LEKTRK
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LEKTRK is a Melbourne-based techno producer and DJ. He is known for his dark, driving sound, which has been praised by critics and fans alike. LEKTRK has released music on a number of labels, including Senso Sounds, Shadow Wulf, Turnstyle Digital, Mavic Music, and Millennium Kollektiv.
LEKTRK’s music is often characterized by chunky tones that pound deep into the primal brain. Mike Clark, also known as LEKTRK, is a London born, Melbourne bred techno producer and DJ who has been consistently delivering some of the heaviest and darkest selections for some time now. He pays respect and homage to techno of the 2000s era while bringing new dark and psy elements to his work. His meticulously crafted productions occasionally send Berlin clubbers from yester-year into a warm wave of nostalgia.[1]
LEKTRK has an ever-evolving style that can be heard in his music creation. He prides himself on constantly pushing the boundaries and exploring the unknown while also having a remarkable knack for replicating sounds that have been popular for generations. His recent releases tend to plot tricky yet coherent lines between techno and dark tech.
Early life and career[edit]
LEKTRK was born in London, England, but moved to Melbourne, Australia, at a young age. He began DJing in his early teens and quickly became known for his love of techno. Having returned to London in his 20's from the year 2003 to 2009, he begun to learn minimal techno music as part of an experimental group called Liminalism. Returning to Melbourne in 2009, Liminalism was abandoned.[2]
In 2015, Mike began writing again but this time as part of a crew of writers under the name LEKTRK, he released his debut EP, Digitalnightmare. The EP featured the track Storm, which became a hit on the Australian dance scene.
The first album was a party mixtape of tracks tweaked for a continuous mix which became the template for their following album releases.[3]
LEKTRK's sound[edit]
LEKTRK's sound is characterized by its dark, driving energy. He often uses distorted basslines, heavy percussion, and acidic melodies to create a sound that is both aggressive and melodic. His music has been praised for its ability to create a visceral, physical experience for the listener.
Accolades[edit]
He has released music on a number of labels, including Senso Sounds, Hungry Koala Records, Shadow Wulf, and Subios Records. His music is characterized by its driving beats, dark atmospheres, and melodic elements.
LEKTRK’s most notable release on the Senso imprint is 2022's “Bump”, is a chuggy club banger with a pulsating baseline and an infectious thud. This baseline is complemented with an assortment of grinding acid notes that are sprinkled throughout the track, giving it a futuristic air. It’s complex and dark enough to keep its edges sharp, yet versatile and groovy enough to get a run on any good Techno playlist.
Discography[edit]
| Song | Album | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Space EP | Space (Shadow Wulf) | 2023 |
| Decapitation | SUBilation, Vol. 4 | 2023 |
| Revelation | Revelation | 2022 |
| Bump | Senso Sounds Level 10 | 2022 |
| Insurrect | Home EP | 2021 |
| Escape | Techno for guys and gals | 2020 |
| Drop the bottle | Satori B | 2020 |
| Carbon Die | Techno for guys and gals | 2020 |
| Infringement | Techno for guys and gals | 2020 |
| Scam | Techno for guys and gals | 2020 |
| Finding Solo | Satori B | 2020 |
| Sleazy Rider | Satori B | 2020 |
| Tracker | Satori A | 2020 |
| Auwaska | Kacid Safari | 2019 |
| Tell Me Baby | DEUX | 2018 |
| Storm | DEUX | 2018 |
| Make Me Blue | LEKTRK | 2017 |
| Hot Degrees | LEKTRK | 2017 |
| Whgastal | LEKTRK | 2017 |
| Feel the Funk | LEKTRK | 2017 |
| I Want You | LEKTRK | 2017 |
| ILL Eagles | LEKTRK | 2017 |
| Jasmine | LEKTRK | 2017 |
| Paceman | LEKTRK | 2017 |
| Dont Hate, Arpegiate | LEKTRK | 2017 |
| Up Late | LEKTRK | 2017 |
| Tokyo | LEKTRK | 2017 |
| Cross the Line | LEKTRK | 2017 |
| Trucker | LEKTRK | 2017 |
| I Like I Like | I Like | 2016 |
- Source -[4]
Live performances[edit]
LEKTRK has played at various clubs around Melbourne, including a regular appearances at My Aeon for "Techno Time".
Influences[edit]
LEKTRK cites a number of artists as influences, including Carl Cox, Jeff Mills, and Richie Hawtin. He is also a fan of more experimental electronic music, such as the work of Aphex Twin and Autechre. However, recently, LEKTRK has moved into a more Australian Bush Techno and dark influenced techno sound, citing artists such as Unknown Concept, Tomchilla, Tim Taste, and Maxsim Dark.
After teaming up with Tasmanian artist, Tomchilla, LEKTRK took to the new collaborations quickly and the team began to develop a slew of new releases with a signature sound. Their 18 month project sadly came to an abrubt close with the tragic passing of Tomchilla at the end of 2022. [5]
Legacy[edit]
LEKTRK is one of the most exciting Australian techno producers working today. His music is dark, driving, and visceral, and it has helped to push the boundaries of the Techno genres and subgenres. He is a rising star in the world of techno, and he is sure to continue to make waves in the years to come.
Other work[edit]
Host of the monthly radio show "The LEKTRONIC Show" on Kiss FM Australia, playing host and interviewer to some of the biggest current names in the scene such as Gabriel Moraes, Unknown Concept, Crescendoll, MexCalito, Ophelie Mercury, and Mavic Music[6]
Top Tracks[edit]
Here are some of LEKTRK's most popular tracks according to Beatport (July 2023):
"Bump" "Free the Mind" "Life Breaks Down" "Space (Is All You Need)" "Decapitation" "Burmese Bender" "Change" "AMOEBA INVASION" "Mindless"
References[edit]
- ↑ https://beattherapymelbourne.com/features-lektrk/
- ↑ "Artist Bio".
- ↑ "LEKTRK". 26 April 2017.
- ↑ https://www.google.com/search?q=lektrk+songs
- ↑ https://www.6amgroup.com/shadow-wulf-pays-tribute-to-tomchilla-with-his-collab-with-lektrk/
- ↑ "Mike Clark". 6 August 2021.
- ↑ https://www.beatport.com/artist/lektrk/449702
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