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Phraktal, the brainchild of Christian Boshell, stands as a testament to his enduring presence in the electronic music and club scene. His debut album, “Why 1 Is One and 2 Is Two,” is a sonic odyssey that transcends genre boundaries, venturing into the realms of sci-fi-inspired electronica, ambient soundscapes, deep house, breaks, tech-house, and techno. Released in March 2015, the album garnered global acclaim and support.

Phraktal’s distinctive electronic style breaks away from conventions, delivering fresh and danceable tracks that underscore his diverse production prowess. The album unfolds with the cinematic allure of “Now Or Never,” transitioning into the lush depths of deep house with “Mindshapes” and embracing the hypnotic rhythms of Detroit-inspired techno in “Fusion.” The sonic journey continues with the cosmic breaks of “Hanging Around Corners,” the nostalgic allure of “System Error,” and the euphoric title track with Jamez. It explores the razor-sharp edges of techno in “Transfer,” delves into 303 acid-infused realms with “XXII Ely,” with Brian Cody, and concludes with the ambient epic “Resonance.”

This album resulted from over 1000+ hours spent in the studio over two years. Phraktal carefully curated nine tracks of 30 potential candidates to encapsulate his artistic vision and sound best. Inspired by his collaboration with John O’Dwyer (DJ Casper) on an Omnis Recordings remix, Phraktal initially formed as a duo. However, it has since evolved into a solo project as DJ Casper pursued other creative endeavours.

Behind Phraktal’s album is Bakroom, a label committed to serving as a diverse musical platform for established artists and emerging talents. Bakroom made its mark with Turkish DJ/Producer Evren Ulusoy’s deep house hit “In the Name of the Dogs” as its inaugural release. The second release featured Roland Klinkenberg’s remix of Phraktal’s “System Error,” earning a spot on Sam Paganini’s FEB 2015 Mixmag compilation CD. Future releases promise works from luminaries such as Damon Wild, Orlando Voorn, Barry Jamieson, Jamez, Ben Shaw, Astronivo, G-Prod, Blue Amazon, and Stephen Lopkin. Phraktal’s “Why 1 Is One And 2 Is Two” album serves as an exceptional debut, setting the tone for Bakroom’s musical journey.

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Phraktal's debut album, "Why 1 is One and 2 is Two," not only stands as a musical triumph that I am thrilled to have been involved with, but also boasts a powerful support lineup from industry legends. The likes of Danny Tenaglia, Charlie May, Petar Dundov, Robert Babicz, Quivver, Guy J, and Max Graham have all lent their acclaim to this exceptional release, elevating it to a level of recognition that speaks volumes about its quality and influence.
JAMEZ