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“this might be a bit of a cliché, but ever since i was little i have dreamed to work and perform in music. working on this mix made me think of the journey i had so far: from where i began to dream, to where i am today. this time was, and still is, a hectic and sad one, but it also made one thing very clear for me — and not being able to play out has made that even more clear — that i want what i have been dreaming of in the past. there is so much more to learn and explore. now that i graduated and the time has come that i can completely focus on music, it feels like the beginning of my dream.”

TRAUMCAST ☾ 02 ☾ KI/KI

GEGEN • PRNCPTL NYE 2024 | Supergloss

recorded at RSO in Berlin

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GEGEN • PRNCPTL NYE 2024 | Supergloss

KI/KI @ The Lot Radio 03-11-2024

SUPERGLOSS

"The recording captures the vibe of KiNK and Raredub on stage. A good balance of party and heady music, a journey of funky techno and UK/bass music influenced beats. The selection includes some unreleased tracks by the duo and their friends".

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KiNK:
Say what you wanna say, but you have to give Strahil Velchev this: the man’s a powerhouse. Recording and playing live under the KiNK alias, he went on to become one of the finest purveyor’s of funk in techno and house. What it is, by definition, ain’t exactly clear. And that is the beauty of it.

KiNK’s music is unifying in the best possible way. Channeling the spirit and feeling of a time where it didn’t really matter who the faces behind the music were, KiNK plays with the elements of genres and sub-genres as if the future of it all is still wide-open. At the same time it could be accused of retro-fetishism, as much as the Pope himself is infallible.

The pure need to recreate moments, feelings and experience – rather than carbon copies of existing designs – was what started KiNK’s production work. Hailing from Bulgaria, it was nearly impossible to get your hands on all the records and music that fed into a system of raves, clubs and record shops that seemed far away from Sofia, and financially it might as well have meant another galaxy. Wanting to DJ without having access to the tracks that spun the carousel meant that you had to create them yourselves. So, here we go with a private bootlegger gone public mastermind and one of the loudest voices in house, techno and beyond.

From KiNK’s early productions with Neville Watson to his smash-hit for Ovum, a cerebral album for Macro, tons of remixes & tracks and his mind-bending live act, Playground seems to take all that into a blender. Simultaneously a sound- summary, the harvest of a field of ideas, and the exhibition of an artist in his prime, it also works as a sort of KiNK dictionary: avant-garde soundscapes stand next to boisterous bangers, classic club tracks and peak time emotions find their idiosyncratic and contemplative counterparts – all of it coming down like a torrent in a drought.

KiNK's social links: 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kink303/?hl=en
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/kink
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kink303/

Raredub:
Raredub is a Sofia-based music producer and DJ. Known for his high-octane energy, he infuses every set with a distinctive and dynamic vibe, regardless of when he plays.

Drawing inspiration from the early ’90s rave culture, Raredub puts a unique spin on his tracks. His music pulsates with raw beats and cutting-edge grooves, making a signature and bold statement.

In 2021, he dropped his first EP on KiNK’s Sofia Records, stepping onto the global music scene. His work has gained recognition by artists like Paul Woolford, Fjaak, Paggy Gou, Partiboi69, Skin On Skin, just to name a few.

Raredub's social links: 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raredub/
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/raredub
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Raredub/

Awakenings Podcast S333 - KiNK & Raredub

Selection of techno and hardgroove

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Daria Kolosova @ The Lot Radio 02-09-2025

February’s cold stands no chance against the heat of Olympe4000's set.

Olympe4000 leads a new generation for whom the dancefloor is above all an open space where identities and music mix. In her sets, furious rhythms, bass and techno breakbeats intersect. Behind her turntables, musical genres mingle. 

Number 78 of our PodcastSeries distills Olympe4000’s current sonic vision: a percussive and groovy blend of hardgroove, techno, hard house, and trance, with echoes of batucada woven into its pulse. A rhythmic, sensual, high-energy trip, where she’s also hidden three unreleased tracks for those who listen closely.

Intercell.078 - Olympe4000

ELLEN ALLIEN b2b SUPERGLOSS - the debut that broke every boundary ✨
Two generations, one unstoppable force. You asked, we deliverd - relive the full set from PollerWiesen Opening this April now!

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ELLEN ALLIEN b2b SUPERGLOSS AT POLLERWIESEN OPENING 2025

Out now on Animarum Black: DJ Jordan – City Beats DJ Jordan returns, this time with a harder edge. City Beats is a peak-time hardtechno weapon infused with trance elements – relentless kicks, hypnotic synth lines, and a raw drive built for dark club moments. A track that blends intensity and euphoria, taking Jordan’s sound into new, harder territory. Techno & Trance for your Soul | #soultechno #soultrance

City Beats

Chris Stussy - Yourself (Unreleased)

From the very first beat, Joit’s “Work it” announces itself with a confident swagger. This isn’t just another club track—it’s a sonic sculpture carved from the raw materials of classic electro, Detroit techno, and glitchy futurism. Joit doesn’t just want you to dance; he wants you to listen, to feel, and to decode.

🌀 Sound Design & Atmosphere
The track opens with a crisp, syncopated rhythm that feels like a nod to Kraftwerk’s mechanical precision, but it quickly evolves into something more organic and unpredictable. The kick drum punches through with a dry, analog warmth, while the hi-hats chatter like robotic insects. There’s a subtle swing in the groove that keeps it from feeling too rigid—this is machine music with a heartbeat.

Layered atop the rhythm is a cascade of glitchy textures and warped vocal snippets. The titular phrase “Work it” loops like a mantra, chopped and reassembled into a hypnotic hook. It’s not just a vocal sample—it’s a rhythmic instrument, a percussive element that drives the track forward. The way Joit manipulates the voice—pitching, stretching, and stuttering it—feels playful and slightly sinister, like a cyborg trying to learn human speech.

🔊 Structure & Progression
“Work it” doesn’t follow a traditional verse-chorus structure, and that’s part of its charm. Instead, it unfolds like a DJ set in miniature: rising tension, subtle drops, and unexpected twists. Around the two-minute mark, the track strips back to its skeletal rhythm, only to rebuild with new layers of synth stabs and distorted FX. It’s a masterclass in restraint—Joit knows when to hold back and when to let loose.

The breakdowns are particularly effective. Rather than relying on dramatic silence or white noise sweeps, Joit uses negative space and minimalism to create anticipation. A single filtered kick, a distant echo, a warped vocal fragment—these moments feel cinematic, like the soundtrack to a neon-lit chase scene in a retro-futuristic city.

🎛️ Influences & Innovation
There’s a clear lineage here: Drexciya, Underground Resistance, early Aphex Twin. But Joit isn’t just paying homage—he’s updating the blueprint. The production is clean but not sterile, polished but not overproduced. There’s grit in the basslines, distortion in the transitions, and a sense of controlled chaos throughout.

What sets “Work it” apart is its refusal to settle. Just when you think you’ve figured it out, Joit throws in a new texture, a reversed snare, a detuned synth that sounds like it’s melting. It’s experimental without being alienating, cerebral without losing its dancefloor appeal.

🕺 Vibe & Impact
This track isn’t for passive listening. It demands engagement. Whether you’re in a dark Berlin basement club or zoning out with headphones, “Work it” pulls you into its world. It’s hypnotic, kinetic, and slightly dystopian—a soundtrack for the post-human rave.

There’s also a sly sense of humor here. The chopped vocal, the glitchy FX, the unexpected pauses—it’s as if Joit is winking at the listener, saying, “You thought you knew where this was going? Think again.”

📝 Final Thoughts
“Work it” is a bold, genre-blurring statement from an artist who clearly knows his craft. It’s a track that rewards repeat listens, revealing new details each time. Joit has created something that feels both timeless and futuristic—a track that could’ve dropped in 1995 or 2095 and still sound fresh.

If you’re into electro with brains, techno with teeth, or just music that challenges your expectations while making you move, “Work it” is essential listening.

Work it

Curating & broadcasting transcendent electronic music to the world, based in Amsterdam.

Intercell was established in 2015 and emerged from an illegal rave on the outskirts of Amsterdam. It critically balances audiovisual elements with club intimacy while taking a diverse approach to the new era of electronic music – introducing new talent to renowned artists, focusing on fresh collaborations and (co)curations, and pushing the scope of local scenes by broadcasting worldwide.

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