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Hello, Im Carl, also known as Broken Chair, and this is a selection of tracks from my debut album: The Survivor. 

While steeped in my signature progressive breaks sound, it also ventures into the diverse landscapes of house, trip hop, and drum & bass. 

After an incredible first year of releasing music, the time felt right to craft something bigger. So I poured myself into this. 

The Survivor begins with a melancholic trip hop piece before diving headfirst into some of the most intricate and finest progressive breakbeat Ive ever crafted - well I think so anyway! As the album unfolds, we shift gears with a couple of house cuts and a mid-tempo breaks number, before returning to the breakbeat heartland and culminating in a powerful drum & bass finale. 

Every synth, every beat, every bass line on this album is a labour of love. Music isnt just a passion; its a profound part of who I am. I feel incredibly fortunate to have found the time and focus to bring this vision to life over the past few years. 

In the summer of 2022, I faced a massive health challenge. It was a turning point, a moment that could have defined me by its difficulty. Instead, it empowered me to redefine my life for the better. I am a survivor, and this is The Survivor.

The Survivor

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Cass & Slide - Perception (Cass is Broken Remix)

ASTIRbreaks delivers a potent one-two punch with Electronic Youth’s deep breakbeat original “In the Silence” and a stunning rework by ASTIR Recordings Head Honcho, Real Gone Kid.  

With over two decades in the game, Electronic Youth (aka Trevor King) brings an exceptional level of craft to this release. Known under aliases including MIXUS, King & Early, and Dimension Project, Trevor’s genre-spanning background and engineering finesse are evident throughout this composition. 

The Original Mix is a beautifully restrained piece of breakbeat-driven electronica. Built on a bed of warm, rolling low-end and tight percussion, it carries a cinematic weight while maintaining club utility. The ethereal vocal fragments drift hauntingly above lush synth textures, weaving a storytelling narrative that’s both introspective and floor-friendly. A perfect tool for deep, exploratory sets, late-night transitions, or emotion-led mixes. It's a masterclass in mood-building and a shining example of what Electronic Youth continues to bring to the table.

Taking things even further, RGK’s Vocal Mix reimagines the track with heightened pull and elevated vocal clarity, taking the introspective breakbeat cut and flipping it into a deeper, more emotionally charged ride. The vocal takes a more prominent role here; elevated, clearer, and stretched for full expressive impact, giving the track an even more intimate, mysterious feel.   

There’s a richness to the production. Whether it’s the thick pads, the precise FX, or the evolving low-end, that keeps things fresh without ever overwhelming the vibe. RGK has struck a delicate balance between club utility and emotional resonance, making this mix ideal for sunrise sets, after-hours, or deep listening environments.

Together, these tracks showcase the versatility and emotional range of modern breakbeat. Two takes on one emotional core, crafted for different moments on the dancefloor and beyond. Whether you’re a DJ looking for meaningful electronic cuts or a listener looking for chills down their spine; this dual release finds the mark.


Electronic Youth - In the Silence (RGK Vocal Mix)

Electronic Youth - In The Silence (Original Mix)

Es un honor presentar nuestro próximo lanzamiento de la mano de Pianoman, sin duda una leyenda de la época dorada de la escena rave en el Reino Unido, conocido mundialmente por pistas como "Cast A Spell, Blurred o Whitney Tune" entre muchas otras.

Continuamos nuestra saga de "Classics Chapter" para celebrar el 30 aniversario de su pista "Revelation"

El vinilo consta de cuatro nuevas remezclas, tres de las cuales Breakbeat a cargo de los artistas españoles Adam Vyt, Colombo y  Mutantbreakz donde cada productor dentro de su estilo nos entregan su vision de esta vieja joya.
Para poner la guinda a este pastel y mantener las raíces de esta pista, el duo ingles Vibes & Hattrixx nos trae un magnifico remix Hardcore al mas puro estilo de la vieja escuela, mezclando bases de breakbeat con 4x4 añadiendo arpegios y stabs, sonido rave característico del Reino Unido.

No dejes pasar la oportunidad de hacerte con una de estas copias, edición de 300 copias limitadas en un precioso vinilo de 12" color "Agua Marina Solido" 

Master y corte de laca por Simon Davey en The Exchange Vinyl

Pianoman – Revelation «30Th Anniversary Remixes» – Classics Chapter 5

Revelation - 30Th Anniversary Remixes

Pianoman - Revelation (Vibes & Hattrixx Remix)

HOORAY (FOR LOVE)

Beneath The Surface is a menacing progressive breaks track from my new album - The Survivor. It might be my favourite on the album! Enjoy! 

Beneath The Surface

Kalliwack is a progressive and melodic breaks track from my new album - The Survivor. It's hard to pick a favoutite from your own album, but this one is definitely up there! A big bassline underpins the melodic elements. Enjoy!

Kalliwack

By Your Side is an emotional progressive breaks track from my new album - The Survivor. It even features French vocals, which is a first for me! Hope you enjoy! 

By Your Side

Introducing Broken Chair, a dynamic force in the progressive breakbeat scene, known for crafting electrifying tracks that push musical boundaries. 

With a distinctive sound that is engaging and hypnotic, Broken Chair continues to innovate within the progressive / melodic breaks genre, establishing a unique presence in the industry. 

Formerly known as Dj Solrac, he has a long history of rocking dance floors, but now he’s found mostly crafting beats in the studio. With releases on Capital Heaven, Morphosis Records and Foxtrot Alpha Recordings, the future is looking bright… and Broken.