The Pilex Program EP

U-TRAX releases first EP by electro giant w1b0 since his passing away, with remixes by Ectomorph and Human Form

For over two years now, U-TRAX label boss DJ White Delight has been closely working together with Utrecht area electro producer Wibo Lammerts, aka w1b0, on his forthcoming full-length debut album 'When Humans Ruled The Earth'.

Sadly, in the midst of the production of the vinyl, CD and cassette versions of this album, Wibo unexpectedly passed away on August 15, at age 51.

This left the label with a most uncomfortable task ahead: releasing music by an artist who suddenly isn't there anymore, and somehow do justice to his musical legacy. With the full support of Wibo's family, U-TRAX with a heavy heart presents 'The Pilex Program EP', a prelude to his upcoming album.

w1b0 has made quite a name for himself in the international electro community with his dark and heavy approach of the genre, that featured on releases for labels like Bass Agenda Recordings, Hilltown Disco and Discos Atónicos.

The EP contains two electro tracks from his forthcoming album, both receiving a remix treatment: opener 'Pilex Driver' is remixed by Detroit duo Ectomorph and 'Program Yourself To Feel' by Human Form, a brand new secret techno moniker of an amazing versatile electronic music artist, who has strong roots in the Utrecht dance music scene.

Many of w1b0's songs titles were inspired by maths or Star Wars, and 'Pilex Driver' is no exception. Produced in 2021, this is one of the more recent compositions that will feature on his upcoming album. Its grinding sounds and erratic programming result in a futuristic approach to electro and certainly pay tribute to Star Wars. Then Ectomorph totally decomposed the original and made it into a mysterious, almost subdued, and totally brilliant electro track that sees a main role for the retro Roland CR drum machines sounds. Essential stuff for electro lovers.

'Program Yourself To Feel' is a track that Wibo made several years ago, but still sounds fresh today. A playful, yet firm bassline drives the track through a landscape of spacey strings, accompanied by a haunting voice sample. We asked Human Form to do a remix of this track. He recently created the new alter ego, focusing on more four-on-the-floor techno. His Human Form remix is a downright stomper that is guaranteed to rock the dancefloors this fall.

The EP also features four tracks (original versions of both tracks, plus remixes) for a total playing time of 20m23s.