DISCOVERY PROJECT WINNER CARDIO UNVEILS DEEP TECH HOUSE SINGLE "A PRAYER"

The Electric Forest 2024 competition winner delivers a stunning tech house track for his label debut

Emerging house music producer Cardio is making his debut on Insomniac’s Discovery Project label with his newest single, “A Prayer,” releasing on December 6th.

“A Prayer” is a deep tech house roller pinned to mantra-like vocalizations that rise and fall amid vibrating low-end pulses, dark foghorn stabs, swaying clank hits, fluttering textures, and a pair of alternating piano chords sprinkled sparingly into the mix. The track claimed the winning spot in the Discovery Project’s DJ/producer competition hosted at this year’s Electric Forest, and was selected personally by guest judge LP Giobbi. As the winning track, it secured Cardio a performance at the festival and a release on the label.

Born and raised in Cleveland, Cardio is no stranger to the music world. A classically trained musician and skilled multi-instrumentalist, he has spent years transferring his lifelong background in rock ‘n roll over to electronic music. His unique fusion of pulsing house rhythms and musicality from his rock roots creates a sound that is distinctly his own.

With “A Prayer,” Cardio showcases his forward-thinking approach to house music, aligning with Discovery Project’s mission of promoting innovation and supporting emerging artists.

Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Benjamin Rosolowski grew up listening to anything and everything he could get his hands on. Being from the Home of Rock & Roll, he

took interest in the larger-than-life sounds of rock legends like The Beatles, Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin but left room for music from nearly every genre under the sun. From Beethoven to Metallica, Sturgill Simpson to Kid Cudi, Miles Davis to Muddy Waters and everything in-between.

A self-taught, and classically trained musician, Rosolowski learned to play the cello, guitar, bass, drums, and piano before diving into music production at the age of

fourteen. Music was always a part of his life in some form until in 2018 his heart went into AFIB. He collapsed on the kitchen floor and after his fiance called 911 was rushed to the hospital. The next year, he would attend EDC Las Vegas and realize electronic

music is his home. From this moment on, he donned the name Cardio and put all of his musical efforts into making electronic music that brings people together.

Cardio’s music has led him to intimate, underground sets alongside artists like Frameworks (UK), Emancipator, TroyBoi and 1788-L. In 2024 Cardio won Insomniac’s Electric Forest Discovery Project with guest judge LP Giobbi. With an innate ability to craft moving rhythms, and floating melodies, Cardio will find himself cemented on the

list of artists to keep an eye on in the coming years.

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CHARLOTTE DE WITTE'S KNTXT WELCOMES ACID ASIAN’S VISIONARY DEEP SOUL EP

Brazilian techno talent Acid Asian, also known as Fábio Seiki, returns to collaborate with Charlotte de Witte, this time showcasing his much-anticipated Deep Soul EP on her renowned KNTXT label. This dynamic collection of tracks showcases his unique fusion of hard techno, acid, rap/trap, and psytrance, reflecting his diverse musical background and innovative approach.

"The title track is one of my favourites because it represents me 100%. Focusing on the acid line with this mantra vocal, I wanted to express something more deep to this track. 'Space Colors' is a track with which I wanted to express this new hard techno era using the hardstyle's kick but keeping my style. 'Ain't Nobody Like Us' is my background from rap/trap and 'Humans' is my psytrance background, it's an off-beat track.”

Charlotte de Witte, who has supported Acid Asian since 2021, praised the release: “Acid Asian is back! From his first release with us in 2022, it's been such a pleasure to see him grow and gain respect in the techno scene. We've played many shows together and he's one of the most talented, most instinctive producers out there. Playing Space Colors as the closing track at the main stage of Tomorrowland Brazil where Fábio was dancing in the crowd, was a very wholesome moment. These four tracks are absolute bombs and also show the variety he has to offer as a producer. I'm very excited about this release and I hope you are too!”

Since starting the Acid Asian project during the pandemic in 2020, Fábio has rapidly risen in the techno world, becoming the first Brazilian artist to release on Charlotte's sub-label RPM. With standout performances at Tomorrowland Brasil, DGTL São Paulo, and international gigs across Japan, India, and Europe, Acid Asian continues to leave an indelible mark on the global electronic scene.

The Deep Soul EP is another testament to his talent and relentless creativity, offering a rich and electrifying experience that is sure to captivate techno fans worldwide.

FRENCH PRODUCERS JKLL AND FORTANOIZA TEAM UP TO RELEASE HARD TECHNO WEAPON "BASS PLEASE" VIA BASSCON RECORDS

The two French producers construct a genre-bending hard techno tool on the Basscon imprint.

French producers JKLL and Fortanoiza are teaming up for their newest single, “BASS PLEASE” releasing on December 6th via Basscon Records.

“BASS PLEASE” is a genre-bending hard techno weapon designed to obliterate

dancefloors. The track is armed with menacing acid lines, thumping kicks, chugging drums, glitchy sound design, and frenetic synth leads that ignite the mix. Combining JKLL’s hard-edged precision with Fortanoiza’s fearless creativity, the track is a seamless unison of the producers’ trademark styles.

Teasing the intensity of their latest track, JKLL says, “Are you ready to break your speakers with our heavy bassines?”

Speaking about the release, Foranoiza shares, “I'm really excited about this release! Every time I drop this track, the crowd goes absolutely crazy! It's wild, and the energy is off the charts.”

Born and bred in France, JKLL is a seasoned hard dance producer known for his prolific output within hard techno, frenchcore, and hardcore music. He previously graced the label with his “Body Drop” collab alongside Creeds, which has amassed

945.7 thousand streams to date, drawing press coverage from Prelude Press, Electric Dust, Canadian Ravers, Faze Magazine, New HD Media, This Song Slaps, and Find Your Sounds. JKLL has held high-profile performances at renowned festivals including Masters of Hardcore, Harmony of Hardcore, Eskape, and Les Plages

Électroniques.

Fortanoiza, an emerging powerhouse in hard techno and Frenchcore, is making waves with his bold, cutting-edge productions. Having released music with notable

collaborators such as Billx, D-Frek, and Floxytek, Fortanoiza is quickly climbing the ranks and setting himself as a name to watch in the hard dance scene.

With “BASS PLEASE,” JKLL and Fortanoiza showcase their mastery of hard-hitting production, setting the stage for a new wave of hard techno that straddles the line between experimental and explosive.

JKLL has been producing music since 2010. First composing techno, minimal and trance, he then specialized in hardmusic such as hardcore, Frenchcore and raw where he cut his teeth for over 10 years, to end up mixing all his favorite styles and composing powerful, fresh and innovative hard techno combining all his skills!

Several bangers and collaborations with big names in hard music like Creeds, Dr Peacock, Maissouille, Floxytek, The Siquest Squad, etc. have made JKLL a staple at raves and festivals around the world.

Recent years have proven to be a turning point in JKLL’s career: the shows in Japan, Colombia and Brazil, performance in festivals like Defqon One, Dominator, Masters Of Hardcore, Ground Zero, Electrik Parc.. ect, a first solo album “Bastard life” released in 2019 at Hardcore France, followed by dozens of singles and eps on all the biggest labels of the genre.. This composer being one of the most active and productive today, he concentrated on his current style neo rave – a mixture of Tekno, Hard Dance and Hardmusic. Groovy, destructive and dancefloor atmosphere – here are the key words for describe the artistic value of Jkll. The artist is proudly represented by HF Agency

and No Hour Agency.

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Fortanoiza is a producer and DJ who first made a name for himself in the Frenchcore scene, a genre known for its energetic kicks and catchy melodies. With notable collaborations with artists like Billx, D-Frek, and Floxytek, he quickly earned the respect of hardcore fans.

Today, Fortanoiza is evolving his sound towards hardtekno / hard dance. This musical shift, supported by influential figures in the scene such as Creeds and Vortek's, marks a new chapter in his career. His upcoming tracks promise to be impactful and full of surprises, offering fresh energy and a unique twist to the hard dance scene.

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