Artist:
https://soundcloud.com/adrianxmills

Bandcamp

Adrian Mills - Cant Remember

We are happy to share our latest release with you [KTA007]. 
A high powered, melodic trance tune from the talented artist https://soundcloud.com/h369
Immerse yourself into this atmospheric high-velocity trance production.

mastering by https://soundcloud.com/onl-onl

Free Download

H369 - Golden Days [KTA007] [FREE DL]

Support the artist: https://soundcloud.com/adrianxmills

Download

Adrian Mills - AFTERHOURINPARIS [KTA009]

Dallaniel - Schneller Als Die Polizei Erlaubt

We're back with another single release!
This one hits different - DJ Traytex creates an emotional and melanchoic vibe utilizing trance elements, self recorded vocals and a beautiful melody. He manages to create a truly unique atmosphere - We hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

Support the artist: https://soundcloud.com/traytex

DJ Traytex - Sad Songs [KTA011]

DXPE - Play It Fast

Wir Tanzen Im Viereck (DJ Local B Trance Edit)

DJ Local B & Flaws - Bassline

Fade To Grey (Salzbauer Rave Edit)

Our residents: 

https://soundcloud.com/resolversound
https://soundcloud.com/czyp

On The Beach (Czyp & Resolver Edit)

Music is what feelings sound like - DJ Traytex proves that once again with his unique expressive sound. Plug in your headphones and prepare for an emotional journey.

https://soundcloud.com/traytex
https://www.instagram.com/dj.traytex/

DJ Traytex - Phoenix From The Ashes [KTA014]

[Katana Premiere] 

Artist: https://soundcloud.com/djhttps
Track: LOCOCOCO
Label: https://soundcloud.com/240kmhk
Catalogue: 240VA001
Release date: 07.10.2022

LOCOCO is a rhythmic hard dance track that focuses on continuous percussion - and less on melody. 

DJ HTTPS is an emerging newcomer from Mannheim, Germany. 
He has recently gained some popularity through his edits - with notable names such as Narciss, DJ Heartstring, Bad Boombox, Acidheaven, Malugi and more supporting him.

His track is part of the upcoming 240KMH Vol.1 Various Artist Compilation and will be his first official release.  Make sure to keep an eye on him, as there is much more to come.

Support the Artist: https://soundcloud.com/djhttps
Support the Label: https://soundcloud.com/240kmhk
Bandcamp: https://240kmh.bandcamp.com/track/dj-https-locococo-2


Mastered by: In Furcht https://soundcloud.com/infurcht

[PREMIERE] DJ HTTPS - LOCOCOCO [240VA001]

[Premiere] Dallaniel & Emilio Albert - Plot Twist

https://soundcloud.com/dallaniel & https://soundcloud.com/emilio-mertsch-barrios

Today we are happy to present you the newest Track of our Residents and Label Heads of impulsive behavior - Plot Twist, forthcoming on the next Sachsentrance Various Artists.
A fast and hard hitting, melancholic Track with different vibes than what you would Expect.

Label: Sachsentrance https://soundcloud.com/sachsentrance
Release Titel: Hundersächsisch BPM
Release Date: 27.10.2022
Premiere Date: 21.10.2022

[PREMIERE] Dallaniel & Emilio Albert - Plot Twist [Sachsentrance]

It's a real pleasure to introduce you to tzaar's first release on Katana, a masterpiece to touch your raver-heart. Sweat on the dancefloor and a feeling of a deeper personal connection to music are guaranteed!

tzaar´s profile: https://soundcloud.com/tzaar-techno

Mastering: ONL

TZAAR - Affinity [KTA016]

SZG - Eyes Low

Dich verlieren

Butschi: https://soundcloud.com/butschi111
https://www.instagram.com/butschi111/

Trancemaster Krause: https://soundcloud.com/tmkrs1
https://www.instagram.com/trancemaster_krause/

elinorac: https://soundcloud.com/elinoracc
https://www.instagram.com/anna.mariafrank/

Kissing Disease: https://soundcloud.com/user-104722712
https://www.instagram.com/kissing_disease_/

Butschi & Trancemaster Krause - Dich Verlieren (ft. elinorac & Kissing Disease)

Introducing Extra Energy's electrifying new EP release! Brace yourself for a mindblowing
journey as we bring you the dynamic collaboration of two remarkable artists:
MZA from Paris and Part Time Killer from Berlin. This exceptional split EP features three
adrenaline-fueled tracks from each artist, seamlessly blending energetic Techno, Trance,
and Psytrance elements.

Mastered by O.N.L.

Cover design by Ray Bandelin

MZA's tracks mixed by Lacchesi

Social Media:
https://www.instagram.com/elisa_mza/
https://www.instagram.com/part.time.killer/

Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/mzaofficiel
https://soundcloud.com/part-time-killer

Bandcamp:
https://extraenergy.bandcamp.com/album/extra-energy-vol-8

[PREMIERE] Part Time Killer - What You Need [EEVOL8]

Jude Bradshaw - They Never Learn

We’re thrilled to present our next release.
Vizionn seamlessly blends pulsating rhythms and psy elements to create an irresistible energy, while its dynamic basslines promise to have you up on your feet - immersed in the rhythm, and lost in the groove.

support the artist: https://soundcloud.com/vizionn_fr

mastering by Arclab 
Thank you !

vizionn - Gimme What I Want [KTA020]

Get ready for a sonic ride through furious rythms and hard-hitting grooves!

Artist: @yoshit-shite
Master: @dallaniel

Y.oshit - OD [KTA021]

We’re happy to present you our next 4 track EP by “LUKA”.
Some hard hitting summer tunes combined with warm-hearted vocals will give you the perfect vibes to dance all night long!

Artist: @artistluka
Instagram: www.instagram.com/luka.music__/

Mastering by: @punktmidi
Artwork by: Lya & Miki

Artist Social Media:
IG: www.instagram.com/luka.music__/
SC: @artistluka

Label Social Media:
IG:www.instagram.com/katanacologne/
SC: @katanacologne
BC: katanacologne.bandcamp.com/

Designer Social Media:
https://www.instagram.com/miki.nglo/
https://www.instagram.com/lyahuasca/

LUKA - Kinetic Energy [KTA022]

LUKA -What Do I Do Now [KTA022]

LUKA - Without Your Love [KTA022]

Artist:
SoundCloud: @elzym
Instagram: www.instagram.com/elzym._/

Label:
SoundCloud: @extra-energy
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/extra.energy.berlin/

Master by Elzym
Cover by Ray Bendlin

[PREMIERE] Elzym - Dream Control [EEVOL10]

Rare Mamba - Low Ride [KTA024]

Download 

OCCIR - FEEL [KTAVA005]

CZYP - The Mission [KTAVA005]

Rawdecks - Requinte de Malvadez [KTAVA005]

AINA crafts driving, hypnotic sets that are more than just music—they are journeys into tension, release, and raw sensuality. Shaped early on by her father, once a techno DJ himself, she channels her passion for electronic music into a sound that blends hard, forward-pushing energy with deep, emotional storytelling.
Her style is defined by contrasts: dark atmospheres softened by whispers and echoes, intensity balanced with intimacy, nostalgia of old-school trance colliding with futuristic drive. Each set begins with a carefully woven intro that threads through the night, unfolding like a story that grows in power, seduces the senses, and refuses to let go.
AINA’s music is not about fitting into a scene—it’s about creating a space where rhythm becomes connection, where energy turns into emotion, and where every beat draws the audience deeper into her world.

https://soundcloud.com/ainakru
https://instagram.com/aina.kru 

Tracklist: 
Antonia XM - Intro (Cut and Run) 
Forest - Amber Haze 
Bours? - Another Mirage 
Art.ic - Darz Kode 
KUSS - The Power Of Dreams 
Maara - Take The Wheel Miss Sweetie 
01100110 - Primum Movens 
01100110 - Defying the Leviathan 
Matthieu Benjamin - Carnal Delights feat Daniela Party (Magna Pia Remix) 
Human Safari - Oye 
INIGMA - Exhale 
EKATA - Vapour Glitch 
Maara - Unbearable Delight 
David Löhlein - Altai (Rove Ranger Gothic Remix) 
Josh Heywood - Sexual Tension 
PANTERNOISE - Transidient Doorways 
Exal & Askkin - Alharmy 
Marco Bailey - Scorpia (Obscure Shape & SHDW Remix) 
TMSFX - Linear Regression 
Tassid & Eski - Peaches (Looper Remix) 
Sina XX & Cassie Raptor - Body Needs Bass 
SALOME - Hacker 


Mastering: Carlo Vollert 
Foto: Maik Bollig 


KATANA PODCAST #024 - AINA

riko - Echoes Of You (Specific Objects Remix)

riko - Manner Six [KTA026]

Artist: DJ Bafög
Title: Fogged out Funk
Label: [suspekt]
Catalogue: SUS001
Format: Digital
Genre: Electronic
Style: #Techno | Groove
Release date: 04.12.2025
 

Mastering: DJ Bafög
Artwork: Don Felice

Tracklist: 
DJ Bafög - Delivery Fee
DJ Bafög - Fogged Out Funk 
Emilio Albert - Sunday Swings 
Emilio Albert - Birdie 
Samalik - The Ministry
Samalik - Mind the Trap

Social Links Artists:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/dj_bafoeg/
SC: https://soundcloud.com/djbafoeg
BC: https://djbafoeg.bandcamp.com/

Social Links Label:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/suspekt.wav/
SC: https://soundcloud.com/suspekt-591005329
BC: https://sus-pekt.bandcamp.com/album/sus001spa

[PREMIERE] DJ Bafög - Fogged out Funk [SUS01]

Thanks for your remix! https://soundcloud.com/h369

Mark Terre - Raindrops (H369 Remix) [Free DL]

Label based in Cologne

Katana's identity reflects fast paced and cutting-edge sounds.
We embrace diversity and variety in electronic music - not limiting ourselves to a certain genre.

We're always searching for collabs, send your demos here: demos@katanacologne.de

Showcase ? -> contact@katanacologne.de

Next events: 

17.01.2026 - artheater. Cologne w/ bours? & FENIM0RE

Residents:
BIXBITA - https://soundcloud.com/bixbita
Dallaniel - https://soundcloud.com/dallaniel
riko - https://soundcloud.com/riko-0
Trancemaster Krause - https://soundcloud.com/tmkrs1

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