Shimmer EP

What is Trance in 2026? Somewhere between post-genre logic and performative irony, Transki presents his debut EP ‘Shimmer’ on Terra Magica Rec.The Vienna-based underground warrior makes the question his own.

The five tracks reflect an ongoing asymmetry: the organic versus the mechanical, patterns versus textures, supposed ‘boundary-pushing’ versus shameless ’90s nostalgia. A glimpse into Transki’s mind, caught between ideas, contradictions and self-imposed standards. The question doesn’t end with the original tracks. A series of remixes has a few more things to say. Temple Rat’s 春 Reconstruction for Kylät finds a delicate balance between precision and organic flow, unfolding into a meticulously crafted rework. Alpha Tracks’ Prophecy Remix gives the outside world the finger, delivering a defiant statement and reminding us that Trance is still very much alive and kicking. For their interpretation of ‘Shimmer’, Munich-based duo Tom of Terram & Listensport are in their element when it comes to intricate percussive soundscapes, effortlessly weaving complex rhythms into a tightly wound sense of tension.

Finally, Prague-based producer Paromanormal revisits the material for the Kylät Remix, exploring the more progressive, psychedelic and breakbeat-driven territories of Trance. The result is Trance. Maybe.