https://youtu.be/XI_A34B54rU
PREVIEWS: on.soundcloud.com/pG3ej

Control Freak co-founder Customer Service returns to the label with his second EP, Amygdala. As both a DJ and producer, Hong Kong-born, London-based Customer Service thrives in a genre-defying nether zone - rooted in familiar dancefloor grooves, but with a distinctive, off kilter sense of rhythm and melody that instantly mark his productions out.
With previous music supported from the likes of Ben UFO, upsammy & Oceanic, Tom Ravenscroft, Solid Blake, dBridge, re:ni and more, this record follows the thread of previous Customer Service releases, exploring deep, trippy and murky textures rooted in techno & electro soundscapes. Rounding off the record, @pugilistmusic remixes Lean Forward, adding a murky, broken groove to the detailed fabric of the original, and Customer Service collaborates with CF cofounder @finnaman on a similarly richly-textured closing track, Useless Knowledge.

Amygdala

PREMIERE | Customer Service - Lean Forward [Control Freak Recordings] 2023

Control Freak co-founder Customer Service returns to the label with his second EP, Amygdala. As both a DJ and producer, Hong Kong-born, London-based Customer Service thrives in a genre-defying nether zone - rooted in familiar dancefloor grooves, but with a distinctive, off kilter sense of rhythm and melody that instantly mark his productions out.

With previous music supported from the likes of Ben UFO, upsammy & Oceanic, Tom Ravenscroft, Solid Blake, dBridge, re:ni and more, this record follows the thread of previous Customer Service releases, exploring deep, trippy and murky textures rooted in techno & electro soundscapes. Rounding off the record, @pugilistmusic remixes Lean Forward, adding a murky, broken groove to the detailed fabric of the original, and Customer Service collaborates with CF cofounder @finnaman on a similarly richly-textured closing track, Useless Knowledge.

Customer Service 
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/customerdjservice
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willbradbugram/

Pugilist
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/pugilistmusic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pugilistmusic/

Control Freak Recordings
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/controlfreakrecordings
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/controlfreakrecordings
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/controlfreakrecordings/

PREMIERE: Customer Service - Lean Forward (Pugilist remix) (Control Freak Recordings)

Customer Service & Finnaman - Useless Knowledge

Cabasa - Bird Tool (inc Ayesha Remix) [CTRLDD004] - Previews

Cabasa - Bird Tool

Cabasa - Bird Tool (inc. Ayesha Remix)
BUY LINK: https://controlfreakrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/bird-tool-inc-ayesha-remix
Label: Control Freak Recordings (https://soundcloud.com/controlfreakrecordings)
https://www.instagram.com/controlfreakrecordings/
> Cabasa (https://soundcloud.com/cab_asa)

Cabasa makes his debut on Control Freak with 4 tracks of stripped back, percussive dance music, plus a remix from NYC/Kindergarten’s Ayesha.

Belgian producer Cabasa has carved a distinctive niche in the fertile Brussels club scene with his sleek & minimalistic productions, which reimagine UK soundsystem culture through a fresh, contemporary lens.

'Bird Tool' traverses a range of genre and BPM ranges in typical CF fashion, from the 140-influenced stylings of ‘Volume 3’, to the mutant halftime rhythms of title track ‘Bird Tool’ and ‘End Credits’ - exploring a tempo range that’s become a popular fixture of UK club music in recent years. Rounding off the release, Ayesha delivers a slick ‘Drums You Can Touch’ dub of 'Bird Tool', fresh off the back of her critically acclaimed LP ‘Rhythm Is Memory’.

BUY LINK

PREMIERE : Cabasa - Circles

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Cabasa - Bird Tool [CTRLDD004]
Control Freak Recordings, 2024
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https://www.facebook.com/cabasa.be/
https://soundcloud.com/cab_asa

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𝖕𝖗𝖊𝖒𝖎𝖊𝖗𝖊#204 📢 Cabasa - End Credits [Control Freak Recordings]

PREVIEWS: on.soundcloud.com/63ZDSSZHprDbdHnv8

Cabasa makes his debut on Control Freak with 4 tracks of stripped back, percussive dance music, plus a remix from NYC/Kindergarten’s Ayesha.

Belgian producer Cabasa has carved a distinctive niche in the fertile Brussels club scene with his sleek & minimalistic productions, which reimagine UK soundsystem culture through a fresh, contemporary lens.

'Bird Tool' traverses a range of genre and BPM ranges in typical CF fashion, from the 140-influenced stylings of ‘Volume 3’, to the mutant halftime rhythms of title track ‘Bird Tool’ and ‘End Credits’ - exploring a tempo range that’s become a popular fixture of UK club music in recent years. Rounding off the release, Ayesha delivers a slick ‘Drums You Can Touch’ dub of 'Bird Tool', fresh off the back of her critically acclaimed LP ‘Rhythm Is Memory’.

For Fans Of: Peverelist, Toma Kami, Ehua

Buy Link: https://controlfreakrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/bird-tool-inc-ayesha-remix

Label Links:
https://soundcloud.com/controlfreakrecordings
https://www.instagram.com/controlfreakrecordings/?hl=en
https://www.facebook.com/controlfreakrecordings

Artist Links:
https://soundcloud.com/cab_asa
https://www.facebook.com/cabasa.be
https://ra.co/dj/cabasa

PREMIERE: Cabasa - Volume 3 [Control Freak Recordings]

Better late than never - July's Voices show is up now, with another 2hr session from ourselves.

This mix turned out as more or less a fair representation of how we tend to open things up at our Cabin Fever parties - meandering through downtempo leftfield electronica and deeper techno into some more driving, bassy cuts.

Recent/new bits throughout as always (as well as some all time favourites) - check our Instagram @controlfreakrecordings for the full tracklist.

Voices Radio - Control Freak Recordings - 10/07/2024

Control Freak Recordings cofounder @finnaman delivers 60 mins of experimental 170, grey area DnB and psychedelic techno - 

New music from Polygonia, Ciel & CCL, Hysteria Temple Foundation, Midgar Records +++

Tracklists shared via Instagram as always @controlfreakrecordings

Voices Radio - Control Freak Recordings - 11/09/2024

2 hours solo from us this month, recorded ahead of Saturday night at @foldldn – our first Cabin Fever set in a while.

Planning something special with more of a jacking, synth-heavy twist this time around. Catch a preview with tracks from @eversines, @rexthedog1980, LB Dub Corp, @interstellarfunk +++

Cabin Fever is back at FOLD on Saturday with @dmxkrew (live) @volvox & @anastasiakristensen - tickets available via Resident Advisor.

Voices Radio - Control Freak Recordings - 09/10/2024

plaza

boys

scrap meadow

duet

sprite

xtra

adhesive

Better late than never - February’s show available to listen back now.

The usual journey through deep tech, minimal, leftfield, breaks & bass from us - with new and forthcoming material from o.utlier, Animalia, Kiara Scuro, Faux Poly, Conzi, Bait +++ and a sneak preview of the next CF release too 👀 

Tracklist via Instagram @controlfreakrecordings.

Voices Radio - Control Freak Recordings - 04/03/2025

Label co-founder Tal Fineman launches new alias @faulteruk with Obstinacy, a 4-track EP that showcases the cutting edge of contemporary club sounds.

Spanning a broad spectrum of energy, Obstinacy balances heads-down groove with a meticulous, measured approach to songwriting.

Buy: https://controlfreakrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/obstinacy

PREMIERE: Faulter - Obstinacy [Control Freak Records]

Label co-founder Tal Fineman launches new alias @faulteruk with Obstinacy, a 4-track EP that showcases his penchant for cutting edge, contemporary club sounds.

Spanning a broad spectrum of energy, Obstinacy balances heads-down groove with a meticulous, measured approach to songwriting.

A record of two halves, the EP opens with two peak-time bombs designed to ignite warehouse dancefloors worldwide. First up is the unrelenting techno weapon ‘Perspectives’ (file in your wormhole playlist) followed by a slamming, in-your-face electro wobbler, ‘Data Spike’.

The ‘B-side’ shifts towards deeper shades and organic textures, with the dub techno & minimal-leaning title track 'Obstinacy' - an ideal layering tool for like-minded DJs. Finally, the EP closes with 'Zaf (Dub Mix)', a brooding, delay-laced gem that rounds out the release on a moody note, hinting at much more to come.

For fans of: Martyn, Dorisburg, Azu Tiwaline

All tracks written and produced by Tal Fineman
Mixing by Oliver Samways and Tal FIneman
Mastered by Stefan Betke @ scape
Artwork by Max Bloom

Faulter - Obstinacy [CTRLDD005] - Previews

Label co-founder Tal Fineman launches new alias Faulter with Obstinacy, a 4-track EP that showcases his penchant for cutting edge, contemporary club sounds.

Spanning a broad spectrum of energy, Obstinacy balances heads-down groove with a meticulous, measured approach to songwriting.

A record of two halves, the EP opens with two peak-time bombs designed to ignite warehouse dancefloors worldwide. First up is the unrelenting techno weapon ‘Perspectives’ (file in your wormhole playlist) followed by a slamming, in-your-face electro wobbler, ‘Data Spike’.

The ‘B-side’ shifts towards deeper shades and organic textures, with the dub techno & minimal-leaning title track 'Obstinacy' - an ideal layering tool for like-minded DJs. Finally, the EP closes with 'Zaf (Dub Mix)', a brooding, delay-laced gem that rounds out the release on a moody note, hinting at much more to come

Faulter
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/faulteruk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talfineman/

Control Freak Recordings
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/controlfreakrecordings
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/controlfreakrecordings/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/controlfreakrecordings

PREMIERE: Faulter - Data Spike (Control Freak Recordings)

Faulter - Obstinacy
BUY LINK: https://controlfreakrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/obstinacy
Label: Control Freak Recordings (https://soundcloud.com/controlfreakrecordings)
https://www.instagram.com/controlfreakrecordings/
> Faulter (faulteruk)
https://www.instagram.com/talfineman/

Label co-founder Tal Fineman launches new alias @faulteruk with Obstinacy, a 4-track EP that showcases the cutting edge of contemporary club sounds.

Spanning a broad spectrum of energy, Obstinacy balances heads-down groove with a meticulous, measured approach to songwriting.

A record of two halves, the EP opens with two peak-time bombs designed to ignite warehouse dancefloors worldwide. First up is the unrelenting techno weapon ‘Perspectives’ (file in your wormhole playlist) followed by a slamming, in-your-face electro wobbler, ‘Data Spike’.

The ‘B-side’ shifts towards deeper shades and organic textures, with the dub techno & minimal-leaning title track ‘Obstinacy’ - an ideal layering tool for like-minded DJs. Finally, the EP closes with ‘Zaf (Dub Mix)’, a brooding, delay-laced gem that rounds out the release on a moody note, hinting at much more to come.

PREMIERE : Faulter - Perspectives

https://soundcloud.com/faulteruk
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Label co-founder Tal Fineman launches new alias Faulter with Obstinacy, a 4-track EP that showcases his penchant for cutting edge, contemporary club sounds.

Spanning a broad spectrum of energy, Obstinacy balances heads-down groove with a meticulous, measured approach to songwriting.

A record of two halves, the EP opens with two peak-time bombs designed to ignite warehouse dancefloors worldwide. First up is the unrelenting techno weapon ‘Perspectives’ (file in your wormhole playlist) followed by a slamming, in-your-face electro wobbler, ‘Data Spike’.

The ‘B-side’ shifts towards deeper shades and organic textures, with the dub techno & minimal-leaning title track 'Obstinacy' - an ideal layering tool for like-minded DJs. Finally, the EP closes with 'Zaf (Dub Mix)', a brooding, delay-laced gem that rounds out the release on a moody note, hinting at much more to come.

Tracklist:

1. Perspectives
2. Data Spike
3. Obstinacy
4. Zaf (Dub Mix)

PREMIERE: Faulter - Zaf (Dub Mix) [Control Freak Recordings]

Control Freak co-founder @faulteruk takes the reins for the full 2hrs this month ahead of the release of his debut EP ‘Obstinacy’ on Friday.

Deep, leftfield techno & minimal with some old favourites & new/exclusive tunes by @rrose1921, Softi (@jazz_brown), @alwootton, @o-utlier +++

As always, we'll share the full tracklist via the CF Instagram

Voices Radio - Control Freak Recordings w/ Faulter - 10/04/2025

Available Here: controlfreakrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/remote-access

As sound systems fall silent across the country in response to COVID-19, we’ve seen our party series Cabin Fever grind to a halt.

Although it was hard watching months of careful planning and hard work erased, we recognise the impact of this crisis goes much deeper than a few cancelled parties, so we decided to channel our energy into something more positive.

'Remote Access' is a collection of music sourced from both core members of our CF family, and a handful of our favourite producers operating in the UKs underground scene.

100% of proceeds for this release will go towards The Trussell Trust, supporting a nationwide network of food banks which are currently under an unprecedented level of pressure.
www.trusselltrust.org

Guava - Water Off A Frog's Back

Ripped from Mary Anne Hobbs' show on BBC 6 Music 06/11/20:
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000p2m2

Forthcoming on Control Freak Recordings [WLFRK001] 04/12/20.

Kicking off our new white label series is Brighton-via-Bristol producer @Syzuk. Drawing on a diverse range of touchpoints from across the spectrum of UK club music, this trio of dancefloor destroyers encompass precision-engineered soundsystem techno, mutant 2-step and West Country bass.

Wrapping things up, Pressure Dome founder @Yushh returns to Control Freak with her own flip of title track Bunzunkunzun, bringing down the BPM for a menacing rework that’s punctuated by her signature wonky rhythms.

Strictly limited vinyl release for these essential DJ weapons - get them while they’re hot!

Syz - Circulate (Mary Anne Hobbs BBC 6 Music Radio Rip)

Bristol's Yushh is a longtime Cabin Fever favourite - and whilst she initially caught our ear with her distinctively leftfield, UK flavoured productions, she's an equally accomplished DJ.

 After two releases on Control Freak, we couldn't be more excited to welcome her to the party for her first CF appearance in London at our @Syzuk record launch party on 13/12/20:

https://costa-del-tottenham.eventcube.io/events/26535/control-freak-recordings-in-the-yard

To mark the occasion she's turned in the second mix for our Cabin Fever series - its a little taste of what to expect from her set, spanning leftfield techno, Bristol bass and mutant UKG flavours.

Cabin Fever Mix 002: Yushh

@keplrr

With a glimmer of optimism on the horizon, we’re delighted to announce our second V/A compilation Psycho/Soma - the first of many exciting releases for 2021.

12 tracks to move body & mind, spanning a full spectrum of UK club music - from introspective, tripped-out rollers to intense percussive workouts and frantic 160(ish) action.

Stream/Buy 'Full Contact' now - the full compilation drops 02/04.

Psycho/Soma

Keplrr - Full Contact

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