Highwav records

Composed over the course of a long, hot summer month, Christopher Kah's latest long player serves up a firm reminder of the endless possibilities involved in creating electronic music. An 9-track affair that sees the producer call on his trademark brooding techno sound, it nonetheless serves up a fascinating alternative to his last album, the brilliantly received Limited Resource. With that one picking up heavy support from the likes of Laurent Garnier, this is another that's sure to appeal to those interested in dancefloor-driven electronica. From wild electro sounds to Detroit-inspired techno, it serves up a energy-filled workout that barely if ever pauses for breath. Getting us going is the sounds of 'Second Nature', a full-on sound assault that immediately lets the listener know that they're in for a white-knuckle ride. The infectiously catchy 'CKosmos' expands on the electro vibe, with its muffled vocoder vocals and heart-racing baseline particularly worthy of note. Barely two tracks in, and we've already encountered an album that's not for the faint of heart. The aptly-titled 'Stamina' is another cut that's positively teaming with energy, while 'Wavering' takes matters down a notch courtesy of a more trance-tinged, restrained approach that forces parallels with Age of Love's self-titled classic anthem. The captivating, otherworldly sounds of '4:1' remind us that this is no ordinary LP, before 'Phantom' goes deeper than ever before in search of its kicks. Kah reminds us once more of his love for atmospheric vibes on 'Faces', another cut that's never lacking in momentous overtones. The final quarter of the release gets underway thanks to 'Fallout & Ashes', a twinkling, hard-edged track that neatly leads into the album's closing salvo, the quite emphatic 'Whirlwind'. A fitting track with which to close out on, its melancholy heavy aesthetic means it's sure to appeal to DJs from both the house and techno divide. An endlessly intriguing release with no shortage of big moments, Christopher Kah's latest is sure to be treated with wide acclaim by those in the techno community. 👉 http://smarturl.it/secondnaturealbum

Christopher Kah prepares his latest LP, something a little out of the ordinary based around live performance and maximalist sonic impact from a minimal set of tools. With prior releases on CR2 records, Get Physical, Datapunk, Gigolo records and others his first full length was always going to be well received, but coming with such a strong concept and execution to the project is something that took time to get right. Limited Resource at it's best feels like an electronic note pad, a pad where Christopher Kah expresses his deep and darkest musical ideas, packed with texture and feeling in an incredibly organic way. Part of the concept was this openness to bare all for people, holding no secrets back. ''The gear I use is very minimum with maximum result, a drum computer, synthesizer and sampler combined with dj-ing. Instead of mixing only 2 tracks simultaneously, I customize the tracks the way it feels right at that moment. The possibilities are just endless when combining analog and digital equipment. I want to push the mix into another dimension, Closer to the public, and see how they react'' Already receiving plaudits from industry brands like Roland and Elektron, following a series of videos he posts online, sharing how he uses and taking you inside his stripped back production process. 👉 http://hyperurl.co/limitedresource

Anyone who's encountered Christopher Kah's sounds over the years will know all too well that he's a multi-talented multi-instrumentalist. A true innovator in his field, Kah is a man who takes great pride in ensuring his music is presented in a truly unique format. His latest endeavour is RE: SOURCE, a concept where 'every track' he explains, 'is created with minimum resources'. This all comes to light quite brilliantly via his latest, RE: SOURCE 01. Featuring four originals, the release also comes backed by four individual videos which demonstrate the producer's grand knack for live production. Kicking off matters is the sounds of 'Blade'. Like much of this EP, it's produced using the Roland TR-8S in conjunction with another of his weapons of choice, the Elektron Digitakt. A grandiose and foreboding track with shades of UR at its core, this is trippy techno of the type often emitted from the genre's godfathers straight out of Detroit. 'Machine' is a raw, minimal cut that's laced with acid from the get-go. Full of muffled vocal patterns, it's a thoroughly uncompromising spectacle that never lets its guard down for a moment. A hypnotic track that's most definitely suited to peak-time pastures, it's sure to decimate any dancefloor its let loose on. 'Extent' is next up. A track that ups the ante even further, it's characterised by its big room capabilities and dramatic overtones. Like much of Kah's best work, it's not one for the feint of heart, and has already proved a highlight of the French producer's much-loved live sets. Culminating the release is the sounds of 'Warcry'. A gnarly track that's notable for its restless sheen, it's full of tantalising claps, snares and a heaving, chugging vibe that ensures the release signs out amongst a general feeling of euphoria. A truly captivating release, Kah's latest is sure to find favour with in-the-know techno heads especially. 👉 http://smarturl.it/resource01

Even within the confines of electronic music, a sound where innovation has always been integral, Christopher Kah stands alone. A multifaceted and multidisciplinary musician, his eclectic and intoxicating sound has won him fans aplenty over the years, with Laurent Garnier among those who supported his last album, the quite emphatic 'Limited Resource', playing tracks from the album at Sonar, Time Warp, Nuits Sonores and more. For his latest release, he impresses again courtesy of the sort of propulsive, intriguing techno with which he's made his name over the years. Released via his own Highwav Records label, the 'Bal let' EP sees him perk up with three dizzying tracks, each of which are sure to go down an absolute treat. Opening track 'BlackWaves' takes no prisoners from the off. A heavy track that's clearly indebted to Detroit, it features shades of Carl Craig and Jerome Sydnenham's well-known collars. A hefty anthem with muffled vocals that only add to the all-round vibe of consternation, it's scarier than Monday mornings and definitely not for the faint of heart. 'Ballet' comes after. With more emphasis placed on the groove, this one is characterised by a heads-down, acid vibe and a catchy-as-hell baseline that gets under your skin in the best way imaginable. A rolling, rollocking beats of a track, by the time it unfurls and fully lets loose it's a joy to behold, and it's hardly surprising that Amelie Lens is among those who've been playing this one out. Similar to some of Luke Slater's best work, it's the sort of cut that's sure to be favoured by big room DJs a la Sven Vath and Carl Cox. Seeing us out the gate is the sounds of 'Ballet Part.2'. A more rough-and-ready track than its predecessor, it serves up another dark and dexterous voyage to the depths of Kah's mind. An all-round intriguing offering that discerning techno fans are sure to lap up, the 'Ballet' EP sees the producer continue on with his purple patch with some distinction. 👉 http://smarturl.it/balletepckah

Frenchman Christopher Kah returns to his Highwav imprint this April with a three-track EP entitled 'Positive Organ'. From Anthony Rother's Datapunk to Terence Fixmer's Planete Rouge, Christopher Kah's Detroit inspired sounds have been making waves in the right places for some time now. Since releasing on the likes of A-Traction and Gigolo Records, Kah has been busy building his reputation as a respected techno figurehead in the global scene. 2016 saw the birth of his new imprint Highwav, which so far has acted as a solo base for Kah's ever expanding catalogue of work. 'Brainpower' is a stellar example of Kah's studio prowess, a dubbed out and brooding affair, driven by sub-low kicks and rolling hats whilst pulsating pads ebb and flow in time with subtly panning soundscapes, all dispersed by the mammoth synth lead. 'Positive Organ' continues down an eerie path built of menacing swells and pixelated chords, fuelled by an undulating bass line and teamed with bit-crushed percussion. The dark melodica of 'Desert 909' then closes out the package with dissipating noise-scapes and crafty arpeggios, all built around a signature Kah drum workout. https://www.beatport.com/release/positive-organ/1977956

Christopher Kah launches his Highwav imprint with a three-track EP calling 'Spektre'. the lead track *'Consciousness'* being fuelled by menacing bass swells, eerie snaking synth melodies and crunchy 808 percussion. 'Spektre' follows and draws inspiration from the classic dub techno aesthetic of swirling stab hits, murky rhythms and a vacillating low end drive before 'Detrasian' closes the package on a more reduced feel via sparse drums, emotive string melodies and chugging bass hits. https://www.beatport.com/release/spektre/1907803