Madrid’s frankydrama joins the Faux Poly family with his latest EP 'And One.' A set of instant classic leftfield club tools that we’ve been warming up our sets with since he first shared them. Stripped back machine drums pair with bass led melodies and an unmistakable groove reminiscent of early Berlin Tech House.

Fran has been a staple in the Madrid scene for over a decade, releasing records and running parties via his Criminal Crisis imprint. We’re honoured to link up with him and extend the label family into Spain for the first time.

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"'And One' is a significant step forward for this project. Every track has a ton of hours in the studio for achieving this sound. The EP continues to blend past influences and future ambitions, fusing classic house patterns with bass music textures. The result is this 4-track EP mostly (and hopefully) built for the dance floor."

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PREMIERE : Frankydrama - And One

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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.

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Pre-order: https://stlaz.bandcamp.com/album/music-to-watch-seeds-grow-by-005-stella-z-fig

@stella_zheng's new record 'Figs' emerges as a delicate meditation on growth, patience, and the hidden life of fruit, landing via @the-ransom-note's Music to Watch Seeds Grow By imprint.

"The fig tree was the big, generous presence in our old home, feeding my family and neighbours every summer," Stella shares. "When we moved to an apartment, we thought we had lost the fig tree. But my mum took a cutting and planted it at our new place. To our surprise, a small fig tree started growing again, as if it had never left."

Self-Portrait As A Fig

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Premiere: Stella Z 'Self-Portrait As A Fig'

Pre-order: https://guavanoise.bandcamp.com/album/all-out

@guavanoise returns to @fauxpoly with his latest EP, 'All Out', shifting gears into a faster, techno-focused territory with his signature oscillating dub techno atmospherics. 

"For me, this was the most enjoyable EP I've made, and I think you can hear that in the music," he explains. "It came about due to a slight shift inmindset regarding creative process."

Wilga

Premiere: Guava 'Wilga'

Taken from the forthcoming LP, 'GULP'

Out 20 June

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Facta - 'BDB' [forthcoming WSDMLP010]

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Parisian imprint Lumière Noire continue to navigate the liminal zones of sound art and club culture with their second 4-track various artists compilation 'Flash Vol. 2'. Our pick is the final offering 'H00V' from Frankfurt-based producer Lauer - a track that doesn’t so much announce itself as crash in through the side door. Built on a snarling, rubberized bassline and precision-tooled garage drums, ‘H00V’ flirts with early-2000s UK Garage while keeping one eye locked on the horizon.

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Lauer - H00V [Lumière Noire]

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Bodhi - dwndwn

Carré debuts on Woozy with Meltdown, the label’s third instalment on wax. An exciting new iteration for the dubstep blueprint, three weighty and heady half steppers in the proudest one-forty tradition with a modern dub-club twist. Comes with two striking remixes from legends dBridge and NVST.

Label: @woozydublin
Buy: https://woozydublin.bandcamp.com/album/meltdown

PREMIERE: Carré - Crawler [Woozy]

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