Dawl: Escapade EP - Planet 17

After an extended hiatus, we're delighted to kick-start the third season of our mix series with none other than Nizar Sarakbi! 

Nizar is a passionate DJ and talented producer, whom we've been following for years now because of his slick selections and involvement in the independent music platform Sonic Resistance, which he runs together with two friends. 

Deservedly, Nizar has been on frequent club and festival duties over the past few months, so we're super excited to let him show off parts of his dope collection on our mix series. Viel Spaß and enjoy the ride!

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OUFFFCAST 3.01 → Nizar Sarakbi

A1 DJ Seen - Hypnotique 
A2 DJ Seen - Hypnotique (Adam Collins remix) 
B1 DJ Seen - Bandicoot
B2 DJ Seen - 6am 

DJ Seen takes you through a field of mesmerizing frequencies. The record's A-Side opens up for the waves of relaxation & dream. The title track Hypnotique lushes you into a continuous state of trance-induced easiness emphasised by a plain repeating chant.

Adam Collins’ remix takes you into a bubbling dreamworld underlined by a soft acid bed and a heavy deep neverending blanket of warmth.

The B-Side performs a natural switch, activating the brainwaves & inducing a woke state while trying to understand the sudden synth-explosions hailing through the tribalistic grooves of Bandicoot.

The trip ends with a burst of Insight at 6am. A hymn to the frequencies of dance before it all settles down again.

Distributed by OneEyeWitness
Design by softcover, Berlin
Mastering by Marco Pellegrino at Analogcut Studio.
All tracks written and mixed by Sean Jennings @seen-dj & Adam Collins @djadamcollins.

SHVR002 - DJ Seen - Hypnotique EP

Trick It! • 002 | Dirac

Lost In the Archives Vol. 1 - Rob Pearson

Ecstatic to have UK tech house royalty Rob Pearson to introduce new sub label ‘Lost In The Archives’ to the Helix discography. 

With the focus of unearthing lost music from the prime years of tech house; Rob has blessed us with 4 tracks from an archived DAT that slipped through the cracks in the 2000’s.

All 4 tracks were originally produced between 2005-2009 using an Akai s6000, tr808 & 909, Juno 6 and a Roland SH-101 at Online Studios in South London. The tracks were then mastered by Rob in 2024 after we got in contact and shared our vision for ‘Lost In The Archives’.

The Evasive Records boss has racked up over two decades worth of releases on esteemed labels Wiggle, Fabric, Plastic City and Swag Records to name a few and shows no signs of slowing down with an album locked in for late 2024.

Catalogue: HDA001

Credits: 
Production, mixing, mastering: Rob Pearson
Artwork + design: Luke Sevior

Available now: https://helixdiscs.bandcamp.com/album/lost-in-the-archives-vol-1

Lost In The Archives Vol. 1: Rob Pearson

Show N°8 of the "C-fu's Dojo" on Lyl Radio.
Staring Arthur aka Arlanoa from the Berliner collective Supertonic. 
A proper radio show managed by the man, between genres & explanations. 
Thanks to him for taking care of the Dojo. 
I let you enjoy this listening sesh'. 
César.

The C-Fu's Dojo  N°9 w/ Arlanoa

As the mist of 2024 clears and the world tunes into new frequencies, “Fresh Air”, the eighth release from Dubblack, emerges as a sonic breath. Created by the elusive Ober Dada—an alter ego of Keyn Acid—this record is a dialogue between past and future, machine and soul, the familiar and the unknown. Slated for release at the end of October 2024, the EP offers both digital version and a coveted 150-limited edition Vinyl, ensuring that “Fresh Air” leaves a mark both physically and digitally, just like the artist behind it.

In a time when music often seeks immediacy, Ober Dada invites patience, space and time for reflection, yet keeping the tempo high and the beats strong, in an existential sonic paradox. “Fresh Air” hints at a love for tension and experimentation, bringing a new layer to his artistic identity. It’s as if he has taken a walk through the echoes of Dub and the shadows of Techno, only to return with something raw and otherworldly, like implementing Roman Orthodox choirs, blended with a nostalgic saxophone (played by Samir), just to mention one of the many assorted sonic minutiae he displays throughout the record.

The record opens with "Transax", a track that feels like the grinding engine of a world in transition—both mechanical and organic, yet rhythmic enough to keep you moving forward. Then comes "Afterbreather", a sonic exhale, a true anthem that explores those in-between spaces, where beats punch hard and morph into a dense soundscape, wrapping up the listener with its masterly crafted pads and uncanny samples. This is the moment when you realise you’re in Ober Dada’s world now.
"Hard 2 Love Easy 2 Hate” is delivered in two forms: the original one and an entrancing “Dub Mix”, which is the third in the tracklist. The “Dub Mix” offers an introspective twist, stripping back the layers and letting the core groove speak, daring the listener to find their own narrative in the rhythm.
"Direct Call" is a direct line to the deeper parts of your psyche. It’s the sound of connection, the pulse of technology wrapped in the warmth of human emotion. The presence of the beatboxer Basimilus Kras, who’s infernal sounds complement the tune, make this composition just unique. There’s a certain tension here, before the groove breaks free, leaving you suspended in that tantalising space.
Finally, "Hard 2 Love Easy 2 Hate” (the original) is emotionally charged with a deep bassline, violins and echoing synths drawing from the nostalgia of late '90s Dub Techno, yet rooted in the present with a rebellious edge. It generates two stunning parallel levels of listening, one featuring the instrumental section and the another one consisting of the groovy rhythmics.

In “Fresh Air” Ober Dada finds that rare balance between form and experimentation, creating a record that feels like a lucid dream—handing us a moment of clarity amid a planet full of noise. Whether you’re a collector grabbing one of the limited Vinyls or a digital-head, “Fresh Air” will linger long after the final track fades.

Prepare to breathe deeply, “Fresh Air” is on the horizon.

Written & Produced by: Keyn Acid
Mastered by Tapewave: Mastering
Layout & Design by: Vittorio Valigi
Executive Producer: Gianmaria Coccoluto
Production Assistant: Filippo Sabbatini
dubblack.ltd published by Elll S.r.l.


A1. Ober Dada - Transax (Samir on Sax)

Eg lige’kje deg is a Norwegian dance EP by Bassvoid. The title translates to “I don’t like you” in English — a sassy attitude wrapped in Eurodance hooks and trance supersaws.

The EP includes a main vocal version, a longer extended mix, and two club-ready instrumentals. The lyrics are about a girl who keeps copying her style, friends and life — trying to be her. The message is simple: a copy will never beat the original.

Perfect for club sets, gaming, workout playlists and TikTok edits.

👉 Promo: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/bassvoid/eg-ligekje-deg

Lyrics:

Yeah-yeah
Du følge meg, men du e aldri meg (haha)
Let’s go!

Du dukka opp igjen, samme jakka som meg,
samme sko, samme vibe, samme sminka på feil vei.
Du skanna hele livet mitt som om du får betalt,
du screenshotta alt, jenta chill, ta det kaldt.
Du posta story fem minutt etter eg posta min,
samme filter, samme sted – girl, finn din egen stil.
Eg leve mitt liv, du prøva leve mitt,
men alt du tar e glitter – du tåla kje når det ritt.

Alle ser det no — du kopier’ hele steget mitt,
du miste kontroll — du miste deg sjøl i alt du slit.

Eg lige’kje deg (nei!)
Du følge meg som skygge i regn (regn!)
Prøva bli meg, men du miste deg på vei (på vei!)
Eg lige’kje deg — nei eg lige’kje deg
Eg lige’kje deg (nei!)
Du kopier’ alt eg gjør for å få deg ein vei (ein vei!)
Men du klare aldri steila som meg (som meg!)
Eg lige’kje deg — nei eg lige’kje deg

Du prøvde sjarmere vennene, men dei lo litt bak din rygg,
du kom med fake energi — det va ingen som tok deg trygt.
Eg jobba for alt eg har, du prøv’ å speede deg opp,
den snarveien du tar — alltid ender i stopp.
Du e kopi av ein kopi, du e pixels og filter på,
eg e ekte, sansa, levende — du e bare show.

Eg lige’kje deg (nei!)
Du følge meg som skygge i regn (regn!)
Prøva bli meg, men du mister deg på vei (på vei!)
Du kopier’ alt eg gjør for å få deg ein vei (ein vei!)
Men du klare aldri steila som meg (som meg!)
Eg lige’kje deg — nei eg lige’kje deg!

Du følge meg — men du e aldri meg
Eg lige’kje deg — og det blir aldri deg
Eg lige’kje deg — og det blir aldri deg

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Eg lige’kje deg (Instrumental Trance)

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SPATE delivers Just Wanna Know, a fierce three-track EP that cuts between hard house intensity and UK garage swing. Heavy low-end pressure drives crisp, rolling percussion, while euphoric synths and vocal fragments nod to 90s rave culture through a modern, stripped-back lens.

Each track feels alive with tension and release—made for sweat-filled rooms, strobes slicing through haze, and dancefloors caught in motion. With Just Wanna Know, SPATE captures that rare balance between raw club functionality and emotional charge.

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SPATE - Just Wanna Know

Always been a fan of the original, so I flipped it a bit to fit my sets better. Tried to keep the original energy but give it a touch of my own sound. Works great on the floor — hope you vibe with it! ✨

Give the original a listen: Robin Fox - I See Stars




Nómos - I See Stars

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Premiere: B1 - Sohrab - Sineking [USR015]

Dubblack is the newborn label of "The Dub" group and is committed to focus on Electronic, dance-floor oriented music.