“I’ve never pigeonholed myself as an artist,” Convoke explains. “When I first started releasing vinyl back in the early ’90s, I was heavily influenced by rave culture and the sound of Detroit techno, particularly the releases on Red Planet. That love for techno and breakbeats has endured, and this release is a journey through those styles which, even after 30 years, continue to evolve alongside my own creativity.”

The second track on the release, New Frontier, builds on similar motifs but introduces a 4/4 beat layered with retro breakbeats and expansive pads. “I found the melodic elements really uplifting,” he says. “The pads juxtapose against the relentless Reese-style bassline, creating this push-and-pull between tension and release.”

Over the years, Convoke has recorded under aliases like Parsec and ArCoN, with each project reflecting the style he was exploring at the time. “Since starting Convoke about five years ago, I initially focused on peak-time techno with melodic elements. But the name itself implies a coming together of various sounds, so lately I’ve been branching into electronica and breakbeat as well.”

Groove as You Move and Mass of Black, as well as running Stripe Records and Circular Orbit Records, shaped his approach to music production. “Back then, it was all about limitations – hardware, synths, even recording on an Atari 1040STE with Notator software. Those restrictions forced creativity. Now, with DAWs, it’s easy to get lost in possibilities, so I focus on capturing the initial idea first and fine-tuning later.”

Brighton has been a constant source of inspiration. Legendary venues like The Zap and The Escape, alongside record shops such as Jelly Jam, Rounder, Resident Music, and Vinyl Curtain, provided hubs for connection and experimentation. “Seeing Richie Hawtin at The Escape left a big impression,” he recalls. “Brighton’s inclusive, diverse scene has always supported artistic freedom.”

Loose Records, known for abstract, boundary-pushing electronic music, was a natural fit. “I’ve followed them for years. Their Ltd releases allow originality while keeping one eye on the dancefloor. Sending Nothing Stays the Same to them and having them approach me to release it was a thrill.”

When asked about the current state of electronic music, Convoke is candid. “Social media drives the scene now. Talent is often secondary to follower counts – likes equal fame. I’ve never been comfortable with that. I focus on the music first. Labels like Loose help promote artists so we can concentrate on creating.”

Looking ahead, Convoke sees more breakbeats seeping into his work and hints at live performances in the future. “It’s about continuing the journey, exploring new textures while staying true to the core sound of Convoke.”

With Nothing Stays the Same, Convoke demonstrates that evolution and integrity can coexist – a producer who respects the past, experiments freely in the present, and keeps the dancefloor pulse at the heart of everything he does.