About this episode
Main Phase delivers a unique mix that explores the roots and evolution of his sound within the UK Garage scene.
The ATW Records boss and honorary prince of UK Garage steps up with a mix that might surprise you. From the post-lockdown school of UK garage producers, Adam Emil Schierbeck, AKA Main Phase, is a rare international graduate. The Copenhagen producer has closely studied the British sound, shaping an international garage revival in his wake. Schierback stands as one of UK Garage's premiere tastemakers. Ordained as the king of the speed garage shuffler, a Main Phase track is easy to spot: infectious swing and rippling melodies, underpinned by a sensual, determined mood. With Interplanetary Criminal, he now co-runs ATW Records, invigorating what was once a exploratory imprint into one of the scene's most crucial nurturers of new talent. Some listeners might press play expecting the corybantic ragga edits of "100%," but patience is required: what you may expect from a Main Phase set only pokes its head out briefly (there's exactly one speed garage drop, two hours in). Instead, treat RA.1030 as Main Phase 101. Opening with a dub-techno soundbath, the mix traces the roots and outer edges of his sound, and lands like an artistic statement he has been building towards since he was an…
People in this episode
Guest: Adam Emil Schierbeck
Topics covered
- UK Garage
- music mix
- international producers
- garage revival
- artistic statement
Keywords
- Main Phase
- UK Garage
- ATW Records
- speed garage
- music mix
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: ATW Records, Rinse FM
Places: Copenhagen, UK
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