VORM002 | Efflorescence (2014)
by @maasym_vorm

Maasym blossoms into new sonic territory with Efflorescence (2014) – a deeply textured six-track EP navigating between raw bass pressure, cinematic ambience, and leftfield rhythmic explorations on cassette.

The journey begins with the title track Efflorescence (2014) – a widescreen ambient piece where emotional pads and luminous melodies unfold like a slow-motion bloom, evoking vast cinematic spaces with a fragile intensity.

The mood fractures with Become Free Swimming – a hyper-saturated vortex of FX-driven abstraction and throbbing low-end turbulence, equal parts chaos and propulsion.

Somatic Cells follows, offering a moment of suspended calm – spacious, atmospheric, and warm with an organic flow. Then Respect The Balance and The Picasso Bug shift the focus to the floor, delivering two rumbling tools forged for weighty sound systems and shadowy dancefloors.

Closing things out is Vibrant Symmetrical Pattern – a broken beat experiment at 80 BPM, fusing haunting melodies with heavy basslines and twisted synth shapes. It’s a left-turn finale, strange and bold.

Efflorescence (2014) is a shapeshifting document of club abstraction and emotional resonance — comes out 09th May 2025.

Tracklist:
01. Efflorescence (2014) (Original Mix)
02. Become Free Swimming (Original Mix)
03. Somatic Cells (Original Mix)
04. Respect The Balance (Original Mix)
05. The Picasso Bug (Original Mix)
06. Vibrant Symmetrical Pattern (Original Mix)

Release Date: 09th May 2025
Format: Cassette / Digital
Credits: Written and produced by Maasym
Design: Marcel Weiershaeuser
Mastering: Biorc

Maasym — Vibrant Symmetrical Pattern (Original Mix)

Founder of Vorm Lab. Released on labels like Token, Illegal Alien, FLASH and more.
contact@maasym.de | hello@vorm-lab.com

Driven by a passion for innovation, 404 crafts a distinct techno sound that feels both earthy and organic yet otherworldly. Infusing syncopated percussion with tribal and jungle elements, ctrl.alt.dlt weaves abstract electronic textures into a seamless, rolling momentum. Each set is a journey through diverse soundscapes, maintaining cohesion while constantly evolving. Known for creating an immersive atmosphere, ctrl.alt.dlt keeps the dancefloor engaged with an intricate blend of natural rhythms and arcane soundscapes, making every performance a unique auditory adventure.

Co-Founder and curator of REIGNDANCE (Amsterdam)

Co-Founder of Dance Floor Maintenance (Amsterdam)

A resident of the KAIROS Collective (Amsterdam)

Hello artist! I’m ray, a visual artist who transforms music into compelling cover art. I believe every sound deserves a face, a visual that tells your story before the first beat drops.

I specialize in designing unique, emotion-driven artwork for musicians who want their music to stand out and connect deeper with listeners. Whether you're releasing a single, EP, or album, I can help your sound leave a lasting visual impression.

FOUNDER & RESIDENTS AT 6D. EVENT SERIES, HAMBURG DE 

RESIDENTS AT [PAL], HAMBURG DE


UPCOMING:

29.03.25 6D. |  // NTSC

PAST:

31.01.25 CONNECT w/ 6D. | blipmotif | neogen // HAFENKLANG
31.12.24 NEW YEARS EVE w/ BESTE HIRA // NTSC a division of PAL
19.12.24 SUBSPACE // ROTE FLORA
06.12.24 6D. w/ VINCENT NEUMANN // HAFENKLANG
01.12.24 TOHHNZIMMER
18.10.24 6D. w/ USAW live & JAN GOERTZ // HAFENKLANG
31.08.24 6D. x NEOGEN DEMORAVE 
31.08.24 DEMORAVE AFTERPARTY // UEBEL & GEFÄHRLICH
17.08.24 PAL // PHOXXI CONTAINER 
14.06.24 6D. // HAFENKLANG
01.05.24 1. MAI DEMO DAMMTOR // DEMORAVE
19.04.24 DEMORAVE x 6D. x DANS // HAFENKLANG
14.04.24 SICNAL Radio
23.02.24 DEMORAVE x 6D. // HAFENKLANG
27.01.24 PAL OFFLOCATION

15.12.23 PAL w/ SHADOW & OBCURE SHAPE, DR. RUBINSTEIN 
20.09.23 RE:TOX w/ RØDHÅD // PAL
16.09.23 6D. w/ BLANKA // PAL
07.07.23 RE:TOX // PAL 
06.05.23 RE:TOX // FUNDBUREAU
30.04.23 6D. w/ LYRIC // TURMZIMMER
17.03.23 RE:TOX w/ LEA OCCHI & INTROVERSION // MOIRÉ

10.12.22 BUNKER KIEL
26.11.22 RE:TOX // FUNDBUREAU
29.10.22 6D. w/ ARTHUR ROBERT // MS STUBNITZ HAMBURG
24.09.22 RE:TOX w/ VIL // FUNDBUREAU HAMBURG
20.08.22 6D. x RE:TOX OPEN AIR
30.07.22 6D. x RE:TOX OPEN AIR
25.06.22 RE:TOX w/ IGNEZ // FUNDBUREAU HAMBURG
18.06.22 LA COVA w/ KTK HAMBURG
04.06.22 CLIQUE w/ EGOTOT  // LA COVA HAMBURG
22.04.22 YOKO KLUBNACHT // YOKO CLUB HAMBURG
08.04.22 RETOX w/ DEAS// FUNDBUREAU HAMBURG 

26.11.21 RETOX w/ LAWRENCE KURT // FUNDBUREAU HAMBURG

05.06.20 CANCELLED STREAM FESTIVAL // FABRIQUE GÄNGEVIERTEL HAMBURG
09.05.20 ELECTRONIC RED LIGHT STREAM FESTIVAL w/ KAISERDISCO / KD RAW 
24.04.20 CLUBS AGAINST CORONA STREAM HAMBURG
13.03.20 SICK MOOD // WAAGENBAU (CANCELLED) HAMBURG
06.03.20 TURTUR WILHELMSBURG HAMBURG
27.02.20 SOLI RAVE // FABRIQUE GÄNGEVIERTEL HAMBURG
17.01.20 TURTUR WILHELMSBURG HAMBURG
10.01.20 FUNDBUREAU HAMBURG

27.12.19 RETOX // HAFENKLANG HAMBURG
22.11.19 PRE:TOX // STERNBRÜCKE HAMBURG
11.10.19 FUNDBUREAU HAMBURG
03.10.19  BAALSAAL HAMBURG
28.09.19 BAALSAAL HAMBURG
31.09.19 RED LIGHT FESTIVAL HAMBURG
31.05.19 RETOX //  HAFENKLANG HAMBURG
16.08.19 FUNDBUREAU HAMBURG
22.03.19 RETOX //  HAFENKLANG HAMBURG

30.11.18 RETOX // HAFENKLANG HAMBURG

EST. 2011

Maasym — Vibrant Symmetrical Pattern (Original Mix)

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