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PHASE 138: Investigative Espionage

NEXT202615 songs

A dark, echoey electronic album with nuanced guttural rumbles and bass.

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Tracks

    1. Identity LeakA guttural rumble of a track with dark synths.Electronic · 112 BPM · Eflatm2:10
    2 versions: No Pulse · Underscore
    1. No Pulse2:10
    2. Underscore2:10
    1. The NightwatchFeaturing uncanny percussion, perfect for a pensive thriller scene.Electronic · 66 BPM · Dm1:45
    5 versions: Drums Only · No Drums · No Synth · Strings Only · Synth Only
    1. Drums Only1:45
    2. No Drums1:45
    3. No Synth1:45
    4. Strings Only1:45
    5. Synth Only1:45
    1. Data MineA brooding and investigative underscore track that slowly builds to a mysterious hum.Electronic · 83 BPM · Cm2:23
    2 versions: No Lead · No Synths
    1. No Lead2:23
    2. No Synths2:23
    1. Case StudiesOn the brink of cracking the case? This track perfectly fits that inquisitive, intense feeling.Electronic · 45 BPM · F#m2:00
    5 versions: No Piano · No Sequence · No Strings · Piano and Strings · Sequence Only
    1. No Piano2:00
    2. No Sequence2:00
    3. No Strings2:00
    4. Piano and Strings2:00
    5. Sequence Only2:00
    1. Digital HuntA deep echo pulses throughout this haunting track.Electronic · 122 BPM · Bflatm2:18
    4 versions: Bass and Drums · No Percussion · Underscore · Underscore with Pulses
    1. Bass and Drums2:18
    2. No Percussion2:18
    3. Underscore2:18
    4. Underscore with Pulses2:18
    1. The AnalystBrooding and moody, piano adds a sense of curiosity.Electronic · 47 BPM · Dm2:07
    5 versions: No Piano · No Sequence · No Strings · Piano and Strings · Sequence Only
    1. No Piano2:07
    2. No Sequence2:07
    3. No Strings2:07
    4. Piano and Strings2:07
    5. Sequence Only2:07
    1. Now We WaitMysterious and intense underscore track with uncanny use of the violin.Electronic · 65 BPM · F#m1:58
    5 versions: Double Basses · Drums and Pulse · No Pulse · Pulse Only · Solo Violin
    1. Double Basses1:58
    2. Drums and Pulse1:58
    3. No Pulse1:58
    4. Pulse Only1:58
    5. Solo Violin1:58
    1. Critical InformationWith a brighter presence, this track sounds like hope on the horizon with lifting pianos and strings.Electronic · 100 BPM · Cm2:06
    5 versions: No Melody · No Sequence · No Strings · Piano and Synths · Sequence Only
    1. No Melody2:06
    2. No Sequence2:06
    3. No Strings2:06
    4. Piano and Synths2:06
    5. Sequence Only2:06
    1. Covert CopsWith an unsteady percussion, this track feels off-kilter.Electronic · 80 BPM · Gm1:40
    4 versions: No Drums · No Synths · Pads and Strings · Synth Only
    1. No Drums1:40
    2. No Synths1:40
    3. Pads and Strings1:40
    4. Synth Only1:40
    1. Machine LearningIntricate and brooding with a sturdy bass and staccato percussion.Electronic · 77 BPM · Em1:36
    1. Under WatchIt's deep, it's dark, with persistent percussive patterns.Electronic · 132 BPM · Em2:09
    3 versions: No Percussion · Bass and Drums · Underscore
    1. No Percussion2:09
    2. Bass and Drums2:09
    3. Underscore2:09
    1. Dark DataThis ominous underscore track builds to a droning dark synth.Electronic · 115 BPM · F#m2:07
    3 versions: Bass and Drums · No Percussion · Underscore
    1. Bass and Drums2:07
    2. No Percussion2:07
    3. Underscore2:07
    1. Silenced PistolA mysterious investigative track featuring a slightly ominous tone with bass and pulses.Electronic · 70 BPM · F#m1:36
    5 versions: Beat and Pulse · Gamelan Only · Guitar Only · No Beat · Pulse Only
    1. Beat and Pulse1:36
    2. Gamelan Only1:36
    3. Guitar Only1:36
    4. No Beat1:36
    5. Pulse Only1:36
    1. Triple AgentThis track's piano looms over progressive knocks.Electronic · 90 BPM · Eb minor1:56
    5 versions: No Percussion · No Sequence · No Strings · Piano and Strings · Sequence Only
    1. No Percussion1:56
    2. No Sequence1:56
    3. No Strings1:56
    4. Piano and Strings1:56
    5. Sequence Only1:56
    1. The Stake OutDark guitar sweeps through this pensive track.Electronic · 70 BPM · Dm1:45
    4 versions: Guitar Only · No Pulse · Pulse and Drone · Pulse Only
    1. Guitar Only1:45
    2. No Pulse1:45
    3. Pulse and Drone1:45
    4. Pulse Only1:45

About this album

PHASE 138: Investigative Espionage is a 15-song album from NEXT, released in 2026. It's electronic and drone music, built on synth, bass and sound effects. The songs run 45 to 132 BPM, in keys like F#m, Dm and Cm, and they're all instrumental. It's a natural fit for investigation, thriller, crime and horror. Every song comes with stems (drums, strings and synths) and alternate mixes, so it cuts to length without a re-edit.

Genre
Electronic, Drone Music, Film Score, Atmospheres
Instruments
Synth, Bass, Sound Effects, Percussion, Strings, Pulse
Tempo
45–132 BPM
Key
F#m, Dm, Cm
Vocals
Instrumental
Versions
57 alternate versions
Composers
Gavin Franzen Linnihan, Jean-Marc Yee, Drew J Lerdal, Zachary Judson Selissen

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