"Phillip Western has demonstrated time and time again his capacity for combining experimental synthesis with spaced-out atmospheres and infectious grooves. Known as much for his collaborations with cEvin Key in Download and PlatEAU, as well as releases under his various other monikers like Kone and Beehatch, his latest release under his own name is a wonderful testament to his abilities as a live performer."
- Ilker Ycel, Re:Gen Magazine

1) Red Eyes
Without question, techno for the brain and food for the dark soul. Acid bass forms the substratum of this multi-layered and nefarious confection. Lucidly natural yet mind-bendingly complex, the progression of the tune carries with it a theatrical sense of rising action complimented by those analog loop tweaks that are so classically "Philth." Kaleidoscopic richness on the vox give this track a transgendered nature that exemplifies the deviant and experimental nature of this artist's work. Helter-skelter vibes tiptoe on the periphery of psychosis, but keeps it grooving with warm pads and psychedelic ambient washes. Dilated yet focused, soothing and unnerved, "Red Eyes" rides the edge between the conscious and subconscious with well processed sampling that seems to come from the vault of a long-lost age, creating a sense of delightful bewilderment.

2) Stalker
Phil sets an ominous tone in this deep and nasty techno thriller by creating the hair-raising feeling of being pursued. Experimental loops of field recordings combine forces with a menacing bass line that just won't quit as it continues to creep deep into the mix. Resonant stabs emerge and then submerge beneath icy synth squalls for an unnerving and chilly blast of sordid funk that will leave you shuddering with late-night dance floor satisfaction. As this harrowing track gathers steam and closes in on it's prey, it illustrates how good techno is truly greater than the sum of its parts.

3) Stalker - Let's Go Outside Remix
Where the original has an immediacy that hunts you down, the Let's Go Outside's rework exudes a sense of audio voyeurism that watches your every move from a calculated distance. Vibration and resonance take center stage from the get-go with a booming sub that undulates with intensity. No nonsense drum programming is layered with distorted and diced vocal samples to create a pumping break that hits like nitrous oxide, taking the track to the next level of throb. Additional sample work provides an unsettling sense of depth filled by metallic jangles, disturbed whispers, and heavy breathing. A deliciously perplexing and consciously complex track that sets a spooky mood for brooding techno groovers.


Support from:

- Tyler Stadius (Fabric, Household)
"Quite pleased to receive these tunes from you! Down n' dirty bad mothers- reminds me of the good old "Warp" days. Late,late, twisted nights, dirty warehouses...I'm sure Phil must have had a taste of them. Looking forward to hearing more! Thanks kindly for sending."

- Marky Star (Low Pressings, Beat Code, Fade, Stupendous)
"This release confirms the fact that good, deep electronic music is alive and out there-we just have to dig a bit to get there.
Red Eyes - A throbbing banger! The story in this track is amazing... it starts off on planet x and lands on planet wtf.
Stalker - An epic spook house track that reminds me of early omni a.m. Awesome! One of the better crafted tunes I've heard in a while.
Stalker (remix) - Slap me silly and call me a monkey's uncle!!! Are you fucking kidding me???

- Noah Pred (Thoughtless Music)
"The relentless groove, trippy atmospheres and wobbly synths of 'Red Eyes' work great for me - will play! Thanks for sending..."

- Alland Byallo (Nightlight Music, Utensil Recordings, KONTROL)
"I like Stalker. Pretty cool track."