Klint vs. Hemka - Versus 002 [Printed Sleeve]

Recording info

Mutual Rytm welcomes new school tastemakers Klint and Hemka to sub-label Versus for imprint's second drop.

SHDW's Mutual Rytm welcomes back two standout label alumnus for the second edition of Versus, a newly-launched conceptual sub-label focused around two artists whose sound works individually and in unity. Hemka made an impressive and well-received debut with her full solo EP back in 2025, while Klint appeared on 'Federation of Rytm IV'. Both artists hail from France, and have crafted a well-earned reputation for their own distinctive approaches to sound design - pairing locked in grooves with cosmic synth escapes. Across the EP, each artist delivers three individual takes on techno to make for an essential collection of high-end cuts, exploring the label's ethos of creative symbiosis between two artists on one shared release.

Klint's tracks lean towards minimal yet highly effective, dance floor-focused DJ tools, starting with the lithe,
stripped back menace of 'Prism', before the sparse eeriness of 'Dobermann' keeps you looking over your
shoulder while remaining trapped in the groove. Third cut 'Romance' is more bold and muscular, with
contoured drums and icy pads ramping up the tension and energy. Hemka then dives deeper into a hypnotic
and anthemic direction while introducing her own voice into the mix. 'Leave It' is textured, percussive deep
techno with shadowy whispers, while 'Breathe' has a dark, grinning undercurrent and scintillating snares
fluttering over the drums. 'Mindness' then pairs spoken word atmospherics with taught drum pressure and an
ethereal backlit glow.

In addition, Klint's digital only cuts '1112' and 'Blue' marry minimal synths with meticulously defined drums that
hit hard, while Hemka's 'Push' is an anxious percussive trip, contrasting with the introspective emotional core
of 'Live To Tell'.