Italian producer Uto Karem is one of the worlds Techno elite. He has released EPs on labels including Richie Hawtins Plus 8 Records, Christian Smiths Tronic and Dubfires SCI+TEC, but most of his original music has been released via his own Agile Recordings. Utos releases on Agile regularly have a great reception, often hitting the Top 10 Beatport Charts, and on many an occasion, also arriving at the coveted No. 1 spot. His avid following means Utos vinyl releases on Agile are also popular, with stock quick to sell out in most record stores. Announcing his debut album in 2014, the last few years of Utos life have been a juggling act, balancing a busy touring schedule with label management and studio time. Deciding to write an album came after years of releasing singles, remixes and EPs, which although always true to Utos sound, at times took outside influence from hype and music trends of the moment. The album is without restraint or outside influence, a project that takes exclusively from Utos core and the timeless music he has always held close to his heart. Returning back to his early inspiration of bands like New Order, Depeche Mode and Soft Cell, he rediscovered the melodic synth lines that first drew him to discover Techno. Going back to his roots, Uto spent hours working on synth lead melodies that although intricate, were also rhythmical and infectiously memorable. This often meant spending days, weeks and sometimes even months working on a single synth sound, which he would then build the rest of the track around. The final output blends deep atmospherics with melodic notation, pulsating basslines and stripped back percussion. Techno focused, the album's energy makes it suited for a club environment, but to fully understand the intelligent use of melody and texture, requires headphones and home listening.

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AGILE082 : Uto Karem - Waking Up The Neighbours

“Dazed” has industrial influenced percussion played in fast flowing rhythms that breathe energy into the track and give it a strong dancefloor focus. In contrast to the hard hitting drums and rumbling bass, the lead synth plays slow and poignant chords, which tell a tale of sorrow. Building with tension as it develops, the intricate melodies in this track are an intelligent fusion of thundering Techno and tender emotion.

This release is the first of two singles to be taken from the album titled 'Waking Up The Neighbours', and gives a sneak peak as to what to expect from the full release.

The album is forthcoming on Uto Karem’s label Agile Recordings and is scheduled for release in June 2017.

Dazed

AGILE080 Uto Karem - Dazed

Italian producer Uto Karem is one of the world’s Techno elite. He has released EP’s on labels including Richie Hawtin’s Plus 8 Records, Christian Smith’s Tronic and Dubfire’s SCI+TEC, but most of his original music has been released via his own Agile Recordings.

Uto’s releases on Agile regularly have a great reception, often hitting the Top 10 Beatport Charts, and on many an occasion, also arriving at the coveted No. 1 spot. His avid following means Uto’s vinyl releases on Agile are also popular, with stock quick to sell out in most record stores.

Announcing his debut album in 2014, the last few years of Uto’s life have been a juggling act, balancing a busy touring schedule with label management and studio time.

Deciding to write an album came after years of releasing singles, remixes and EP’s, which although always true to Uto’s sound, at times took outside influence from hype and music trends of the moment.

The album is without restraint or outside influence, a project that takes exclusively from Uto’s core and the timeless music he has always held close to his heart.

Returning back to his early inspiration of bands like New Order, Depeche Mode and Soft Cell, he rediscovered the melodic synth lines that first drew him to discover Techno.

Going back to his roots, Uto spent hours working on synth lead melodies that although intricate, were also rhythmical and infectiously memorable. This often meant spending days, weeks and sometimes even months working on a single synth sound, which he would then build the rest of the track around. 

The final output blends deep atmospherics with melodic notation, pulsating basslines and stripped back percussion.

Techno focused, the album's energy makes it suited for a club environment, but to fully understand the intelligent use of melody and texture, requires headphones and home listening.

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AGILE082 : Uto Karem - Intro

AGILE082 : Uto Karem - Parts Of Me

“Living The Night” is fast and furious from the offset with a euphoric lead synth that lifts with a bubbling energy. Building with intensity the tracks relentless percussion moves with unstoppable force, and makes the track perfect for any dancefloor. Finishing the track is an uplifting female vocal that’s been butchered into fragments and sparkled over the mix for peak time satisfaction.

This release is the second single taken from the album titled 'Waking Up The Neighbours', and gives a sneak peak as to what to expect from the full release.

The album is forthcoming on Uto Karem’s label Agile Recordings and is scheduled for release in June 2017.


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AGILE081 : Uto Karem - Living The Night

AGILE082 : Uto Karem - Dynamik

Agile Recordings, born from the vision of Uto Karem, stands as an independent vinyl and digital label committed to supporting and producing unique electronic music with globally recognized artists. Our main vision is to release groove-induced, high-energy tracks, featuring the creativity of brilliant and forward-thinking artists.