Italian techno mainstay Fragmentor makes a bold return with the “Tokyo Techno City EP,” out now via the iconic Planet Rhythm. Known for his gritty, cerebral, and rhythmically potent productions, Fragmentor continues to push boundaries with five relentless tracks designed for peak-time floors and warehouse settings.
The EP opens with the title track “Tokyo Techno City”, a stripped-back yet driving piece marked by sharp percussion, tight low-end pressure, and a tense, industrial atmosphere — a sonic homage to the raw urban energy of Tokyo’s underground.
“Techno Thriller” ups the intensity with rolling kicks and hypnotic synth stabs, building a sense of unease and propulsion that lives up to its name. It’s a late-night burner that blends groove and grit in equal measure.
On “Limbo”, Fragmentor dives into deeper territory with brooding pads and off-kilter rhythms, evoking a state of suspended tension. A track made for tunnel-vision dancefloor moments, it balances mental stimulation with body movement.
“Posterity” channels a cold, dystopian mood with its metallic textures and minimalistic arrangement. Designed with surgical precision, it’s a DJ tool that thrives in transitional moments — functional, yet full of atmosphere.
Closing the EP is “Ancestral Healing (Rave Mix)”, a standout cut that fuses raw 90s rave energy with Fragmentor’s modern, distorted edge. Pulsing with tribal rhythms, eerie vocal fragments, and a peak-time punch, it’s the EP’s most visceral moment.
With past support from names like Tobias. and Jonas Kopp, and releases on labels like Quartz Rec and Ribbon Recordings, Fragmentor continues to assert his place in the forward-pushing techno landscape. “Tokyo Techno City EP” is another step in a journey defined by uncompromising sound design and immersive dancefloor architecture.
