Straight from the RAW WORX machine: “Focus Distraction EP” by Fractious. 4 cuts of warehouse-ready techno (raw / deep / hypnotic). Spanning 141–143 BPM across its 4 tracks, this release gives DJs flexible tempo options for different set moments.
Focus Distraction EP – RAW WORX Release Info
Artists: Fractious
Genre: Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic)
Release Date: 2026-05-08
Label: RAW WORX
Catalog: RWX042
Behind the Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) : Release Notes
Fractious (SWAY, KD RAW, Planet Rhythm-Special Series) returns to RAW WORX with Focus Distraction EP, a precision-engineered statement rooted deep in the raw hypnotic techno continuum. Known for sculpting immersive, tension-driven soundscapes, Fractious sharpens his sonic identity here-delivering a release that thrives on contrast: control versus chaos, focus versus fragmentation. The EP unfolds with a deliberate sense of momentum. Driving percussion, looped motifs, and tightly modulated synth work create a hypnotic pull, locking the listener into a rolling, evolving groove. Each element is meticulously placed, yet constantly shifting-subtle automation and textural variation ensuring the tracks never sit still. There’s an industrial edge throughout, but it’s refined rather than abrasive, channelling energy through restraint and precision. Focus Distraction plays with perception. Rhythmic patterns tease the boundary between repetition and disruption, while layered atmospheres build a sense of pressure that feels both meditative and intense. It’s club-focused, but equally suited to deeper listening-tracks designed to function as tools for DJs while rewarding those who tune into the finer details. Landing on RAW WORX, the EP aligns perfectly with the label’s ethos: uncompromising, forward-facing raw techno with a hypnotic core. Fractious doesn’t just deliver functionality-he delivers intent. This is music that commands attention while simultaneously pulling it apart, embodying the paradox at the heart of Focus Distraction. Label feedback & support comes from Chris Liebing, Truncate, Ben Sims, Drumcomplex, Pan-Pot, Ramon Tapia, Len Faki, Anthony Pappa, Anja Schneider, Slam, The Advent, Cristian Varela, Kaiserdisco, Hollen, Paco Osuna, Simina Grigoriu, Markantonio, Mauro Picotto, Sinisa Tamamovic, John Selway, Ignacio Arfeli, Irregular Synth, Electric Rescue, Steve Sai, The Southern and many more
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4 Tracks – Download List
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Fractious – Focus Distraction Original Mix
On RAW WORX | May 08, 2026 | Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) | 141 BPM | F Minor | 4:48
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Fractious – Rough Justice Original Mix
On RAW WORX | May 08, 2026 | Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) | 143 BPM | F Major | 4:32
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Fractious – Swift Exit Original Mix
On RAW WORX | May 08, 2026 | Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) | 142 BPM | Gb Major | 4:37
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Fractious – Focus Distraction Stripped Mix
On RAW WORX | May 08, 2026 | Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) | 141 BPM | G Minor | 4:46
Camelot 2B, 4A, 6A – Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) Mixing at 141–143 BPM
Fractious – Artist Profiles
Belfast-based Irish techno producer Stephen Garrett operates under the Fractious alias, delivering raw and hypnotic techno since 2013. His driving peak-time productions appear on labels including Trapez, KD RAW, and Off Recordings, spanning minimal deep tech to Afro house across 22 releases.
