Vikthor – Rebel EP / ID173

RELEASE: Rebel EP
ARTIST(S): Vikthor

REMIXERS:

LABEL: Intec / ID173
GENRE: AIFF, Techno
RELEASED: 2019-02-22
AVAILABLE FORMAT: 320Kbps + AIFF
DOWNLOAD SIZE: (30.08 MB MP3)

TOTAL TRACKS 2

1. Vikthor – Rebel (Original Mix) (06:34) / Dm, 128bpm
2. Vikthor – My Mood (Original Mix) (06:33) / Am, 128bpm

Total Playtime: 00:13:07 min

Carl Cox is an industry figurehead whos legacy in music includes his iconic label Intec, which he runs with friend and business partner Jon Rundell, and the new release features the return of Italian artist Vikthor.

Vikthor featured an EP on Intec in 2018 that picked up big name support by people ranging from Adam Beyer to Pan-Pot, and this is his much anticipated follow up release. Along with catching the attention of Carl Cox, others that have also released his music include The YellowHeads’ Reload Black Label, Steve Mulder’s Orange, and the highly respected Bush Records run by Eric Powell. Also an accomplished DJ in his home city of Naples, his debut on Intec is a fine example of the aggressive techno style that he has become known for. Quickly snowballing in popularity, he is well on his way to joining the others from his home city such as Joseph Capriati and Marco Carola who have played a large role in putting Italian techno on the worlds map of electronic music.

Rebel opens the two track EP with fast flowing hi-hats and a pounding kick drum that contrasts with the comparatively slow notation of the melody stabs. This contrast in rhythms adds to the drama of the track, which driving force is a hypnotic vocal loop full of raw emotion.

Taking things a little deeper is My Mood which has a ravey synth line full of old school sentiment, which is only amplified by the female vocal stab reminiscent of the techno often played at 90s warehouse raves. Building in tension and full of fire, this would certainly turn up the heat on the dance floor.