Release date (vinyl, cd & digital): 15th of October

Tracklist (digital):
1. Labstract
2. One For The Groove
3. Bang Wap
4. Say It Loud
5. Give In
6. If I Die
7. Coal
8. Devotion
9. Run
10. The Drag Train
11. Nano Chameleon

Tracklist (CD):
1. Labstract
2. One For The Groove
3. Bang Wap
4. Say It Loud
5. Give In
6. If I Die
7. Coal
8. Run
9. The Drag Train
10. Nano Chameleon

Tracklist (LP):
A1. Labstract
A2. One For The Groove
B1. Give In
B2. If I Die
C1. Coal
C2. Run
D1. The Drag Train
D2. Nano Chameleon

Luke Slater presents new Planetary Assault Systems album, Sky Scraping.

The iconic British producer, whose last LP arrived via Ostgut Ton in 2016, follows up this year's Say It Loud on Token with a full length featuring a wealth of brand new material.

A figure who needs little introduction to fans of the genre, but whose consistency in the studio and on the road has repeatedly marked him out as true pioneer of sound design and performance with a singular vision, Slater first minted the PAS alias in '93. Since then, a slew of singles and LP's from the industrious artist have made sure Planetary Assault Systems has become a byword for hypnotic, funk-heavy Techno in a purist tradition. Toeing the line between heady, psychedelic material and all out main room fare - Slater's work as PAS captures the very best facets of the genre, with economically selected parts exquisitely arranged and engineered with a shrewd and uncompromising ear for what really makes people move.

On the new LP, Slater draws on studio material but also components recorded during the PAS live show - and he's keen to let fans know the focus is well and truly on the dance floor with this one: Sky Scraping is a loud and unabashed celebration of the formative and familiar environments so loved by the electronic music community, the dark clubs and festivals made special by their unique ability to bring like minded people together.

Sky Scraping kicks off in characteristically dense, psychedelic fashion with Labstract - a slice of classic PAS with cavernous low end and a tight, looping sequence doing the driving work while frenetic drum machine cuts and wide angle synth sirens shift the track onwards from one phase to the next. Follow up One For The Groove showcases the chunkier side of Slater's production as PAS with an infectious 909 pattern propelled on in the high mids by a squelching synth patch. Bang Wap revisits the artist's last outing on Token - a monstrous, unforgiving roller designed with peak time in mind. Say It Loud - the idiosyncratic proto-anthem that accompanied Bang Wap earlier in the year leads the LP onwards, before sequing into new recording Give In - a masterclass in dense, funky, face-melting Techno. Drums take centre stage on If I Die, as the artist returns to the 909 for a marginally slowed down cut that really highlights the artist's connection to and natural affinity with groove and drum machine cuts. Coal thrusts the listener straight back down the wormhole - an extraordinary, driving piece propelled by a guttural lead synth sequence and ghostly drums, before giving way to Run - a dry, pared back recording with plucked, staccato synths that makes for a good contrast to its fathoms deep predecessor. Though not without moments of hysteria in its closing quarter, The Drag Train, featuring a classic, more mono finish begins the wind down towards the LP's close. Nano Chameleon ties up Sky Scraping, a track as forceful as anything that has come earlier on the record - as it approaches its close, a warping lead powers the recording home with shuffling white noise percussion dipping in and out of the sonic main stage before giving way to a delicate, controlled chaos.

TOKEN103 - Planetary Assault Systems - Sky Scraping

Bookings - hello@vinculum.pt
https://www.vinculum.pt/
Promos - backbone.doppler@gmail.com


Backbone is the alias of Afonso, a Portuguese DJ, producer, and founder of Vinculum Festival. With deep roots in both the raw energy of Jungle/Drum & Bass and the hypnotic structure of techno, his sound reflects a lifelong devotion to rhythm and experimentation. Born in Mondim de Basto and shaped by the underground scenes of Porto and beyond, Backbone blends driving baselines, atmospheric textures, and percussive intensity into DJ sets that are as physical as they are cerebral.

His journey includes acclaimed releases on labels such as Counterchange, Nechto, and Contempo Music, as well as a standout contribution to a VA on Mutual Rytm. In 2025, he launched his own imprint, Crulight Records, as a home for raw, unpredictable, and forward-thinking techno explorations.

As the mind behind Vinculum Festival — a mountain-based gathering now known for booking some of techno's most vital voices — Backbone continues to shape a forward-thinking and deeply personal vision of electronic music, both in the studio and behind the decks.

Ricky Barnes, who was born in Azerbaijan and is half American, is a young, talented music enthusiast who is 23 years old. He began his musical journey in 2015. Ricky is a unique and creative DJ/ producer who explores his passion, unique creativity, and experiences from the atmosphere of deep house to a punch of techno and to a groove of traditional psychedelic trance. 

He is inspired by the likes of Hernan Cattaneo, Olivier Giacamotto, Metodi Hristov, Fur Coat, Township Rebellion, and Fernando Ferreyra 
Ricky is also a producer for online platforms and is studying to become an audio engineer. 

 With all the experiences combined in all genres, Ricky puts out content that comes from the heart and soul. He enters you into a trance state where your mind transcends as well as the soul, the body moves, and the heart beats with feelings left with disparity. When in the mix, you can feel the deep, dark, emotional, and exciting atmosphere in the cerebrum. The music moves your soul to a different dimension as you flow through his mix.

Contact: rtbarnes128@gmail.com 

Comienza a pinchar a los 18 años , apasionado por la música valenciana y las guitarras de de los finales de los 80 , empieza su pasión por mezclar en casa los vinilos que iba consiguiendo , también vendía discos de family records y así ampliaba su colección que hoy todavía posee de más 4000 vinilos , a los 21 años abre su propio ALCHAMYCLUB en Burgos que estuvo abierto del 94 a 2004 creando sesiones míticas en la ciudad por donde pasaron grandes djs del panorama nacional y también recorriendo cabinas por diferentes salas del territorio español e incluso México y Portugal , hoy en día está alejado de las cabinas pero sigue teniendo ese gusto implacable por el sonido Techno oscuro e hipnótico
Electro con muchos breaks es un sonido por el que también se desenvuelve muy bien y siempre con un estilo  especial para la pista de baile

dj & producer
@Solstice303
Contact : paulvaca909@gmail.com

With a taste for the underground music scene
Rustica aka Kukuku has been playing at Festivals, Clubs, Pool Parties, Beach Parties, Birthdays, Boat parties , Fashion events, Weddings,After parties, etc, going back and forth between genres like Deep / Progressive / Tech / Techno/ Soulful/ Afro and Minimal house.
One thing's for certain. He always manages to get that crowd pumped.
 
Music runs in his veins as many of his family members are singers and musicians (Some very well known around the ABC islands) 
When behind the decks he normally goes back and forth between genres like Deep/Progressive/Tec/Techno and Minimal house,
depending on the time, place and crowd
 
There is good music in every genre is what he always says. 
Growing up in Aruba he has been influenced by music from all over the world and is very multicultural adding even more diversity, flavor and fun surprises in his mixes.

TOKEN103 - Planetary Assault Systems - Sky Scraping

Token Records