Hardspace - H005 [Hardspace]

Format: 12" transparent red in printed sleeve.

Len Faki continues to expand the Hardspace series with a new release of personal edits crafted for use in his own DJ sets. This latest addition showcases Faki’s meticulous approach to reworking tracks that have shaped his sets, fusing classic vibes with his distinctive style.

On the A-side, Faki revisits Dubspeeka’s Mod 3 and Mod 4, originally released in 2017. The Hardspace remixes capture the brooding atmosphere of the original productions and develop them with dark, cinematic vibes. Faki also significantly adjusts the energy level on both tracks, not only by increasing the tempo but also by adding his signature percussive punch to adapt these tools for peak-time play.

Flipping to the B-side, he turns his attention to Fanon Flowers’ Chicago-Detroit Part 1 and Part 3. These cuts first appeared on Studio Sound in 2010, as part of a series paying homage to the pioneering sounds of Chicago house and Detroit techno. Both cuts exhibit extremely raw machined grooves with a minimalist, analogue charm. By incorporating the rough textures and melodic subtleties of the originals into his edits, Faki highlights their jacking qualities and infuses both tracks with a renewed sense of urgency, building tension and release as you would expect from one of his sets.