France-born, Belgium-based artist Azo comes back to Manual Smiles with the five-track ‘Echoes of Infinity’ EP. The release forms part of the Queer Future Club boss and Kiosk Radio resident’s live-set, and follows her remix of label founder n_o’s ‘Definitely One of the Songs’ in 2023, which got widely supported by the likes of Courtesy, Sally C,Nene H, Aletha, and more.
Inspired by the way signals echo across the cosmos like light, radio waves, and sound reverberate through spaces, Azo’s ‘Echoes of Infinity’ EP transmits from the outer edges of emotion. Opener ‘Human Love Language’ lays down a hefty Electro beat with raw Reese bass and yearning pads, while ‘First Light’ breaks through the darkness with shining keys, glowing acid, and hopeful energy. ‘Orbit Breaker’ then pulls us through the void, propelling into new worlds via sub-heavy rhythm and playful, liquid synths perfect to work the dance floor into a frenzy.
The EP’s final stretch ventures into new territory for the label: ‘Where We Belong’ pairs expressive piano with a surprise switch-up into breakbeats, hoover bass, and Hardcore elements, while the title track ‘Echoes of Infinity’ goes full-throttle Drum & Bass, driven by a razor-sharp groove and feel-good piano riffs. Traversing genres and emotional states, this EP has already won support from the likes of Dave Harvey, Josh Caffe, and Massimiliano Pagliara, reaching inward and outward toward connection, understanding, and something greater.
Azo blends Acid, Techno, Trance, UK Hardcore, and Detroit-inspired sounds into a high-energy, emotionally resonant style. A staple in the European scene, she has appeared on labels such as Correspondant, SNC Crew, Astropolis, and Duality Trax, with past sets at institutions like Fuse, Tomorrowland, Nuits Sonores, Listen Festival, and Watergate. Her Queer Future Club events have toured across Europe, and her radio presence includes shows on The Lot, Rinse France, and Kiosk Radio, where she holds residency.
Founded in 2023 by Brussels-via-London artist Enno (n_o), Manual Smiles is a home for artists breathing their own unique life into the Acid sound. Across styles ranging from House, Techno, and Trance to Balearica, Bass, and beyond, each release brings a distinct voice while remaining rooted in a shared psychedelic spirit. The label has featured music from Kitsta, REES, Nickon Faith, Treasure Island, and Kajsa Villius, while winning support from the likes of Roman Flügel, Carista, Spray, Kiara Scuro, HAAi, and many more.
Azo ‘Echoes of Infinity’ releases via Manual Smiles 12th September 2025
Tracklist
01 Human Love Language
02 First Light
03 Orbit Breaker
04 Where We Belong
05 Echoes of Infinity
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