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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

GTG Premiere | Maasym - The Picasso Bug [VORM002]

VORM-D003 | Found a loop!
by @years-astray

A warmth welcome to "YearsAstray". The Catalan virtuoso makes his powerful debut on our third digital release, bringing a sound that's as refined as it is impactful. We’re thrilled to have him join the Vorm family. With sleek, forward-thinking techno that’s meticulously crafted to the finest detail — just as you’d expect from a Spanish maestro — this EP is an absolute must for any dancefloor. Rounding out the release is a standout breakbeat track, the perfect complement to the high-energy journey that unfolds across this dynamic release.

Tracklist:
01. task_runtime (Original Mix)
02. proxy_group (Original Mix)
03. akamai_instances (Original Mix)
04. sms_providers (Original Mix)
05. captcha_keys (Original Mix)
06. imap_settings (Original Mix)

Release Date: 06st December 2024
Format: Digital
Credits: Written and produced by YearsAstray
Design: Marcel Weiershaeuser
Mastering: Biorc

VORM-D003 | YearsAstray — Found a loop!

VORM-D004 | Intellectus
by @mutlukarakose

We’re excited to present the fourth release in our digital series on Vorm, and we’re thrilled to welcome live producer "Mutlu Karaköse" to the label. The artist brings an electrifying 6-track tribal EP, designed to ignite any dancefloor. The EP includes four original tracks, alongside two remixes: one from FLASH and Riemann artist "Anml Mthr", as well as label founder "Maasym". Both remixes add a distinct touch, offering a repetitive and an atmospheric, more experimental vibe to complete the release.

Tracklist:
01. Amare (Original Mix)
02. Intellectus (Original Mix)
03. Intellectus (Anml Mthr Remix)
04. Intellectus (Maasym Remix)
05. Legenda (Original Mix)
06. Saltare (Original Mix)

Release Date: 31st January 2025
Format: Digital
Credits: Written and produced by Mutlu Karaköse, Anml Mthr & Maasym
Design: Marcel Weiershaeuser
Mastering: Biorc

VORM-D004 | Mutlu Karaköse — Intellectus

VORM-D005 | Punto Di Fusione
by @pyramidal-track

Kicking off March with a groundbreaking release from the deeply entrenched artist "Pyramidal Decode." Known for his impactful presence on iconic labels like "Axis," "MORD," and "Semantica," this artist is celebrated for his mesmerizing, pulsating rhythms and sharp, swirling frequencies that ignite an intense, driving energy. "Punto Di Fusione" unfolds across five tracks, each one sculpting a sonic journey – from relentless 4/4 beats to intricate, break-driven textures, culminating in a haunting, dystopian ambient closer. A masterful fusion of raw power and atmospheric depth, this release is a vivid exploration of sound and space.

Tracklist:
01. Dolore (Original Mix)
02. Punto Di Fusione (Original Mix)
03. Sasso (Original Mix)
04. Fede (Original Mix)
05. Coal (Original Mix)

Release Date: 07th March 2025
Format: Digital
Credits: Written and produced by Pyramidal Decode
Design: Marcel Weiershaeuser
Mastering: Biorc

VORM-D005 | Pyramidal Decode — Punto Di Fusione

VORM-D006 | Aiming Pang
by @pul_so

"Pulso" presents a captivating mental soundscape with its latest release. Enter "Aiming Pang," the sixth release in this digital series from the Argentine artist renowned for his distinctive, minimalist, and atmospheric style. Serving as the perfect opener, "Aiming Pang" immediately grabs your attention with its infectious energy. In contrast, "Häkkinen" takes you on a journey to ethereal realms. "Midland" and "Viewing" introduce a more rhythm-driven focus, rounding out the EP with a rich array of grooves. The ultimate sonic experience.

Tracklist:
01. Aiming Pang (Original Mix)
02. Häkkinen (Original Mix)
03. Midland (Original Mix)
04. Viewing (Original Mix)

Release Date: 04th April 2025
Format: Digital
Credits: Written and produced by Pulso
Design: Marcel Weiershaeuser
Mastering: Biorc

VORM-D006 | Pulso — Aiming Pang

VORM002 | Maasym — Efflorescence (2014)

Maasym — Somatic Cells (Original Mix)

Maasym — Respect The Balance (Original Mix)

Maasym — Vibrant Symmetrical Pattern (Original Mix)

Release date (vinyl & digital): 13th of September

Tracklist:
A1 - Singular Anomalies - Partenope
A2 - Ketch - Whispers
B1 - Justyn Nell - Amaranth
B2 - DHÆÜR - Sculpting The Mind
C1 - Maasym - Intermediate Direction
C2 - Ray Kajioka - Black Hole
D1 - Kameliia - Point Of View
D2 - Kashpitzky & Casual Treatment - Diffusion

Info:
With eight fresh tracks for the modern dance floor, Token writes another chapter of the Fuga series. Challenging new faces to complete the label’s sound, Fuga V is another focused compilation that balances spatial detail and rhythmic bite.

Bubbly yet cosmic synth work opens the VA convincingly, a record for true Token fans. Dissonance, delay, slithering pads, and the occasional thundering 909 clap make ‘Partenope’ by Singular Anomalies an obvious choice as an opening, retaining the label’s original sound with a nice twist. With Singular Anomalies staying light on rhythm, Ketch quickly turns up the intensity with his contribution ‘Whispers’. Plowing through the ambiance with a heavy kick, the producer lines up a track of percussive melodic harmony with a moody groove. The followup by Justyn Nell, ‘Amaranth’ employs a classic, distorted bassline that runs persistently throughout the track with playful 909 work for the drums. A full force club controller now passed, the followup by DHÆÜR delves back into vast open spaces for a close-eyed, mental experience. ‘Sculpting the Mind’, appropriately named, breathes through with opening and closing background textures along a loopy lead. The introspective quality of this track is continued by Maasym, who takes things in an almost tribal direction with hypnotic wooden textures. ‘Intermediate Direction’ is a progressive addition to this edition of Fuga that serves as a dancefloor brain-soother. Taking things back to the roots with some old school machine work, we have ‘Black Hole’ by Ray Kaijoka. A nice psychotic arp leads the listener along into a surprisingly melodic arrangement supported by infectious drums, all of which is expertly crafted for club movement. Taking a dive, Kameliia gives us ‘Point of View’ which boasts a powerfully round low-end and an intense progression with far off strings that add a warm cinematic feel. Serious and effective, ‘Point of View’ is a track communicating tone and mediation. To close Fuga V, the dup Kashpitzky & Casual Treatment take matters into their own hands with a very high intensity record ‘Diffusion’. Huge cut transitions, saturated drums pushing the limit with a loud clap, and laser-like lead make for an impressive last chapter of Fuga V.

Maasym — Intermediate Direction (Original Mix)

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VORM002 | Maasym — Efflorescence (2014)

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