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Lewis Fautzi Intense Mechanism

Lewis Fautzi Premieres ‘Intense Mechanism’

The Portuguese techno virtuoso is back again with his very own recipe about how the music of the future should sound like for his new project. Listen to the premiere of the spacey titular track from the Lewis Fautzi Intense Mechanism EP now.

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Global Vibe Radio 195 Feat. Lewis Fautzi

The 195th Global Vibe Radio voyage sees PoleGroup mainstay and Faut Section label boss Lewis Fautzi at the helm for one hour of high-intensity, trippy, mental techno.

Lewis Fautzi has had a meteoric ascension in the global techno scene like a projectile fired into space at the speed of light. Establishing the norm of releasing on well-respected labels, in 2013 his first noteworthy edition came on Soniculture, a label from his home country Portugal.

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Neopop Festival Announce Dax J, Jeff Mills, Matrixxman b2b Ø [Phase], Dasha Rush and More for 2019

From August 7th to 10th, Neopop Festival returns to Viana do Castelo to host some of the most exciting names in electronic music for an eclectic programme spanning two stages and four nights.

The festivities will once again take place just a few meters from the Atlantic Ocean in the breathtaking setting of Viana Do Castelo – the jewel of the Costa Verde. This historic location in the Minho Region of Northern Portugal is just a 30-minute drive from Porto Airport, boasting views of the Lima River and local foods that are guaranteed to make your trip unforgettable.

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In Interview with Lewis Fautzi

Portuguese techno producer Lewis Fautzi drops his fourth album on his Faut Section imprint this month comprising several leftfield cuts.

Having released two albums on Soma and another one PoleGroup, Lewis Fautzi is no stranger to the long player format. Launching Faut Section in 2013, Insanity Department is the label’s debut album and follows an illustrious few years for Fautzi who’s appeared on the likes of Bpitch, Warm Up and Figure, mixed PoleGroup’s sixth volume of ‘Unknown Landscapes’, not to mention DJed at venues like Berghain, Gare Porto, Tresor and Lux Frágil to name a few.

Opening with the subterranean ‘Insane’, the album is a distinct blend of atmospheric textures and bold melodies forming seven refined tracks not geared for peaktime techno sets. Tracks like ‘Conspiracy’ feature a stuttering beat and echoing notes whilst the intricate pitter-patter qualities of ‘Physicians’ generate a mesmerising aesthetic from start to finish.

Downtempo cuts like ‘Determination Of Insanity’ steadily march forward whilst cavernous synths pulsate throughout, leading into the ominous ‘Wounds Of Deadly Hate’ with its twisted drums and soaring synths. Nearing the end, ‘The Science Behind’ is driven by murky pads and piercing chords until ‘Obscenity’ concludes the album with syncopated kicks and uplifting arrangements.

We caught up with the Portuguese producer and DJ to talk about the album, his home country and what’s coming up for him in 2019

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