INTROSPEKT — Mutant Transmissions LP 2x12"

Introspekt – Mutant Transmissions LP arrives on Tempa Recordings as catalog number TEMPA135, a 2×12-inch vinyl set that pushes the artist’s bass-heavy vision into new, synthetic terrain. Following the critical response to the debut album Moving the Center, the eight-track EP explores a portal of time-machine drum machines and a duality of influences that sit between early-2000s Croydon dubstep and the electro currents of Baltimore and Detroit. Within Tempa’s 2026 output, Mutant Transmissions follows a string of releases that include Dub War’s Murderous Style (TEMPA004), Carré’s Citrine EP (TEMPA133), D1’s Tempa Archive, Vol 2: Enigma – EP (TEMPA132 / TEMPA132V), Coki’s Red Rocks (TEMPA130V), Nomine’s Blind Man (TEMPA099V), Main Phase & Talons’ Attenuation EP (TEMPA131) and Youngsta’s Plastic People (TEMPA129). The new Introspekt record therefore lands amid a diverse roster that continues Tempa’s tradition of forward-looking bass music. The opening side begins with “Breath Work (Club Mix)”. Introspekt describes the track as built around inhalation and exhalation samples, intended to feel like a reference to primal creative energy. The piece functions as a meditative yet kinetic entry point, its rhythmic pulse designed to anchor a set while inviting the dancer to sync breath with movement. The second track, “Fierce Diva Protocol”, takes its name from a personal self-defence mechanism against hypervisibility. Its dark, stripped-back character offers a confrontational groove that can serve as a catalyst for a peak-time shift, reinforcing the EP’s thematic focus on resilience. Side B opens with “Mutation”, a title that signals the record’s overarching narrative of transformation. The track’s angular design, shaped by the artist’s intention to build everything from scratch, delivers a skeletal bass framework that works well for mixing into deeper, more experimental moments. “Left Eye” follows, drawing on the artist’s personal visual impairment and broader symbolic associations of intuition. Its mood is more introspective, providing a contrasting texture that can be used to modulate tension before a darker climax. The third disc side continues the journey with “Interference”, a title that hints at sonic disruption. Its placement after “Left Eye” creates a shift from personal reflection to a more abstract, glitch-inflected atmosphere, suitable for late-night transitions. “Turbulence” picks up the momentum, delivering a restless energy that can re-ignite a dancefloor’s drive after the previous track’s more subdued vibe. Side D concludes the narrative arc with two numerically titled pieces. “Drum Signal 027” was conceived around the artist’s 27th birthday and reflects on change and the necessity of surrender. Its rhythmic focus offers a solid backbone for DJs seeking a bridge between melodic sections and more percussive moments. The final track, “108 Shapes”, references a numerological link to the number nine, suggesting completion and metamorphosis. Its structure provides a satisfying resolution, making it an effective closing statement for a set that wishes to end on a note of transformation. Introspekt’s recent output includes the 2025 releases Tectonica on ec2a (OPM007), Unearthed Technology on Tempa (TEMPA124), the double-12” Moving The Center LP (TEMPALP026) and earlier works on other imprints. Mutant Transmissions builds on that trajectory, deepening the artist’s exploration of synthetic sound design while retaining the dark bass foundation that has become a hallmark of their catalogue. In the current underground landscape, the record stands as a bridge between the gritty legacy of early dubstep and the sleek futurism of modern bass music. Its emphasis on stripped-back, angular compositions offers DJs a palette that is both retro-referential and forward-thinking, fitting for sets that aim to navigate between nostalgia and innovation. From a collector’s perspective, the 2×12-inch format provides ample space for the deep low end and dynamic range required by the record’s bass-centric tracks. The pressing respects the label’s reputation for quality, ensuring that the nuanced textures Introspekt describes— from breath-sample references to numerological motifs— translate faithfully to the needle. Introspekt – Mutant Transmissions LP, Tempa Recordings, catalog TEMPA135, 2×12-inch vinyl, eight tracks. Tracklist: A1. Introspekt – Breath Work (Club Mix) A2. Introspekt – Fierce Diva Protocol B1. Introspekt – Mutation B2. Introspekt – Left Eye C1. Introspekt – Interference C2. Introspekt – Turbulence D1. Introspekt – Drum Signal 027 D2. Introspekt – 108 Shapes