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Digital release: 5th November 2021

01: Slacker
02: Physical Provider
03: Dandelion Mine
04: Garrote

Kuiper Noise founder Holldën presents “Malpractice” EP on Second State. The Portuguese export delivers a whirlwind of crunching, evocative techno with this record, following his stand-out contribution to the label’s most recent VA compilation with track “Myosotis”. 

Launching the record with breakneck speed is “Slacker”. This chaotic high energy opener employs furious precision with relentless cymbals and snare drums. The hectic mood that’s created delves deep with a pummeling kick drum and a dense, malevolent baseline. Synth keys sway and push from one minor key to another, building a deep and dark energy. Next up is “Physical Provider”, a track that continues with the same level of energy and gusto as its predecessor. A heavily distorted vocal sample that is pushed beyond any discernible recognition plays a vital rhythmic role, intertwined with the kick drum and hi-hat combination. Slowly, a devilish baseline is drawn in, adding even more weight. Melodic keys jolt between the percussion and fall gracefully into the arms of the long, yearning major notes towards the close. 

Following is the atmospheric cut “Dandelion Mine”. Endlessly deep sonics greet us from the jump, swirling nimbly around the thumping kick drum and off-kilter synth notes, that make this an ultimate techno roller. Razor sharp cymbals ring out and send you into a frenzy amongst the snares drum and a jet black baseline. A brief moment of serenity is found when the percussion is stripped away, but is soon lost as the full weight of the track is brought down upon you again. Closing out proceedings is “Garrote”, with off-center, minor keys, it is as perfectly unusual as it is effective. The percussion leaves nothing to the imagination as the full force of Holldën’s production is brought out on show. Explosive kick drums, hi-hats, and snare drums drive you on, while pairing effortlessly with the trippy melody. A deep baseline brings with it an unnerving anxious feeling that calls you to the dance.

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Holldën - Physical Provider

HOLLDËN

Second State / Suara / Quartz Rec / Illegal Alien Records / Sungate / Disturb • / Kuiper Noise

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Bio:

Holldën is a techno DJ and producer from Portugal. He began playing in 2001, inspired by a common love of techno among his friends, the Algarve rave circuit and regular outings at local clubs, where he studied up close some of the greatest techno acts in the world.

Following a lengthy hiatus from the music scene, he resurfaced in 2016 to found his own imprint Kuiper Noise. Later he designed and hosted The Outpost, a techno radio show aired on Radio Solar FM.

His own releases have been featured on labels such as Second State, Quartz, Illegal Alien, Affekt, Out-Er or Rhod, and his music has been remixed by the likes of Temudo, Patrik Skoog, Astronomy Domine or Fixon.

His release "Kindness Of Killers", reached no. 4 in Junodowload's coveted techno chart.

In 2018 he joined Lisbon's notorious techno collective Disturb • and more recently he signed a record deal with Second State, from which resulted a participation in the SUM10 V.A. and the "Malpractice" solo EP, which went straight to #1 on Junodownload's techno sales chart.

His latest works are now available on Suara and his own Kuiper Noise.

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