Against a Dark Background – the full-length studio album from long-standing British techno duo, Spektre – will be released in early 2020 on Pleasurekraft’s esteemed Kraftek imprint.

Following their critically-acclaimed debut album Casting Shadows Without Light in 2010 and their sophomore outing Cyclic Operations in 2013, Against a Dark Background will be the third studio long-player from partners Paul Maddox and Rich Wakley, who have been producing together under the Spektre moniker since 2006.

Currently in the top five-selling techno artists worldwide and with over 500,000 streams per month on Spotify, Spektre have taken the electronic music world by storm over the past few years, with their forward-thinking productions and high-intensity live performances resonating with legions of loyal techno fans across all corners of the globe.

Now key ambassadors for British dance music on a global level, Spektre’s chart-topping productions have received high praise from the likes of Adam Beyer, Carl Cox, Pleasurekraft and Alan Fitzpatrick and the duo are often hailed as one of the most exciting acts to emerge onto the UK techno scene over the past decade.

Talking about the forthcoming album, Spektre commented:

It had been over 5 years since the release of 'Cyclic Operations' when we first started work on the new album in earnest, so we wanted it to be a representation of how our music has evolved in that intervening period. The writing process itself was a lot more reductive than the previous two albums. We holed ourselves up for a few months and hammered out loads and loads of ideas, then filtered and refined the pool through playing them out and getting feedback from a few trusted pairs of ears, until "Against a Dark Background" began to crystallise into its final form.

Against a Dark Background

What Once Was Lost (Preview)

Spektre's Upcoming Gigs
Sat 28 Mar, 20 
Rotterdam Rave, Maassilo Rotterdam, Rotterdam, Netherlands
Fri 22 May, 20 
Dip Music, TBC, Mexico City, Mexico
Sat 13 Jun, 20 
Verknipt Festival, Recreatieplas Strijkviertel, De Meern, Netherlands
Sat 04 Jul, 20 
Beats for Love Festival, Dolní Vítkovice, Ostrava, Czech Republic
See the full listing here 
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After beginning life as an experimental side-project for members Paul Maddox and Rich Wakley, Spektre find themselves over a decade later as established and respected features of the Techno landscape.  As a production outfit, they have recently released on such imprints as Elevate, Phobiq and Unrilis, as well as their own Respekt Recordings (now approaching it’s 150th release) to the acclaim of their peers, with the likes of Adam Beyer, Carl Cox and Alan Fitzpatrick among their plaudits. As their near-permanent presence in the Techno download charts confirms, the quality and consistency of Spektre’s studio output is a given.  As performers, Spektre’s unique sound has taken them to some of the biggest and most highly regarded venues worldwide, with frequent bookings by the likes of Space Ibiza, Exit Festival, Pacha Buenos Aires and Burning Man. On stage, their long-standing chemistry and constant desire to experiment always results in an exciting spectacle. Their live exploits are also documented alongside guest slots from esteemed cohorts in a fortnightly Mutual Respekt Podcast, which is syndicated across the globe.

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Hailing from a quaint town near Frankfurt am Main, ELLY embarked on her journey as a professional artist in Hamburg at the onset of 2022 after she transitioned to curating her own unique sounds, skillfully mastering her first controller received as a birthday gift. Her artistic evolution began during her sixth-grade school project, which delved into the history of techno, igniting a profound passion for the music, the community, and the vibrant scene. 
A dream materialized for her, as she developed an affinity for hard-hitting techno beats, but also melodic techno compositions with invigorating vocals, and an indispensable love for Psychedelic Trance. With a background encompassing over two years in the event industry and four years with a prominent speaker manufacturer, ELLY brings a wealth of experience to her craft. Since her debut, she has embarked on a nationwide tour throughout Germany and expanded her horizons to international venues in 2023. Beyond her musical prowess, ELLY is an advocate for humanity and equality, striving to embody these values in every aspect of her life. As she continues to carve her path in the electronic music landscape, ELLY remains dedicated to delivering electrifying performances that resonate with audiences worldwide. 

played @
Berlin
Prisma, Der Weiße Hase, Bass2Berlin, Type III May Day Mayhem Lausitzer Platz, Insomnia Club and more.. 
Hamburg 
Fundbureau, Neues Amt Altona, Fabrique im Gängeviertel, Club Frau Holle, Stellwerk, Club 25, Tohhnzimmer, Chains Club, Catonium, Schroedingers and more..
Allover 🇩🇪
Tanzhaus West Frankfurt am Main, MTW Offenbach, Roof 175 Mainz, Proton the Club Stuttgart,  "Feminismus oder Schlägerei" Haus Mainusch Mainz, Die Pumpe Kiel, Club Sams Bielefeld, Secret Basement Hanau, Ziggys Darmstadt
... and many more in Germany 
International
Chapeau Rouge Prague + Crossclub Prague 🇨🇿
Techno Vernissage "Philanthropie" Delft Netherlands 🇳🇱 
Riot Scampia, Napoli IT 🇮🇹 

Festivals:
26/05/24 Versatile Festival, Nordfriesland
10/08/24 Stampfnacht Open Air, Groß Gusborn
01/09/24 Wohlbeschallt im Blätterwald VOL.3, Kassel 
31/10/24 Freudenbringers Psylloween, Namborn 
18/07/25 Eiertanz Festival, Namborn
25/07/25 Nahe Rave Festival
01/08/25 Camping Village, Nature One
23/08/25 Flugmodus Festival

Radio Shows 
#304 Draw The Line Radio Show 12-04-2024 with guest mix by Elly
https://on.soundcloud.com/oWpzU 🇬🇧🍁 

Livestreams
Bass2Berlin
https://www.youtube.com/live/UwQ4Hg6lUp0?si=55MkzhZoHq7OLgkL 
Riot Scampia, Radioshow Livestream, Neapel 🇮🇹 
https://www.youtube.com/live/rBc_CQq-sAk?si=SYf0UQwo4wDH4hjk
Vokuhila presents: EllyFetzt, Berlin
https://youtu.be/P9lN9PkqSxo?si=uUieDBJqN0N_YCIs

2025
24/01/25 FEM-ALL @Der Weiße Hase Berlin 
07/02/25 Slust Berlin  
21/02/25 Lasertag Rave Mainz
22/02/25 MOVE Tanzhaus West Frankfurt
22/03/25 Ziggys Darmstadt
29/03/25 Catonium Hamburg
23/04/25 Livestream Bass2Berlin 
26/04/25 Insomnia Berlin
01/05/25 Type III May Day Mayhem Berlin
03/05/25 Whoroscope Berlin
08/05/25 Slust Berlin
31/05/25 Crewlove Hamburg 
05/06/25 Schroedingers Hamburg
21/06/25 Poolbase Mainz
03/07/25 Slust Berlin
09/07/25 Vokuhila pres. EllyFetzt, Berlin
10/07/25 Slust Berlin
17/07/25 Sssmile Prisma Berlin
17/07/25 Slust Berlin
18/07/25 Eiertanz Festival
25/07/25 Nahe Rave Festival
01/08/25 Camping Village Nature One
18/08/25 Bellinis Mainz 
23/08/25 Flugmodus Festival
23/08/25 Harley Davidson Kiel
28/08/25 Sssmile Prisma Berlin
09/09/25 BRUT couture Berlin
20/09/25 Elly allnightlong, Stade
04/10/25 Kinky Entertainments Lust Berlin
10/10/25 Mundis, Berlin

-UPCOMING DATES- 

23/10/25 Sssmile, Prisma Berlin
15/11/25 Beben Mainz

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