PhaseOne

Graeme Duffy (born 22 December 1989) bka PhaseOne is an Australian DJ, electronic music producer and record label executive. PhaseOne is well known for producing and releasing Metalstep music record: A subgenre within dubstep that combines Rock music & Heavy metal music with Bass music and other genres in Electronic music. PhaseOne also founded a record label called Sounds of Mayhem Recordings.

Early life

Duffy grew up in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Prior to PhaseOne, Duffy used to be a member in several rock/metal bands, and its music is one of his main influences for every track he produces.

Career

Releases on Firepower Records (2014–2016)

In November 2014, PhaseOne released his first Extended play (EP) titled "Touching The Stars" on Datsik's Firepower Records. "Six Feet Under" was remarked as being an combination between dubstep and drum and bass and Heavy metal music. The buildup on the track, in particular, was remarked as being beautiful due to its "metal power chords and double bass pedals". "Burdens" and "Initiate" also contained influences from Glitch hop (the former being purely glitch hop) whereas "Touching The Stars" was a purely Drum and bass track. One month later, PhaseOne also won a remix competition hosted Disciple Recordings where he remixed Virtual Riot's single: "We're Not Alone".

In March 2015, PhaseOne released a single in collaboration with British electronic music duo Bar9 called "Why They Need Us". The single was remarked for having an "epic intro, the lightning switches between 4/4 [beats] and halfstep, [and] those thundering drum rolls". The build up included a speech from Adam Sutler: One of the main antagonists in the 2005 film: V for Vendetta.

Four months later, PhaseOne released another single called "UFO". The track was remarked for being "grimy, intense and original" overall, its "vocal sampling bring[ing] an undeniable errie vibe, and a tension filled [buildup giving] way to a drop that is absolutely unexpected in all the best ways".

Releases on Disciple Records (2016–2021)

In January 2017, PhaseOne signed with Disciple which meant that his tracks will exclusively be released on the label for a certain period of time. His first release was his third 4-track EP titled "Origins". The EP was remarked of having the "gnarliest, most unique fusions with swarthy drum rolls, chugging guitars, deep belly roars and a whole range of wider influences." The etymology behind the EP referred to his roots in metal music and rock music.

Five months later, PhaseOne released his fourth EP titled "Dreamscape". "They Came From Within" included a sample, in the song's buildup, from the 1975 film: Shivers. The song was remarked as a equal combination from both PhaseOne's metal influences and Figure's extensive music production skills.

In May 2018, PhaseOne released his fifth EP titled "Double Up".

In May 2019, PhaseOne released his first studio album titled "Transcendency". It was remarked for its willingness to "transcend genres and bleed into other worlds" that "even hardcore purists within metal, Hip-hop, drum & bass, and beyond" can embrace.

In 2020, PhaseOne collaborated with Hydraulix to release a single called "Space Invaders". The track was remarked for its "glitched-out intro" and a "sharp bass cut[ting] the tension" between the build-up and the drop, as well as the drop that "contradicts the harshness of the basses". The track was based on the video game Space Invaders.

Post-Disciple releases & Sounds of Mayhem Recordings (2022–present)

On July 2022, PhaseOne collaborated with Australian rock band Polaris to release "Icarus" on Epitaph Records. The track was remarked for its "explosive composition that combines electronic basslines and metal instrumentation". PhaseOne initially wrote the song to be a metal music track, but then added electronic elements later on. Polaris' lyrics touches of "humanity's seemingly endless ambition and self-interest, and [its] failure to recognize or learn from the destructive ramifications of that tendency".

On June 13, 2023, PhaseOne founded a record label called "Sounds of Mayhem Recordings". The label was founded as a way to showcase unreleased music that PhaseOne and his associates produced, and to be "live in the nextus between metal and bass music". The etymology behind the name was inspired partially due to the success of his 2017 song on his "Origins" EP titled "Welcome To Mayhem". In December, PhaseOne collaborated with Nosphere to release "Brunt" which "features intense metal breakdowns with unique guitar riffs".

Discography

Albums

Extended Plays (EPs)

Singles

Remixes

Primary sources

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