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Hools launches his new label [23:59] with his new ‘Essence Cage EP’

Thomas Gaboury-Potvin
Melodic Techno, Reviews
22 January 2024

In the heart of Berlin’s underground club scene, a new label emerges, capturing the essence of groove-focused, darkly stripped House and Techno. ’23:59′ announces its arrival with a debut release, ‘Essence Cage,’ a techno odyssey crafted by the label’s founder, DJ, and producer, Hools.

‘Essence Cage’ is a testament to the label’s ethos. Hools, through this inaugural track, dives into the depths of cold-forged, bit-crushed techno, setting a tone that is as entrancing as it is intense. The sonic landscape is painted with darkly pulsating subs and scorching laser salvos, enveloping the listener in a shuddering black. Amidst this sonic storm, evocative arpeggios emerge as glinting rays of incandescent light, offering moments of bliss in the thunderous maelstrom.

The track builds a pressurized atmosphere, where a searing 303 acid theme cuts through the sonic melee, acting as the final arbiter in a timeless battle between darkness and light. Essence Cage delivers a sonic journey that brings a searing sonata to the dancefloor with brutal conviction. As the first offering from ’23:59′, this release sets the stage for what promises to be an exciting journey into the depths of Berlin’s electronic music scene.

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