Sunset Grooves
PREMIERE: Kotu - Makalu (Original Mix) [Nie Wieder Schlafen]

Brace yourselves for this absolute cracking tune from the awesome duo known as Kotu to be released on our wonderful friends Nie Wieder Schlafen based out in Berlin. We heard the promo and clearly fell in love with the track Makalu part of a three track EP to be released next week. This track is full of tribal grooves, wobbly bass, uplifting beats to take you deep into a unique musical frenzy!
Press play and let yourselves go
Kotu on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/k-o-t-u
Nie Wieder Schlafen on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/niewiederschlafen
Bio:
Exploring different sounds is truly crucial for us as a label. While many in the industry try to specialize on one
certain sound, we want to break the tunnel vision and show the world great variation of music, while
maintaining the most important ingredient, that truly embodies the sound of Nie Wieder Schlafen :
Atmosphere. Kotu take you into the deepest realms of organic resonances, with the focus on mesmerizing
percussions and tribal drum patterns. The original tracks are complemented by a remix from Kincaid & Sinàl,
who recently joined the family.
„Skoura“ is a percussion focused production, that is based around a minimal, but strong groove. Screams &
giggles of hyenahs are present throughout the track and help transport you to a distant land. Organic drum
arrangements keep up the dynamics in this minimalistic track, which slowly evolves into a hypnotic ride, pulling
you in with its details.
While the vibe remains, the dynamics change quite drastically in „Makalu“. A production led by a variety of
interesting leads including a lovely vocal sample, harmonic pads & a rather striking bassline that achieves to
create a sound of the wild. Kotu builds on the minimalistic drum groove of Skoura with beautiful ethereal
elements only to hit you with clear drum drops, that will melt together with the natural atmosphere of this track.
At last, we invited Kincaid & Sinàl to create a track, that truly pushes the boundaries of what can be achieved
in electronic music :
The guys were able to rework the Original in a way that is not only fascinating, but utterly unique. Not a single
part of the remix seems the same, as the track is continiously progressing and changing. It feels as if you are
never in one place for too long. From dark basslines, to mysterious & intimate sections, up to high pitched
synths work...this remix has it all. A true trip, created with passion & professionel craft, through its entire
runtime. It is absolutely not surprising that the productions of these guys are supported all over the world – A
true honour to have them with us. As always please go have fun with these pieces of art!
Originals composed by Kotu.
Remix by Kincaid & Sinàl.
Mastering by Roby Deep.
Cover-Art designed by Giulia Gallizzi.
Copyright by Nie Wieder Schlafen.
- Broadcast on:
- 10 Jul 2017
Brace yourselves for this absolute cracking tune from the awesome duo known as Kotu to be released on our wonderful friends Nie Wieder Schlafen based out in Berlin. We heard the promo and clearly fell in love with the track Makalu part of a three track EP to be released next week. This track is full of tribal grooves, wobbly bass, uplifting beats to take you deep into a unique musical frenzy!
Press play and let yourselves go
Kotu on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/k-o-t-u
Nie Wieder Schlafen on Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/niewiederschlafen
Bio:
Exploring different sounds is truly crucial for us as a label. While many in the industry try to specialize on one
certain sound, we want to break the tunnel vision and show the world great variation of music, while
maintaining the most important ingredient, that truly embodies the sound of Nie Wieder Schlafen :
Atmosphere. Kotu take you into the deepest realms of organic resonances, with the focus on mesmerizing
percussions and tribal drum patterns. The original tracks are complemented by a remix from Kincaid & Sinàl,
who recently joined the family.
„Skoura“ is a percussion focused production, that is based around a minimal, but strong groove. Screams &
giggles of hyenahs are present throughout the track and help transport you to a distant land. Organic drum
arrangements keep up the dynamics in this minimalistic track, which slowly evolves into a hypnotic ride, pulling
you in with its details.
While the vibe remains, the dynamics change quite drastically in „Makalu“. A production led by a variety of
interesting leads including a lovely vocal sample, harmonic pads & a rather striking bassline that achieves to
create a sound of the wild. Kotu builds on the minimalistic drum groove of Skoura with beautiful ethereal
elements only to hit you with clear drum drops, that will melt together with the natural atmosphere of this track.
At last, we invited Kincaid & Sinàl to create a track, that truly pushes the boundaries of what can be achieved
in electronic music :
The guys were able to rework the Original in a way that is not only fascinating, but utterly unique. Not a single
part of the remix seems the same, as the track is continiously progressing and changing. It feels as if you are
never in one place for too long. From dark basslines, to mysterious & intimate sections, up to high pitched
synths work...this remix has it all. A true trip, created with passion & professionel craft, through its entire
runtime. It is absolutely not surprising that the productions of these guys are supported all over the world – A
true honour to have them with us. As always please go have fun with these pieces of art!
Originals composed by Kotu.
Remix by Kincaid & Sinàl.
Mastering by Roby Deep.
Cover-Art designed by Giulia Gallizzi.
Copyright by Nie Wieder Schlafen.