Following the internationally celebrated release of their debut album The Signs Within in 2017, burgeoning Japanese techno duo Drunken Kong look to kick off a brand new decade in emphatic fashion, with the release of their eagerly-anticipated sophomore long player, Where We Start.

Out now via Christian Smith's esteemed Tronic Music imprint, Where We Start marks the second full-length opus from the Tokyo-based outfit, whose impressive catalogue of unique techno productions have also been homed by the likes of Terminal M, Octopus Recordings, Stil Vor Talent and Session Womb to name a few.

Featuring a total of sixteen diverse cuts, including thirteen brand new Drunken Kong originals, two recent collaborations with Mainz-based outfit Teenage Mutants and one exclusive new collab with Tronic head honcho Christian Smith, Where We Start is Drunken Kong's most extensive body of work to date, and goes a long way in showcasing the inexhaustible creativity of one of the most prolific double acts in techno right now. For the full album tracklist, see below.

Speaking about the forthcoming album release and the inspiration behind the project, Drunken Kong commented:

'Our new album, 'Where We Start' was built around an idea and inspiration that came from our new stage in life, which was parenting. Having a child, was something new to us and we wanted to create an album which directly reflected and captured various feelings and emotions we had at different moments'.

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DRUNKEN KONG is the project of D. Singh and DJ Kyoko. In 2010, the two started their project when one day, they
suddenly decided to make a track together. Since then they have released two albums on Christian Smith's label Tronic, The Signs Within (2017) and Where We Start (2020) as well as numerous EPs and singles on labels such as Octopus Recordings, Stil Vor Talent and
Terminal M while they remain active with domestic labels such as Session WOMB. All 7 tracks of their EPs in early 2017 on Tronic and Terminal M have entered Beatport Top 100 Techno chart at the same time, which has made an impact on the Asian and global techno scene. 

Since then, their music has been constantly entering top charts. Their music is gaining a lot of attention/support from
international top artists and DJs such as Carl Cox, Adam Beyer, Christian Smith, Monika Kruse, Pan-Pot, Umek, Hernan Cattaneo and Deadmau5, just to name a few. Their release “Repeat” from Octopus Recordings have entered Beatport Techno Top 10, being supported and played by many artists around the globe.

DRUNKEN KONG has always been active in the Tokyo techno scene, playing regularly at major festivals such as Ultra Japan and in clubs such as WOMB, Ageha, Unit, Vent, Contact and Vision Tokyo. The two are constantly attracting new fans with their unique sound and groove. With their powerful DJ style and charisma, the two are able to constantly amuse the audience while expanding their ideas and skills to the next level.

Julian Sánchez, better known as Sonata, began his journey in electronic music at the age of 15 in Monterrey, Nuevo León. Over time, he has developed a style that blends the power of Techno, the energy of House, and the depth of hypnotic sounds—always with the intention of connecting with the dance floor and making people move.

Throughout his career, he has released music through various projects on labels such as UD Records. Currently, with his project as Sonata, he founded his own label, Striva, where he promotes sounds ranging from high-energy House to Peak Time, Raw/Deep/Hypnotic. In addition to continuing to explore his musical identity, he seeks to collaborate with other labels and artists to expand his sound.

Although his music has mainly resonated in the local scene, he has shared flyers with well-known artists and performed in cities like Monterrey and Playa del Carmen, appearing at Circo Sonoro, Topaz Deluxe, French Fried, APARATO, and La Old School Mainstage, among other underground events and after-parties.

His music is designed for the dance floor: more than introspective or laid-back, Sonata focuses on energy and rhythm—perfect for non-stop dancing.

He is currently pushing Striva forward, preparing new releases, and developing his radio show Striva Sessions, while continuing to explore his sound and connect with the audience.