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Spandau20, an imprint named after the Western Berlin district and focused on artists from the area, delivers techno in all diverse forms – from warehouse and electronic peak time beats to breaks and IDM, balancing the old and new school sounds flawlessly. With a focus on vinyl releases, for the collectors, Spandau20 has lately also focused on its label nights, with showcases at Fabric, Bassiani and many others.

The label’s 10th release features 10 tracks that epitomise the musical diversity of Spandau20 and the progressive musical mindset of its roster, calling on the label favourites and Spandau natives to deliver brand new and exciting music. This special release even features one track that all artists have worked on together: ‘Come Closer’, a swarming, slithering beginning featured as the VA’s opener. Its barely coherent female vocal echoing amidst a cacophony of demon-like effects.

The chilling ambience captured at the offset transcends into the first full length track by Elli Acula, ‘Floating Eyes’, a cur characterised by an authoritative, pounding bass featuring calculated percussive rolls and metallic overtones to make for a face-scrunching opener to this devilish collection of works. FJAAK follow for the first of twin cameo appearances, partnering up with fellow live supremo and hardware aficionado KiNK. On ‘Overbridge’ the trio deliver a cavernous, rolling number driven by a deep thrumming bass in addition to a razor-edged lead synth, and pulsating technopattern. Dajusch is known for incorporating his years of classical study in with his immersive musical style – and with his VA effort the Berlin native neatly showcases this. Easing the energy slightly, ‘Move’ escalates from its warm, melodic intro into rumbling goliath of a beat comprising a looping, slew of gassy harmonics. 

The momentum of the release shifts considerably with the introduction of acutely versatile producer, DJ and sound artist Claus. The artist from Spandau leans his track ‘Bloomscroll’ towards sparse, dubby sonics in which he intricately ties together to form churning, burgeoning soundscape. FJAAK jolt proceedings back into the techno groove with their signature blend of arresting sub-bass and reverberating rhythms, which come thick, fast and heavy on ‘Jackfruit’. The abstract wonder of Anna Z’s broken-beat like stylings is fully explored on ‘Icy Liq’. It’s outlandish and amorphous in its execution, causing a clattering percussive chaos that’s choicely pieced together by the modular-extraordinaire. Nikk stealthy moves into breaks territory with his track ‘Down In The Shadows’, packing a trap-like snare with an acid-flecked melody and dawn-breaking, dream-like textures. The penultimate track on the VA is ‘Tufted’. J.Manuel expertly employs a chorus of robot-like sonics that course through a short-circuiting low-end to produce a pacy, inescapable journey via a whirling, merciless beat. He is joined by the legendary producer Tobi Neumann for their menacingly ambient number titled ‘Fennec.’ In parts a nod to UK dubstep, the duo concocts a fierce admixture of styles bolstering tribal-like components with industrialised overtones and methodically crafted drum-fills.

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J.Manuel - Tufted

Nikk - Down In The Shadows

New SPND20 MIXTAPE by @clausschoening incoming! 📼
A core part of the SPANDAU20 family, Claus moves between music, sound art, and fine arts, always pushing the boundaries of sonic experimentation. Rooted in Spandau, shaped by Berlin, and driven by a passion for techno, he’s dedicated to expanding the label’s vision—taking its raw energy from local dancefloors to global stages. His work goes beyond club music, collaborating with universities, research institutes, and political institutions to explore the intersections of art and science. 🌐

His SPND20 Mixtape is a peak-time ride through minimal techno, Detroit influences, and electro—hypnotic, high-energy, and hard-hitting. Expect driving rhythms, sharp synth stabs, and two striking vocal fragments from philosophers Nick Land and Deleuze, all woven together with some of the freshest SPANDAU20 heat and beyond.

This Friday, Claus brings this energy to @FabricLondon for our SPANDAU20 010 record release party. Expect a no-nonsense club night packed with relentless grooves and pure SPND20 spirit. If you're in town, don't miss it!

Either way, press play and dive in. This one’s built for the night.⚡

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SPND20 Mixtape by Claus

KiNK, FJAAK - Overbridge

Tobi Neumann, J.Manuel - Fennec

Anna Z - Icy Liq

Claus - Bloomscroll

Elli Acula - Floating Eyes

Dajusch - Move

FJAAK - Jackfruit

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