TECHNO POWERHOUSE AIROD REINFORCES HIS REPUTATION AS A SPEARHEAD WITH THE FURIOUS SINGLE “SHARK SOUL”

Renowned for his eclectic take on techno and celebrated for his high-octane live performances, AIROD, aka Dario Brkic, continues to forge ahead in the electronic music scene. Following his standout appearance at Boiler Room in Köln and recent releases on Charlotte De Witte’s KNTXT label, the French DJ-producer unveils his latest single, "Shark Soul," set for release on September 12th.

"Shark Soul" marks AIROD's powerful talent in the hard techno scene, showcasing his innovative fusion of styles. The track blends nostalgic melodies with intense drops and balances futuristic sound design with furious kicks, evoking the wild, elusive nature of a shark. This release reaffirms AIROD's commitment to pushing musical boundaries, seamlessly integrating DNB and hardstyle influences into a unique hybrid sound that underscores his versatility and distinct signature.

AIROD first gained recognition in Paris, capturing the attention of techno heavyweight Amelie Lens, who featured him at her renowned Exhale parties. His raw and emotive productions have led to successful collaborations with artists like Amelie Lens and Charlotte De Witte, with tracks such as "Adrenaline" amassing over 6.5 million Spotify streams.

As AIROD prepares to perform "Shark Soul" live at Boiler Room in Ghent on September 7th, fans can expect an electrifying showcase of his new material. Following this, he will continue to defend his track internationally at events such as the infamous EXHALE parties, this time in Medellin, also at FABRIK in Madrid on October 12th, and at Audiodrome in Torino on October 19th.

“Shark Soul” will continue to gain recognition and meet worldwide dancefloors thanks to the WELCOME BACK DEVIL parties, organized by artist SHLØMO. These events, set to take place in South America (Mexico, Guadalajara) at the end of September, and in the US (Chicago, Arizona) at the end of October highlight the growing collaboration between these two artists, propelling the French hard techno scene forward.

BARCELONA NIGHTCLUB LA PALOMA ANNOUNCES AUTUMN 2024 PROGRAM

The Autumn program features appearances from Theo Parrish, Antal, Nightmares On Wax, Hot Chip, Danilo Plessow (MCDE) B2B Hugo LX, Egyptian Lover & more

Barcelona’s mythical ballroom, La Paloma, have announced their autumn club program. The club, which is the oldest in Europe, originally opened in 1903, has been operating a phased re-opening following several years of closure.

Throughout September the club will welcome Antal, Machinedrum (Live), Danilo Plessow B2B Hugo LX (All Night Long) and Fantastic Man, with Barcelona-based Mainline Collective and queer extravaganza Loco Bingo continuing their ongoing residencies. 

Rolling into October, Egyptian Lover, Luke Una, Mr. Bongo, and Ruby Savage will all feature as part of the club's Saturday program, with Glove Party also hosting an event. Booked in for Friday nights are Weval, GAZZI, softchaos, Chico Blanco and DJ Sweet6teen amongst others, with parties hosted by local crews PPL United, Mainline Collective and ODD CLUB. 

Looking ahead to November, Theo Parrish (All Night Long), Nightmares On Wax, Toy Tonics DJs, Bradley Zero (All Night Long), and Hot Chip DJs have been locked in as the club switches to its ‘tardeo’ schedule for the winter, a traditional late evening format running from 19:30 - 02:00. Alongside this, dates are confirmed for local crews Poly Ritmo Club, Mainline Collective and Jokkoo Collective.

Located on the border of Sant Antoni and Raval, the 1,000-capacity club has already welcomed Francois K, Gilles Peterson, David Rodigan, Branko, Adrian Sherwood, Ge-Ology, Sadar Bahar and a host of other names this year. 

The 1,000-capacity club is a work of art, dating from 1903, featuring a perfectly symmetrical interior maintained carefully since 1919, in a rich red and gold baroque style, with unreserved booth seating available at dancefloor level and on the upstairs balcony floor. 

The club was previously closed for some years, but has become a welcome re-addition to Barcelona’s nightlife since undergoing a phased re-opening across the last 18 months. 

Tickets to all events are now on sale via La Paloma’s website, Resident Advisor, and Dice.

GASTON FIORE JOINS CHARLOTTE DE WITTE'S RPM FOR “THE DAY YOU LEFT ME" EP

Next up on the RPM by KNTXT label is the young and exciting Gaston Fiore, an Argentine producer making big waves with his powerful stripped down mix of trance and techno. He serves up three tracks that are all directly aimed at the dance floor but infused with human emotion.

Fiore embarked on his musical journey in early 2020 and quickly made a mark thanks to his dynamic style. Some of his tunes have made their way into some respected record bags as he continues to pick up a worldwide fan base.

“This EP is really special to me”, says Gaston Fiore. “I've been following Charlotte for many years and I'm very grateful to be releasing music on her label now. This selection of tracks are the best representation of what I want to push, a bit deep, kind of groovy and very clubby."

Charlotte de Witte adds: “Gaston Fiore's trancy, stripped down approach always captivates me & simply makes me want to move. I'm beyond excited to welcome him on RPM by KNTXT with these beautiful, floaty yet effective tracks.”

‘The Day You Left Me’ is high speed techno trance with funk in the bass notes and lasers fired from a machine gun. It is imbued with a dark sense of soul and never lets up. The equally brilliant ‘I Want You To Stay’ is another slick, urgent cut with a menacing bassline and hooky female vocals up top that swirl next to the hypnotic pads. Last of all is 'Affects Of Love' which is a third and final beautifully floating track with powerful drums and tender chords up top, all of which come with a futuristic sense of moody.

The Day You Left Me is a fantastic new EP from this new school innovator.

Tracklist:

1) The Day You Left Me

2) I Want You To Stay

3) Affects Of Love