Premiere: VNTM — Ostbahn [LIP018]

HATE exclusive premiere. Full streaming of the EP soon on our HATE YouTube channel. Support the label, buy it here: https://life-in-patterns.bandcamp.com/album/ostbahn Life 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 17 July 2026. 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. Artist: VNTM Title: Ostbahn Label: Life In Patterns Catalogue: LIP018 Format: 12" Vinyl Genre: Electronic Style: #Techno Release date: July 17, 2026 Written and produced by Thomas Michael van de Ven Mastering by Manufaktur Studio Artwork and design by Tobias Kalleder Follow #VNTM here: https://www.instagram.com/vntm_live https://soundcloud.com/vntm_live https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/vntm https://www.facebook.com/VNTM_live Follow #LifeInPatterns here: https://soundcloud.com/life-in-patterns https://www.instagram.com/life_in_patterns_/ https://life-in-patterns.bandcamp.com https://life-in-patterns.net Mastered at Manufaktur Studio https://www.instagram.com/manufaktur__studio https://www.facebook.com/manufaktur.mastering Artwork and design by Tobias Kalleder https://www.instagram.com/tkalleder/ https://www.facebook.com/tobias.kalleder/ http://indivisualists.com Tracklist: 1. Ostbahn 2. Wolf Moon 3. Tireno Swing 4. Bizarrity 5. Distorted Reflection 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. Based 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. 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. ___ DISCLAIMER: All tracks are uploaded in a low quality for promotional purposes only and with buy links to respect label and artists. CONTACT EMAIL: [email protected] Follow us on INSTAGRAM and FACEBOOK for releases previews and news: https://www.instagram.com/hate_collective https://www.facebook.com/hatecollective/ Follow us on SOUNDCLOUD for exclusive podcast series: https://soundcloud.com/hate_music