L.F.T. — Sonic Boom EP

L.F.T. – Sonic Boom EP is a four-track 12-inch vinyl release on Bordello A Parigi, issued as catalogue number BAP258 in October 2026. Built from acid pressure, distorted electro rhythms, industrial textures and dark machine-driven electronics, the EP presents L.F.T. in uncompromising form: raw, physical and deliberately abrasive, with each track designed around tension, repetition and the unstable energy of analogue machines. Known as Love, Fist, Tears, L.F.T. is the project of German producer, DJ and live act Johannes Haas. His music occupies the darker intersection of electro, new wave, acid, techno, industrial and post-punk, drawing on distorted drum machines, rough analogue textures and the colder synth language associated with early electronic body music. Over the years Haas has released music through labels including Mechatronica, Osàre! Editions, Return To Disorder, Mannequin Records and Tresor, developing a recognisable sound that combines machine funk with a distinctly dystopian atmosphere. Sonic Boom fits naturally into that catalogue but pushes the physical character of the music to the front. The record does not attempt to smooth out the rough edges of its production. Instead, distortion, saturation, static and mechanical percussion become central components of the sound. The result is an EP that feels closer to a piece of industrial machinery pushed beyond its normal operating limits than conventional club-oriented electro. The opening track, “Locked In My Head”, establishes the direction immediately. Its introduction is bent, unstable and heavily processed before the rhythm locks into place. Once the beat arrives, the track develops a hard-edged electro pulse surrounded by abrasive electronic detail. Vocoder-treated vocals appear fragmented and distorted rather than presented as a conventional lead performance, while saturated chords and layers of noise create a claustrophobic atmosphere around the drums. The track's strength comes from the tension between its rigid rhythmic foundation and deliberately damaged sound palette. The drums retain enough definition for the groove to remain functional on a dancefloor, but the surrounding production continually destabilises the track. Distorted vocal fragments, static and corrosive electronic textures give “Locked In My Head” the feeling of a machine transmitting through a damaged signal. “Las Plagas” continues the assault with an even more degraded sonic surface. The percussion is dry, cracked and heavily weathered, while the surrounding textures create a sense of constant pressure. Rather than relying on melodic development in the traditional sense, L.F.T. builds movement through changes in density, distortion and rhythmic emphasis. The result is an electro track that feels stripped down to its mechanical core while maintaining a strong physical impact. The title “Las Plagas” translates to “the plagues”, an appropriate name for a track whose sonic environment feels deliberately contaminated. Its rhythm is functional but never clean; the production constantly introduces rough edges and electronic debris. For DJs, this makes it particularly useful as a transition into darker territory, especially within electro, EBM, industrial techno and leftfield club sets. The flip begins with “Ningen”, a Japanese word meaning “human”, although the track itself sounds distinctly machine-oriented. A spluttering rhythm provides the foundation while a twisted synth line moves around the groove with an almost serpentine quality. The production is leaner than some of the material on the A-side, allowing the central synth figure to become the main source of tension. “Ningen” demonstrates one of L.F.T.'s strongest characteristics: the ability to create a feeling of movement without filling the arrangement with unnecessary elements. The track develops through repetition and subtle shifts in the relationship between percussion and synthesizer, producing a hypnotic effect. The drums feel greasy and industrial, while the synth remains unstable and expressive, giving the track a sense of controlled malfunction. Closing the EP, “Schmutzig Personality” is perhaps the most aggressively physical track on the record. The German title suggests something dirty or grimy, and the production follows through on that implication. Heavy drum programming is reinforced by sharp snares and cutting claps, while acid lines push through the arrangement with an increasingly hostile character. The acid element is particularly important here. Rather than functioning as a playful retro reference, it becomes another source of pressure within the track. The acid synthesis interacts with the percussion and processed vocal elements to create a dense, confrontational groove. The arrangement feels designed for a dark room, powerful sound system and late-night dancefloor, where the physical qualities of the drums and bass can fully translate. Across all four tracks, Sonic Boom demonstrates L.F.T.'s preference for direct, tactile production. His approach is rooted in hardware and analogue-oriented working methods, with distortion and saturation treated as compositional tools rather than imperfections to be removed. In interviews, Haas has explained that he records his productions directly to tape and uses guitar pedals on synthesizers to achieve a rougher, more organic character. That philosophy is clearly compatible with the abrasive sound of Sonic Boom. There is also a strong connection between the EP and L.F.T.'s wider musical language. His earlier releases have explored electro, wave, acid, punk and industrial music through deliberately raw production, while his DJ sets move between electro and techno. Sonic Boom continues that trajectory without softening its more confrontational side. For DJs, this is a record built for atmosphere as much as rhythm. “Locked In My Head” and “Las Plagas” establish a particularly severe A-side mood, while “Ningen” offers a more hypnotic and synth-focused approach on the flip. “Schmutzig Personality” provides the most direct physical impact and works naturally toward the heavier end of an electro or techno set. For collectors, BAP258 is another strong example of Bordello A Parigi's ongoing interest in contemporary electronic music that sits outside strict genre boundaries. The label's catalogue regularly connects electro, house, new wave, disco, techno and experimental electronic music, and L.F.T.'s Sonic Boom fits comfortably into that broader aesthetic while remaining unmistakably his own. Sonic Boom EP is ultimately a record about texture, pressure and machine energy. There are no unnecessary embellishments: distorted drum machines, acid synthesis, processed vocals, hostile percussion and unstable electronic textures do the work. L.F.T. turns these elements into four tightly focused club tracks that feel simultaneously futuristic and rooted in the rougher traditions of electro, industrial electronics and new wave. L.F.T. – Sonic Boom EP is therefore a highly functional 12-inch for DJs working across electro, acid house, EBM, industrial techno, wave and darker leftfield dance music. Raw, distorted and uncompromising, BAP258 captures the physical side of L.F.T.'s production style and delivers four tracks designed to hit hard on a proper sound system. Tracklist: A1. L.F.T. – Locked In My Head A2. L.F.T. – Las Plagas B1. L.F.T. – Ningen B2. L.F.T. – Schmutzig Personality