Is hardgroove becoming a thing again? I've just heard two sets in the last two months that had a lot of that style, and I've practically never heard it in the last ten years......

A1. Stojche - Counterpunch
A2. Stojche - Chordal Tribe
B1. Stojche - Signal Drive
B2. Stojche - Metaphor

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Macedonia’s own Stojche is Fuse’s next guest for the club's freshly made imprint. The long standing DJ and producer has been known to keep Detroit’s playfully hybrid style as the focus of his work and ‘Metaphor’ is the case in point. His four tracks bounce through a nostalgic balance of techno, house, and more with a modern crisp. A refreshing take on club music, Stojche keeps techno’s sometimes nonchalant attitude at arms length with a charismatic record that hits its mark with every measure. 


The record’s first track ‘Counterpunch’ features heavily lined percussion but still brews up a storm far and wide with resonant dub stabs and open hi hats. The drum machine boasts a full spectrum, rolling through a light show of melodic flashes, perfect for a room compressing soundsystem. The maximalist, vintage detail that Stojche brings to his compositions blurs the lines between classic genres in a time of hasty hybridization, which gives it a sort of authenticity that can’t be taken for granted. ‘Chordal Tribe’, on the other hand, raises the general euphoria of the EP. Luring in the listener with bright pads and full-on drums, Stochje’s work is reliable main slot material that adds color to any mix while providing a persuasive low end. Shimmering hi hats give it an ethereal quality making it an appropriate interlude for almost any context. Moving on to the B side, the producer sharpens up his rhythm and emphasizes the hardgroove influence in ‘Signal Drive’. Softening the pace of his drums with free use of melodic chord stabs, Stojche opens up his dance floor for a crowd bonding record once again, complete with filter transitions and pummeling toms. As the final contribution, his title track ‘Metaphor’ begins with a more obscure opening to conclude his EP for Fuse. Leaning more to a techno cut, the record remains flamboyant as ever with open hats and rides shuffling through his arrangement. A muted main synth becomes apparent to focus the energy of the track while allowing for liveset-like drum flickering to take shape beneath, claiming the immortality of old club records with the technical precision of a seasoned modern producer.

Written & produced by Stojche
Mastering by Ahmet Altinbas
Artwork by Ahmet Altinbas
Layout by Studio Phazed

FUSE04 • Stojche - Metaphor

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🎵 Tracklisting:
00:00 Fabio Florido — Dawn Devotion (Original Mix) [Runa]
04:34 Kineta — Cosmic Flux (Original Mix) [UTE] 
08:41 Introversion — Hopeless Dreaming (Original Mix) [Makatao] 
12:20 Rudosa — The Procession (Obscure Shape Dub Mix) [Mood Supplier Records]
15:12 Gary Beck — Ghost (Original Mix) [Mutual Rytm] 
18:10 Axel Karakasis — Stunned (Original Mix) [Jeton Record]
21:48 Cri Du Coeur — Astro (Hertz Remix) [Sway] 
26:07 Paul Ritch — Inner Keeper (Original Mix) [Quartz] 
29:35 Sigvard — Neural (Original Mix) [Anaoh] 
33:13 Mark Williams — Sometimes (Original Mix) [Hardgroove] 
36:51 Tom Hades — Analog Bliss (Original Mix) [Fundaments LTD] 
40:29 Keith Carnal — Exorcism (Original Mix) [Second Degree] 
44:20 Raul Young — Affright (Original Mix) [MB Elektronics]
47:16 Clercq — Circuits (Original Mix) [MB Elektronics] 
51:22 Axel Karakasis — Inner Voice (Original Mix) [Remain Records] 
55:00 Blue Hour — True (Original Mix) [Blue Hour]

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Follow my playlist 'Deep Trance':
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Tracklist:
00:00 Michael A — Azure [Genesis Music]
05:42 Nadeera — Hyper Affection (Erich LH Remix) [Droid9]
10:22 Kostya Outta — Chasing Highs [Inu]
15:30 Aphasia — Fractured Shadows (Maarten Spoor Remix) [Astral Records]
18:49 Airwave — Aquatic [Airwave Music]
24:05 Airwave — Control Kaos [Airwave Music]
28:32 Beyercraft — Astral [2Rock Techno] 
31:17 Baires — Desire [Renesanz]
37:30 Rick Pier O'Neil & Santiablo — The Eye Of Horus [JOOF Recordings]
42:29 Pico Boulevard — Close Your Eyes [JOOF Aura]
50:10 Hoopoe — Aracari [Forescape]

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Forescape Radio #054

https://anachronic.bandcamp.com/track/sam-wilson-nbm-eternidad-prometida

Written & Produced by Sam Wilson and NBM 
Mastering by NBM on Anachronic Studios

Sam Wilson & NBM - Eternidad Prometida

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Tracklist:
00:00 Allan McLoud — Change The Way (Dub A Prayer) [JOOF Aura]
07:03 Türen — Distant Travelers (Rick Pier O'Neil Remix) [Forescape Digital]
11:49 Tony Hang — Before The Dawn (Enlusion Remix) [Landscapes Music]
18:53 Airwave — When The Sun Comes Back [Airwave Music]
24:24 Atlas — Lacuna [Navigare]
30:54 Tsott — Space Diving [Navigare]
36:24 Hoopoe — Aracari [Forescape Digital]
42:49 Coredata — Strangelove [JOOF Recordings]
49:51 Sonic Species, Zen Mechanics — Spice Travel (Imagine Mars Remix) [Sacred Technology]

Forescape Radio #055

Tracklist:
01. Pulse Of The Machine
02. Echoes Unseen
03. Eons Of Thought
04. There Will Be Nothing
05. Only I Will Remain
06. Only I Will Remain (Lidvall Remix)

Like a sheet of metal slamming against the floor, Tiefton’s EP arrives swiftly, loudly, and causing tremor.

With an EP filled with rapid-onset brutalist beats, the Frankfurt artist manages to hypnotize the listener, delivering quick blows and sharp turns in the form of highly danceable structures. Endlessly meandering through streams of liquified sound, weaved around metallic texture, the ep’s expansive sound seems to infinitely fold in on itself like a poly-dimensional object.

We have invited Lidvall to reshape the sounds of this EP into his remix of Only I Will Remain, where we are treated to a bleak scenery, the outcry of metallic vultures encircling their spoils, with the rummage of a pillaging steamroller echoing in the background.

In front of us is an EP equally capable of exploring inner and outer space.

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Tiefton - Echoes Unseen EP (Snippets) [GTX019]

Resolved is a musical journey through the underground soundscape, hosted by the talented and eclectic bokeh. Each episode is a carefully curated collection of the finest tech grooves, hypnotic melodies, and driving rhythms that will transport you to new and exciting sonic territories.

Tracklist:
00:00 Ferdinger - Mind at Ease  [Life In Patterns]
04:01 Hurdslenk - Rest [Frenzy Recordings]
07:33 Alexander Kowalski, Raz Ohara - Hot Spot (The Advent's Bitch For The Night Remix)
13:11 Altinbas - Rivers [Observer Station]
14:49 Marco Bailey - Smooth Drive (Alexander Kowalski Remix) [Materia]
18:31 Ferdinger - Sun Over Chicago  [Life In Patterns]
21:02 Earwax - Mute Tunnel [Dolly]
24:27 Dj Dextro - Mind Changes [Codein Music]
27:49 Steve RedHead - Question Mark [Reda Recordings]
30:57 Aidan Rudd - Core Skills [Suara]
35:38 Lars Huismann - Phase Drift [Warg Records]
39:10 Dax J - Passing Clouds [Monnom Black]
42:16 Specific Objects - Madrigal (Disguised Remix) [Sys.Ex Records]
45:33 Nortsch - Non Verbal [DifferentSound]
49:27 Specific Objects - Nightnoise [Mitsubasa]
52:54 Human Safari - Intrusive Thoughts [EarToGround Records]
57:35 Regent - Aphid Riot (Broken Edit) [positivesource]

resolved #14 (June, 2024)

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342 Tracklist

01. MINT (JPN) - Alpha  [YOSHII Recordings]
02. Gambusia - Bouncer [Superordinate Dub Waves]
03. Forerunners & Chris Cargo - Cognitive Dissonance [Pure Progressive]
04. Cary Crank & OBL - Watchers of Time (Kebin Van Reeken) [Sunexplosion]
05. Chär Spinelli - Nous [Soundteller Records]
06. Fordal - Alleviate (Luis Damora) [Forensic Records]
07. David Calo - Renew (Quivver) [Controlled Substance]
08. Around Us, Patch Park - Changes - Patch Park [MelodicLab Records]
09. Dowden - Diatom [Deep Down Music]
10. Mladen Tomic - Beach Things [Tronic]
11. Afernand, Marko Speratti - Penelope  [Genesis BA]
12. Charman - Fantasia [Story Starters Records]
13. Adrian Izquierdo - Meraki [Six Sound Records]
14. Chango - Banzai [PIXELATE]
15. Afernand, Marko Speratti - Keep  [Genesis BA]
16. Dj Lion, Filip Pavlov - Phantasmagoria [Patent Skillz]
17. Martin Eyerer - Catweasel (Nicole Moudaber) [Natura Viva Black]
18. Max Graham - The Evil ID (Second Sine) [Cycles
19. Mladen Tomic - Dancing Runner [Tronic]
20. Mladen Tomic - Close Your Eyes [Tronic]
21. Frankie Vega - Body Control (feat. Alise Vega) [Urban Kickz Recordings]
22. D. Diggler - Feiersalamander
23. Rhadow - Indigio (Mihai Popoviciu) [Bondage Music]
24. Discognition - Lost to Time [Clubhaus]
25. Home Shell & Olven - You (Kebin Van Reeken) [tb clubtunes]
26. Dofamine - Zeal (Imran Khan) [LABEL]
27. J.P. Velardi & Lucas Perdomo - Cronos [Eternal Beats]
28. Enamour - Brush The Dust Off Your Soul [Anjunadeep]
29. The Glitz - Golden (Club Mix) [Glitz Audio]
30. The Glitz - Golden  [Glitz Audio]

Max Graham Cycles Radio 342

Kicking off full speed comes an hour of untrammelled techno from Belgian artist Phara. The Fuse Brussels resident has racked up quite a following with his club focused sound, both via slick releases as much as behind decks spinning vinyl-only sets. Post-punk, wave, EBM, electro, Detroit and Berlin provide the context for a curious talent that has published warped melodies on blue chip labels like Soma, SK Eleven, Stockholm LTD and Planet Rhythm. His off kilter earmark is available too via his ‘gimmick-free’ record label Phaaar, a more immediate and personal vessel for his own experiments in sound. And it’s not all off the shelf, 2022 saw him take his Korg EMX-1 onstage for a debut live performance that presents yet another side to his many-layered craft, and a new alias titled In Glass promises to reimagine both house and dubbier references. With bated breath comes this next instalment, powerful beats from the get go, tracks with striking forward momentum interwoven with atomic precision and a primary feeling for ambiance that doesn’t miss a trick. Phara taps a wealth of experience and knowledge of records for Bassiani Podcast 222, shadowy frequencies and volative basslines, everything you love about techno brought together by this prolific and multifaceted artist.

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Bassiani invites Phara / Podcast #222

For Fuse’s fifth release, Brussels’ Altinbas returns for a whirlwind of meditative and harmonious techno. Solidifying his identity of focused yet vibrant club music, the Fuse resident and label co-curator offers his second contribution ‘Sustain’ as a dancefloor-enveloping take on modern techno. Known for rich chords, whipping pads, and dry percussion, Altinbas proves once again that his touch as a producer revolves around balance and calculated effect.

‘Trail of’ kick starts the EP with flourishing synthwork and a taste of dub as has become the Belgian artist’s signature. Dotting toms as rhythmic accents and a low to the ground shaker make for a swaying introduction with an infectious groove. Breaking things up in the second track, ‘Life Force’ presents Detroit style chord stabs and playful rhythmic work. With a mental synth at the foundation, the track presents 909 drums to reinvigorate atmospheric synths that make ‘Life Force’ a subtle hybrid of classic club genres. With a wink at Fuse’s heritage and a peak into its future, Altinbas’ focus on enduring music can be felt throughout ‘Sustain’ and truly understood in the Brussels club. As a fitting follow up, ‘Purpose’ opens the B-side with illuminating chords and rounded sound design and a pulsating low-end. With almost a lighthearted tone, the record fits across genres and rooms, claiming movement instead of mood as its sole medium. The title track ‘Sustain’ proves just that - a melodic sequence and progressive arrangement make for an intensely euphoric closing. Evolving melodies, opening filters, and big but calculated buildups sum up Altinbas’s work for Fuse’s fifth release on the new label. The record brims with warmth and yet it finds its way on darker dance floors with ease, providing a refined style of music that belongs only to him across the international scene.

Written, produced and mastered by Ahmet Altinbas
Artwork by Ahmet Altinbas
Layout by Studio Phazed
Words by Noah Hocker

Sustain

FUSE05 • Altinbas - Sustain

This month, we have an outstanding showcase of the 'Raw Trance' sound, featuring music from some of my current favourite producers like Mikkel Rev, Asca, Omformer, Oprofessionell, Whirloop, Sioc, Alan Backdrop, Lucinee, and more. I'm delighted to see the rise of this raw, deep, and hypnotic sound, which truly represents the essence of underground trance right now.

🎙️ About the show:
Rave Podcast is a monthly music radio show, hosted since 2011 by Daniel Lesden, an internationally recognised DJ, producer, label manager at JOOF Recordings, and music curator at Beatport, based in the UK. The show unveils his latest discoveries and finest selections from the world of underground electronic music and has over half a million downloads on Apple Podcasts.

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🎵 Tracklisting:
00:00 Mikkel Rev — So Surreal (Repulsive Force PB Mix) [Translusid]
05:19 Asca — By Proxy (Original Mix) [Anatta Records] 
10:09 Omformer — Photon (Original Mix) [Space Trax] 
15:00 Oprofessionell — Someone (Original Mix) [UTE] 
18:56 Mikkel Rev — Whorl (Original Mix) [UTE] 
24:11 Whirloop — Sky Mint (Original Mix) [JOOF Recordings] 
29:51 L-3P — Pzixem (Original Mix) [Space Trax] 
33:19 Oprofessor — Klaatu (Oprofessionell's Sunrise Mix) [Project90] 
38:57 Sioc — Cascade (Original Mix) [Union Trance Mission] 
41:45 Alan Backdrop — Black Resilience (Original Mix) [Not On Label] 
47:21 Lucinee — Cybersexx (Original Mix) [Space Trax] 
50:47 Peppe Amore — I Had a Mushroom (Original Mix) [NSDA] 
54:26 DJ Ali — Stolen Sun (Original Mix) [Blue Hour]

resolved #14 (June, 2024)

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