All releases are mastered by Neel @ EnissLab Studio. Available on vinyl and digitally. Distributed by N.E.W.S. Artwork by Christopher Honeywell.

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Max Durante - Black Light EP
KYN001 

Mastered by Neel @ EnissLab Studios, Rome
Release date: 06/11/15, 180g vinyl + digital
Artwork by Chris Honeywell
Distributed by N.E.W.S.

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Kynant Records looks first to a techno veteran in Max Durante.

Max has been active for over 25 years and is regarded as one of the pioneers of Italian techno and electro. Having recently joined the ranks of Adam X’s Sonic Groove imprint, Max continues to command a strong presence in the wider techno scene.

His first offering on Kynant is ‘Black Light’, a four-track EP of deep and physical, avant-garde techno. The A-side begins with the swung drums, drone and perc of ‘Black Light’ and continues the distorted, broken-beat theme with ‘Solar Request’. On the flip, ‘Biocentrism’ is more direct with its bleeps, sharp high-end percussion and weighty 4x4 kick. The master of hypnotic techno Donato Dozzy provides a remix of ‘Biocentrism’, looping the feedback into a powerful groove for the DJs.

B2 Max Durante - Biocentrism (Donato Dozzy Remix)

Max Durante - Black Light EP
KYN001

Mastered by Neel @ EnissLab Studios, Rome
Release date: 06/11/15, 180g vinyl + digital
Artwork by Chris Honeywell
Distributed by N.E.W.S.

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Kynant Records looks first to a techno veteran in Max Durante.

Max has been active for over 25 years and is regarded as one of the pioneers of Italian techno and electro. Having recently joined the ranks of Adam X’s Sonic Groove imprint, Max continues to command a strong presence in the wider techno scene.

His first offering on Kynant is ‘Black Light’, a four-track EP of deep and physical, avant-garde techno. The A-side begins with the swung drums, drone and perc of ‘Black Light’ and continues the distorted, broken-beat theme with ‘Solar Request’. On the flip, ‘Biocentrism’ is more direct with its bleeps, sharp high-end percussion and weighty 4x4 kick. The master of hypnotic techno Donato Dozzy provides a remix of ‘Biocentrism’, looping the feedback into a powerful groove for the DJs.

B1 Max Durante - Biocentrism

A2 Max Durante - Solar Request

Max Durante - Black Light EP
KYN001

Mastered by Neel @ EnissLab Studios, Rome
Release date: 06/11/15, 180g vinyl + digital
Artwork by Chris Honeywell
Distributed by N.E.W.S.

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Kynant Records looks first to a techno veteran in Max Durante.

Max has been active for over 25 years and is regarded as one of the pioneers of Italian techno and electro. Having recently joined the ranks of Adam X’s Sonic Groove imprint, Max continues to command a strong presence in the wider techno scene.

His first offering on Kynant is ‘Black Light’, a four-track EP of deep and physical, avant-garde techno. The A-side begins with the swung drums, drone and perc of ‘Black Light’ and continues the distorted, broken-beat theme with ‘Solar Request’. On the flip, ‘Biocentrism’ is more direct with its bleeps, sharp high-end percussion and weighty 4x4 kick. The master of hypnotic techno Donato Dozzy provides a remix of ‘Biocentrism’, looping the feedback into a powerful groove for the DJs.


A1 Max Durante - Black Light

Black Sand - Desert Island EP
KYN002

Mastered by Neel @ EnissLab Studios, Rome
Release date: 18/12/15, 180g vinyl + digital
Artwork by Christopher Honeywell
Distributed by N.E.W.S.

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Black Sand is a new collaboration combining techno sounds old and new.

The duo consists of Max Durante (who produced the first Kynant record) and fellow-Italian, DJ Datch. Their ‘Desert Island EP’ is heavy on drum machines and classic styling but produced with modern design.

'Abyss’ and 'Black Sea' begin the record with restraint, building a groove out of tense layers of underwater atmosphere and a tough low-end.  The B-Side pushes the sound harder; the creeping drone of 'Dead Sea' is tailored for DJs to gradually build a room's energy, whilst 'High Tide' is peak-time material noticeably inspired by the 90s.


B2 Black Sand - High Tide

B1 Black Sand - Dead Sea

Black Sand - Desert Island EP
KYN002

Mastered by Neel @ EnissLab Studios, Rome
Release date: 18/12/15, 180g vinyl + digital
Artwork by Christopher Honeywell
Distributed by N.E.W.S.

'Black Sea' video by CBT: youtu.be/jyUL1TM4hpk

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Black Sand is a new collaboration combining techno sounds old and new.

The duo consists of Max Durante (who produced the first Kynant record) and fellow-Italian, DJ Datch. Their ‘Desert Island EP’ is heavy on drum machines and classic styling but produced with modern design.

'Abyss’ and 'Black Sea' begin the record with restraint, building a groove out of tense layers of underwater atmosphere and a tough low-end.  The B-Side pushes the sound harder; the creeping drone of 'Dead Sea' is tailored for DJs to gradually build a room's energy, whilst 'High Tide' is peak-time material noticeably inspired by the 90s.


A2 Black Sand - Black Sea

A1 Black Sand - Abyss

Tensal – Opposite Inertia EP
KYN003

Mastered by Neel @ EnissLab Studios, Rome
Release date: 22/04/16, 180g vinyl + digital
Artwork by Christopher Honeywell
Distributed by N.E.W.S.

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Tensal is a solo project of Héctor Sandoval, a leading Spanish techno artist with an accomplished discography spanning 20 years, primarily as half of Exium. The four tracks of his ‘Opposite Inertia’ EP are each marked by the classic synth focus that defines the Tensal project, but cover separate moods within techno.

'Inertia 1' rolls out with unusual and off-kilter groove, whilst hi hats and sliding sub notes grow in intensity to the end. Inertia 2 and 3 are the peak time cuts. The first is all synth bleeps and a pumping low-end, the second more hyperactive with its flurry of tightly-wound bass and steely percussion. 'Inertia 4' brings the pace back down to a measured and more atmospheric close, tailored to the warm-up or time-out moments in a DJ set.


A1 Tensal - Inertia 1

Tensal – Opposite Inertia EP
KYN003

Mastered by Neel @ EnissLab Studios, Rome
Release date: 22/04/16, 180g vinyl + digital
Artwork by Christopher Honeywell
Distributed by N.E.W.S.

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Tensal is a solo project of Héctor Sandoval, a leading Spanish techno artist with an accomplished discography spanning 20 years, primarily as half of Exium. The four tracks of his ‘Opposite Inertia’ EP are each marked by the classic synth focus that defines the Tensal project, but cover separate moods within techno.

'Inertia 1' rolls out with unusual and off-kilter groove, whilst hi hats and sliding sub notes grow in intensity to the end. Inertia 2 and 3 are the peak time cuts. The first is all synth bleeps and a pumping low-end, the second more hyperactive with its flurry of tightly-wound bass and steely percussion. 'Inertia 4' brings the pace back down to a measured and more atmospheric close, tailored to the warm-up or time-out moments in a DJ set.

A2 Tensal - Inertia 2

B1 Tensal - Inertia 3

B2 Tensal - Inertia 4

Vohkinne – Wind Shadows EP
KYN004

Mastered by Neel @ EnissLab Studios, Rome
Release date: 17/06/16, 180g vinyl + digital
Artwork by Christopher Honeywell
Distributed by N.E.W.S.

Melbourne-based Vohkinne joins Kynant with the ‘Wind Shadows’ EP. Its title track is a grinding techno trip with stop-start drums to switch up the rhythm in a room. The two B-side cuts are straighter dancefloor fare. The first, ‘Watching Over Us’, is a thick and heavy, hypnotising 4x4 track, ‘The Heretic’ more dynamic and unpredictable.

B2 Vohkinne – The Heretic

B1 Vohkinne – Watching Over Us

A1 Vohkinne – Wind Shadows

Echologist – The Flame EP
KYN005

Mastered by Neel @ EnissLab Studios, Rome
Release date: 28/10/16, 180g vinyl + digital
Artwork by Christopher Honeywell
Distributed by N.E.W.S.

Veteran dub techno producer Brendon Moeller dons his Echologist alias on 'The Flame' EP.

The title track is the most experimental, opening the record with tripped-out machine melodies and off-beat drum hits. 'Kavorka' follows in the same vein but is more obviously dancefloor-focused. Its arps build up the tension until a thick 303 line takes things to tipping point and eventually release. On the B-side, 'Dirtbox' is a fast-paced, Echologist take on warehouse techno and a deep, atmospheric cut 'Candy Mountain' finishes the record in Moeller's signature style.

Tracklist:
A1 The Flame
A2 Kavorka

B1 Dirtbox
B2 Candy Mountain

KYN005

A1 Echologist - The Flame

A2 Echologist - Kavorka

B1 Echologist - Dirtbox

B2 Echologist - Candy Mountain

Tensal – Extra Inertia EP
KYN006

Mastered by Neel @ EnissLab Studios, Rome
Release date: 24/03/17, vinyl + digital
Artwork by Christopher Honeywell
Distributed by N.E.W.S.

New versions of Tensal’s ‘Opposite Inertia’ EP, with a remake of his own and contributions from Mike Parker and Pangaea. 

One the most distinctive artists in techno, Mike Parker, combines his signature, modulated bassline and sharp claps with the off-kilter rhythm of ‘Inertia 1’. Tensal’s remake of ‘Inertia 2’ is direct, peak-time gear. The synth line is kept front and centre, the beat is heavy and expertly arranged. Pangaea, of Hessle Audio, switches up the broken rhythm of ‘Inertia 3’ and adds the kind of unusual touches that make his records stand out.

Mastered by Giuseppe Tillieci aka Neel @ EnissLab Studio, Rome. Pressed at at Optimal Media. Packaged in a house sleeve. All artwork designed by Christopher Honeywell.

A1 Tensal - Inertia 1 (Mike Parker Remix)

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