German duo Hidden Empire aka Branko and Niklas land on the influential Interstellar Recordings with their bold ‘Turn It Up’ EP.
Listen here : https://interstellar.ffm.to/TurnItUp
This pair have carved out a distinctive sound that blends hypnotic techno, driving house and cinematic textures. With releases on Stil vor Talent, Cercle and Truesoul, their productions span cosmic journeys to EBM-inspired grooves, and since debuting in 2015, they’ve always bridged the underground and commercial.
Speaking to the vibe of the lead cut “Turn It Up,” Hidden Empire says, ” This track is all about letting go, cranking the volume, and living the moment.”
The title cut is a big, chunky sound with searing synths ripping up the groove. Frazzled pads and edgy vocal stabs all bring more texture to what is an arresting main room sound. “You Are Mad” brings firing synths once more, this time with driving progressive drums and plenty of standout FX and melodies. It’s future facing and electric techno.
Hidden Empire’s sound is ambitious and unmistakably their own as this new EP shows.
Hidden Empire’s new two-tracker ‘Turn It Up’ EP is available on all platforms via Interstellar Recordings.
More About Hidden Empire
Not your typical techno/house act, Branko and Niklas, alias Hidden Empire, have established a sound signature at once abstract and alluringly dynamic over the years, gathering momentum through a handful of quality releases for an array of international labels. Since the drop of their first records back in 2015, Branko and Niklas have been championing a sound both genuinely turned towards the club while allowing themselves to explore into further adventurous territories – from dreamy, cosmic excursions to a versatile arsenal of foundation-shaking EBM cuts, via exotic detours and back to the classic, floor-focused programming that flows through all of their ambitious, stadium-sized output. The pair’s wide-screen vision shows Branko and Niklas’ impeccable sense for crafting sonics that far surpass mere DJ functionality to print into the listener’s mind durably.
More About Interstellar Recordings
Interstellar is a live events and record label brand launched by Insomniac in 2023. Focused on charting the constellations of melodically inclined music, the new endeavour is set to light up the sky with its deep space aesthetic and immersive audiovisual experiences. Its dedicated record label Interstellar Recordings will mirror the world-class bookings, which will orbit around the sounds of progressive house, deep house, melodic house and techno. In year one of operation, the crew has already spotted dance music stars including Miss Monique, Jeremy Olander, and an exciting list of newcomers yet to be revealed. Between its otherworldly parties and unrivalled curation, Interstellar is a one-of-a-kind odyssey like nothing before it.