Local Heroes: Janvier - Juin 2025

Speedy percussion meets screwface basslines: the Parisian club maestros are in session. 

Trying to find one word to describe the music of Amor Satyr and Siu Mata could run you into difficulty. But if we were to try, we'd reach for amphibian: slippery, nimble and evading borders with ease.

With solo and shared releases on labels like SSPB, HARDLINE, TraTraTrax and their own WAJANG, they have evident kinship with what moves contemporary dance floors. The pair are also linked to the rise of an alchemical style they like to call "speed dembow"—taking the looping rhythm of dembow before pitching it up to modern club tempos and adding muscle.

Combining tribal techno, baile funk, dubstep, jungle, dancehall and beyond, their RA Podcast makes for one hell of a ride, with over two hours of romping percussion, lysergic effects, high drama and plenty of wobble.

@amorsatyr @siumata

Read more at ra.co/podcast/948

RA Podcast

RA.948 Amor Satyr & Siu Mata

*FULL INTERVIEW: https://boltingbits.com/mixed-by-phasmid/

For our latest MIXED BY feature, we’re excited to welcome Phasmid, a producer and DJ who has been steadily making his mark on the UK electronic scene. Rooted in Leeds, his sound is a sharp, bass-driven fusion of breakbeat, electro, and trance, meticulously crafted with a keen ear for dark, percussive textures and leftfield sound design.

His recent Hadal Zone EP on Gimme A Break Records is a testament to his dedication, a project that took two years to perfect. Featuring a remix from long-time inspiration Kessler, the release encapsulates the depth of his sonic explorations, seamlessly weaving together UK club influences with his signature crisp production style. Beyond his solo work, Phasmid also runs Taipan Trax, a label that has become an extension of his own musical identity, bridging the gap between his personal projects and the artists shaping the underground scene around him.

This past year has seen him step further into the spotlight, taking his sound on tour across Asia, where he’s connected with audiences from Singapore to Japan. The mix he’s crafted for us was recorded at Wild Pearl Radio in Singapore, capturing the energy of his travels in a carefully built progression of tempo and intensity.

We caught up with Phasmid to talk about his creative process, the challenges of running a label in today’s ever-changing digital landscape, and how the Leeds scene shaped his path. He also shares some under-the-radar artists worth keeping an eye on and hints at what’s next—including a collaborative project that reflects the connections he’s made on the road.

Hit play and dive in.

INTERVIEW.

MIXED BY/ Phasmid

Illinois-based producer Zvrra expands her discography with the four-track EP “Mica,” released on Munich’s ever reliable QEONE label.

There once was a Zvrra so rare, Who lived on a techno-swept prairie with care,
With her Wooden Rain Tool, So bizarre and so cool, That made rhythms beyond all compare!

She tumbled her beats like a shower, On dry wood for hour after hour,
While butterfly wings Made glistening things, As beetles turned gold by her power!

The musical Zvrra would play Her hypnotic percussion all day,
In QEONE’s domain, Through sunshine and rain, While breakbeats and melodies sway!

Oh wonderful, strange little Zvrra, From Illinois, not from Sierra,
Her ambient chirps And kaleidoscope blips, Made listeners feel so much clearer!


 
Following her 2020 techno belter “Dress” and 2021’s LP “Bizzaroland,” this new collection spans techno, breakbeat, ambient, and electronica across all its 4 tracks.

We’re premiering the percussive, intricately textured roller “Wooden Rain”

https://www.theransomnote.com/music/premieres/premiere-zvrra-wooden-rain-tool-qeone/

@zvrra @qeone

PREMIERE: Zvrra - Wooden Rain Tool  [QEONE]

Catch Belaria and her guests every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month, from 7 to 8pm ! This week, meet dd !

Belaria invites dd - 07 Juin 2025

Amor Satyr - 16 Juin 2025

artist: @angeliquemorin
recorded on the 30th of mai 2025 
length: 03h33m27s

[Tribalism] A.mo (full recording) @ essaim, Paris / 30may2025

artist: @abajourbp
recorded on the 15th of march 2025
length: 01h03m19s

Note from the artist : “ "This set is mostly composed of edits and productions by Abajour, made between 2024 ans 2025.
Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/abajour_bp?igsh=MTBtNWFhOGIzcDN3MQ==“

[Cocoon] Abajour (excerpt) @ essaim, Paris / 15march2025

artist: @amina_oui
recorded on the 15th of march 2025
length: 02h25m30s

[Cocoon] Amina (excerpt) @ essaim, Paris / 15march2025

artist: @carin-kelly
recorded on the 28th of mai 2025
length: 03h26m16s

[Reshape] carin kelly (full recording) @ essaim, Paris / 28may2025

artist: @amelie-gotis
recorded on the 22th of march 2025
length: 03h56m28s

GOTIS (full recording) @ essaim, Paris / 22march2025

artist: @rougailspaceprogram
recorded on the 01st of March 2025
length: 02h58m11s

[Reshape] rougail space program (full recording) @ essaim, Paris / 01march2025

Kamoun has developed a signature sound where percussive intensity meets atmospheric depth, blending polyrhythmic drums with modern electronic textures. His fascination for traditional tribal percussion, paired with influences from minimalist field recordings and British bass culture, generates a hypnotic energy that resonates with the raw power of contemporary electronic music.

On 'Wave Prophecy', his first 12" on Dance Data, Kamoun showcases his distinct range - from deep tribal grooves to high-energy dance tracks, Kamoun fuses rhythmic complexity with avant-garde sensibility, forming a unique and addictive sonic palette.

As If the full 5 tracks weren't already enough of a treat, we've also got a fresh remix from our friend Sepehr, who takes La Panthère to a tantalizing place with his 'pantheress' rendition.

https://dancedata.bandcamp.com/album/wave-prophecy

releases August 1, 2025
All tracks written by Abderrahmene Hamitouche
Mastered by Mark @ A Colourful Storm
Artwork by Jesse Pimenta
Remix by Sepehr
Dance Data Records [DDR009]

pi premiere: Kamoun - La Panthere (Sepehr's Pantheress Mix)

DIGI pre order: https://ancientrecords.bandcamp.com/album/revenge-from-the-penthouse-ep

Psychical Pre order: https://www.one-eye-witness.com/release/1753790484/maara-revenge-from-the-penthouse
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Maara introduces you to her next EP on Ancient...... 5 turbo AF tracks to make you check yourself in. 


As you stand in your ivory tower, you look down upon thine enemies and laugh and laugh… Untouchable and unstoppable. But are you really in the penthouse? Or are you locked in the padded room again? Uh oh… One thing is for sure: padded room or penthouse, someone’s being 5150’ed and having a blast. Is this the ultimate revenge or the ultimate delusion? For lovers of all things turbo, dark, freaky, and mental. Whatever lies behind this door, you’ve got the key!

Maara - Revenge From The Penthouse EP (ANCIENT 02)

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[Reshape] rougail space program (full recording) @ essaim, Paris / 01march2025

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