Album lore

Knees assembles three tracks of relentless pulse and acid-tinged grit from Fatima Hajji and Héctor Oaks, two stalwarts firmly rooted in the hard techno and tekno circuits. Released in April 2025 on STROBÖ, the record channels the raw energy of their respective sounds into concentrated bursts, with the title track “Knees” standing out for its taut bassline and jagged synth stabs. The duo’s interplay harks back to the underground clubs where acid techno’s resonance remains undiminished.While the release is succinct, its impact is far from minimal: a mere three pieces, yet each bristling with the uncompromising drive that defines this niche of the techno canon. Listeners familiar with Hajji’s precision and Oaks’ muscular production will find much to unearth here, as the record tightens the screws on dancefloor mechanics without surrendering to excess.

Album lore

Knees assembles three tracks of relentless pulse and acid-tinged grit from Fatima Hajji and Héctor Oaks, two stalwarts firmly rooted in the hard techno and tekno circuits. Released in April 2025 on STROBÖ, the record channels the raw energy of their respective sounds into concentrated bursts, with the title track “Knees” standing out for its taut bassline and jagged synth stabs. The duo’s interplay harks back to the underground clubs where acid techno’s resonance remains undiminished.While the release is succinct, its impact is far from minimal: a mere three pieces, yet each bristling with the uncompromising drive that defines this niche of the techno canon. Listeners familiar with Hajji’s precision and Oaks’ muscular production will find much to unearth here, as the record tightens the screws on dancefloor mechanics without surrendering to excess.