OST Fox revives Berlin soul on new album ‘Soul Techno’
- Tony Allen
- May 30
- 3 min read
Berlin-based producer OST Fox doesn’t just make club tracks. He builds worlds.
His new self-released double vinyl ‘Soul Techno’ is a raw, fast-paced journey across styles, moods and memories. Twelve tracks deep, it’s a full-bodied listen that draws from the old school but lands in the now. It’s all there: Electro, trance, early rave, Detroit techno. But this isn’t just a genre checklist. This is the sound of someone finding clarity through chaos.
“I was going through a very challenging time last November,” he told us. “I just went into the studio to jam, and the second track, ‘Stinkfaul’, came about. On the way back into the city that night, the idea of an album hit me. I had a gut feeling this needed to be made.”
That kind of spontaneity runs through the record. Nothing feels forced. Tracks like ‘Leck die Katze’ and ‘Lichtblick’ shift gears with ease, balancing club power with introspection. OST Fox says he’s “much more a full album person,” pulling inspiration from electronic LPs like L.S.G’s ‘Black Album’ and Speedy J’s ‘G Spot’, as well as classic punk and psych rock.
Is that blend of rave energy and emotional depth something we’re missing in electronic music right now?
This is his second album in quick succession, following 2023’s ‘Seulement à Marseille’. Why go straight back in?
“I noticed I was lacking a bit of pace and flexibility in my live sets,” he said. “Having this album in my arsenal gives me options. I can bring energy for a long time or switch it up with something more progressive.”
The live show is clearly central to his process. He just played a set in Amsterdam and says it’s developing fast. Expect more gigs to follow.
There’s also a three-album plan already in motion. One rooted in Berlin, one in the UK influenced by Underworld and The Prodigy, and one recorded in Japan with ten local artists. “I need two more years to get my Japanese level up,” he said, “but there’s no rush.” Collaboration will be key to all three.
How often do you hear artists talking about albums in the long-term like this?
When it comes to gear, he keeps it straightforward. “Ableton Live stock plugins really speak to me. I use them a lot. I love the Volca Keys and Arturia Drumbrute too – that was all over the last album.”
We asked him to pick one track that captures who he is. His answer? ‘Lichtblick’.
“I had that guitar sample for almost two years and didn’t know what to do with it. That all changed in January. I love that track so much – I think it’s the best one I’ve made so far.”
And the track that’s stayed with him throughout his electronic music journey?
“‘Speaker Attack’ by Alexander Kowalski. For me, it’s the best techno track of all time – especially the live version from the ‘I Love Techno 2003’ DVD. It never gets stale.”
OST Fox is quick to shout out his local Berlin scene, too. From espresso martinis at Kremanski to punk nights at Clash and minimal sessions with the Zapped collective, he clearly draws energy from his surroundings.
He also took a moment to show love to us at Undrtone: “In this day and age, it feels like journalism is a bit of a lost art. It’s really refreshing to read full articles, reviews and interviews on an actual website. I really appreciate what you all do.”
What more can we say?
‘Soul Techno’ is out now on vinyl and digital. It’s a confident and thoughtful step forward from an artist doing things his own way. One who’s in it for the long game. One who knows exactly where he’s going next.
Are you paying attention?
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