{"product_id":"batteries-not-included-brain-sold-separately-ep","title":"Batteries Not included (Brain sold separately) EP","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo Static Automatic is proud to announce the new EP from UK Electro legend Phil Klein under his \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eMental Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e alias. Titled “Batteries Not Included (Brain Sold Separately),” this release marks the dynamic follow-up to the acclaimed 2020 debut “Voices In My Head (Noises In My Pants).”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFew authentic Electro producers from the UK can wear the badge ‘legend’ with the same level of justification as Phil Klein, aka Bass Junkie. Active since the late 80s, Klein has tirelessly shaped his distinct vision of Electro, both as a solo artist and through storied collaborations with icons like Dynamix II, Keith Tenniswood (Radioactiveman), and Si Brown (Dexorcist). As a DJ, remixer, live act, and the driving force behind the seminal Battle Trax label, his influence is woven into the fabric of the genre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith essential releases on labels including DMX Krew’s Breakin’ Records, Andrea Parker’s Touchin’ Bass, and Billy Nasty’s Elektrix, the Bass Junkie sound seamlessly bridges the old-school beats of Electro’s origins with a potent, borderline-industrial edge. As noted by Andy Barton of Bass Agenda: “From funky to ferocious, Bass Junkie’s discography is a must-have for anyone claiming passion for the genre – influential, individual, and infectious with every beat.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow, as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eMental Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Klein continues his exploration of electronic psychedelia. The new EP, “Batteries Not Included (Brain Sold Separately),” is a four-track expedition through the Electro cosmos:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Brainwash” immerses the listener in swirling, hypnotic synths.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“They're Not Blue, They’re Purple” delivers a masterclass in crunchy, textured drums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Primordial Soup” showcases frantic, intricate programming.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Kluster Funk” offers a moment of deep, sonic relief and groove.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach track reinforces \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eMental Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e’s signature: a journey that is cerebral, raw, and irresistibly rhythmic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Bass Junkie\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eMental Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhil Klein, operating primarily under the alias Bass Junkie, is a cornerstone of the UK Electro scene. For over three decades, his work has defined and evolved the sound, earning him a revered status among peers and purists. His \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eMental Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e project is a focused outlet for a deeper, more experimental strand of his production genius, further solidifying his legacy as an electronic music innovator. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecredits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Static \/ Automatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57107324174709,"sku":"NSA014","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/6952\/2736\/files\/unnamed_4_26c43fd4-746d-425e-ad59-89ef4892013d.jpg?v=1777320941","url":"https:\/\/rubadub.co.uk\/products\/batteries-not-included-brain-sold-separately-ep","provider":"Rubadub","version":"1.0","type":"link"}