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Amsterdam label Spectral Bounce recruits French club stalwart @chris-carrier-841295497 for SPEC06 — Perfect Encounter. Active since 1994, the Parisian artist has released a wellspring of records on Robsoul, Slapfunk and his own Sound Carrier recordings, parallel to his longtime career as a DJ. Characterised by swirling delays and progressive arrangements, Perfect Encounter shows the producer exploring the mesmeric corners of tech house, ideally fitted to the Spectral Bounce aesthetic.

Opener “XLR8” starts with rolling toms that make way for fluid, modulated tones; each bar ebbs and flows to the sweeping synths set in motion by Carrier. Processed with a multitude of delays, rhythmic FX boldly swish above the drums, making for an immersive soundstage. Second track “Light Side” retains the billowing echoes but moves more nimbly, cutting things back to make for a spacious and breezy number. Its croaking synths hop around the stereo field, accompanied by tight percussion and a walking bassline.

The hallucinogenic “Third Moon” sees Carrier step further into trance-inducing territory. The track’s pulsing, syncopated bass note thrums underneath an arpeggio that evolves into a heady prismatic drone. While the chugging beat is ever-present, melodic refrains rise up and evaporate like wisps of vapour, alongside a vocal that fades away as quickly as it appears. The EP’s eponymous “Perfect Encounter” dials up the tension and closes the record with a mysterious touch. Speedy 16th note patterns propel the beat, creating shifty rhythms that rattle and hiss. A rasping, gelatinous synth and squeaky detuned tones resemble extraterrestrial signals — alien morse code for an enraptured dancefloor.

Art by Susanne Janssen
Words by Cameron Leaf

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Chris Carrier - Perfect Encounter (SPEC06) | Spectral Bounce | Snippets

LVST (pronounced Lust) doesn’t just play music — he builds immersive dancefloor experiences. Hailing from Puerto Rico, Geovannie González Rivera has spent over a decade shaping a distinctive sound that fuses the raw power of techno, the pulse of house, and the soul of disco. His sets are driven by tension, groove, and emotional storytelling — a signature that makes every appearance unique and unforgettable.

Having performed at major events like Electric Daisy Carnival, Movement Getaway, We The Future Festival, and Claptone at Vivo Beach Club, LVST has shared stages with iconic acts including The Prodigy, Roni Size, Goldie, and The Bloody Beetroots. His name on a lineup signals a carefully constructed journey: one that balances intensity with musical depth.

Early in his career, he was known as Cut Radio, performing across the island’s indie-electronic circuit with a sound rooted in Nu Disco, French Touch, and electro. That chapter laid the foundation for what would become LVST: a more refined, high-impact identity built for late-night clubs, open-air festivals, and deeper emotional resonance.

Now working closely with Paradisco, LVST continues to expand his reach and explore new sonic terrain. His approach blends technical precision with instinct, always aiming to create spaces where the physical and emotional meet through rhythm. Whether closing down a warehouse or opening up a coastal rave, LVST brings one constant: an unforgettable moment shaped by sound, sweat, and soul.

Chris Carrier - Perfect Encounter (SPEC06) | Spectral Bounce | Snippets

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