Belgian techno heavyweight Charlotte de Witte has launched a new sub-label, RPM, through her flagship KNTXT imprint to inspire and “build velocity around emerging talent.” de Witte, who recently made history by becoming the first woman to close out the Main Stage at Tomorrowland, is on a mission to help smaller artists reach similar heights. In order to keep up with the superstar DJ and the breakneck pace of the electronic dance music industry, RPM aims to create “a more agile platform” for artists to release music. “RPM is a turbo-charged, digital only sub-label of KNTXT that builds velocity around emerging talent and sounds,” reads an Instagram post shared by the imprint. “To meet the demand of the ever-evolving electronic music scene ...
Now more than ever, Charlotte de Witte is fueling some of the most memorable moments on the festival circuit. And with her brand new EP, Apollo, she’s taking that trajectory into overdrive. The techno superstar has returned with four new tracks, and much like the very idea of wandering among the cosmos, each evokes a mixture of curiosity, awe and excitement. Charlotte de Witte performs at Tomorrowland Winter 2022. Tomorrowland/YouTube Like descending into a black hole, “Missing Channel” leaves minds spinning and hearts racing with a hypnotic cadence and subtle, distorted vox just within earshot. The trippy atmosphere ebbs onto the titular “Apollo,” wherein ethereal vocal harmonies pulse, morph, glitch and swirl, creating a hair-raising illusion that plays on t...
Charlotte de Witte has announced a new EP, Apollo, soon to be released on her very own KNTXT label. The techno superstar, who was recognized as one of EDM.com‘s best music producers of 2020, took to Twitter to make the announcement, adding that the EP will be available digitally and on vinyl. de Witte recently made history as the first woman to close out Tomorrowland‘s Mainstage, the most prominent stage at the world’s largest EDM festival. Having performed at the iconic fest every year since 2017, she was one of 600 artists this year. The KNTXT label boss also released her Universal Consciousness EP earlier this year, showcasing four blazing techno tracks with a flurry of acid-driven melodies, ominous synths and dark percussion. Scroll to Contin...
For one week only, techno queen Charlotte de Witte is opening up her KNTXT Music imprint for demo submissions for the first time in history. Providing an exciting opportunity for label support, electronic music producers can send music directly to de Witte’s ears via a submission form from March 15th to 21st. With only nine releases under its belt since 2019, KNTXT Music is an exclusive hub for forward-thinking techno music. Tracks by Monoloc, Alignment and ONYVAA were hand-picked by de Witte, making this call for new demos a unique way for rising producers to get their foot in the door. According to KNTXT, this initiative kicks off a commitment to accept submissions annually. “KNTXT stands for purity, strength and progression, within a vibrant and ever evolvin...