Decided to challenge myself to try finishing a song in 10 minutes since i never finish songs i work on for days.  This is what I came up with!

Against The Clock

Everything Splits Up

STRX001: Satellite Trax presents the debut release on our new sublabel - “Clock Cycles EP,” the latest project from Adam Doe’s @testbenchaudio alias.

Out on all major platforms Friday, March 24th.

1. Nano
2. Clock Cycles
3. Interlude
4. Clean
5. Hex

Having already made a statement in the UK bass music scene with his original @bitloud moniker, Test Bench has served as a home away from his standard, low-end heavy formula. Almost 3 years since his alias debut (SERA002) and he finds himself making a triumphant return to our realm, this time leading the way in setting the tone of our collective’s new perspective.

Initially exploring the depths of minimal techno, “Clock Cycles EP” is heavily inspired by UK garage, breakbeat, and jungle - this results in the showcase of a lighter and groovier side of Test Bench. Warm synths met with attentive drums, carefully detailed song progression, and subtle vocal samples all expand on the idea of providing accessible DJ material for those on the search.

Tracks like “Nano” and “Clean” flex Test Bench’s ability to take UKG elements and add his own flare to them. Meanwhile, “Interlude” and “Hex” feed into the general Trax theme of preserving rave-influenced music, while still sounding up-to-date with modern heavyweight labels. The premise of this project is coincidentally the title track - “Clock Cycles” functions as a breaks-inspired anthem with an exciting buildup and clever swing in the percussion.

Aligning with the sounds that have invaded radio waves and even our own DJ sets, “Clock Cycles EP” is a clear nod to the avenue that club music has taken throughout the years. Although that path’s overall direction continually changes, Test Bench has found a way to capture and refine it, making our sublabel’s inaugural release a special one.

Satellite Trax - an expansion of our core imprint that focuses on dance-centric music and its club roots; part of the foundation within our sonic heritage. This sublabel serves as a primary source of dancefloor weaponry for DJs and enthusiasts aiming to unveil the latest rhythms heard from around the electronic music sphere.

We Are Satellite Era. We Are Worldwide.

Adam Doe - production, mix, master
Nic Juister - cover art, visuals

PRE-ORDER

Test Bench - Clock Cycles EP (Audio Preview)

Check out the music video here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpkudWpZ8AU

Summerfell is the first track taken from 'Gateway EP' released 04/08/23

https://mazza.fanlink.tv/gateway-EP

Gateway EP

Summerfell

Eyes In Vantablack Bottle

Enamel (intro)

Changeling (blame the roach)

STRX004: Satellite Trax presents “DMSAT EP” - a collection of dancefloor weaponry from renowned Serbian and Montenegrin crew @traka-studio.

1. 47000
2. A (feat. @praktikaltingz)
3. Rolando
4. Jungle Machete Fever
5. XE

For the fourth presentation of club-centric sonics through our young sublabel, we set out in search of a new addition to our roster that would surely raise the bar. The timing aligned perfectly with our introduction to TRAKA, a team consisting of three producers and a visual artist. Brought together by Belgrade’s niche underground music and graffiti scenes, their story resonated with ours - a group of friends seeking expression through multiple mediums, surrounded by the chaos of urbanism.

Although relatively new to our ecosystem, TRAKA have been making heavy waves in a short span of time. Within the last three years, they collaborated with heavyweight vocalists like Killa P and Warrior Queen, were remixed by the legendary Commodo, and had songs appear on various radio shows and DJ sets across the globe. Their A/V projects on accomplished label Yuku have established their sound, lying comfortably between modern bass elements and foundational club music. They are unafraid to push a sense of aggression on the floor, while still honing pristine production tactics to create a unique yet recognizable style. This can be heard throughout “DMSAT EP” - a showcase of their standard formula devoted to be more club-accessible.

“DMSAT EP” not only pushes TRAKA to excel in the club music sphere, but also welcomes both familiar and fresh ideas to our imprint. Utilizing hardware to achieve a sense of analog grittiness is something we have advocated throughout our catalog. The newer concepts come with the slower tempo in “47000” and “XE,” which bring forth a heavy, almost experimental hip-hop factor to the equation. Their basslines are punishing, while the vocal sampling blends perfectly with sluggish yet rowdy percussion. “A” serves as a summary of the overall feel to the EP, recruiting another Belgrade-based up-and-comer Praktikal for support. “Rolando” is an ode to the flagship Roland TR drum machines used throughout the project. Its drum work is playful, yet ends up contributing to the peak in energy. “Jungle Machete Fever” builds on this with high-octane breakbeats and rattling bass, a track that has already seen playtime on dancefloors around the world.

Purely influenced by the movement of urban environments, TRAKA have cemented their sonic capabilities with a compelling collection of club-ready tracks. Through a newfound burst of inspiration through the medium of dance, they are swiftly becoming a force to reckon with. Their affirming rise to the spotlight is both exciting and well-deserved, one that we felt would fit well with our label’s mission.

Satellite Trax: an expansion of our core imprint that focuses on dance-centric music and its club roots; part of the foundation within our sonic heritage. This sublabel serves as a primary source of dancefloor weaponry for DJs and enthusiasts aiming to unveil the latest rhythms heard from around the electronic music sphere.

We Are Satellite Era. We Are Worldwide. 

Written & produced by Nemanja Maksimovic, Vuk-Luka Ukropina, & Vukan Kuzman
Track 2 features additional production by Mateja Malinovic
Mastered by Amir Mashayekhi
Cover art & visuals by Nic Juister

Changeling (blame the roach)

Think Twice