Forensic Records continues its run of quality underground releases with a standout collaboration between label co-pilot Fordal and long-time favourite Dave Walker. Their new two-track release, ‘Quantum Verse’, lands on 31st October 2025, marking another strong entry in Forensic’s progressive catalogue.
Pre-order available via Beatport: https://www.beatport.com/release/quantum-verse/5496105.
The title track ‘Quantum Verse’ first caught global attention when John Digweed premiered it on his legendary Transitions show, setting the tone for a release that’s already resonating across the scene. It’s a deep, cinematic journey through evolving pads, sweeping melodies, and pulsing low-end energy. Walker’s lush, melodic layers fuse seamlessly with Fordal’s trademark groove, resulting in an expansive, emotionally charged club track built for those euphoric peak-time moments.
Flipping the mood, ‘Hyperlight’ delivers a darker, more driving sound. Built around tight percussion, hypnotic stabs, and razor-sharp basslines, it carries the intensity up another level. The breakdown hits with sunrise energy before dropping into a propulsive groove that screams late-night momentum. Every detail is dialled in for DJs who thrive on progression, tension, and release.
Together, the pair balance musicality with raw power, two cuts that speak to Forensic’s long-standing reputation for pushing forward-thinking progressive house with real depth and club precision. From Digweed’s early co-sign to the duo’s chemistry in the studio, ‘Quantum Verse’ shows both artists at their sharpest.
Artist(s): Dave Walker & Fordal
Release Title: Quantum Verse EP
Label: Forensic Records
Release Date: 31st October 2025
Cat No: FOR2037
Dave Walker // Instagram – Spotify – Soundcloud
Warwickshire-based producer, Dave Walker, has been honing his skills in the art of audio engineering and DJ’ing for the last 20 years. As one half of The Stupid Experts and on his own, Dave has had many successful releases on various labels such as Avanti, JOOF, UV, Pure Progressive, Colorize, Bedrock, Forensic, Balance Series and Mango Alley Records with various Radio 1 and Kiss FM plays. Dave’s evolution in the scene has allowed him to carve his own forward-thinking style of melodic progressive dance music, and he always tries to push the boundaries further with every production.
Fordal // Instagram – Spotify – Soundcloud
Fordal (Les Dales) is a North East-born producer whose lifelong passion for music was shaped by early exposure to jazz via his saxophonist father and a deep connection to dance music’s counterculture. From being inspired by Andrew Weatherall at Turnmills to running the iconic Binary Records shop in the late 90s, he built a foundation that led to performances at venues like Ministry of Sound, EGG London and The Arena. Known for his eclectic, boundary-defying sets that balance light and dark, Fordal has since refined his production skills at Point Blank Music School, combining a vast record collection with a distinctive artistic vision set to resonate with music lovers worldwide.
Forensic Records // Instagram – Soundcloud – Beatport
Formed in 1997 by Scott Bradford, Chris Scott, and their crew to focus their musical output, the label quickly gained momentum. With their mantra to release only quality underground house music, their music soon found its way into the boxes of the most respected DJs around. With the likes of Sasha, Digweed, Seaman, Cattaneo, Howells et al championing their sound, the label was pushed to the forefront of the scene.