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from: DVS1 ‎– Love Under Pressure EP

Released: Jun 2010

Executive Producer – Derrick May
Producer, Written-By – Zak Khutoretsky

DVS1 - Polyphonic Love

After a strong first release on Fuse Imprint with ‘The Wall’, resident Phara returns to his home base for a mirage of introspective tracks. Furthering his research of emotive club music, ‘Soft Glow, Fierce Light’ seems more than appropriately named. Shimmering melodies, swinging rhythms, and a comforting ambiance, Phara proves that his constantly evolving musical persona and relationship with the Brussels club are built to last.
 
Beginning with ‘Unfold’, the Belgium-native sets the board with a warm introduction. Reminiscent of his recent endeavor as In Glass, a balance is struck between the slower tempo techno of his secondary alias and the higher club energy that he’s been known to bring as Phara. Steady at first, filters open wide half way through the track to ensure maximum euphoria off or on the dance floor. ‘Flow’ follows in suit and here the producer keeps the level constant and tense with intricate melodic design. A steady groove with blossoming synth lines make ‘Flow’ a beauty to witness unravel. Warm chord stabs make for a nostalgic EP and shows once more that the seasoned producer frequently enjoys prioritizing emotion over drive. Flipping the vinyl to the other side, ‘Wave to Wave’ points a finger to all things dub, even a discrete appreciation of house music, through the harmony of his keys to the sound design of his square bass, and its common borders with techno. Juggling in snare rolls and rides throughout, Phara sets the tone with a soothing piece of work for lovers of the eyes-closed genre. To conclude, ’Solitude’ brings a polished vintage effect to the project that ‘Wave to Wave’ introduced, this time with heightened intensity worthy of a set closer. Punchy stabs make this a particularly extraverted track, fitting into almost any record bag - Room 01 or Motion Room friendly. Thundering claps over an electric melody, these kinds of tracks aren’t new to Phara. Pouring soul into his tracks, Phara proves once again to be a truly central artist in developing the Fuse sound and continuing his stylistic journey. 

Written and produced by Phara
Additional mixdown by Ahmet Altinbas
Mastered by Ahmet Altinbas
Artwork by Ahmet Altinbas
Layout by Studio Phazed
Words by Noah Hocker

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Altinbas - Eclipse [OS006]

A1. Sidereal
A2. Eclipse
B1. Maniola
B2. Saisei

Release date : 18 July 2025
Pre-Order : https://observerstation.bandcamp.com/album/eclipse

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Premiere : Altinbas - Maniola [OS006]

 First pressing in very limited red 180g vinyl.

Andre Kronerts seminal EXU EP gets a comprehensive rework from some of the most outstanding on the scene. Tense and sinister new cuts from Kronert introduce both sides of the release, whilst the label calls upon remixes from Berlin mainstays Efdemin and Ed Davenport, as well as Hollands finest export Juan Sanchez, plus Stockholm LTD label boss Par Grindvik alongside fellow Swede Peder Mannerfelt.

Retaining the slurred vocal of the original, Efdemin layers thundering effects over chasmic bass in his mix of Into The Zone, which saw heavy rotation last year. Meanwhile Davenport brings a wild yet streamlined intensity to C.O.D.E.2.
Side B sees Grindvik team up with Mannerfelt to provide a joint interpretation of Into The Zone, which they manipulate into a peak-time epic, with a soaring melody over hammering toms. Finally, Juan Sanchez channels funk through Roll The Dice with a twitchy, groove-laden rework.

The spirit of EXU is made physical once again via 12 inches and 27 minutes of wax.

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Awakening nasce como a forma mais pura de HOOSTAGE revelando o que vive dentro dele: a conexão profunda com a arte e com o som.
O projeto marca o renascimento de uma mente que nunca deixou de criar, mesmo no silêncio. Este primeiro álbum é o selo definitivo do compromisso do artista com a música, um compromisso construído ao longo de anos, agora materializado em cada textura, cada virada, cada detalhe.

Nada aqui busca seguir tendência. A intenção é sentir. O disco carrega uma identidade que não tenta imitar nada; apenas se afirma. É música feita com consciência, intenção e história. Despertar não repete fórmulas: ele se posiciona.

A mensagem é simples e direta: escute sem pressa e permita que cada faixa revele o seu próprio significado. fragmentos.

Awakening is born as the purest form of HOOSTAGE, revealing what lives within him: a deep connection with art and sound.
The project marks the rebirth of a mind that never stopped creating, even in silence. This first album is the definitive seal of the artist's commitment to music, a commitment built over years, now materialized in every texture, every turn, every detail.

Nothing here seeks to follow trends. The intention is to feel. The album carries an identity that doesn't try to imitate anything; it simply asserts itself. It's music made with awareness, intention, and history. Awakening doesn't repeat formulas: it takes a stand.

The message is simple and direct: listen without haste and allow each track to reveal its own meaning. fragments.

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