The 159th Mood Series welcomes Chizawa Q with DeadDeadDead, a debut that sounds anything but tentative. Coming from a wide range of inspirations such as Tokyo's underground, Detroit's machine soul and European minimalism, the EP strikes a deep chord within three addictive tracks. With recent releases on R&S and an upcoming release on ARTS records, Chizawa Q is creating a strong buzz with his music. 'Deadstone' unfolds like a controlled ascent. Its structure is segmented yet fluid, moving through evolving phases where beats tighten, dissolve and re-emerge with a stronger purpose. The early interplay between sharp percussion and drifting chords definitely pull you in, but it's the subtle escalation like the subliminal builds that make it memorable. 'Deadhouse' puts the listener into a hypnotic and cavernous space. There's a quiet sophistication in its balance as a house beat influence flickers beneath a deep techno surface, never overpowering the atmosphere. 'Deadspace' sharpens the focus. The concise, propulsive chords are dramatic as it leads this aerodynamic dub techno killer. The pacing is tighter, transitions quicker, yet it never sacrifices depth. There's a sense of forward motion that gets the blood rushing in this dance floor burner. Across its three cuts, DeadDeadDead is refined and quietly powerful.