Life on their planet had become increasingly dull, so much so they'd planned to escape and explore other corners and crevices of the vast expanse we call space. Perhaps elsewhere there'd be activities and experiences that would pull them out of their day-to-day slumps, maybe they'd even find a new place to call home - well, that would be a touch. It would be no easy ride though, their journey might not lead them anywhere, and in the worst case scenario they might never return...

After a mini hiatus, Geneva's Brainwaves crew are back with a bang. Following the electro and IDM creations from Weith, we're treated to a release from 'two alien sociopaths' AKA Brainwaves affiliate Estebahn and Renens-based producer Yolek. Together they are LMB and the fruits of their year long collaboration come in the form of 'Leck Meine Bahn'; a sludgy, chugging collection of cuts that teeter on the fringes of EBM, trance, bass and rave, layered over a foundation of jungle and breaks-driven drum patterns.

Leck Meine Bahn

PREMIERE: Yolek & Estebahn (LMB) - Still Don't Give A Stab [Brainwaves]

Friend began his journey as a music journalist in 2010 founding @psymedia before taking up DJing 2017. In 2018 he moved from South Africa to Vietnam and quickly established himself as a formidable DJ and promoter in the region. From sandy beaches down south to mystical caves up north, Friend played at many reputable clubs, festivals and tropical jungle raves such as Studio Adventure, Savage, Retreat (Equation), We Groove and Equinox Festival. His creatively curated 'This Is' club nights and prolific sunrise afterparties in Hanoi under his humble record label @magicboxengine also played a pivotal role in shaping the city's underground music scene.

Since returning to Cape Town in 2021, Friend has performed at renowned festivals and prolific venues such as Wolfkop Weekender, Bazique, Habitat, Into The Wild, Afrikaburn, Origin Festival and Modular Club. Often eclectic, sometimes obscure, always tasteful, Friend's forever evolving sound is heavily influenced by his nomadic travels in SE Asia, South America and Europe. Never shy to switch up the genre or tempo, Friend's versatile approach pleases dance floors - blending elements of ambient, house, minimal, techno, electro and breakbeats depending on time, space and the present.

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