{"product_id":"vntm-ostbahn","title":"VNTM - Ostbahn","description":"\u003cp\u003eFormat: 12\" Vinyl\u003cbr\u003eCatalogue No.: LIP018\u003cbr\u003eRelease Date: 17 Jul 2026\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Techno\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLife In Patterns welcomes Amsterdam-based live act and producer VNTM for his debut appearance on the label with \"Ostbahn\", a five-track EP arriving on vinyl and digital formats on 24 July 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased in Amsterdam, VNTM 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond 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, Ame, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith \"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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTracks\u003cbr\u003eA1 VNTM Ostbahn\u003cbr\u003eA2 VNTM Wolf Moon\u003cbr\u003eB1 VNTM Tireno Swing\u003cbr\u003eB2 VNTM Bizarrity\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Life In Patterns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47194227900572,"sku":"LIP018","price":14.08,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0130\/8714\/6043\/files\/2_f3fd152d-1963-4297-8ef4-1b159c819a4e.jpg?v=1783716261","url":"https:\/\/www.horizonsmusic.co.uk\/products\/vntm-ostbahn","provider":"Horizons Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}