MAIN PHASE — Chosen One

Main Phase – Chosen One opens the Nervous Horizons NH018 12-inch vinyl with a clear sense of purpose: to bridge the producer’s earlier output and a fresh direction that fuses UK garage, techno and house. The Copenhagen-born DJ and producer delivers an EP that moves fluidly across those sonic worlds, offering three tracks that each carve a distinct groove while remaining tied together by a forward-thinking electronica aesthetic. Within the Nervous Horizons catalogue, Chosen One follows the label’s earlier releases Tsvi – Dance Tripping (NH017, 2026) and Josi Devil – No More (NH016, 2025), continuing the imprint’s focus on genre-blurring dance music. The EP arrives after a series of releases that have explored house-leaning rhythms and experimental textures, positioning Main Phase’s contribution as a natural continuation of the label’s evolving palette. Side A opens with “Creep Into My Mind”. The track is presented as an anthemic house piece, its vocal hook described as a soulful earworm that lingers long after the set ends. The arrangement builds a spacious, dancefloor-ready atmosphere that invites DJs to layer it into peak-hour moments or to use it as a melodic bridge between deeper cuts. Side B begins with the title track “Chosen One”. Described as a bass-heavy 4×4 belter, it leans into a driving techno rhythm while retaining the melodic sensibility of the opening cut. Its weighty low end and steady pulse make it an effective tool for building tension in a set, especially when transitioning from more melodic moments to a darker, club-focused climax. The EP closes with “Take Time (feat. Logan_olm)”. Featuring London-based MC Logan, the track injects a grime-inspired vocal edge that contrasts with the clinical production of the previous cuts. The nod to old-school UK funky and amapiano adds a rhythmic swing that can serve as a surprising shift in a DJ’s set, offering a raw, vocal-driven energy that stands out on the dancefloor. Main Phase’s recent discography includes the Swarm 12-inch on ATW Records (ATW058V, 2026) and the Attenuation EP on Tempa Recordings (TEMPA131, 2026), both of which showcase a similar willingness to traverse house, techno and garage territories. Earlier releases such as ATW010 (2025) and Gotta Maintain (feat. Buckley mix) on Instinct (2025) further illustrate the artist’s habit of alternating between heavy bass pressure and hypnotic club tools. Chosen One therefore sits comfortably within an evolving catalogue that rewards listeners with fresh perspectives on familiar dancefloor foundations. For DJs, the EP offers a compact toolkit: “Creep Into My Mind” works as a melodic opener or a warm-up, “Chosen One” provides a solid, bass-driven backbone for peak moments, and “Take Time” supplies a vocal-rich, genre-crossing climax that can re-energise a set. Collectors will appreciate the concise three-track format that captures Main Phase’s current artistic trajectory while highlighting Nervous Horizons’ commitment to forward-thinking electronica. The record is pressed as a 12-inch vinyl, matching the format of Main Phase’s recent releases and the label’s recent output. Its straightforward packaging lets the music speak for itself, offering a tactile experience that aligns with the EP’s blend of classic dancefloor structures and contemporary production. Main Phase – Chosen One, Nervous Horizons, NH018, 12-inch vinyl, three tracks. Tracklist: A1. Main Phase – Creep Into My Mind B1. Main Phase – Chosen One B2. Main Phase – Take Time (feat. Logan_olm)