#14 Top Releases in Melodic House & Techno

Valon makes his debut on Complaint Kulture with a two-track winter release that strips techno back to its essential architecture. Void and Geo are built for late hours and deep systemshypnotic, restrained, and uncompromising. Void opens the release with a dark, immersive pulse a minimal yet commanding cut that balances tension and restraint. Muted low-end frequencies anchor a syncopated groove, while sparse, evolving textures slip in and out of focus, creating a vibe thats both introspective and primed for peak-hour moments. Geo shifts the mood with a tougher rhythmic edge and a more kinetic drive. Where Void draws you inward, Geo pulls you forward its groove built around a tight low-frequency pulse and punchy, interlocking percussion. Clicking hats and rolling toms carve space around the main thrust, while shaded, evolving synth tones add an undercurrent of tension without ever crowding the mix. The tracks propulsion is purposeful and unrelenting, perfect for the peak hours of a set where momentum matters most. Geo feels both disciplined and alive dynamic in movement, restrained in expression capturing Valons skilled balance of precision and atmosphere. This EP reflects on Valons focused approach to techno: minimal in form, heavy in intention. A release that aligns naturally with Complaint Kultures commitment to forward-thinking, no-compromise club music.

VALON (SE)

#46 Feat. Staff Picks in Melodic House & Techno

Another Istanbul affair that ruined the release plan. Manthems Never Do arrived on a random August Wednesday via the paths of the meta-verse and to be honest it parked on the sticks for some weekends. The author kept pushing and also sent some more to realize that serious things could happen here. Its sticky for the first listen, doesnt want too much, just sing the refrain together ,,dooo. Romantic times ahead of us; ,,Night And Day drops millions of rose petals from a double-winged airplane onto the head of the wedding crowd, the sky is steel blue, were all dressed nicely. We call such house tunes kissing ones, and its pretty much obvious why.

MANTHEM

#97 Top Overall Releases

Valon makes his debut on Complaint Kulture with a two-track winter release that strips techno back to its essential architecture. Void and Geo are built for late hours and deep systemshypnotic, restrained, and uncompromising. Void opens the release with a dark, immersive pulse a minimal yet commanding cut that balances tension and restraint. Muted low-end frequencies anchor a syncopated groove, while sparse, evolving textures slip in and out of focus, creating a vibe thats both introspective and primed for peak-hour moments. Geo shifts the mood with a tougher rhythmic edge and a more kinetic drive. Where Void draws you inward, Geo pulls you forward its groove built around a tight low-frequency pulse and punchy, interlocking percussion. Clicking hats and rolling toms carve space around the main thrust, while shaded, evolving synth tones add an undercurrent of tension without ever crowding the mix. The tracks propulsion is purposeful and unrelenting, perfect for the peak hours of a set where momentum matters most. Geo feels both disciplined and alive dynamic in movement, restrained in expression capturing Valons skilled balance of precision and atmosphere. This EP reflects on Valons focused approach to techno: minimal in form, heavy in intention. A release that aligns naturally with Complaint Kultures commitment to forward-thinking, no-compromise club music.

VALON (SE)