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Drunken Kong: Debuting on Drumcode and Finding Balance

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Drunken Kong is a techno duo from Tokyo, Japan, consisting of D. Singh and DJ Kyoko. They have been making waves in the techno scene since 2010, with their music being supported by top DJs such as Carl Cox, Adam Beyer, and Christian Smith. In 2022, their track ā€œSparkā€ was the most sold and streamed raw style techno track on Beatport, and they were awarded as the Best Seller on Beatport.

Their latest release is the “I Want To See” EP, which is their debut release on the prestigious Drumcode label. The EP features four tracks of dark, driving techno, and has already received positive reviews from critics and fans alike.

In this interview with SIX AM, Drunken Kong talk about their new EP, their influences, and their plans for the future. Read more

Global Vibe Radio 358 feat. Juheun

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Phoenix, Arizona-based artist, Juheun, has earned himself an enviable reputation as one of the most exciting talents to break onto the American techno circuit over the past few years. Read more

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State of Flow: D-Unity

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ā€œFlowā€ is a scientifically recognized state of mind where a person is completely focused and immersed in what theyā€™re doing- All time seems to stop, the whole world seems to disappear, and the person is performing and creating at their peak levels. Top performance athletes, engineers, and especially your favorite music artists all try to do whatever they can to achieve theĀ State of Flow. Although everyone has their own method to achieve ā€œflowā€, factors such as creative workspaces, learning beyond their craft, physical/mental well-being, feedback/self-evaluation on work, and resting time- help all artists create their best work.

As a self-taught artist, D-Unity‘s journey has always centered around creating quality music that is extensive and long-lasting. His “quality over quantity” mindset has led him towards becoming one of the world’s most prolific and acclaimed producers within the scene of electronic dance music. As of late, he is proud to present his upcoming 4-track EP Every Little Problem from Christian Smith‘s acclaimed label Tronic. This production is tight with quality elements, with each track featuring heavy tribal drums and powerfully uplifting vocals from the Colombian rising star Juli Aristy. This energetic and tribal groover EP is now available for pre-order and will release fully on November 18th, 2022.

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A Look Back At Tronic 2021 Releases

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As the world comes to the close of 2021, everyone can’t help but take stock of the highs and lows of the past couple of years. One thing is for certain. Through the lowest of the lows, music has bonded individuals as a community carrying them through the tough times and making their lives that much better. One such group that has provided dance music fans with such great music for decades, and especially this year, is Christian Smith‘s Tronic label.

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Why Christian Smith Has Never Looked Back

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Christian Smith worked in investment banking when he finished university. What if he had chosen to stay that course, even though he hated it? It’s unlikely that Christian would have become one of today’s most distinguished techno DJs and producers. Thankfully for music lovers around the world, he chose to follow his passion. Since then the founder of Tronic Records, now Beatport’s No. 2 selling techno label in history has never looked back. You can experience the magic firsthand on October 29. Christian will be performing alongside Japanese producer Drunken KongĀ at anĀ Incognito x 6AMĀ warehouse event in Los Angeles. Sound like a treat? You bet, get after it.

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Christian Smith: Drumcode Playlist

Playlist: Tronic Boss Christian Smith Shares His 10 Favorite Drumcode B-Sides

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Christian Smith is a techno journeyman having produced and DJā€™d for 25 years, so it comes to no surprise to anyone that he counts for a few gems on a label as massive and longstanding as Drumcode. His own Tronic imprint remains one of the most enduring in the genreā€™s history and still releases quality music to this day. His connection to fellow Swede Adam Beyer likewise stretches back to the ā€˜90s, with Smith having a front-row seat to see the development of Drumcode over the years.

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Global Vibe Radio 213 Feat. Drunken Kong

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Fresh off their full-length studio album title Where We StartĀ on Christian Smithā€™s Tronic imprint this past February, Japanese techno duo Drunken Kong make their Global Vibe Radio debut with a one-hour mix filled with their current favorite dance floor weapons.

Drunken Kong is the project of D. Singh and DJ Kyoko. In 2010, the two started their project when one day they suddenly decided to make a track together, and they’re now a rare husband-and-wife duo touring the world, with plenty of quality releases in their catalogue. They have now released two albums on Christian Smith’s label Tronic, The Signs Within (2017) and Where We Start (2020) as well as numerous EPs and singles on labels such as Octopus Recordings, Stil Vor Talent, Terminal M while they remain active with domestic labels such as Session WOMB and Plus Record.

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Premiere: Rudosa Delivers a Damaging Edit of Frank Biazziā€™s “Transition” on Tronic

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Techno extraordinaire Rudosa returns to the studio to deliver a damaging edit of Frank Biazziā€™s ā€˜Transitionā€™, marking his debut contribution to Christian Smithā€™s Tronic imprint. Expected to follow in the footsteps of the Mancunianā€™s recent hit ā€˜Dominanceā€™, the cut sets a precedent for yet more original and remix projects in the coming months.

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Premiere: Drunken Kong Announces Sophomore Long Player on Tronic, “Where We Start”

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Following the internationally celebrated release of their debut album “The Signs Within” in 2017, burgeoning Japanese techno duo Drunken Kong look to kick off a brand new decade in emphatic fashion, as they announce the forthcoming release of their eagerly-anticipated sophomore long player, “Where We Start.”

Due for worldwide release on February 10 via Christian Smithā€™s esteemed Tronic Music imprint, Where We Start marks the second full length opus from the Tokyo-based outfit, whose impressive catalogue of unique techno productions have also been homed by the likes of Terminal M, Octopus Recordings, Stil Vor Talent and Session Womb to name a few.

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