Taken from Klahrk (@klahrk) new EP Oscillate and Shimmer, out November 19, 2021, via SFX (@s-f-x-0101)

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Effortless and disarming, lush yet brutal, “Oscillate and Shimmer,” the newest release by DJ, artist, producer and label owner Klahrk, is the fruit of isolated collaborations and longing for mutually-assured destruction. The eight tracks, written across 2020 and 2021, mix vital computer pop builds with ruptured, explosive breaks ringing of UK bass. This is the soundtrack to rebuild the world of the club and tear it down again.

Under SFX, Klahrk has built an album that hits fiercely while flirting with digital distortion to create dark tensions begging for release on the dance floor. Rooted in the industrial electronic scenes from the past, this album is written for the clubs of the future, where we can never guess what happens next.

You can also listen to Klahrk's last show on Radio Ma3azef where he runs through tracks that inspired his upcoming release, as well as sharing his current selections for a glimpse into the future.
https://soundcloud.com/klahrk/klahrk-oscillate-and-shimmer-special-ma3azef-nov-21

Artwork by Alessandra Leone

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