Josh Wink and his iconic label Ovum Recordings mark a historic moment in underground electronic music with the release of 607 Sessions, arriving July 11, 2025. This inaugural installment of a new archival series dives into Wink’s early bedroom studio experiments, spotlighting two long-lost, previously unreleased versions of the legendary track “Realize.”
Titled after the address of the now-mythic studio where the material was first recorded, 607 Sessions takes listeners back to 1993–1995—a defining chapter in Josh Wink’s groundbreaking career. This era saw the birth of foundational releases like “Higher State of Consciousness,” “Don’t Laugh” (as Winx), “Meditation Will Manifest,” and “Liquid Summer,” which served as Ovum Recordings’ first-ever release. These tracks not only helped define acid house and techno but also positioned Wink as a key architect of the global rave movement.
“Realize” has lived on in dance music folklore—passed along through bootleg tapes, whispered about in DJ circles, and played on acetate during raves and warehouse sets in the early ’90s. Once thought permanently lost after a catastrophic hard drive crash, the track was miraculously recovered from an old DAT tape during a recent storage unit cleanup. Now lovingly remastered and road-tested by a trusted circle of DJs, the energy of “Realize” has proven to be as potent and electrifying as ever—not just a nostalgic gem, but a timeless weapon ready for today’s dancefloors.
Reflecting on the discovery, Josh Wink shared:
“Rediscovering music I composed in the early 1990s feels like unearthing a time capsule from a distant version of myself—experimental and endlessly curious. These tracks, recorded directly onto DAT tape, sound like they were made for this moment. Back then, I was fully immersed in hardware, constantly pushing the boundaries of what I could express. Hearing this music again, I’m amazed at how alive it still feels—raw, textured, and free from trend-chasing. It’s a reminder that honest experimentation can stand the test of time.”
The release of 607 Sessions also arrives as Josh Wink celebrates a trio of career-defining anniversaries in 2025—30 years since the release of “Don’t Laugh,” “I’m Ready,” and the acid anthem “Higher State of Consciousness.” These tracks didn’t just top charts; they helped shape the trajectory of electronic music and inspired generations of producers and DJs around the world.
More than just an archival project, 607 Sessions is a living document of underground music history, newly mastered for today’s sonic landscape. It offers longtime fans a rare glimpse into Wink’s early creative mind while introducing new listeners to the raw magic that first propelled him to global acclaim.
With 607 Sessions, Ovum Recordings opens the vault on a pivotal moment in electronic music—reminding us that the most honest, boundary-pushing creations are often the ones that endure.
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