With over 20 years of production and performance under their belts Italian electro-punk duo Franz and Shape are known for their 80s New Wave and Electronic music influenced EBM-tinged beats, laced with a high dose of energetic bass lines and rhythm structures.

For the .001 EP they have teamed up with fellow Italian talents TenGrams. TenGrams comprises brothers Alessandro and Davide Piatto; Davide being a member of the legendary N.O.I.A. who are widely credited as one of the groups responsible for the birth of the Italo Disco movement.

The EP showcases the four’s combined production talents, varied influences and extensive knowledge in two well crafted Electro pieces, bringing to the fore their collective love for tough beats, infectious basslines and clever and impactful melodic elements.

Cat No - BA116
Artwork by Sean From Texas
Mastered by Paul Mac at Hardgroove Mastering
Written and produced by Francesco Spazzoli, Cristian Camporesi, Alessandro Piatto and Davide Piatto
(c) Bass Agenda Recordings 2025 All Rights Reserved

Preview / Franz & Shape v TenGrams - .001 / Releasing 17th January 2025

---> Artwork by Ed Piskor

01. Wladimir M. - Electronic Ambiance [Delsin]
02. James Shinra - Cntroller [Analogical Force]
03. Rico Casazza - Purplewave (Silicon Scally Remix) [Dionysian Mysteries]
04. Zeta Reticula - The Beryllium [Wave Function]
05. Not Even Noticed - Ethur [Gimme A Break]
06. Antoni Maiovvi - Later Not Lately (Legowelt Remix) [Bordello A Parigi]
07. Leblonde - Fast Fashion (Brice Kelly Remix) [Conkordance]
08. Newmolic- Dark Vision (Blue Moon Version) [newmolic.bandcamp.com]
09. Ninechecker - A Very English Wind [Brokntoys]
10. Nachtlinie-Arcanum [Computer Controlled Records]
11. Franz and Shape v Tengrams - Octave [Bass Agenda]
12. Human Rebellion  - Endless Day (L.F.T. Remix) [Hilltown Disco]
13. Black Light Smoke - Break your Back [Turbo]
14. DJ Tankard - Zeitalter der Bassmaschinen (ft. Caninetoothfairy) [Brick Sweat]
15. Gucci Bass -  We Came To Rock It [Devine Audio]
16. Ben Pest - Shodan [Mechatronica]
17. Underground Resistance - the Final Frontier [Underground Resistance]

E-L-E-C-T-R-O mix May 2025

Bass Agenda: Underground Electro and Techno Radio Show and Record Label. 

Radio show broadcasts monthly on Sunday via RTE's 2FM as part of the Late Night Sessions - www.rte.ie/radio/2fm/late-night/1243202-late-night-sessions-rte-2fm/

Showcasing the diversity, talent and influences of artists in the broad spectrums that are the Electro & Techno genres: past, present and future. Since 2012 Bass Agenda has asked artists to choose tracks important to them and has featured Interviews, guest mixes, and live sets from a diverse range of talent including Juan Atkins, Bass Junkie, Helena Hauff, The Egyptian Lover, Jensen Interceptor, Legowelt, Dave Clarke, David Meiser, Adult., Keith Tucker, Detroit In Effect, Anthony Rother, Dez Williams & more. The label has been releasing vinyl, CD, & digital formats since 2013 via Bandcamp & Triple Vision.

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