Berlin-based techno architect Simina Grigoriu returns with the ‘Precision’ EP on OFF Recordings, delivering two tracks that cut straight to the heart of her hypnotic, high-octane sound. Featuring the title track ‘Precision’ and the sprawling ‘Chiron Complex’, the EP confirms her reputation for meticulously crafted grooves that are as cerebral as they are physical.
The title track ‘Precision’ asserts itself from the first beat, a taut rhythm that twists and turns with meticulous intent. Squelchy, writhing synths ripple over the percussion, moving in unpredictable patterns that are both hypnotic and slightly disorienting. Layers of modulation shift and coil through the mix, creating a sense of constant motion and subtle tension, while the track’s forward drive keeps the listener locked in its orbit. It’s music that feels alive – its energy coiled and exacting, yet oddly playful, drawing the audience into a loop that’s equal parts cerebral and visceral.
‘Chiron Complex’ is no less direct but takes a different path to intensity. Beneath its rolling groove and muscular low-end, the track simmers with unease, building momentum through shifting layers of percussion and tightly coiled synths. The pivotal moment arrives as a stark siren motif emerges in the breakdown, a sound that feels both foreboding and hypnotic, stretching the tension almost unbearably before the rhythm crashes back in. It’s techno designed for the peak of the night – unyielding, immersive and edged with just enough menace to keep dancers on the brink.
Simina’s approach has always been about more than just making people move. Over the past decade, she has carved a distinctive space in techno: cerebral yet visceral, intricate yet intuitive. As the founder of Kuukou Records, she continues to champion forward-thinking electronic music, curating a catalog that balances technical mastery with raw energy, giving both established and emerging artists a platform to thrive.
The ‘Precision’ EP is another chapter in Simina’s evolving story – a release that not only highlights her technical finesse but also her vision for what modern techno can be. With every layer carefully sculpted and every beat meticulously placed, these tracks are designed to captivate the mind as much as the dancefloor. Sharp, immersive, and unflinchingly confident, the EP is a statement: Simina Grigoriu is defining her own rules, one groove at a time.
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Simina Grigoriu – Precision EP is out now via OFF Recordings.
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