THE WIZZARD — The Controller LP 2x12"

The Wizzard – The Controller LP arrives on Into The Wizard’s Sleeve as catalogue ITWS011, a 2×12” vinyl-only release that blends electro, minimal house and tech house into a spell-bound journey. The record’s mythic packaging references a mountain-bound sorcerer conjuring futuristic sounds, positioning the LP as a conceptual entry point into the producer’s imagined realm. Within the Into The Wizard’s Sleeve catalogue, The Controller LP follows the mystically titled The Deadliners (ITWS010) and The Acid Test (ITWS009), both dated 2025, while earlier outings such as Dot13’s The Way You Move EP (ITWS004, 2022) and the enigmatic ITWS 008 hint at a label that favours experimental dancefloor narratives. The Wizzard’s own Three Dimensions EP on Afterwoods (AW001, 2025) shows a precedent for vinyl-only releases that explore layered electronic textures, a path continued here. Side A opens with “The Controller”, a title that suggests a commanding presence, setting a rhythmic foundation that carries through to “Blanc”. The two tracks share a sleek, forward-moving groove, each feeding the other’s momentum while maintaining the record’s electro-minimal aesthetic. On side B, “Let’s Sweat” picks up the tempo, offering a kinetic pulse suited to peak-time movement, before “The Test” introduces a slightly more restrained vibe, providing a brief respite that prepares the listener for the deeper cuts ahead. Side C continues the descent into the record’s darker corners. “Drippan” (sic) drifts into a more hypnotic space, its title evoking a fluid, lingering atmosphere that bridges the energy of the previous side with the experimental edge of “Machinedrum”. The latter’s name hints at a rhythmic precision that aligns with the tech house undercurrent of the release. Finally, side D closes with “Cooking”, a track that simmers with a steady drive, and “Tisno”, which caps the journey with an enigmatic finish, leaving space for the DJ to either loop the groove or transition into a new set. The Controller LP sits at an intersection of the artist’s evolving output and the label’s penchant for boundary-pushing dance music. While The Wizzard’s earlier Three Dimensions EP explored spatial sound design, this LP expands the palette with a broader electro and tech house vocabulary, reinforcing the producer’s reputation for crafting tracks that are both conceptually rich and club-ready. For DJs, the record offers a versatile toolkit: the opening pair of tracks provide a solid foundation for warm-up sets, the mid-section supplies peak-time energy, and the closing cuts deliver moodier, more introspective moments suitable for late-night transitions. Collectors will appreciate the cohesive sequencing and the mythic packaging that ties the music to its narrative concept. The release is pressed as a 2×12” vinyl-only set, adhering to the label’s emphasis on physical formats that encourage hands-on interaction with the music. The Wizzard – The Controller LP, Into The Wizard’s Sleeve, catalogue ITWS011, 2×12” vinyl, eight tracks. Tracklist: A1. The Wizzard – The Controller A2. The Wizzard – Blanc B1. The Wizzard – Let's Sweat B2. The Wizzard – The Test C1. The Wizzard – Drippin C2. The Wizzard – Machinedrum D1. The Wizzard – Cooking D2. The Wizzard – Tisno