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With its newest release, Jannowitz Records is sticking to the tried and true. Dub Space is an EP compiled of four weapons, and the original creators of these weapons are no others than Maksim Dark and Diatonik.
Both have been part of the label for quite some time, with Maksim making his first appearance in 2016 (remixing Joseph Disco’s “Bodymoves”) and Diatonik in 2017 (remixing Touchtalk’s “Rescue”). Since then, both have become regulars on the labels, working closely together with Jannowitz label head BOHO and being two of the main players ensuring the imprint’s success.
Now they’ve joined forces to create what can easily be the heaviest release this year. Because if you’ve followed both artists you may know that they’re known for proper techno, driving beats, strong kicks, progressive sound, and a futuristic vibe.
Today we are happy to be premiering the title track from Maksim Dark‘s latest Phantom EP release, scheduled to come out on DENSE AUDIO this coming August 20th.
The three-track EP includes hot remix contributions by Carbon and Luis M. and is signature Maksim Dark work: dark in nature, heavy bass and driven by menacing sounds.
Maksim Dark has already won some pretty influential friends with his unique brand of groovy techno, including the likes of Dubfire, Richie Hawtin, and Oliver Huntemann, all of whom have all shown support for his releases. This new EP is set to solidify the standing of the young producer within the techno scene.
Today we are premiering one of the two originals from the three-tracker, entitled “Sold Out.”
“Remember when Jannowitz records released Octopussy EP by BOHO and Maksim Dark early this year? Remember when we already spoiled with our outstanding remixers Stefan Biniak, Acumen and Justin James? Octopussy was such a success that Jannowitz asked completely new faces to join the label and play with the Octopussy. And we couldn’t believe what happened next.
Three producers said yes. The headquarter went crazy! The result is nothing less than an entire “Octopussy Remix EP” touching everything between house and techno – just like the original EP.
Kellerkind is our second Stil vor Talent act on this EP. He has been in the business for more than a decade and knows his shit. His housy Octopussy edition surprised us by using a lot of elements from the original but still achieving to sound totally different from the blueprint. Rounding “Octopussy Remix EP” off with nice vibe and some new killer members of our family.” – Jannowitz Records
Maksim Dark is conquering the techno world rapidly, and it’s not hard to see why
Previously Maksim had worked for Sci-Tec, Octopus and Senso, but now he is already back on Jannowitz. Radium War is his first solo EP in Cologne. If you have been following his releases you will not be surprised by the flair that “Radium War”, the name-giving track, and “Industrial Strength” convey: Dark, evil, slowly pushing forward with a pounding and menacing bass, tight percussions and his signature male vocals.
The shifting frequencies in the synth-melody of both tracks round them off and make them two of Maksim’s most intense and interesting tracks yet, with “Industrial Strength” being slightly more floor sweeping and “Radium War” being the groovier one.
