#81 Top Releases in Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic)

Belgian duo Pulse.ar drop their debut EP Storyteller on Say What?. Hypnotic grooves and raw sound design are key in this release, Pulse.ar craft five deep, rolling cuts that merge emotional tension with relentless energy, showing their unmistakable command of the modern techno spectrum. The title track opens the journey with hypnotic precision — a rolling, analog-fueled groove layered with evolving percussive details and subtle atmospheres. It feels like a story told through rhythm rather than words, where every modulation and filter sweep becomes part of an emotional progression. Its the kind of track that locks a dancefloor in motion while drawing the listener inward, setting the tone for whats to come. On Dagga, tribal elements emerge with a heavier rhythmic swing and smoky atmosphere. The drums feel alive, pushing forward with a magnetic, primal energy. Theres an earthy warmth beneath the grit — the kind of rolling techno that bridges classic and modern influences, perfect for deep warehouse moments. No Way Back raises the intensity with driving low-end power and sharp, minimal percussion. Its relentless yet deeply hypnotic, built for long, immersive sets where the groove takes full control. Pulse.ar layers subtle synth movements that rise and fall like breathing — giving the track a sense of organic life within its raw machine framework. Next, Not Here pushes further into darker territory. Built around a pulsating drums and mechanical groove, it creates a tension-filled landscape full of delayed textures and shadowy energy. The track captures that feeling of being lost in the moment — not here, not anywhere — just floating in a timeless loop between light and dark. Finally, Why Unfold closes the EP with introspective grace. — a deep-groove journey that reveals Pulse.ars cinematic side. Here, the artist shows the vulnerability behind the toughness, as shimmering pads and ghostly chords melt over grounded percussion, leaving the listener with a lingering sense of reflection and closure.

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