Dianthe drops a dark and intense ‘Intrusion’ EP via, The Aura of Music, which alongside her two original tracks also includes a solo rework from Monococ, and a three-way collaborative remix by B’NATURE, Oshman, and URVNIUM.
Living on the West Coast of America, Dianthe has an ominous style combining dark atmospherics with thundering drums and intense melodies. This is her debut on The Aura of Music, which is a new and exciting imprint on its third release. Dianthe’s music has also been a feature of other record labels, ranging from Alula Tunes to SOLID AUDIO.
Before turning her hand to techno, Dianthe was a classically trained pianist with a passion for metal and heavy rock music. Her techno tracks combine the raw aggression of metal with the intricate melodies of her piano training, and the outcome is dark and cinematic.
On remix duty, B’NATURE, Oshman and URVNIUM are a trio of artists who recently teamed up to release an album on Psy4Aliens, then a follow up EP on The Aura of Music. This remix is in their usual style, which sits between minimal and peak time techno, powered by looming suspense and throbbing tones.
The second remix is by Monococ, who’s a trance artist turned techno producer. His twisted tracks have a sinister vibe with undertones of euphoria, and they have been played by DJs ranging from Richie Hawtin to UMEK. Monococ’s music has been released by respected labels such as Phunk Traxx, Fierce Animal Recordings, and Music4Aliens.
The title track, “Strange Games” has a pulsating bassline and eerie pads, layered with juddering melodies and a hammering kick drum. The remix by B’NATURE, Oshman, and URVNIUM works in a new bassline, and strips back the drums to create an atmospheric version that’s true to the vibe of the original.
“Intrusion” is second of the originals, and its got a pumping groove with spiralling synths and dystopian pads, which are cut by a captivating vocal with forewarning lyrics. Monococ’s remix of “Intrusion” lifts the energy with a rolling bassline and more prominent kick drum, which is augmented by an exhilarating arpeggio line.
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