The Mexico City electronic sphere continues to be a fertile ground for innovation, and Juan Harrison, known as Tkuz, consistently proves to be one of its most compelling cultivators. With his forthcoming “Volta” EP on the esteemed Kyma Komplex imprint, he adds another robust chapter to a discography already celebrated on labels like Controlla, Bonkers, and Melomana. This new collection finds Tkuz weaving together the driving energy of trance, the robust framework of techno, and the gritty textures of industrial music into a cohesive and forceful aesthetic. The package is further amplified with reworks from Ruksby (SXDNS256) and Jorge Galindo (SXDNS450), promising a well-rounded release that showcases multiple facets of his production prowess.

Directing our attention to the “High Version” of the title track, Tkuz constructs a formidable and immersive world. The foundation is a relentless, feverish rhythm section where metallic percussion clangs and reverberates with a life of its own, creating a tense, almost physical atmosphere. Into this industrial forge, he introduces fragmented, speech-like vocal snippets that act as cryptic transmissions from within the machinery. A truly brilliant counterpoint arrives in the form of a sustained, ethereal pad that drifts high above the tumult, its serene and mournful quality providing a breathtaking sense of scale and emotional depth. This calculated fusion of raw rhythm and atmospheric depth crafts a deeply immersive listening experience, demonstrating Tkuz’s command over both power and mood.

You can find (and buy) this and other music pearls on the Bandcamp page of the label.

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