Life In Patterns

Life In Patterns welcomes Amsterdam-based live act and producer VNTM (Live) for his debut appearance on the label with “Ostbahn”, a five-track EP arriving on vinyl and digital formats on 17 July 2026 (link in story/bio).

For VNTM, Ostbahn marks a departure from his usual creative process. While most of his productions are conceived and developed within the familiarity of his studio, every track on this release originated elsewhere — each one tied to a specific place, encounter, or moment beyond its walls. These external sparks became the foundation for a collection that feels both deeply personal and unmistakably geared towards the dance floor.

Across the EP, VNTM explores the intersection of emotional depth and physical intensity. Dark, immersive pads and melancholic atmospheres are woven into powerful techno frameworks, driven by heavy low frequencies, tightly locked grooves, and a precise sense of movement. The result is a body of work that balances introspection with impact, equally suited to peak-time systems and solitary listening.

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“Bloom” (LIP017) by is now also available on all digital download stores. The closing track “Streets of Shanghai” was inspired by his recent stay in the city. Listen to the full track on our SoundCloud.

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Happy release day! “Bloom” (LIP017) by is out today on vinyl and digitally via Bandcamp and streaming platforms (link in story/bio). The vinyl and Bandcamp digital edition also include a selection of locked grooves.

Written and produced by Alexander Oesterlein

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Two new premieres from ’s upcoming EP are up on SoundCloud. The A2 track “Crasher” and B1 “Just Flowers”. Link in story/bio. “Bloom” (LIP017) will be released this Friday, 5 June 2026.

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Despite only being born in the early 2000s, Bochum based artist is deeply inspired by the sound of that era, channeling its essence into a forward-thinking take on modern techno. He has already made a name for himself with releases on ARTS, Oktogon, and Rave Your Soul.

Check out the first premiere of “Echotex” via .blog (link in story/bio).

“Bloom” (LIP017) will be released on June 5, 2026, on vinyl and digital formats. The vinyl and Bandcamp digital edition also includes a selection of locked grooves.

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LIP017 welcomes Bochum-based artist to . Despite being born in the early 2000s, he is deeply inspired by the sound of that era, channeling its essence into a forward-thinking take on modern techno. He has already made a name for himself with releases on ARTS, Oktogon, and Rave Your Soul.

His mini album “Bloom” offers a fresh reinterpretation of old-school foundations. Blending early 2000s influences with contemporary techno aesthetics, the record delivers a modern edge while remaining rooted in the fundamentals - driving rhythms, percussion-heavy grooves, and powerful low-end energy. Rich chords and atmospheric pads add emotional depth, shaping a distinctive and immersive sonic identity.

Spanning eight tracks, “Bloom” moves effortlessly from peak-time intensity to ambient textures and functional club tools, capturing the full spectrum of Aleeks’s sound and providing versatility for every moment of the night.

“Bloom” will be released on June 5, 2026, on vinyl and digital formats.

Tracklist:
1 No Future Without Past
2 Boxcut
3 Crasher
4 Just Flowers
5 Echotex
6 Deep Liner
7 Tool 8
8 Streets of Shanghai
+ Locked grooves on the vinyl edition

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Written and produced by Alexander Oesterlein

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“Excellent, driving, anthemic big room Techno EP” 🫡

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