Spectral

Spectral returns to OT301 with a bang, bringing together a stacked lineup of forward thinking bass aficionados for a night of UK-INTL soundsystem pressure, completely with heavyweight hosting talent.

With our artists each pushing the musical envelope right now, you'll find an expertly curated blend of bass music, garage, breakbeats, UK techno, all the way up to hardcore and jungle tempos later in the night - expect your leftfield sounds for the heads and your dancefloor heaters for the boogie crew.

You'll also find Spectral's visuals beaming across the dance in typical style.
As ever Spectral is about coming together and celebrating the music we love with like minded people, it's about a positive atmosphere and anyone is truly welcome to the party.

// Nala Brown
Regarded as one of the Netherlands’ most captivating emerging DJs and named 'One to Watch in 2024' by DJ Mag, Nala is dedicated to redefining norms and championing diversity as she pushes the boundaries of the Dutch club scene.
Recently, she launched her residency on the renowned London station Rinse FM and performed at iconic venues including Fabric, Berghain, and De School. She also made waves at major festivals like Dekmantel, Glastonbury, Outlook, SXSW, CTM, and The Warehouse Project.
Additionally, her talent has been showcased on platforms such as Boiler Room, NTS, BBC 1Xtra, Oroko Radio, and Keep Hush. Consistently pushing the limits, it’s safe to say she is someone worth keeping an eye on!

// Axefield
Axefield makes immersive electronic music inspired by architectural structures and large physical spaces. The Amsterdam-based artist builds absorbing worlds in which he explores how physical spaces make us feel. Speaking to you on a deeply personal level, Axefield wants to make you feel a certain way.
Do you want to dance or meditate? Axefield will make you do both.
Alongside crafting mind-expanding musical worlds, Axefield has also earned a reputation for his heavy club bangers, which he continues to unleash. Highlights that continue to do the rounds in clubs and festivals worldwide include 2023’s 'Transpersonal World EP' and 2021’s 'Cocktail Culture EP', both released on Intercept Records.
Insta // Soundcloud // Spotify

// PQQ
Passionate about bold percussion grooves, experimental sound and UK bass scene in general, PQQ finds herself mixing varied genres of electronic music. In her sets she weaves together different shades of leftfield bass, instrumental grime and techno seasoned with tribal rhythms.
PQQ features regularly on Subtle Radio and holds a permanent residency at Judder, a label and community dedicated to supporting up-and-coming DJs and producers.

// D J Croft
D J Croft is Spectral's British founder now resident in Amsterdam. His selections draw deep from UK bass culture and run across styles from bruk to garage to breakbeat to house, techno and jungle.
HIs sets are rich with energy from percussion and breaks, vocal chops and heavy duty basslines, blending expertly curated sounds from the classics into the new school.
His Spectral mission is to fuse the visual and audible worlds, grow the dancefloor community and invite you to share the journey.

// Eldon
A rare one-off return to hosting duties from artist, DJ and all around riddim enthusiast.
With a long list of international stage appearances and releases as a rapper, ELDON knows his way round a microphone and has an unforgettable presence in the way he connects to a crowd.
He comes with a dancefloor pedigree as both experienced host and DJ, with his collections extending far back into various bass music cultures over the years and with it coming an intuitive know-how in orchestrating the dance.

// Video by Aimee Stroud & Dale Croft
The collaboration between Aimee and Dale continues with analogue rooted practices forming initial blocks of the video process.
These are then manipulated digitally and turned into textured, rich video featuring echoes of urban city life juxtaposed with naturalistic forms.