Demian Licht is readying her debut LP Die Kraft for release on July 10th via Motus Records. The follow-up to the techno producers’ “Female Criminals” EP trilogy, this newest work was crafted between the artist’s time in Germany and Mexico. Inspired by shamanic ceremony, Die Kraft means the ‘the force’ in German, and as a collection, it reflects the progressive structure of ritual.
Invoking ‘Ometéotl,’ the dual god/goddess of creation according to Aztec mythology, Demian Licht reflects this eternal principle in a sonic exploration of light/darkness, fragility/strength, as well as femininity/masculinity. “Ollin” is the second track on the album, and the title means ‘movement’ in Náhuatl. The producer’s ability to create haunting audio environments is once again on full display here as echoing tones send out luminous flares of phosphorescent light while skittering, Footwork-like rhythms propel the track with headlong abandon.
