EP Review | KSP058 | Carlos Bucci - Aufklärung

Written By – Liam Donoghue

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Carlos Bucci delivers 6 tracks of late-night music perfect for basements, industrial lots, and warehouses. Musically Bucci sticks to what he’s a master at; creating pulsating, deep, driving house and techno. 

Self-released on Konsep records the EP stays true to the Konsep ethos of releasing dance floor-focused tracks for the more discerning dancer out there.   

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Opening the EP is ‘808Ácido’ and with a name like that you know it isn’t messing about. A big kick, minimal hi-hat’s and an evolving acid bassline make this track is an essential tool for any DJ wanting to wow a big room when the pandemic is over. 

‘Mnl Dnc’ is a different beast entirely. A rumbling, chugging bass punctuated by percussion flairs and a piercing hi-hat give this track a building, nervous energy. The payoff, after what seems like a lifetime of build, is a killer synth stab that cuts the tension like a knife and challenges you not to dance. 

Next up is ‘Night Shift – Berlin Nights’ a percussion-heavy affair leaning heavily on toms and sweeping synths to create an atmospheric soundscape perfect for those more introverted times in the night. 

‘Poder’ is no-nonsense, head down, dance music. It’d slip seamlessly into any set whether you’re opening, headlining, or closing. A versatile tool, it’s 6 minutes of drum-heavy moving and shaking. 

The 5th track on the EP, Rasper, combines the heavy kick of a techno tune with the squelch of an acid track. Add hi-hats that’ll melt your ear off and you’ve got something that can take your dance floor up to 11. 

The last track ‘Transition of Hunger’ is firmly in the top category of dance music. Relentless, driving, aggressive, and tough. A big bass line and brooding tones give listeners no option but to dance.       

Listen to Aufklärung on Spotify.

Purchase on Beatport.