Modern Human EP explores the ontologic complexity of being in the digital age by blending raw emotion with cutting-edge Techno production aesthetics.

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It's my second release on Don't Play This At Home Records, a label focused on Techno with a punk attitude.​

 

" Following the legacy of his late 2024 EP Ragnarök, released on Purple Desert Records, HydraTek deepens his sonic and conceptual exploration with Modern Human, weaving storytelling into a bold techno framework. Across tracks like “Metallic Tears,” "Semantic Noise," and "Self Paradox," the EP reflects on the ontological tensions of existence in an increasingly digitized, disembodied world.

 

“Metallic Tears” sets the tone of the EP with the coldness of mechanical rhythms and vocal elements blended with a melancholic melodic sequence.

 

“Semantic Noise” is the conceptual heart of the EP. It expresses the complexity of communication in the modern age through fragmented and manipulated vocal snippets layered on top of each other.

 

“Self Paradox” closes the EP with obsessive riffs and a carefully crafted contrast of dark and light vibes.

 

Each track offers a unique narrative arc, balancing precision-engineered rhythms with emotional vulnerability. HydraTek’s signature sound—a blend of immersive textures, addictive drive, and cerebral sound design—remains unmistakable, but Modern Human introduces a heightened sense of introspection and sonic experimentation.

 

HydraTek’s storytelling-focused approach has earned underground acclaim, positioning him as a fresh, forward-thinking voice in the techno world. With Modern Human, he challenges listeners to dance and reflect. "