release date (vinyl / cd / digital): 21st of October

“I've intended to do an album for a long while. The tracks draw upon ideas going back to various points over the last 12 years or so - some of the hooks I wrote years ago other bits are brand new. In some ways I wanted it to reflect a personal arc and the way I tend to do things  - never rushed”

‘Frames of Reference’ is the some 12 years in the making debut album from UK based techno producer Ø [Phase].

Best known by his work on the Belgium based Token Records his style ranges from gritty minimal techno to Detroit influenced material. His debut ‘Module Overload’ was released on London’s Lost/Cosmic records in 2000 and was followed by a string of productions for London's Surface/Inceptive Records and Ben Sims Ingoma imprint.

The move to Token came in 2007, he shortly after began DJing professionally and has since performed at parties across the globe whilst becoming a regular guest at Berlin’s techno Mecca, Berghain performing alongside esteemed peers and supporters such as Marcel Dettmann, Len Faki and Ben Klock. His continued works have seen constant support throughout the techno world and have featured in CD mixes by Robert Hood, Dave Clarke, François Kevorkian and Fumiya Tanaka amongst others. Alongside his production work Ø [Phase] is also a mastering engineer and on/off artwork designer. Starting out at London’s prestigious Sony Music/Whitfield Street Studios, he has cut records for numerous underground dance acts as well as working on projects for mainstream artists.

Now after a string of acclaimed releases on Token and a selection of remixes for the likes of Robert Hood, Mark Broom and Peter Van Hoesen comes Ø [Phase]’s debut long-player ‘Frames of Reference’. Opening with the brooding and building swirl of ‘Binary Opposition (Process 3)’ Ø [Phase] sets out his template of evolving, richly textured atmospheres underpinned by shards of dark and light. ‘The Bwiti Initiate’ revolves around a bouncing techno rhythm that could most certainly traverse the house/techno divide whilst ‘Distracted’ and ‘Misaligned’ are the kind of unadulterated, pummeling, cavernous techno tracks that have made Lost such a party institution.
Then we have tracks like the soft beating ‘Just Another Dance’ providing a lighter edge, embellished with warmth and strings and the thick, densely woven tapestry of ‘Shadow Caster’ which goes from experimental to dancefloor and back again with consummate ease. The off-kilter lilt of ‘Perplexed’ drags us further into the dark before keys and a hint of a melody draw us back upwards for air whilst the fat driving bass of ‘Dirtro II’ and funkier edged menace of ‘On The Edge’ show a virtuoso producer at the top of his game. The closing introspection of ‘Self Deceit’ wallows in subtle nuances before a mid section synth and string intervention pulls us back from the brink before finally descending into the void.


Tracklist: 

2LP 
A1. Binary Opposition (process 3)
A2. The Bwiti Initiate
B1. Distracted
B2. Dirtro II
C1. Misaligned
C2. Just Another Dance (album version)
D1. Shadow Caster
D2. Self Deceit

CD & Digital:
1. Binary Opposition (process 3)
2. The Bwiti Initiate
3. Distracted
4. Dirtro II
5. On The Edge
6. Perplexed
7. Misaligned
8. Just Another Dance (album version)
9. Shadow Caster
10. Self Deceit

www.facebook.com/ashleyphase
www.residentadvisor.net/dj/phase 
www.tokenrecords.com
www.facebook.com/tokenrecords 

Dirtro II

Ø [Phase] - Dirtro II

Fractales

This is a very special track for me, I decided to try new styles, different groove patterns inspired by sounds from the 90'. Let your mind drift to the past where the pulse move around funky and colorful waves♥

The Great Oscillator

Support the label, buy it here: vaultrecords.bandcamp.com


Artist: BENZA Title: Rites  Label: Vault Records Catalogue: VSX006 Format: Digital Only Genre: Electronic Style: #Techno Release date: November 7th, 2025
Mastered by Audiosculture Artwork by ankhsious

Follow #BENZA here:
https://www.instagram.com/benza.___/ 
https://soundcloud.com/benza_music  
Follow #VaultRecords here: @vault-sessions-collective www.instagram.com/vault_sessions/ www.facebook.com/Vault.Sessions.Amsterdam

Rites is the fourth EP by BENZA, inspired by ancient rituals and their rhythmic essence. Built around deep percussion, heavy low-ends, and minimal arrangements, the tracks evolve slowly, creating a hypnotic and ceremonial atmosphere that moves between rhythm and tension. 

Tracklist:
1. Ululation
2. Call to the Regiment
3. Primal Rhythm II
4. Submissive
5. Wind


BENZA - Submissive [VSX006]

E-HRZN Records is delighted to premiere a new track by Dro, Stepan Gusak, titled "Alligator Alley," soon forthcoming on Paralell Romance

Track: Alligator Alley
Album Name: Alligator Alley
Artist(s): Dro, Stepan Gusak
Label: Parallel Romance
Catalog: PR009
Format:Digital
Genre: #Techno
Style: #Raw\Hypnotic
Release date: 11/12/2025
Mastering: Anthony Jimenez
Artwork: Rafal Jan

Support the Artist:
IG:https://www.instagram.com/step_onn/
https://www.instagram.com/smkdro/

SC:https://soundcloud.com/stepan-gusak-1
https://soundcloud.com/smkdro

Support the Label:
SC:https://soundcloud.com/parallelromance305
IG:https://www.instagram.com/parallelromance/

E-HRZN Premiere: Dro, Stepan Gusak - Alligator Alley [PR009]

Picking up on his Numb EP earlier this year(http://bit.ly/Setaoc_Mass_Numb), @setaoc_mass continues his forays into deep space while at the same time drawing upon his UK roots.

Coming soon.

www.figure-music.com/news

Cipher

Setaoc Mass - Rain (snippet)

Recondite - On Acid (Acid Test LP01) - out March 5th

D2 Recondite - Jaded - Scuba remix (Snip)

Wolfskuil boss Tripeo remixes Shlømo - Avadon Part 1 as part of the Shlømo Remixed EP.

Shlømo Remixed

MNMT Premiere: Shlømo – Avadon Part 1 (Tripeo Remix)

Out September 14, 2018 the 2x12" EP ‘Test-File’ sees @MarcelDettmann in explorative form, combining compact experimental techno vignettes with writhing, dubby and distorted long- form dancefloor portals – as well as a stoned and unexpected turn into house territory. At 22 minutes over 6 tracks, ‘Test-File’ is a series of sonic contrasts united by the longtime Berghain resident's uncanny intuition for patiently shifting, improvisational dance music.

Listen at
Bandcamp: https://marceldettmann.bandcamp.com/album/test-file
Apple Music: https://itunes.apple.com/album/test-file-ep/1424343332
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/6kRjAMrEeZNFJPIb1PiGQs?si=UKQx6WtMS-2ipy3svbRD-g

Taken from the forthcoming Ostgut Ton 2xEP: Marcel Dettmann | Test-File [O-TON 114], out September 14, 2018.
Pre-order as 2x12" or in digital formats: https://marceldettmann.bandcamp.com/album/test-file

All info: http://ostgut.de/ton/record/223
Artwork:  6th Finger Studio, https://www.6thfinger.studio | Layout: Yusuf Etiman

Catch Marcel Dettmann on the road: http://ostgut.de/booking/artist/marcel-dettmann/dates

Test-File

Metalloid

Buy 2x12"

Marcel Dettmann | Metalloid

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Barah (Dyad Remix)

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Uno 10 (Skudge Remix)

FIGURE / Berlin
Founded by Len Faki. 

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