Life In Patterns

Life In Patterns welcomes Uncertain for his first appearance on the label with “Defeat”, a five-track EP bringing together five warehouse-focused techno tracks, moving between darker industrial tones and the classic rave influences that have long been part of his sound. “Defeat” will release on vinyl and digital formats on 16 October 2026. The vinyl and Bandcamp purchases include 5 locked grooves.

Across the EP, Uncertain explores a broad range of peak-time energy. “Anxiety” and “Dismiss” take a darker route, built around tense atmospheres, heavy percussion, and industrial textures, while the remaining tracks introduce classic rave chords and a more open, melodic character. Despite the differences in tone, the five tracks share the same directness and focus, designed with the dance floor firmly in mind.

Uncertain, formerly known as Boriqua Tribez, has been active in electronic music since 1989. Over the past two decades, he has released and remixed more than 50 tracks for labels including KMS, Recycled Loops, and Ingoma, before starting a new chapter under the Uncertain name in 2018.

Since then, his more frantic approach to techno has found a home on labels such as Rekids, Symbolism, Beard Man, H-Productions, WRKTRX, ANAOH, Illegal Alien, Mind Medizin, Intec, and Uncage. Alongside his productions, Uncertain is an experienced DJ known for fast, precise three-deck sets, with international performances and support from artists including Ben Sims, Radio Slave, Truncate, Mark Broom, Carl Cox, Blasha & Allatt, Chris Liebing, Richie Hawtin, Luke Slater, DJ Rush, DJ Bone, and others.

With “Defeat”, Uncertain makes his Life In Patterns debut with a focused collection of five techno tracks — from dark industrial pressure to classic rave energy, all built for the warehouse.

Tracklist:
A1 Madness
A2 Anxiety
B1 Dismiss
B2 Defeat
B3 Caution

Credits:
Written and produced by Uncertain

Mastering by Manufaktur Studio
Artwork and design by Tobias Kalleder

Happy release day! VNTM (Live)’s Ostbahn (LIP018) is out now on vinyl, streaming platforms, and as a digital download via our Bandcamp (link in bio/story).
With “Ostbahn”, VNTM delivers a compelling first chapter on Life In Patterns — a release shaped by experiences beyond the studio, translated into hypnotic, emotionally charged techno built for deep immersion and maximum physicality.

Tracklist:
A1 Ostbahn
A2 Wolf Moon
B1 Tireno Swing
B2 Bizarrity
DB Distorted Reflection

Credits:
Written and produced by Thomas Michael van de Ven

Mastering by Manufaktur Studio
Artwork and design by Tobias Kalleder
Animation 𝕿obias 𝕽aschbacher
1st photo Daan Leliveld
2nd photo Sabrina

Based in Amsterdam, VNTM (Live) has established himself as one of techno’s most distinctive live performers, appearing at major festivals and clubs worldwide with a hardware-focused setup dedicated entirely to his own productions. His sound combines harmonic exploration and narrative-driven composition with distorted percussion, futuristic sound design, and a constant embrace of emerging synthesizer technologies.

Beyond his performances, VNTM is the driving force behind the acclaimed Mindscape events at Amsterdam’s Lofi, where he has hosted artists including Len Faki, Kangding Ray, Sterac, Âme, Recondite, Polygonia, Luigi Tozzi, Vril, and JakoJako. Recent highlights include his debut on the Awakenings Festival Mainstage, an all-night-long live set at Lofi Amsterdam, and a sold-out debut performance at Refuge in New York City.

With “Ostbahn”, VNTM delivers a compelling first chapter on Life In Patterns — a release shaped by experiences beyond the studio, translated into hypnotic, emotionally charged techno built for deep immersion and maximum physicality. “Ostbahn” will be released on vinyl and digital formats on 17 July 2026.

Check out the first premiere of “Tireno Swing” via NovaFuture Blog (link in story/bio).

Life In Patterns welcomes Amsterdam-based live act and producer VNTM (Live) for his debut appearance on the label with “Ostbahn”, a five-track EP arriving on vinyl and digital formats on 17 July 2026 (link in story/bio).

For VNTM, Ostbahn marks a departure from his usual creative process. While most of his productions are conceived and developed within the familiarity of his studio, every track on this release originated elsewhere — each one tied to a specific place, encounter, or moment beyond its walls. These external sparks became the foundation for a collection that feels both deeply personal and unmistakably geared towards the dance floor.

Across the EP, VNTM explores the intersection of emotional depth and physical intensity. Dark, immersive pads and melancholic atmospheres are woven into powerful techno frameworks, driven by heavy low frequencies, tightly locked grooves, and a precise sense of movement. The result is a body of work that balances introspection with impact, equally suited to peak-time systems and solitary listening.

Artwork Tobias Kalleder
Mastering Manufaktur Studio

“Bloom” (LIP017) by is now also available on all digital download stores. The closing track “Streets of Shanghai” was inspired by his recent stay in the city. Listen to the full track on our SoundCloud.

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Happy release day! “Bloom” (LIP017) by is out today on vinyl and digitally via Bandcamp and streaming platforms (link in story/bio). The vinyl and Bandcamp digital edition also include a selection of locked grooves.

Written and produced by Alexander Oesterlein

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Two new premieres from ’s upcoming EP are up on SoundCloud. The A2 track “Crasher” and B1 “Just Flowers”. Link in story/bio. “Bloom” (LIP017) will be released this Friday, 5 June 2026.

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