The debut EP svjat (out July 25) features the single “ktnip”, a soulful and understated club track with Lou Asril on vocals. It marks the beginning of a slow-burning release series, blending dancefloor instincts with a refined, intimate feel.

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ktnip ft. Lou Asril

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ZLATO is the latest solo alias of Tomá Ivanov, known for his techno live‑act KOMATON, whose track “In Between” ended up on Cocoon Records’ Compilation J—a fast‑rise moment into the inner circles of Sven Väth’s label. After a creative hiatus and exploring various electronic and live projects under different guises, Tomá has found his way back to the dancefloor.

Under the ZLATO moniker, he channels that experience into grounded, groove‑driven House/Techno—combining tight percussion, dusty low‑end warmth, and textural synths for a forward‑thinking yet soulful sound. His debut single “ktnip” teams up with Austria’s breakout vocal virtuoso Lou Asril. Lou—classically trained, Joe Zawinul Award winner at 17, former #1-charting soul artist, and recent forays into electronic soul, layers emotive vocals over a club‑ready beat that nods to the likes of Kaytranada and Kerri Chandler. It marks the first release off a 2‑track EP and kicks off a larger series of tracks planned over the next months.

ktnip ft. Lou Asril

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