{"product_id":"tarik-hensen-forvanding-ep-12","title":"Tarik Hensen - Forvanding EP 12\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeepLabs opens 2026 with an exciting new release, “Förvandling,” from Tarik Hensen—the collaborative project of two exceptional producers, Martinou \u0026amp; Ben Kaczor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis release completes a full-circle journey: rooted in Detroit techno, traveling through Malmö, and landing in Basel, where these influences converge into a singular, immersive statement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLongtime admirer of both artists’ solo works, Luke Hess joins the project with his own interpretation of Förvandling, bringing his distinct Detroit-informed perspective to the release.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFörvandling is the Swedish word for “transformation,” describing the metamorphosis of a caterpillar into a butterfly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe title reflects the evolution of techno itself—how it shifts and reshapes across cities, communities, and eras while retaining its core spirit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVarp refers to the vertical warp threads in woven fabric—essential structural lines that hold everything together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe track mirrors this concept: hypnotic percussion and immersive ambience interlace with melodic tones, unified through Tarik’s live dub mixing approach, creating a rich, fluid tapestry of sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMalm translates to raw ore, the unrefined material that\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bcTruncateMore\"\u003e, when forged with alloys, becomes durable metal.\u003cbr\u003eTrue to its name, the track channels a deep, raw warehouse energy—refined into a functional gem through harmonious stabs, textured layers, and driving momentum.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClosing the EP, Luke Hess’s remix of Förvandling draws from elements across the original works while incorporating new audio stems from the DeepLabs studio.\u003cbr\u003eThe result is a seamless transformation of Tarik Hensen’s aesthetic into Luke’s unmistakable Detroit sound—an adventurous, atmospheric journey crafted for extended DJ sets and immersive dancefloor moments.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTarik Hensen and Luke Hess invite you to weave these tracks into your curated selections and allow them to transform the dancefloor in unexpected ways.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe style=\"border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=482115058\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=0687f5\/tracklist=false\/artwork=small\/transparent=true\/\" seamless\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/deeplabs.bandcamp.com\/album\/f-rvandling\"\u003eFörvandling by Tarik Hensen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"Sacred Phrases","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48723077497087,"sku":"DL-013","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/3821\/5679\/files\/a0760813781_10.jpg?v=1782183042","url":"https:\/\/sacredphrases.com\/products\/tarik-hensen-forvanding-ep-12","provider":"Sacred Phrases","version":"1.0","type":"link"}