MAASYM — Angle45

Maasym – Angle45 arrives on Lost Verses as LV007, a 12-inch vinyl EP that stakes a claim in the label’s evolving techno narrative. The Hamburg-based producer delivers three original cuts and a remix by label owner Oxygeno, each calibrated for the dancefloor and spanning a spectrum from deep immersion to outright intensity. Within Lost Verses’ catalogue, Angle45 follows the earlier releases Voices From Beyond Vol.1 (LV006, 2025) and Pure Devotion (LV005, 2025), while echoing the label’s penchant for kinetic, club-ready techno first heard on A Vicious Cycle (LV002, 2021). The EP continues the progression set by these predecessors, offering a fresh perspective from a new contributor alongside the familiar touch of Oxygeno’s remix work. Side A opens with “Angle45”, a hypnotic techno piece that establishes a steady, driving pulse, setting the tone for the record’s forward momentum. The second track, “Angle45 (Oxygeno Remix)”, reinterprets the opener with a darker, more intense edge, sharpening the rhythm for peak-time impact while maintaining the original’s hypnotic core. On the flip side, “Translucent Road” shifts the mood toward a deeper, more atmospheric groove, providing a spacious interlude that balances the set’s energy. The record closes with “Inert Medium”, an intense, propulsive track that pushes the tempo and texture to a climax, delivering the kind of closing statement that can fuel the final moments of a set. For Maasym, Angle45 follows the earlier 2026 cassette release Absorbing Grey Tones MC on Mord Records, marking a transition from the lo-fi cassette format to a vinyl EP that foregrounds his techno sensibility. Oxygeno’s involvement ties the release to his own recent output, including The Scent Of Your Fears EP (MORD126, 2026) and Beyond Non Existence EP (ANA018, 2026), reinforcing a collaborative thread that runs through Lost Verses’ recent offerings. In the current underground landscape, the EP exemplifies a focused, dancefloor-oriented approach to techno, where each track is engineered for seamless mixing and sustained momentum. The juxtaposition of Maasym’s original compositions with Oxygeno’s remix underscores the label’s commitment to both fresh voices and internal reinterpretations, enriching the catalogue’s sonic diversity. DJs will find Angle45 useful for constructing a narrative arc: the opening “Angle45” works as a warm-up or early-set groove, the Oxygeno remix can be deployed for a mid-set lift, “Translucent Road” offers a breather for deeper moments, and “Inert Medium” serves as a high-energy closer. Collectors will appreciate the EP’s concise four-track format and its placement within Lost Verses’ steady output of forward-thinking techno. The release is pressed as a 12-inch vinyl, aligning with the label’s tradition of delivering tactile, DJ-friendly formats. Its four tracks are laid out across both sides, facilitating traditional cueing and set construction. Maasym – Angle45, Lost Verses LV007, 12-inch vinyl, four tracks. Tracklist: A1. Maasym – Angle45 A2. Maasym – Angle45 (Oxygeno Remix) B1. Maasym – Translucent Road B2. Maasym – Inert Medium