Interview
Two Phased Talks ‘Light It Up’ and New Label
Two Phased launches new independent record label with ‘Light It Up’, the first release on Two Phased Records, as the producer discusses his musical journey, creative direction and ambitions for the future.
Two Phased has kicked off a new chapter with ‘Light It Up’, a driving house single that doubles as TPR001, the first release on his own independent imprint, Two Phased Records. Splitting his time between Germany and Dubai, the producer behind the project, Stephen, started out behind the decks at 16 and has since turned that love of reading a room into a sound built on powerful basslines, melodic hooks and clean modern production.
We caught up with him to talk about where it all began, what defines the Two Phased sound, and why he’s keeping the release schedule to roughly every six to eight weeks. He also tells us what’s coming next with ‘Watch Me Walk In’, which he thinks could become his biggest track yet, and which dream collaborators are on his list.
1. Where in the world can our readers find you right now?
I’m currently in Dubai enjoying the sunshine and working on some exciting new music. I split my time between Germany and Dubai, which gives me a great balance of different cultures, music scenes and inspiration. Dubai has such an incredible energy, especially when it comes to nightlife and electronic music, so it’s definitely a great place to be creative.
2. With the recent release of your single ‘Light It Up’, when did your journey into electronic music begin?
My journey started when I was just 16 years old. That’s when I first got into DJing and electronic music, and I’ve been passionate about it ever since. What fascinated me most was the ability to control the atmosphere of an entire room through music. There’s something incredible about seeing people react to a track and feeling that connection with the crowd.
Over the years, my musical taste has evolved, and that passion eventually led me towards producing my own tracks. With Two Phased, I’m now taking everything I’ve learned and turning it into my own sound and musical identity.
3. How would you describe the Two Phased sound?
I’d describe the Two Phased sound as energetic, melodic and driven by powerful basslines and infectious grooves. I love combining underground club elements with melodies and hooks that stay in your head long after the track has finished.
For me, a great track needs to create a feeling. It could be something deep and hypnotic or something that completely lifts the energy of a dancefloor. I don’t believe in restricting myself to one particular genre. Music should evolve, and I want TWO PHASED to have the freedom to explore different sounds while maintaining its own identity.
4. With ‘Light It Up’ also seeing the start of Two Phased Records, are you planning on releasing monthly on the label?
My plan is to release new music approximately every six to eight weeks. I think consistency is important, especially when you’re building an artist brand and a record label, but I never want to release something just for the sake of it.
Two Phased Records is about creative independence and building a catalogue of music that I genuinely believe in. I’ve been spending a lot of time in the studio, and there’s already a strong selection of tracks lined up.
The next release will be Watch Me Walk In, which I’m particularly excited about. I think it has the potential to become one of my biggest tracks so far.
5. Are there remixes of ‘Light It Up’ to follow on from the original?
There aren’t currently any official remixes of Light It Up planned from my side, although I’m always open to other producers putting their own spin on a track.
What I can say is that I’m particularly excited about my next single, Watch Me Walk In. I genuinely believe this track has huge potential, and I can definitely imagine releasing a remix package for it. It’s one of those tracks where I think different interpretations could work really well, whether that’s a deeper underground version or something aimed at bigger festival stages.
6. If you could collaborate with any artist in the world, who would that be and why?
That’s a difficult one, but I’d probably say David Guetta or Axwell.
David Guetta has had an incredible influence on electronic music, and what I admire most is his ability to constantly reinvent his sound while remaining relevant to new generations of listeners. He’s someone who understands how to create records that work just as well on a huge festival stage as they do commercially.
Axwell, on the other hand, has always impressed me with his production quality and musicality. There’s something about the emotion and energy in his tracks that really connects with me.
Both artists represent different sides of what I love about electronic music, and collaborating with either of them would be an incredible experience.
7. Lastly, what’s next for Two Phased beyond the release of ‘Light It Up’?
The immediate focus is my next single, Watch Me Walk In. It’s a powerful, bass-driven club track with a really distinctive vocal hook, and I’m extremely excited to see how people react to it.
Beyond that, there’s a lot happening behind the scenes. I’m working on a steady flow of new releases through Two Phased Records, developing my sound further and focusing on expanding TWO PHASED internationally.
Performing is also a huge part of my plans. Having started as a DJ, being behind the decks and connecting with a crowd is something I’ll always love. I’m looking forward to bringing my music to more clubs, beach clubs and festivals around the world.
For me, this is about building something long-term. I have a clear vision of where I want to take TWO PHASED and I feel like we’re only scratching the surface of what’s to come.
