Dok & Martin - The Joker EP
Dok&Martin start 2021 with a bang, and drop their first EP of the year on Paco Osuna’s label Mindshake.
Riding high on a wave of success, the Spanish duo have recently featured on many leading imprints including Pig&Dan’s Elevate, Eats Everything’s EI8HT and UMEK’s 1605 in addition to many others of equal note.
One of the breakthrough techno artists of 2020, their high-velocity style has been popular with many leading DJ’s ranging from Maceo Plex to Richie Hawtin, and their tracks such as “Destroyer” on AnalyticTrail spent many weeks in the top 10 best sellers of leading stores including Beatport.
Determined not to lose momentum, this four-track release further solidifies Dok&Martin’s position as one of the most exciting artists that are set for big things in 2021.
“The Joker” opens the release with it’s quirky vocal samples fused with rippling textures from the lead synth’s arpeggiated melody. The dark and stripped back groove of “Take My Hand” leads to the uplifting pads and soulful vocals of the breakdown before stepping things up a gear when the break kicks back in. “Reflection” uses Detroit style synth stabs to dramatic effect before “State of Mine” closes out the release with a similar vibe.
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Since 2005 Mindshake has been the brainchild and creative outlet of famed Spanish DJ and Producer PACO OSUNA. What began as a genuine platform to promote his passion for music has now become a global force in pushing techno music culture forward. Based in Barcelona, Spain and often referred to as Paco's “second family”, Mindshake exists to support the art of like-minded contemporaries while developing a foundation for a select group of burgeoning talent throughout the world. Since its inception Mindshake has shared well-regarded releases by a collective of established artists balanced with a refined group of talented producers on the brink of breakout futures. From its earliest offerings by stalwarts like Paul Ritch, Alexi Delano, Sinisa Tamamovic and Paco Osuna himself, to contemporary releases by its latest core group of artists like Carlo Lio, Egbert, Fer BR, and Sebastian Xottelo, Mindshake's focus is to allow a necessary freedom of expression while promoting the discovery of the new. It is no surprise that Mindshake music has found it’s way into the DJ sets and charts of many of the industry’s top DJs. Aside from its success as a musical outlet, Mindshake is also determined to strengthen its mission by providing it’s fans with a first-class experience in underground techno music culture through its many Label Showcases and Events featured throughout the World. From Miami Music Week to ADE, you’ll be certain to find Mindshake Label Showcases considered pinnacle events year after year. Mindshake. In Your Head Since 2005.