The year is 1996. The venue is the legendary OMEN CLUB in Frankfurt, Germany. The air is thick with smoke, strobe lights slice through the darkness, techno music thumps through the walls, and the crowd is moving as a single, pulsing collective force.
Except, this specific night never happened …
Enter Signalrave United, a massive, 8-hour sonic experiment launching on June 6, 2026, exactly thirty years after the mythical rave detailed on its flyer. Curated by German producer and artist ＰＣＰエンジェルダスト (Phuturecore Productions / Default Venus), this ambitious compilation features 101 tracks from over 50 artists worldwide, including vaporwave elite like US Golf 95 and 猫 シ Corp. alongside hidden underground talent discovered via open community calls.
But Signalrave United isn’t just a technical exercise in high-tempo nostalgia; it’s a revival of a lost philosophy. The festival’s driving tagline, Together We Are One, is a direct resurrection of PLUR (Peace, Love, Unity, Respect). I sat down with ＰＣＰエンジェルダスト to dive deep into the lore behind the project, the massive undertaking of organizing an 8-hour database of 101 tracks, and what it means to keep the true spirit of PLUR alive in the modern digital landscape.
The Core Concept & The 1996 Lore
To kick things off, how would you describe the core concept and vibe of Signalrave United to someone who is discovering it for the first time? What is the mission statement behind the “Together We Are One” tagline on the flyer?
ＰＣＰエンジェルダスト: Signalrave United is essentially a sonic experiment that explores the boundaries of 90s nostalgia. When you look at the tracklist, it might seem like a chaotic mix of subgenres, but that’s the point. I wanted to explore how different artists interpret the DNA of 90s electronic music through their own sampling techniques or original compositions. It’s an archival study of what’s possible when you take those raw, vintage sounds and filter them through modern creativity.
For me, this project is about reconstructing a specific emotion. I didn’t grow up in the 90s, but that era defined my musical identity. I wanted to capture that elusive, bittersweet feeling of nostalgia that Vaporwave thrives on and inject it with the raw, physical energy of the rave.
The concept is rooted in a specific narrative: it’s the soundtrack to an imaginary rave on June 6th, 1996, a party that never actually happened, yet feels incredibly vivid. The 8-hour runtime is designed to guide the listener through the arc of that night, from the build-up to the peak and the inevitable, reflective comedown.
Today, we live in a world that feels increasingly fragmented… By bringing together over 50 artists from across the globe, we are celebrating a shared musical heritage that transcends borders.
As for the “Together We Are One” tagline, it’s both a creative motto and a nod to the foundational values of the 90s rave scene, a time when PLUR (Peace, Love, Unity, Respect) wasn’t just a buzzword, but a lived reality on the dancefloor. Today, we live in a world that feels increasingly fragmented, and I wanted this project to be a statement on unity. By bringing together over 50 artists from across the globe, we are celebrating a shared musical heritage that transcends borders. It’s a reminder that, regardless of our individual backgrounds or the challenges we face as a society, we are stronger when we act as one collective force.
The flyer explicitly states the date is “Saturday 6th June 1996 // Omen Frankfurt.” Beyond the aesthetic text, what is your personal connection to 1996 and the legendary Omen club?
ＰＣＰエンジェルダスト: To clarify the practical side first: The project is being released digitally on June 6th, 2026. I chose this date specifically because it marks exactly 30 years since that “imaginary” date on the flyer. Interestingly, June 6th, 2026, is a Saturday, while June 6th, 1996, was actually a Thursday, so the date on the flyer is a deliberate nod to a night that never existed. It’s an invitation to a party that takes place only in our collective imagination.
The choice of Omen Frankfurt is deeply personal. Even though I’m too young to have experienced the Omen firsthand, it has always been this mythical place in my mind, fueled by stories from my father and the legendary history of the Frankfurt techno scene. Labels like Harthouse and EyeQ essentially laid the blueprint for the sound we’re exploring today. Frankfurt was the heartbeat of German techno, and the Omen was its temple. Since the club closed in 1998, it has taken on an almost legendary, ghost-like status for me. By setting the scene there, I wanted to pay homage to that raw, foundational energy.
The Catalyst & Curating a Massive Lineup
Every great festival starts with a specific moment of inspiration. What was the catalyst that made you decide to put this massive URL event together?
ＰＣＰエンジェルダスト: The project started with my own desire to blend 90s rave energy with the aesthetic of Vaporwave and Signalwave. As I was working on my own tracks under the PCP moniker, I kept thinking about how much potential there is in that specific intersection. At some point, I asked myself: “What if this wasn’t just a solo experiment? What if we brought together a group of artists who all share this same vision, all trying to capture that specific 90s rave feeling?”
That was the catalyst. I wanted to see how we could collectively translate that classic rave spirit into something new. Once I started reaching out to artists, sharing the idea on social media, and seeing how much resonance it had, it just took off. It went from a personal musical exploration to a full-scale event, driven by the shared goal of reconstructing that 90s magic.
Looking at the flyer, the lineup is absolutely stacked with incredible talent, from US Golf 95 and 猫 シ Corp. to PlayStation platinum, Van House, and your own projects. How did you approach building this lineup?
ＰＣＰエンジェルダスト: Building the lineup was an incredibly organic process. While I’ve been a listener and a fan of the scene for years, this is my first time stepping into the role of a curator for a project of this scale. Because of that, it was crucial for me to reach out to the artists whose work has personally shaped my own musical taste—people I truly respect and whose output I’ve followed for a long time.
However, I didn’t want this to be an exclusive circle. I put out an open call on Reddit and across several Discord communities because I wanted to see what talent was out there, regardless of their size or status. I also reached out personally to a few artists I really wanted to see involved, and I was genuinely humbled by the positive response. It’s a mosaic of different voices. Seeing how the Signalwave community, which is where my own roots as PCP lie, embraced this “Signalrave” concept was a huge highlight for me.
Mapping the Sonic Spectrum: From Vaporhouse to Slushbreaks
Knowing that you’re based in Germany, how much does the legendary European and German rave culture weigh into the identity of this event?
ＰＣＰエンジェルダスト: The identity of Signalrave United is entirely rooted in European rave culture. It’s 100% built on that foundation. Germany, in particular, was the epicenter for me, especially the post-reunification era. After the Berlin Wall fell, there was this massive vacuum where a new, raw scene could emerge from the ruins. It didn’t matter where you came from; the music became the common ground that brought people together. My personal influences are deeply tied to the artists who defined that era’s intensity: The Prodigy, Alec Empire, as well as the work of Marc Acardipane, Sven Väth, and Ralf Hildenbeutel. These are the artists who defined that movement.
Your create music as Phuturecore Productions has been riding a wave of energy that perfectly blends late-night club rhythms with classic vapor aesthetics. Will Signalrave United heavily feature that specific “Vaporhouse” sound, or can attendees expect a massive variety of sub-genres across the broadcast?
ＰＣＰエンジェルダスト: While my work as PCP explores that intersection between vapor textures and club rhythms, I’ve also been pushing boundaries with my other project, Default Venus. That project is all about ‘Slushbreaks’—a blend of 90s Jungle breakbeats, Drum and Bass samples, and lush, atmospheric soundscapes. That experimental spirit is a huge part of what I brought to the curation process here.
Signalrave United goes far beyond just ‘Vaporhouse’ and ‘Slushbreaks’. You can expect a massive variety of styles across these 8 hours. We’re blending everything from Signalwave, Mallsoft, and Slushwave to pure, 90s-style rave compositions. There are even tracks that lean into IDM and complex sound design. Some of the contributions aren’t just single songs; they are full-blown sets or sprawling, 40-minute journeys that evolve from ambient textures into high-energy rave climaxes.
The compilation isn’t meant to fit into a neat, predefined genre box. It’s an open-ended exploration of how these nostalgic textures, whether it’s the haziness of Mallsoft or the dirtiness of Signalwave, can be fused with the raw, percussive energy of a 90s dancefloor. I didn’t want to restrict the artists or the listeners. If you’re looking for one single vibe, you won’t find it here. You’ll find the entire spectrum of what that rave-inspired era can sound like today.
Underground Spotlights & Behind-the-Scenes Lore
One of the best parts of a massive festival lineup is discovery. Who are one or two up-and-coming or under-the-radar artists on this bill that you are incredibly excited for the community to discover?
ＰＣＰエンジェルダスト: Choosing just one or two artists feels impossible because the real heart of this project is the community that formed around it. When I put out the open call, I was completely blown away by the response, especially from artists whose names were entirely new to me.
There’s one producer, Bit Jax, who saw the post on Reddit and ended up contributing ten tracks! Five of them were meant to be B-sides or outtakes, but they were all so incredibly strong that I had to include them all. It was mind-blowing to discover that level of dedication from someone I’d never heard of before. Then there’s Klaxon Glamour, whose contributions I also discovered through the open call; their sampling technique left me speechless. Listening to their work was a total trip, just a masterclass in sonic texture.
But really, every single person who contributed has brought something unique to the table. I didn’t want to play favorites. If I’m honest, the biggest highlight for me was simply being surprised by the talent hidden in these communities.
Planning an event with this many artists takes a massive amount of coordination. Do you have any hallmark stories or unexpected hurdles from the planning process that you can share with us?
ＰＣＰエンジェルダスト: The whole process has been a rollercoaster. I’ve been working on this since April. At the start, I was checking our submission folder every single day. In the beginning, it was a bit slow, and I remember feeling that familiar doubt: “What if not enough people are interested?”
But then, the final two weeks before the deadline were pure chaos in the best way possible. Submissions just skyrocketed. I remember texting a friend, “Oh my god, we’re at 20 tracks, this is amazing!” and a few days later, we were at 40, then 80, and it just kept growing until we hit 101 tracks.
Initially, I had this dream of releasing it on a double tape, as that felt like the perfect physical format for such an ambitious project. But as the music kept pouring in and we hit that 8-hour runtime, it quickly became clear that a double tape wouldn’t even come close! It’s reached a scale where it’s become this massive beast, and I’m just hoping that a label might see the potential to give this music a home on a physical format eventually.
Lately, I’ve been listening to the compilation on shuffle, and at this point, I think I know every single note of all 101 tracks by heart. To make sense of the diversity, I created a massive database where I documented every track, tracking the BPM, the genre, the length, and an energy rating from 1 to 5. I couldn’t have done the final sequencing without the help of Strmi, who was instrumental in bringing structure to that data.
The Ultimate Takeaway
When the final stream ends and the chat goes quiet, what do you hope the attendees take away from the experience? What kind of lasting impact do you want Signalrave United to leave on the scene?
ＰＣＰエンジェルダスト: When the final track ends, my hope is simply that the listeners carry a piece of that 90s spirit with them. I didn’t experience that era firsthand either; most of my connection to it comes from stories, documentaries, and the music itself, so I wanted to pass that feeling on.
There’s something truly mind-blowing about listening to a track from 30 or 35 years ago and realizing how they achieved that level of intensity with such limited tools. I’m constantly fascinated by that, how they managed to push the boundaries so hard back then. It’s a constant reminder that our current electronic music scene is completely built on their foundation; you can hear those influences everywhere. My hope is that this compilation helps listeners realize that, and perhaps sparks a bit of awe for what those early producers achieved.
If this project encourages people to stop and appreciate that heritage, or makes them feel that same excitement I felt when I first discovered these sounds, then that’s a success for me. Ultimately, I want this project to show that you don’t need to have lived through the 90s to respect or recreate that energy. We’re taking those original blueprints, adding our own modern perspective, and hopefully keeping that feeling alive.
Before we wrap up, who are the essential people behind the scenes you’d like to give a shoutout to for helping bring this together? Most importantly, where and when can folks go to learn more, buy merch, and tune in to catch the event live?
ＰＣＰエンジェルダスト: I have a few very important shoutouts. First and foremost, I want to thank my dad. He was my biggest inspiration and the one who introduced me to this music in the first place. This project is dedicated to him; we listened to so many of these submissions together while it was in the making, and his influence is woven into every part of it.
I also want to thank Michael Mangifesta for the incredible artwork, and Strmi for his invaluable support in organizing the database and finalizing the tracklist sequencing. A huge shoutout also goes to the entire community—everyone who helped spread the word and gave this project the attention it deserved. Regarding the sound itself, the foundation of my work as PCP comes from the influence of artists like 3PeaceSweetz, Ursula’s Cartridges, and MALK. They sparked the original realization that 90s rave and Vaporwave could blend in such a powerful way.
For those wanting to tune in: You can find everything on my Bandcamp page: https://phuturecoreproductions.bandcamp.com/music. The compilation will be released on June 6th. The exact time will be announced soon, so keep an eye on my Bandcamp community page, we are aiming for 6 PM CEST (Berlin time) [12pm ET USA / 9am PT USA].
As for the future, keep an eye on my Bandcamp page. It’s quiet for now, but there is so much in the works, from split albums with other artists to physical releases.
I’d like to finish by saying a massive thank you for this interview. It’s been an incredible journey, and I’m honored to share this with all of you. With immense appreciation for all the artists involved, and gratitude to everyone listening.
Peace & Loveism,
ＰＣＰエンジェルダスト
Event Details
- Release Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026
- Broadcast Time: Aiming for 6:00 PM CEST (Berlin Time) [12pm ET USA/ 9am PT USA]
- Where to Listen: Catch the full release and follow community updates directly on the Phuturecore Productions Bandcamp Page.
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