Funk D’Void - Phoenix (2024)

The king of deep returns with his first original work in five years, joining the Red Section label and bringing his legendary Detroit-inspired techno sound to the imprint's impressive roster of artists. With a career spanning over two decades, Lars Sandberg has earned a reputation as a revered producer and a true DJs DJ. Classics such as the anthemic 'Diabla, 'Emotional Content' and 'Jack Me Off' have earned him legendary status in dance music history, while he is ever in demand as a remixer, having reworked iconic artists such as Underworld and New Order. From his base in Barcelona, he has maintained a long-running residency at the highly regarded Macarena club and is currently preparing for a tour of Asia. Red Section is now proud to unveil his new solo release 'Phoenix' an aptly titled trip into robust deep techno territory that propels itself on an insistent one-note bassline and shimmering Maurizio-esque stabs. Pared back in production, it is a perpetually evolving heads-down groove guaranteed to move even the most reluctant ravers. Remixes come from an array of highly regarded producers combining to create a package that will work across a range of dancefloors. First up is BB Deng who concocts a stomping stab-laden workout followed by Millhouse, who delivers a turbo-charged techno interpretation. Berlin's Professor Dictabeat comes next twisting the original into vocoded angular electro shapes. Sarkha tunes into the darkness and turns up the BPMs, while Thian delves into the deep on his atmospheric percussive workout. Mechanic Slave delivers a relentless slice of industrial techno before Der Køch turns in a hypnotic modern techno throbber. Finally, comes Johannes Volk, the highly regarded German producer who creates a superb groove punctuated by Detroit synth tones and underpinned by a jacking Chicago percussive backbone. The 'Phoenix' rises from the void, delivering a stunning original and set of remixes destined to cause damage on dancefloors across the Globe. Red Section continues to curate some of the most exciting techno artists on the planet and is delighted to see Funk D'Void join the fold.