Altinbas

I discovered Altinbas in 2022 while digging at Hardwax. I first accidentally came across his Inner Space EP on Observer Station, then his next releases with Cirkle on Voltage and SK Eleven made a lot of noise, and we got to hear them in every club we stepped into. We enjoyed the precision, punch, and tightness of his sound while keeping it deep and atmospheric. The way Ahmet carved a space for himself in a techno scene dominated by social media is inspiring. He showed that dedication to music and sound research, along with consistently putting out a solid number of releases, can still be enough to stand out today. For Zwart Goud’s 10th anniversary, we were invited to curate a day event for ADE and it was a perfect occasion to invite him. Altinbas delivered a perfect driving, deep, and atmospheric techno journey.

David

Altinbas Biography :

Ahmet Altinbas is challenging the limits of modern techno. As both a resident and in-house label curator for Brussels club Fuse, the Turkish Belgian artist has quickly emerged as a leading talent from Brussels’ burgeoning electronic scene.

As a DJ, Altinbas is known for simultaneously honing in on minute details and zooming out to the bigger picture, crafting captivating journeys that explore the common threads and connective tissue between his carefully-selected cuts. Through his online mixes, his own curated parties at Fuse, and his dense touring schedule through many of Europe’s club capitals, he’s become known for a sound built on layered beats and rapidly shifting dynamics, where even familiar tracks feel fresh in the fabric of his sonic narratives. Honing his skills as a producer for years, he’s developed a densely-layered style built on sculpted sound design and impactful grooves that’s been captivating and reverberating across the international dance scene. Renowned for the level of craftsmanship in his productions, Altinbas’ works have found a home on labels like Token Records, SK11 and Non Series.

On his own imprint Observer Station, he pushes his output even further, using the label to explore both the emotional content of his music and the methods he uses to release it without constraints. While home to some of further-reaching tracks, Observer Station keeps its focus firmly on dancefloor functionality, making its releases primed for unique, overwhelming moments in the club