After over a decade since their chart-smashing debut body of work, ‘Netzwerk,’ Austrian duo Klangkarussell return with a long-awaited sophomore album, ‘Petrichor,’ via their own imprint – Bias Beach Records. It is a record of cinematic highs, intimate lows, and dancefloor-ready moments. Where ‘Netzwerk’ cemented Klangkarussell’s reputation with global hits and dancefloor impact, ‘Petrichor’ dives deeper – threading together stories of resilience, family, love, and self-discovery across 13 tracks. 

It’s a project that finds the sweet spot between club euphoria and emotional resonance. Within that journey lies ‘Ride’ – a track that nods to the shimmering soundscapes of 80s disco, reframed through Klangkarussell’s modern production lens. Pulsing with neon synths and carefree energy, it arrives as one of the album’s most unexpected turns, contrasting beautifully with its more introspective moments. 

‘Truth Begins,’  featuring Blazey, opens the album with hypnotic arpeggios, cinematic breakdowns, and a groove-driven kick that captures the tension and release of confronting one’s own truth. Both a dancefloor weapon and a moment of emotional catharsis, it’s accompanied by a striking music video featuring Olympic gold medalist Anna Gasser. 

Other highlights include ‘Cross The Border,’ featuring Bloom Twins, a deeply personal song about family life during wartime in Ukraine, and ‘The Tide,’ featuring Elmar, where haunting vocals meet lush, flowing production. ‘Sun Went Down, Sky Went Dark,’ featuring GIVVEN and Senes, blends melodic and Afro house into a bittersweet, sunset-ready anthem. 

With collaborations from Blazey, GIVVEN, Bloom Twins, Oliva, Redward Martin, Elmar, Marieme, and Senes, ‘Petrichor’ signifies a bold evolution for the duo. An album that moves seamlessly from the cinematic to the intimate, blending organic warmth with electronic precision, solidifying Klangkarussell as one of electronic music’s most dynamic voices. Now, as Klangkarussell look ahead to 2026, the duo are working on bringing their acclaimed sound back to the stage in the form of a brand-new live act show – their first in over a decade, marking the beginning of a new chapter in their journey.

“We wanted this album to feel like a journey through our world – the highs, the struggles, the quiet moments, the big ones. ‘Petrichor’ is about renewal, about finding beauty in change, just like the smell of rain after a storm.” – Klangkarussell

The ‘Petrichor’ album is available here.