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Next up is a formidable 2-tracker from Kuukou favourite Lluis Ribalta. With previous releases on Suara, SayWhat Rec, Eclipse Recordings and DSR Digital - the Spanish producer sets the crosshairs firmly on the floor and delivers 'In Spite Of You'.

The title track kicks the record off with a monstrous crossover that fuses the propulsive, driving energy of Trance and the raw, mechanical power of Techno. 

A rough and rounded kick drum hammers at the chest of the track, driving hot, adrenaline-saturated signals across the dance floor at high pressure. Synths pop with palpable power and grit as micro-breaks allow chinks of light to sneak in while an addictive, claustrophobic vibe develops. 

The breakdown finally opens out, allowing a brief moment to breathe and an inpouring of lucent emotion before drums gallop back in and the shutters come down again. 

'Olympus' follows up with some masterful energy manipulation. A pulsing sub lays out a bed for syncopated hats and frenzied stabs that build in layers before the track sinks into a cosmic hole. Caustic blobs of acid burn through, carrying the track to its conclusion, capping off a direct and hyper-focused EP that will keep bodies pinned to the dance floor throughout.

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Currently based in London - ADRIANNA is an artist firmly on the ascent. With previous releases on Alan Fitzpatrick's We Are The Brave, Terminal M and Kurai - she's an astute producer with an innate ability to channel complex emotions into deep, kinetic Techno.

Here, she demonstrates impressive range with a 2-tracker bearing 2 disparate sides. 

To begin with - ADRIANNA toils in her shadow side and presents 'Demon Mind' - a tense, urgent banger that generates an acute sense of turmoil. Fear, angst and pain are communicated through feral sonics and the result is an explosive Techno cut that punches with rig-devstating ferocity.

'Jack' - a track with regular collaborator Reaktive - follows up, rattling out of the blocks with a bold, purposeful stride. Together the pair perfectly balance rich, emotive melody with brash, serrated sonics and the resultant combination is heady gear for mobile, eyes down ravers. 

There's a deep sense of motivation and mobility in the track; a tangible feeling of grit, challenge and overcoming adversity that comes together with prog stabs, caustic acid hits and thunderous drums - all of which reach a potent crescendo that wraps up a relentless record designed to move mind, body and spirit.

ADRIANNA - Demon Mind

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Celebrating another fantastic year in action with our best and strongest original tracks and remixes. Hosted by our label head Simina Grigoriu.

Simina Grigoriu pres. Best Of Kuukou 2025

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Kuukou Records Radioshow presented by Simina Grigoriu! Berlin based label, Kuukou Records invites you to join the monthly show, Techno grit meets melodic appeal. These are the main directions you will hear in our 60min radio shows, includes exclusives and hottest contemporary Techno tracks.

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Almost exactly five years to the day since her critically acclaimed Techno Monkey EP first did its damage across international airwaves and packed, sweaty warehouses, Berlin-based artiste and Kuukou Records label boss Simina Grigoriu now looks to breathe fresh life into one of the most iconic records in her expansive career discography, as she announces a Techno Monkey remix project of colossal proportions. 

Over the course of this year, Simina and the Kuukou Records team will be releasing a total of nine huge remixes of the 2016 original, brought to you by a carefully curated selection of the most exciting names in electronic names, new and old. Due for worldwide release on Friday, July 9, the campaign launches with the first star-studded EP, which comes complete with an eclectic trio of contributions from electronic music royalty, Paul Kalkbrenner, American techno maven Camea and Kuukou Records favourite, Hito. Introducing Techno Monkey Remixed Vol. 1…

Inaugurating the three-pronged package is the man himself, Paul Kalkbrenner. A true legend of electronic music and the mastermind behind timeless global chart-topping hits including Sky and Sand, No Goodbye and Parachute, the internationally lauded Berlin Calling icon commences proceedings in true Kalkbrenner style, as he takes us on a hypnotic seven-minute journey across an up-tempo landscape of driving rhythms, expertly layered textures, and ethereal undulating timbres.

Next up to the plate is US-born, Berlin-based techno sensation, Camea. With an array of diverse releases clocked on the likes of Bpitch, M_nus, Plus 8, Get Physical, Clink Recordings and her very own Neverwhere over the course of her esteemed fifteen-year career, the über-talented artists finally makes her long-awaited debut on Kuukou, as she re-paints Grigoriu’s original with her own frenzied palate of dystopian, sci-fi electronica.

Last but by no means least, and making her eagerly-anticipated return to Kuukou Records, is Japanese icon and Model1 ambassador, Hito. Still riding high off the back of her massive label debut in October 2020 with Kobe, the prolific producer and Watergate regular rounds off Volume 1 in immaculate style as she delivers a slick amalgamation of punchy percussion, growling bass and trippy samples for her playful Hito’s Monkey In The Jungle Remix.

Speaking about the project, Simina commented:
“I love that this project has come to fruition—it’s been a long time in the making. My original Techno Monkey track was part of the first EP I released on Kuukou six years ago. I was a bit wary of releasing nine different remixes of my original but I was also excited to see what everyone would do with it. Each artist has brought his or her personal flavour to the project and I’m super excited to share this with you guys!”

Techno Monkey Remixed Vol. 1 (KKU049)

Techno Monkey (Paul Kalkbrenner Remix)

Simina Grigoriu - Techno Monkey (Paul Kalkbrenner Remix)

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Edition number 6 of Kuukou VA brings together another slew of talents up for the bat with four straightforward original techno tracks. 
The Rocketman’s “Feeling it” channels a massive 90’s rave hard techno atmosphere in a highly energized track pairing a fierce bassline with classic house vocal samples sprinkled throughout. 
"In Your Head" slows down the pace, in its almost 8 minute-long dubby, syncopated slow burner.  
Glaswegian Yeti Mind Tricks brings forth a playful arrangement entitled "Outside Looking In" - where zigzagging basslines and acid-tinged synths unfold with a kinetic restlessness.
Sebastian Fleischer teams up with TYGR TYGR on "Collide", a construction where dainty strings contrast eerie pads and matching ghostly vocal swoons.

Passengers, Vol. 6 (KKUVA006)

Feeling It

KKUVA006 - The Rocketman - Feeling It

Torsten Kanzler takes over our mix series with his DJ set recording from A Seven Club in Berlin. Enjoy!

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Widely recognized as one of the brightest acts to emerge onto the international techno circuit over the past few years, Dok & Martin (a.k.a Victor Salvador and Adrian Martinez) have carved out an impressive early reputation through the quality of their productions and the hard-hitting impact of their DJ sets.
Following a collection of critically acclaimed releases dropped over the course of 2021, the in- demand Spanish duo now looks to continue their prolific run of form well into the New Year as they announce their debut release on Simina Grigoriu’s Kuukou Records with Catalepsia. Due for release on March 4, Catalepsia is a forceful, unrelenting slice of industrial warehouse techno from the two Spanish production partners, who land on Kuukou armed with an impressive catalogue of releases on the likes of FORM Music, Codex, Set About, Octopus Recordings, Mindshake, Unrilis, Say What? and Bloody Moon Records, to name just a few. Frenzied builds, growling bass and crisp hi-hats are the order of the day for the thunderous title track, which features an epic amalgamation of mind-warping synthesisers and merciless rhythms.
On the flip, and fresh off the back of her huge Rooftop Ballerina / Pirouette EP project, Kuukou label boss Simina Girgoriu offers her own unique edit of the masterful opener, with big kicks, thumping basslines and intricate drum patters providing the backdrop to another epic, multi- layered remix from the Berlin-based techno maven.

Catalepsia

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True to form, it’s been another hugely abundant start to the year for Simina Grigoriu.
Hot off the back of her immense Rooftop Ballerina / Pirouette EP in January and a subsequent brace of remixes for Torsten Kanzler and Dok&Martin, the first quarter of the 2022 has also seen the Berlin-based DJ, producer and label head release her first NFT collection on CryptoDJs and embark on her most extensive tour of North America to date.
Now, as Simina looks to continue her abounding run of form further into the New Year, she announces an imminent return to her beloved Kuukou Records with the majestic new single 1981.
Due for release on Friday, April 29 as a follow-up to her nostalgic 2021 hit record Bucuresti, 1981 is nod to the year Simina was born and was created as a touching tribute to her mother, who protected her and her brother through some incredibly tough years growing up in an oppressed Romania in the early eighties.

1981

Simina Grigoriu - 1981

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Polish talent Noemi Black steps back into the limelight on Kuukou, continuing her rapid ascent with a single that showcases her skill for blending uplifting vocals with raw, high-octane drums. Originally released on Kuukou back in November 2011 - 'With You' remains a moody, kinetic
record with a positive message. Here, the message remains but the bones of the track are armoured, the tempo pushed and the energy elevated with brutal and explosive results. A gritty, turbo charged kick thunders through the core of the track while a marrow-deep bass synth swirls alongside it. The vocals glide across the surface with contrasting elegance before a deep, expansive breakdown grants them space to bloom. Drums bolt back in with a vengeance, sparking up the dance floor and rounding off another stellar addition to the Kuukou catalogue.

With You (Hard Techno Edit)

Noemi Black - With You (Hard Techno Edit)

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Next in line is ascending talent [ Wex 10 ] who channels the Kuukou geist and delivers a forceful single powered by a battery of industrial-grade drums. As a DJ - [ Wex 10 ] has rubbed shoulders with the likes of Carl Cox, Amelie Lens and Adam Beyer and this shines through in the sequencing of his work as it unfolds with alacrity, kicking and punching in all the right places. A granite kick forms the foundation, laying out a stony bed for whetted, steel cymbals and otherworldly vocals that season the track with a welcome dash of psychedelia

Hypnotik

[ Wex 10 ] - Hypnotik

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Next up on Kuukou is a singular slice of Techno from Hungarian producer Daniel Weirdo and Animarum Recordings head honcho Patrick Scuro.

Together, the pair sought to make a piece of club music that flexes the outer edges of partitioned sub-genres; a track that transcends the ordinary in combing classical elements and Techno. No small task! But one that's adroitly handled. 

'Demon Behind The Piano' begins with the fierce momentum of a battle march before a beautiful contrast begins to bleed through the track. A mollifying piano line and a soft, heart-wrenching vocal work in harmonious opposition to the brash, heavy drums while tight percussive fills maintain a snappy, magnetic groove. 

The breakdown opens out wide allowing the piano to flower. Here, Baroque tones take the limelight while the kick continues to hammer to the conclusion of a track that is guaranteed to make a mark in the mind of all who hear it on the dance floor.

Demon Behind The Piano

Daniel Weirdo, Patrick Scuro - Demon Behind The Piano

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Next up on Kuukou is the return of the Passengers VA series.

Dario Ferrara kicks us off, following up records on Ambivert and Prospect with an unrelenting trip. 'Concentrate' is a progressive jackhammer built with a sharp, caustic sound palette. Drums are tight and crystal clear, spearing through a mesmerising wall of jagged tones, worm-holing synths and deep, demonic whispers.  

Sylent is next - channeling his experience playing at KitKatClub, Insomnia, Gotec and Weisser Hase into 'Under Water': a firm, direct punch with a percolating bass note that builds a sense of pressure from the off. Vast, awe-inspiring synths are expressively dashed across the mix with a lucent beauty that contrasts against the rugged low-end. A breakdown melts all elements away, paving a clear path for an electric vocal line that charges the track through its second chapter. This is heady, melodic Techno that leaves an indelible imprint. 

Multi-genre production due 11A! follow up with deeper cut 'Higher Frequency'. Nifty hat shuffles map out a sleek, sultry groove that burns underneath a vocal that is guaranteed to bend minds and widen pupils. A barbed, twisted breakdown stretches out before the simple but potent hook rolls back in, keeping the tension bubbling until the close.

RAYO's 'Future' brings the package to a conclusion with a bright, minimal tool. Drum-heavy, the track kicks in all the right places while synth lines bounce from one another and a simple vocal rings out making it a beautifully useful instrument for DJs looking to keep attention seized.

Passengers, Vol. 13

Concentrate

Dario Ferrara - Concentrate

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Simina Grigoriu kicks off 2025 with a powerhouse release, teaming up with Italian techno maestro Hollen for the ‘Remote Control’ EP - out now on her imprint, Kuukou Records. Packed with three hypnotic tracks - ‘Remote Control,’ ‘Kaoss Physics,’ and ‘Wrong Or Right’ - this EP delivers a high-octane dose of cutting-edge techno built to dominate global dancefloors.

Simina and Hollen’s collaboration is a seamless blend of pulsating rhythms, intricate textures, and deep, driving energy. From peak-time bangers to hypnotic grooves, the ‘Remote Control’ EP is a statement of intent for the year ahead. 

The title track kicks off with commanding beats, hypnotic synths, and sharp industrial hits. Digital, robotic vocals cut through the mix, adding an edgy touch as the track’s relentless drive pulls listeners deep into its magnetic orbit. Following on, ‘Kaoss Physics’ takes a deeper dive, layering glitchy textures, intricate synth complexities and rolling momentum to create a darker, moodier vibe. Closing out the EP, ‘Wrong Or Right’ drives forward with fast-paced, heady rhythms and crisp percussion at its core, while a gritty, vocal sample adds an extra layer of intensity. With its industrial edge and feral spirit, the track is primed for vast warehouse spaces, delivering pure dancefloor dynamism.

Following the success of her final 2024 offering ‘Resident Frequency’ - a tribute to Berlin’s vibrant rave culture - Simina’s latest project reinforces her reputation as one of techno’s most forward-thinking artists. With Hollen’s contemporary production style blending effortlessly with Simina’s signature sound, the ‘Remote Control’ EP strikes the perfect balance between innovation and tradition. It honours the raw, refined roots of techno while pushing the genre forward, delivering a bold and captivating experience that resonates on every level.

Remote Control

Hollen, Simina Grigoriu - Remote Control

Wrong Or Right

Hollen, Simina Grigoriu - Wrong Or Right

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Kuukou welcome back deft and distinguished producer Torsten Kanzler who follows up releases on Better With You, Rave The Planet, EXTIMA and his own TK Records with a fierce single that pinpoints his particular strain of dramatic and stormy Techno perfectly.

'Dark Underground' is a sinister trip that stands broad shouldered as it marches over the dance floor. Granite drums, roaring bass synths and a standout vocal are at the core of the recording and together these elements course forwards alongside propulsive stabs treated with wide, cavernous reverb.  

Sustained synth notes subtly glow in the background, suffusing the record with a tense and edgy atmosphere that locks in a captivating vibe throughout and caps off another blazing addition to the Kuukou catalogue.

Dark Underground

Torsten Kanzler - Dark Underground

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Kuukou continues to fly on course with another blood-pumping addition to the catalogue from VOLTA and Respekt affiliated Giulia. Based in Rome, Giulia is a masterful producer, DJ and sound designer whose spacious and propulsive Techno has been supported by dignitary such as Adam Beyer, Carl Cox, Amelie Lens and of course - Simina Grigoriu.

Here she lines up a dance floor rocket that draws together a compelling contrast between brutalist synth and drum work and Giulia's light, spectral vocals. 

'Shadow' charges straight out of the blocks with a formidable kick rattling under swift, burnished hats and caustic stabs. On-beat claps whip up frenzied energy in build ups towards breaks that grant space for the vocals to glow through the fog before the groove slaps back with power and punch. Not to be missed!

Simina Grigoriu's remix of 'Shadow' has a stripped-back sound with a subdued bassline that allows the percussion to deliver a hypnotic groove. It also makes sparse use of the original's vocal to increase its impact in key sections.

Shadow

Giulia (IT) - Shadow

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Revered German producer Carlo Ruetz slots into the Kuukou catalogue with a nimble, driving cut that gleams with a steely, industrial quality. Having ensnared the attention of Richie Hawtin via his seismic debut LP 'Breakthrough' - Ruetz has continued to march forwards, amassing a catalogue that's touched MINUS, DEEPERFECT and KD MUSIC.

Here - he offers up some of his signature meticulous production that has all sounds honed, precise and heavily set. All elements have an animated and ever-evolving life of their own and are interlaced to create a steadily morphing mood that forges forwards with gripping intensity. 

The heart of the track is an armoury of warped, jagged synths and stabs that are interlaced, filtered and panned. Together they interact, rebounding off each other, whipping up peaks and troughs that maintain traction throughout. This is refined and functional Techno at its best - not to be missed.

Keysteps

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In an era where electronic music often chases the next trend, Simina Grigoriu stands apart by weaving narratives that feel both timeless and urgent. With her latest single, ‘Temple Dancer’, a collaboration with the ethereal Kelli Ali - British vocalist, guitarist, painter, and former frontwoman of trip-hop pioneers Sneaker Pimps - Simina’s Kuukou Records delivers something that transcends the usual club fare. This is a track that doesn’t just move bodies; it commands them, as if invoking some ancient rite beneath pulsating strobes.

Ali, whose haunting vocals helped catapult Sneaker Pimps’ seminal album Becoming X into 90s trip-hop history with hits like “6 Underground”, brings a voice steeped in decades of underground mystique. Since parting ways with the band, she has carved out a solo career that traverses electronica, folk, and cinematic soundscapes - with collaborations ranging from John Densmore of The Doors to Max Richter. Her multidisciplinary approach to music and art infuses her work with a rare emotional and narrative depth, something palpably felt in ‘Temple Dancer’.

‘Temple Dancer’ unfolds like a sonic parable. From the opening moments, Simina’s meticulous percussion patterns ripple with an almost shamanic precision, interlocking with a restrained, hypnotic pulse that echoes like the rhythmic heartbeat of some forgotten temple. Against this backdrop, Ali’s vocals emerge - not as a mere hook or embellishment - but as a haunting incantation, weaving through the track with a spectral grace. Her voice is layered, sometimes fragmented, occasionally ethereal, at times direct, creating an unsettling tension between the corporeal and the otherworldly.

This isn’t a simple techno anthem; it’s a slow-burning journey that pulses with the kind of dark energy that only a producer of Simina’s calibre can conjure. It’s easy to imagine ‘Temple Dancer’ as the soundtrack to a midnight ritual in an underground temple - evocative, hypnotic, a modern invocation. The track’s intricate build-up and restrained release defy conventional dancefloor expectations, choosing instead to focus on mood and momentum, drawing listeners deep into a trance-like state.

Simina has tested ‘Temple Dancer’ extensively throughout her recent sets - from MOVE at Tanzhaus West to the sprawling stages of World Club Dome, Frankfurt and Burning Beach Festival, Nürnberg - where the track’s potent energy found immediate resonance. In these spaces, the song’s mysticism translates into visceral dancefloor communion, making it a standout in a sea of fleeting releases.

The collaboration itself is a meeting of minds: Simina’s rigorous, almost scientific approach to rhythm and texture melds seamlessly with Kelli Ali’s evocative vocal storytelling. Together, they articulate a sound that feels both ancient and futuristic, cerebral yet primal. It’s an epic statement from an artist who has spent years quietly shaping the underground, both through her productions and her label, Kuukou Records, which champions bold, uncompromising electronic music.
‘Temple Dancer’ isn’t just another single in Simina Grigoriu’s catalogue - it’s a landmark moment, a richly layered narrative told through sound, a whispered secret between artist and listener, beckoning those willing to lose themselves in its depths.

Temple Dancer

Simina Grigoriu feat. Kelli Ali - Temple Dancer

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Next up on Kuukou is a well-rounded 2-tracker from Barcelona based Lluis Ribalta. After a highly prosperous two decades in the industry including more than 40 world chart hits - the lauded producer takes things right back to the fundamentals with some refined, effective Techno.

'Phoenix' kicks the record off with some high pressure, pneumatic force. Formidable power is generated from very few elements across a harsh, otherworldly excursion as bright, metallic signals beam out rendering the topography of a dystopian planet. Hats sync with the kick, ratcheting up tension as the groove drills further and further down, generating the magnetic pull of a black hole as it travels. 

'Moksha' is pulled along by a thick, throbbing bass line that acts as a ballast for the track while expressive low-end synths snarl and rip their way through the base of the groove. A rugged foundation is laid for catchy, spectral vocals that will hook the dance floor as tension escalates towards a deep, expansive breakdown. A broken beat kicks and snaps while brooding strings sweep overhead before the energy reaches a peak, bringing a potent pair of club tracks to a close.

Phoenix

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Get Low" is Unlighted’s latest exploration of modern Peak Time Techno — a stripped-down yet hard-hitting club weapon. The track revolves around a hypnotic stab motif, layered over tight percussive grooves and a punchy low-end, giving it a raw and futuristic edge. A rap vocal adds a streetwise attitude, bridging the gap between underground minimalism and mainroom intensity. Supported by Trance legend Bryan Kearney and backed by a focused promotional and advertising campaign, “Get Low” is built for playlists like Techno Bunker and Electronic Rising, and is ready to shake the floor.

Get Low

Kuukou Radio 088 with Lluis Ribalta

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Hungarian producer Norbert Péter a.k.a Norvis adds to an immaculate back catalogue thats touched EXTIMA, Animarum, and Orange Recordings with 'Descending' - a progressive 2-track voyage that strikes an irresistible balance between brute force and lightness of touch.

The title track opens up with strident, shark-tooth sonics that move swiftly and neatly through murky atmospherics. There's a deep-set swing in the rhythm which when combined with his playful synth work and nifty drum fills makes for a kinetic and highly addictive cut. 

'A World Without Fire' follows up with the reverse of the coin. More syncopated fills ricochet off jagged stabs and the result is another spry slice of Techno that's impossible to resist dancing to. 

Progress courses forward, carrying the listener through an adrenaline-rich trip before the record reaches its apogee. A haunting vocal sample gives way to a bright, expressive crescendo that wraps up a satisfying conflation of Central European Techno, Prog and groove-focused Minimal.

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Descending

A World Without Fire

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Next up on Kuukou is a single from factory of tricks and master of surprises - the Hamburg based Lampé.

Lampé recalls a fond dance floor moment, playing to an open air crowd in Switzerland who were challenged by heavy rainfall. After loosening up and falling under his spell, the crowd discarded their shoes and raved on regardless of the conditions. This stands in his memory as a pure example of the unifying powers of music and it's this spirit that is channeled into the aptly titled 'Drop Your Shoes'.

The track is sharp, potent but playful as it sends fanged synth stabs over a propulsive prog bass line. Steely tones and angular stabs build in layers as pressure mounts through magnetic rises that suck energy inwards. Attention is repeatedly drawn inwards in waves before the energy is unshackled, sending powerful ripples out on to the floor in a manner that's guaranteed to shed inhibitions as well as shoes.

Drop your shoes

In Spite Of You

Olympus

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With previous releases on Le Club, Unity, Hidden Secret and his own Sbert Records - Prolific producer Dani Sbert adds to an extensive catalogue of highly functional club music with 'Manifest'; an apex Techno track brimming with raw, pneumatic energy.

This is a clinic in low-end frequency control. A dense, pulsing sub throbs at the belly of the track alongside a pugnacious kick and an arsenal of bass synths that progressively tear shreds out of the dance floor. 

A menacing drone hums in the background while frazzled fx sizzle at the surface and a feeling of wild, dramatic dystopia snowballs. All the while, tight, focused drums maintain order in the chaos, dialling in a deadly 2am groove that will push dancers and the bass bins to their limit.

Manifest

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Tracklist:
ADRIANNA - Demon Mind 
ADRIANNA, Reaktive - Jack
Bouras, Atlante (Fr) – Echoes 
Superstrobe - Inner Voice 
Juheun - (Frank Biazzi Remix) Let's Dance 
Markus Volker - Leave This Crap 
Melgazzo - House Of Love 
LEFTI, Viv Castle - Charmer 
JackRock - Hit the floor 
Pablo Say, Derek Muller - Dime La Hora 
Shadowmaw, Mindslash - Midnight Train
Gerard H - Dark State 
YellowHeads - Boot.SYS
ALLELES - Neon Oracle 
Sian, Hiroko Yamamura - Set You Free 
Stoked, Axis Of Time - The Day We Dream About 
Kurt Heisz - My Mind Awakes

ADRIANNA - Kuukou Radio - 091

Demon Mind

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Currently based in London - ADRIANNA is an artist firmly on the ascent. With previous releases on Alan Fitzpatrick's We Are The Brave, Terminal M and Kurai - she's an astute producer with an innate ability to channel complex emotions into deep, kinetic Techno.

Here, she demonstrates impressive range with a 2-tracker bearing 2 disparate sides. 

To begin with - ADRIANNA toils in her shadow side and presents 'Demon Mind' - a tense, urgent banger that generates an acute sense of turmoil. Fear, angst and pain are communicated through feral sonics and the result is an explosive Techno cut that punches with rig-devstating ferocity.

'Jack' - a track with regular collaborator Reaktive - follows up, rattling out of the blocks with a bold, purposeful stride. Together the pair perfectly balance rich, emotive melody with brash, serrated sonics and the resultant combination is heady gear for mobile, eyes down ravers. 

There's a deep sense of motivation and mobility in the track; a tangible feeling of grit, challenge and overcoming adversity that comes together with prog stabs, caustic acid hits and thunderous drums - all of which reach a potent crescendo that wraps up a relentless record designed to move mind, body and spirit.

Jack

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Simina Grigoriu bridges the heavy and the melodic realms of techno for her inaugural EP on Kuukou Records. An experienced globetrotter, Simina is known for taking great inspiration from her travels, so it comes as no surprise that the name she’s chosen for her own label, Kuukou stands for “airport” in Japanese. 
 
Techno Monkey kicks off proceedings with a hard hitting bassline, setting a compelling audio narrative for the entire track. The melody unfolds by the way of undulating synths as well as grave bells and clangs, peppered with eerie vocals.

Techno Monkey / Ninja Princess [Kuukou Records - KKU001]

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KKU001 - Simina Grigoriu - Techno Monkey (Original Mix)

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Simina Grigoriu bridges the heavy and the melodic realms of techno for her inaugural EP on Kuukou Records. An experienced globetrotter, Simina is known for taking great inspiration from her travels, so it comes as no surprise that the name she’s chosen for her own label, Kuukou stands for “airport” in Japanese. 

Ninja Princess provides an exotic sound exploration, setting off all the elements from the get go. We’re emerged into a vibrant melody with a progressive bassline, taking us from luscious vocals to winding synths within a matter of seconds. Alfred Heinrichs closes up the release with another minimalist and murky reconstruction. Keeping the subtle melodiousness at bay through harmonic chord arrangements, Heinrichs brings out the late night club appeal of the initial track, making for a perfect dancefloor banger.

KKU001 - Simina Grigoriu - Ninja Princess (Alfred Heinrichs Remix)

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Versatile German producer Martin Books is the first guest on Simina Grigoriu’s Kuukou imprint, signing off its third release entitled “Too Many Doors”. The eponymous track sets about with a resolute bassline and timber stabbing percussion, subtly evolving into a strapping groove. 

An early 90s synth pop aficionado, Books aptly anchors on synth arrays that accent both tracks. While in the first instance, they take on a raw and relentless pattern, on “Classic Mind” we find them in the form of wandering synths and zig zagging bits creating a psychedelic vortex just before the drop. 

Alex Young & Deetech join forces on the remix, creating a spacier, deep house-reminiscing build up, angling on heavy percussion and cavernous sounds. All in all, a well rounded offering that bears tracks fit for any part of a set.

Too Many Doors

KKU003 - Martin Books - Too Many Doors - SNIPPETS

Kuukou Radio 001 - Martin Books

Rob Hes - Tricks of the Trade (Original Mix)
Dennis Cruz - Fever (Original Mix)
Terry Whyte - MaAtana (Original Mix)
Kydus - My People (Original Mix)
Made in Riot - Sable (Original Mix)
Wehbba - Psyche (Mark Reeve Remix)
Emi Seaz - I Want A Show (Original Mix)
Raito - Innersense (Original Mix)
Mark Vidovik - The Reflection (ALX Remix)
Landmark - Toughness (Original Mix)
Walker & Royce - Boy (Original Mix)
Matt Sassari, Gaston Zani - Wider (Original Mix)
Martin Books - Classic Mind (Original Mix)
Jon Rundell - Mind (Original Mix)
Martin Books - Too Many Doors (Original Mix) 
Andres Campo - 091 (Original Mix)
Made in Riot - Massive (Original Mix)
Marc Galindo - My Feelings (Richie Santana Remix)

Kuukou Radio 001 - Martin Books - 2016

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Kuukou Radio 001 - Martin Books

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Kuukou head Simina Grigoriu steps up to the plate for her label’s 9th release with "Makibishi", a no-nonsense three tracker including one original banger and two trippy remixes.

Melancholic pads and reverbed arpeggiators are the focal points of "Wille zum Wahnsinn’s" take on "Makibishi". The duo, comprising of Max Manie and Simon Panosch, prove a penchant for winding melodies and crafting intense momentums. 

Along with the initial "Makibishi" incursion, the EP offers up highly versatile reconstructions with alternating moods to fit any floor vibe, so long as it’s inherently and undoubtedly a tech infused affair.

Makibishi [Kuukou Records - KKU009]

KKU009 - Makibishi (Wille zum Wahnsinn Remix)

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Dresdener Jonas Woehl kicks off the fall season by bringing his driven and melancholic style to Simina Grigoriu’s Kuukou imprint for the first time, in the shape of two original tracks and two remixes.

The release opens up with a slow paced, gradually unfolding melody. Lasting is a poised, laid back piece whose dance-inducing groove is fit for the mellower times of a set, ready to wind up the crowd.

Times dives in with a bit more panache, in the same progressively unraveling manner. Using metallic synths and zig-zagging riffs, the artist channels a dark ambient in a highly dynamic composition.

Julian Wassermann swoops in on the remix, turning it into a winding slice of late night Techno that raises pulses and spirits altogether.

Taking on Times, Munich-based Future Proof showcases his remixing chops, having previously released on labels such as Moonboutique, Whatiplay and Bouq. The result is a morphed, jarring rendition of the original, with an emphasis on a bouncy and impetuous bassline.

Lasting [KKU016 - Kuukou Records]

Lasting

KKU016 - Jonas Woehl - Lasting (Julian Wassermann Remix)

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East Berliner Alfred Heinrichs brings his flair for melodic techno to Kuukou with two robuts techno pieces, joined by label head Simina Grigoriu and mysterious techno duo The YellowHeads on remix duties.
Mini Me kicks off gradually, simmering into a full speed Techno smasher, with a spellbinding kick drum and a straightforward bassline. Heinrichs’s penchant for melodicity shows off shortly, as the melody uncovers itself as playful and sonorous, ridden with glistening arpeggiated synths. It’s a full on dancefloor weapon, with highly enticing dark bass elements.
Dreamcatcher shows off a lighter side of the Techno spectrum, albeit equally commanding in its bass prowess. Gleaming synths make for an inviting intro, swiftly followed by an array of assertive drums that takes hold of the lead. The end result is an oneiric exploration that embodies both light and dark soundscapes.
Simina Grigoriu takes on Dreamcatcher, channeling its darker side, adding oomph with extra crepuscular vocals in an overtly tenebrous atmosphere.
Meanwhile, The YellowHeads center their remix around arpeggiated synth arrays, with an emphasis on the deep, dark corners of the Techno spectrum. We’re greeted with hard hitting drums, an upbeat bassline and murky accents, all under the reign of a threatening vocal and overall cloudy ambiance, perfect for a late night floor filler.

Mini Me

Dreamcatcher

KKU018 - Alfred Heinrichs - Dreamcatcher (Original Mix)

KKU018 - Alfred Heinrichs - Mini Me (Original Mix)

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Don’t be fooled by the ominous title, it’s a family affair this one! Simina Grigoriu teams up with sibling Moe Danger and life partner Paul Kalkbrenner on the Shark Island EP, with K-Paul on remix duties and a special appearance by the label’s youngest member, Paul & Simina’s daughter.

The title track sets the tone with throaty vocal chops that add mystery to its clacking percussion and devilish synth lead. The effect is an intense build up, with the tension gradually released in the second half, by the way of dreamy synth arpeggios that lighten up the overall mood.
Kalkbrenner applies a staccato feel that tilts towards a more bouncy version of the original. Giving the track new life through a novel melody, it evolves into a deeply affecting piece, as its pulsating rhythm keeps the energy at a constant high.
You might know K-Paul as the electrifying half of the 90’s dance duo Lexy & K-Paul, a trait that applies to his production style, as well as in his remixing effort for Shark Island. With a more enigmatic, hyper-gradual release technique, this particular remix unveils jarring electro synths with brooding countermelodies.

Shark Island

Teaser: KKU020 - Simina Grigoriu & Moe Danger - Shark Island (Paul Kalkbrenner Remix) *snippet*

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Don’t be fooled by the ominous title, it’s a family affair this one! Simina Grigoriu teams up with sibling Moe Danger and life partner Paul Kalkbrenner on the Shark Island EP, with K-Paul on remix duties and a special appearance by the label’s youngest member, Paul & Simina’s daughter. 
The title track sets the tone with throaty vocal chops that add mystery to its clacking percussion and devilish synth lead. The effect is an intense build up, with the tension gradually released in the second half, by the way of dreamy synth arpeggios that lighten up the overall mood. Kalkbrenner applies a staccato feel that tilts towards a more bouncy version of the original. Giving the track new life through a novel melody, it evolves into a deeply affecting piece, as its pulsating rhythm keeps the energy at a constant high. 
You might know K-Paul as the electrifying half of the 90’s dance duo Lexy & K-Paul, a trait that applies to his production style, as well as in his remixing effort for Shark Island. With a more enigmatic, hyper- gradual release technique, this particular remix unveils jarring electro synths with brooding countermelodies.

Shark Island [KKU020 - Kuukou Records]

KKU020 - Simina Grigoriu & Moe Danger - Shark Island (Paul Kalkbrenner Remix)

After remixing Deysa´s "Euphoria", Dusty Kid takes over our Kuukou Radio podcast series with an exclusive mix.

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Tracklist:
1 - Caspiann -Cave Of Escher
2 - Deysa -Euphoria (Dusty Kid Remix)
3 - Kmyle -Equator
4 - Matrixxman - Tango Down
5 - Yan Cook - Somatic
6 - Francois X - Dirty Chat (Yotam Avni Interpretation)
7 - Voiski - Drama in the Futurists' Cabaret
8 - Sugar & Anetha - Candy From Strangers
9 - Conrad Van Orton - Children Of Men (Degraded Edit) 
10 - Dusty Kid - The Fugue (Contrapunctus X)
11 - Oscar Mulero - Delegation
12 - Computer Numerical Control & Kobold - Dysphoria
13 - Roman Poncet - Focal

Kuukou Radio 041 - Dusty Kid

Dirty synths on thumping basslines. Techno grit meets melodic appeal. These are the main directions you will find in Simina Grigoriu’s Kuukou label. Self disclosed as a “techno for techno” establishment, Kuukou’s aim is to cut through the noise of whatevermusic and showcase powerful yet meaningful techno that leaves its mark on the dancefloor. Putting forth productions from various talented artists resonating with this ethos, as well as the label head’s own secret weapons, Kuukou is all about forging its distinct soundprint. Welcome to the runway... kuukourecords.com 

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