Dark and Expressive Techno: Luca Draccar’s ‘The Dark Side’
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Not many music makers can mix being super skilled with really strong feelings like Luca Draccar does. His new EP, “The Dark Side,” is a special piece of sound that’s different from a lot of the electronic music out there now. He’s really good at making sounds, and he’s honest about what he wants to create. This makes an EP that feels full of emotion and also takes chances with sound. The way Luca puts together twisted, almost unreal sounds with beats that hit hard makes a world that feels both welcoming and a little spooky. “The Dark Side” shows this off perfectly.
Each song on this EP feels like something new, even if parts of it sound a little familiar. Luca doesn’t just make music; he makes these sound places that pull you in so you don’t just hear the music, you feel all the little parts of it. He takes you into the deep, shadowy places of feeling and sound, and it’s a trip you won’t forget. If you want more than just simple electronic music, something that really sticks with you, this is it.
The first track, “Bad at Love Since Forever,” right away sets a dark mood with its deep sounds and layers of tunes. The glitchy drum sounds and the bass that vibrates are mixed with dreamy, spacey synth sounds. It tells a story about struggling with being open but finding strength in the middle of the mess. The way Luca puts these sounds together feels both really sad and strangely like it lifts you up. This has the feel of cool dark techno.
Then comes “Outlaws Division,” and it’s a total switch. The energy goes way up with strong, driving drum beats and sharp, rough synth sounds that don’t stop. But it’s not just regular techno; it’s like letting out a lot of feeling, a musical party about being free and doing your own thing. Luca pulls you into a kind of trance with the heavy bass and twisting rhythms that make you forget everything else. It’s the perfect song to just lose yourself in, and if you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to be truly free on the dance floor, “Outlaws Division” will take you there.
With “Reckless Flower,” Luca slows things down, but it still feels intense. The soft tunes are put next to sounds that suddenly glitch and feel like they’re coming from another world. It’s a song that feels almost like a dream – delicate, like it won’t last, but you won’t forget it. The difference between the soft, pretty parts and the weird, experimental sounds really shows how good Luca is at his art, how he can control the flow of both feeling and sound.
“Branded Your Brain” is the last song, and it hits you with a deep, thoughtful feeling. The thick, smoky bass sounds make a mood that feels a bit scary but also pulls you in, while the changed synth sounds give it a strange, unreal quality that makes you a little uneasy. There’s a clever twist in how the song plays with what’s real, which feels like the right way to end an EP that keeps you thinking about what’s true and what isn’t. This whole EP definitely explores the deeper side of dark techno.
Luca Draccar isn’t just someone who makes music; he builds whole worlds with sound. “The Dark Side” is a strong statement about his skill as an artist and how good he is technically. It makes Luca stand out from a lot of other electronic music. This EP, coming out on March 8th on all music places, feels both very personal to him and something that anyone can connect with – a wild ride of sound that makes you feel things deeply. Every song shows how to make music that moves you, makes you think, and stays with you.
If you haven’t heard his music yet, now is the time. With “The Dark Side,” he gives you a powerful, emotional trip that goes way beyond just simple beats and rhythms.
