Phase Fatale

raw techno

Nailed To The Net (BITE025)

Phase Fatale is the Berlin-based techno project of Hayden Payne. Since 2014 the New York native has earned a reputation as a techno innovator, both for the broad spectrum of dystopian, gritty, industrial-laden electronics included in DJ sets as well as his deep understanding of synthesis and sound design in his own productions.

Phase Fatale has been turning heads with his debut album in 2017, and 12”s on labels such as Jealous God, Ostgut Ton, and its sub-label unterton. He has since settled into residencies at both Berghain in Berlin as well as 中 KHIDI in Georgia’s capital Tbilisi.

In 2018, Payne launched his own label BITE, where he introduced Soft Crash - the pi- oneering ‘Italo body music’ project in collaboration with Pablo Bozzi. In 2020, Payne released his second solo album Scanning Backwards on Ostgut Ton, while 2022 saw his third solo album and the widely anticipated debut album by Soft Crash.

Phase Fatale’s output as a selector, as well as his productions and curation on BITE demonstrate Payne’s unique musical vision, drawing from new and classic references: dark ambient drones contrasting with the raw, punchy dynamics of industrial and post- punk, cold wave aesthetics combine with 4/4 techno functionality – all stitched togeth- er meticulously with strong atmospheric sensibilities, careful and precise mixing

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No.64 - Phase Fatale

Merging the steely sonics of industrial, EBM and techno with the colourful tones of post-punk and Italo, @bitelabel has been raising the heat on the dancefloors of Berghain and beyond for five years. 

Alongside a fierce mix from its catalogue, Niamh O’Connor speaks to co-founder @phasefatale about hybridised sounds, vibrant artwork and the joy of label nights

Interview & tracklist: https://djmag.com/features/sound-bite-phase-fatale-berghain-interview

The Sound Of: BITE, mixed by Phase Fatale

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Phase Fatale offers a mix for Awakenings showcasing his way into peak-time techno.

Berlin via NYC DJ and producer Phase Fatale (resident at Berghain Berlin & Khidi Tbilisi) has been turning heads with albums and EPs on Ostgut Ton, Jealous God over the last few years, in 2023 he is celebrating the 5th anniversary of his label BITE with a very special programme of releases, starting with his first solo EP in 5 years out in March and followed by a 3x12”, 18-track compilation with most iconic artists from the industrial/post-punk-tinged techno scene Silent Servant, Ron Morelli, Ancient Methods, Terence Fixmer, Reka, Pablo Bozzi and many more. Phase Fatale and BITE have become a key referent and tastemaker of this scene shining a light on new talent and supported by the established. He has also remixed The Soft Moon to release on the legendary label Sacred Bones. Phase Fatale is having a relentless tour in 2023 with lots of BITE label showcases through Asia, Australia, Europe, US and South America.

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Awakenings Podcast S268 - Phase Fatale

Recorded live in Berlin / August 23rd, 2023

BITE Showcase // 23.08.23

Earlier this year, we returned to DC with something major for the techno massive.

Phase Fatale | Boiler Room: DC

Berlin-based techno producer Bloody Mary teams up with Classicworks co-founder Cardopusher for the latest Dame-Music release. Hear the acid-laced title track, 'Conformity Kills', now

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Conformity Kills EP (incl. Sarin Remix)

Premiere: Bloody Mary & Cardopusher 'Conformity Kills'

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Artist: Bloody Mary & Cardopusher
Title: Conformity Kills EP (incl. Sarin Remix)
Label: Dame-Music
Catalogue: DAME041
Format: 12" Vinyl
Genre: Electronic
Style: #Techno #EBM
Release date: February 28, 2020

Tracklist:
A1. Conformity Kills (Original Mix)
A2. Conformity Kills (Alternative Mix)
B1, Out Of Control (Original Mix)
B2, Out Of Control (Sarin Remix)

Bloody Mary pairs up with Cardopusher to deliver ‘Conformity Kills’ on Dame-Music to open 2020, accompanied by a remix from Sarin.  

With the 10th anniversary of her Dame-Music imprint looming, Bloody Mary arrives into a new decade in fine form armed with a brand-new live set, releases and remixes via the likes of Missile Records, Phuture’s iconic ‘Acid Track’ on Afro Acid and her own Dame-Music, plus appearances at Tresor (Berlin), Shelter (Amsterdam) and festivals and events such as Picnik Electronik and ADE to name just a few within the biggest year of her career to date. Kicking off the New Year with a bang, late February sees the imprint label head team up alongside Barcelona-based artist Cardopusher, known for his releases on the likes of Dark Entries, Zone, Super Rhythm Trax and Boysnoize Records, to deliver an EP full of hard-hitting, acidic EBM weapons – backed by a remix from ‘man of the moment’ Sarin who arrives fresh off the back of his album on Phase Fatale’s ‘Bite’ in late 2019.

The A-side sees the pair serve up the EP’s title track ‘Conformity Kills’ – a high energy production offering a warping and twisted original alongside a broken-beat alternative mix. On the flip, the pair are joined for additional vocals by Lbeeze on the warping ‘Out Of Control’, before Sarin closes proceedings in style with his own heavy interpretation. 

Bloody Mary & Cardopusher ‘Conformity Kills’ EP is out on Dame-Music on 28th February 2020.

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Out Of Control

Premiere: Bloody Mary & Cardopusher - Out Of Control [DAME041]

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Emerging as Phase Fatale in 2014, Berlin-based DJ, producer and label owner, Hayden Payne is rewriting the discourse of Techno with his cross-pollination of gnarly basslines, sensual narratives and mind-control mechanics. Demonstrating his vision through an authentic, highly curated sonic-lens of techno, the New York native’s rhythmic excursions draw on his roots in the underground scenes of his respective cities as well as his reputable experience performing to dancefloors globally. Exemplified by long-standing tenures as a resident for esteemed institutions such as Berlin’s Berghain as well as KHIDI in Georgia's capital Tbilisi, Payne demonstrates a resolute understanding of harnessing club synergy across his productions and DJ sets.

With three full length albums under his belt, including the 2020 sophomore release ‘Scanning Backwards’ on Berghain’s imprint Ostgut Ton, Payne’s sonic signature pushes the boundaries of techno sensibilities and reflects the zeitgeist whilst staying true to his own vision. Wasting no time since his solo project’s inception to showcase his expert sonic ability, Payne has toured throughout Europe performing at renowned clubs and festivals worldwide, releasing numerous records on labels including Jealous God, Ostgut Ton, and his own label BITE.

Payne launched the BITE imprint in 2018 as a means to platform cutting-edge sound production across a diverse roster of international artists. Along with fellow Soft Crash protagonist Pablo Bozzi pioneering ‘Italo Body Music’, BITE’s seminal synthesis of curated techno solidifies the label as a tour de force taste-maker within electronic music with showcases worldwide including Berghain and their 5 year anniversary compilation ‘Shedding Skin’ in 2023.

Hailing from post-punk roots, Payne draws on his depth of musical knowledge and multitude of influences. His merging of nuanced references and high concept narratives remain geared towards the dancefloor at its core, subtleties of his multifarious sonic palette act as the foundations for his layered wall of sound.