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The one and only Eric Sneo graces Phobiq for the first time with this three-track journey into sleek, chrome-plated Techno. 
The title track has been surgically arranged so that the cavernous percussion and spacious effects can take over the whole track with their immersing strength. The grinding drums in combination with the hypnotic, filtered riff running throughout the track kick things up a notch and ensure maximum overdrive. 
On &#8220;Stanch&#8221;, snappy drums provide the backdrop for otherworldly hi-hats to pound away while the focus shifts to the immense rhythm section and percussive mayhem. As expected, an apocalyptic breakdown ensues and all hell proceeds to break loose. &#8220;Interleaved&#8221; picks up from there and seals the EP with classic chords that mutate over time together with more sonic manipulation, which ultimately serves as an exhibition of effortless mastery.

Eric Sneo - Limbered (Original Mix)

The Canadian duo make their debut on Phobiq, kicking off the EP with loopy electronics, haunting samples and the grinding rhythm section of the title track. Etai Tarazi&#8217;s version completely flips things around as he employs a sticky bassline and streamlined synths, while retaining the original&#8217;s cavernous vibe. The closing offering is a chord-led number held together by a rocksteady groove and juicy sub bass, combined with tasty vocal edits for added suspense.

Highestpoint - The Sentence That Kills (Original Mix)

The one and only Tom Hades graces Phobiq with a dual offering and gets straight to the point with the stripped-down &#8220;La Foudre&#8221;, where rumbling, rubber-band bass takes control of the affair while the driving rhythm section ensures maximum impact, together with off-kilter stabs. &#8220;Tikkie&#8221; picks up from there, sporting a rocksteady vibe and introducing a one-note, constantly-evolving riff. Streamlined synths ensure that everything sounds ultra-futuristic and cavernous claps provide the necessary room to breathe.

Tom Hades - La Foudre (Original Mix)

Skober teams up with Yan Oxygen for the collaborative &#8220;Take A Look Inside&#8221; where persistent vocal snippets meticulously evolve, while mighty snares and even mightier chords take over the whole affair. On Yan&#8217;s solo outing &#8220;Corsa&#8221; we are treated to even more chords, which now clearly take the center stage, and add to the stomping vibe created from its beginning. Skober&#8217;s &#8220;Polymorphine&#8221; seals the EP and yes, offers even more mutated chord progressions, letting the crackling rhythm section drive things away in style.

Yan Oxygen - Corsa (Original Mix)

Something is brewing in Belgium where Tom Hades teams up with Kostas Maskalides for two juicy cuts. The title really says it all on the opening track, so, of course, you can expect the all-time classic sample over a monstrous, rocksteady rhythm section with some grooving percussion thrown in for good measure. &#8220;Break Up&#8221; picks up from there with some serious vocal chopping and stomping drums to get the temperature rising and the momentum going into hyperdrive.

Tom Hades & Kostas Maskalides - Break Up (Original Mix)

Heavily mysterious vibes are coming our way via Mr. Alex Mine, and right off the bat he shows his intentions with the dubbed-out chords of the title track, laced with intense claps and streamlined synths. The gears are pulled back a bit on &#8220;Eclipse&#8221; where a haunting synth riff takes control of the sparse arrangement, and effortlessly leads to &#8220;Entady&#8221; complete with its sticky bassline, crackling drums and cavernous vibe.

Alex Mine - Eclipse (Original Mix)

Alex Mine - Entady (Original Mix)

Max Dennett makes his Phobiq debut in grand fashion, with &#8220;Resist&#8221; coming down strong via the use of huge chords, cavernous synths and mighty stabs. &#8220;You Can Do It&#8221; continues with even more chord action, but brings in rumbling bass for low-end goodness and vocal edits reiterating the title. Closing up with &#8220;Plastic Moon&#8221;, Max lets the snappy drums clear the path for growling synths and tasty, melodic overtones.

Max Dennett - Plastic Moon (Original Mix)

The YellowHeads make their phobiq debut with a whopping four tracks and get right to the point with the cavernous &#8220;Abbey&#8221; where melancholic chords lead the way and diva vocals are interspersed in great style. On &#8220;Give Me A Chance&#8221;, we are introduced to a modulated riff and streamlined synths in the background, while rocksteady drums provide the intense momentum. Then it&#8217;s time for some heads-down action with &#8220;Tyson&#8221;, which lets a stomping kick lead the way to a synth-led breakdown and features vocal snippets directly related to the title. Closing up, the boys hit hard with &#8220;Back To School&#8221;, a more dubbed-out affair with loopy sensibilities and big, old-school (pun intended) chords.

The YellowHeads - Give Me A Chance (Original Mix)

The YellowHeads - Tyson (Original Mix)

The boys return to phobiq with three furious tracks in their inimitable, trademarked style and the title track is all about the shadowy stabs and chrome-plated electronics as the juicy low end gels everything together. &#8220;Kangorus&#8221; delves even deeper into the hole with warped effects and riffs from a dismal future, reinforcing the cavernous vibe with mangled vocal snippets. The subliminal &#8220;Orcandas&#8221; seals the EP in the same vein, employing a subtle synth melody which evolves graciously, and a spacious breakdown playing a major role in the impeccable arrangement.

LowKey & Kardinal - Kangorus (Original Mix)

Highestpoint return to Phobiq and show their intentions right from the beginning of this three-part EP. The title track&#8217;s discordant stabs and soaring electronics act as the boys&#8217; trademark sound while a haunting riff sets the mood and the bubbling bass provides the momentum. On &#8220;They Think They Know&#8221;, things take a cavernous turn and even more disharmonic synth action is introduced as the rocksteady rhythm section acts as a sonic building block. Closing up with the loopy sensibilities of &#8220;Weird Experience&#8221;, persistent percussion steals the spotlight as it intertwines with off-kilter programming and streamlined washes.

Highestpoint - They Think They Know (Original Mix)

We are very proud to present our brand-new &#8220;Abilities&#8221; V/A compilation which perfectly showcases were phobiq stands right now, and where the future will take us. Bringing a wide variety of artists together, from Balthazar &amp; JackRock and Kostas Maskalides to Skober and Alex Mine plus many more, the road is definitely paved with outstanding craftsmanship and an impeccable approach to the sound.

Steam Shape - Backlash (Original Mix)

Alex Mine - No Reason (Original Mix)

Ilija Djokovic, D.R.N.D.Y - Plural Colors (Original Mix)

DJ Jock - Reaction (Original Mix)

The Reactivitz - Inside (Original Mix)

Balthazar & JackRock - Comet (Original Mix)

Storming his way back onto Drumcode Luigi Madonna closes off the Summer with a four track smasher that will see him welcome in Autumn with a bang. Each track contains the solid, raw drums that are the backbone to each track Luigi has conjured up. With a brooding undertone, the simplicity found in each track gives the lead lines and ideas more space to breath, which overall creates a unique and charismatic submission that can only be found from the Italian.

Luigi Madonna - Dirty Games - Drumcode - DC146

Kipperland - SPACE DJZ (Ortin Cam Remix) at Brug over N44 (N14)

Kollektiv 1-1-5

HUDDEL RECORDS 

SAARBRÜCKEN - TECHNO - ABFAHRT

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