SPLOT kicks off 2024 with the second VA compilation, defining the contours of the label between local-gems discoveries as well as emblematic international producers in the bass field.

Seekers VA starts off mystically. Our own SPLOT ambassador dadan karambolo shows his identity within the 140 BPM realm and modern areas of the UK bass sound in the pulsating track ‘roll of thunder’. One-half of a Warsaw duo Private Press, Blu Terra takes you straight into moody sci-fi territory with ‘Zero Reasons’, a hybrid blend of electrifying bass and electro music territories. Don’t be fooled by opening on a high, this belter of a tune keeps rising and rising. Then comes Xen Chron with his energetic bass floater. ‘Ice Flight’ glistens and shines while pounding heavily with bass and jumpy rhythm.

The title track, courtesy of Low End Activist, is his take on retrofuturistic grime and 90s-like IDM mutations. Sliding bass and cold samples conduct this tune through a wide range of auras. All bound together by bouncy drums. Warsaw’s live act and producer Lotus Reaction provided ‘Nolly’ – a dexterously arranged synth jam, something he’s very much known for on the local club scene. Beautiful ambient outro completes this unique hybrid. Next up, Dawn Razor goes deeper into a clubnight madness with his techno-infused bass tune. ‘Dextrose’ starts with tangled syncopated rhythms and unfolds into a dancefloor tool of the highest order.

Hailing from Wrocław, Donija slows things down. ‘Twitchy Noise’ lets the bass and drums present themselves in full colour, by leaving much space between hits and at the same time – leaving nothing to be desired. Entire brings the subtle tribal workout in ‘Our Falsehood’. His trademark organic sound takes over, serving as an atmospheric background to swift drum and bass. A masterful closing is brought to you by Berlin-based Katiusha, who cooked up a difficult to label but extremely captivating track ‘Creeper Deluxe’. Her forward-thinking, psychedelic take on SPLOT sound serves as a perfect conclusion of the VA.

Tracklist:
1. dadan karambolo – roll of thunder
2. Blu Terra – Zero Reasons
3. Xen Chron – Ice Flight
4. Low End Activist – Seekers
5. Lotus Reaction – Nolly
6. Dawn Razor – Dextrose
7. Donija – Twitchy Noise
8. Entire – Our Falsehood
9. Katiusha – Creeper Deluxe

[SNIPPETS] VA - Seekers

🧬 collective, club night, record label 🧬

@glassz
@guil-tee
@dadan11

Founded in 2019 with a goal of challenging and broadening the ideas of club music existing in our local scene. Having the mission of spreading our fascination with broken beats, dub, techno, UK bass and anything in between at heart, we’ve already had the pleasure of hosting a number of renowned artists such as Objekt, Skee Mask, Sully, Batu, Zenker Brothers, Bruce, Rhyw, Neffa-T, Appleblim, Low End Activist, Awkwardly Social, Forest Drive West or Mani Festo and trailblazed our own bass-path through the city soundscape, releasing local talents such as dadan karambolo, IWANN, Yes Stanley, 2Shy, Noodles142, Entire, Donija, Blu Terra, Archypness; as well as two compilations: Crystalline VA and Seekers VA, both defining the contours of the label between local-gems discoveries as well as emblematic international producers in the bass field.

dj // producer // radio host

member of the SPLOT crew

O hai!

Born and bred in Poland, where the Sun rarely shines and stolen German cars are most often found, I have been into and around drum & bass for quite a while, though my record collection expands into many different directions and genres. Yet, as the English language allows for the pun to follow, I like to emphasize that it all started from scratch :P Indeed, turntablism was the thing that drew me behind the decks and after all these years I still like to make use of what I've learned so far. However, as far as drum & bass is concerned, there are virtually no limits to what I play (with the small exclusion of the style embodied by McDonald’s most representative figure :P ). Also, I'm 1/2 of atmoteka - a series of atmospheric drum & bass mixes recorded by some of the most prominent producers and DJs who have made - and continue to make - significant contributions to the atmospheric side of drum & bass.

DJ & radio host. One of the founding members of Wrocław based, collective, music label and party series @splot-wro. One of the head of local movement @massifkru. Radio host of Night Bus (for 9 years each Monday 9-10pm CET on @radio-luz 91.6 FM/ Wrocław, PL) 

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dates:
10.01 SPLOT | Warszawa
13.12 SPLOT w/ Sully + Blackeye MC | Ciało | Wrocław
11.10 SPLOT| Sekta Selekta | Kraków
25.09 BWA Wrocław (lecture on the foundations of UK rave culture)
16.08 Good2U Festival | Görlitz 🇩🇪
12.07 SPLOT | Odra-Pany | Wrocław
11.07 Slot Art Festival | Lubiąż
26-28.06 LAS Festival | Paczyn
31.05 Up To Date Festival | Białystok

https://splot.bandcamp.com/follow_me

Prolific dj and producer, label owner and promoter - Dawn Razor, conjures
up a deft, future-focused productions that paints a rich landscape of
exciting sounds that push the boundaries of modern electronic music in a
myriad of new directions. Been killing` the game since 2015, been making waves with over 50 releases to date on some of the most respected labels in the world, such as R & S, ARTS, Holding Hands, Dext, Of Paradise, UX, Planet Rhythm, Illegal Alien, Subsist, FLASH, and Credo.
With his music receiving support from some of the biggest names, such as
Richie Hawtin, Chris Liebing, Scuba, Rødhad, Marco Bailey, Pan-Pot, Joey
Beltram, Shed, and Answer Code Request, it's no wonder his tracks are
frequently found in the mixes and playlists of these industry heavyweights.
He`s also been featured in podcasts for Mixmag, DJ Mag, Essential Mix,
Slam Radio, Deep Space Helsinki, Rinse FM, and HOR Berlin.
Razor`s discography is packed with remixes from some of the most
respected names in the underground electronic music scene, including
Psyk, Julia Govor, Unbalance, Dubspeeka, Takaaki Itoh, 6SISS, Shedbug,
and Desert Sound Colony. Performing both LIVE and dj-sets, his music displays Dawn Razor’s skills as an increasingly confident producer and one of the most important artists emerging out of scene. Blurring the line between both straight and broken beat techno, breakbeat, electro, mutated bass, IDM and post-trance and more, Dawn Razor is one to watch.