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Paul Kalkbrenner<\/a>\u2018s <\/strong>reputation in the scene precedes him. This iconic artist was immersed in rave culture while growing up, and he never looked back after developing a strong passion for electronic beats. Over the year\u2019s he\u2019s continued to flex his might within the scene, from standout performances to delivering memorable releases, all in the name of the rave. Now, Paul Kalkbrenner has returned to storytelling via album with his latest body of work, THE ESSENCE<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n Much as its name implies, THE ESSENCE<\/em> isn\u2019t about larger-than-life productions or ones that are overly processed. Instead, it\u2019s a stripped-back ride from the German artist that\u2019s oozing with organic elements and personality, which makes it double as an effective love letter to electronic music. It\u2019s a surprising release, considering he hadn\u2019t delivered an album in seven years, but it\u2019s one that Kalkbrenner considers to be his best.<\/p>\n The cohesion found on albums that Paul Kalkbrenner began to yearn for began to materialize while producing tunes in his apartment. One by one, the tracks took shape, each one dripping with warmth while showcasing the precision that he brings to his productions. Tastes of THE ESSENCE<\/em>, like \u201cNINETY \u2013 TWO<\/strong>\u201d and \u201cQUE CE<\/strong> SOIT CLAIR<\/strong>\u201d with Stromae, arrived earlier this year to much praise as fans basked in the gorgeous soundscapes.<\/p>\n The most surprising single, \u201cDREAMING ON<\/strong>,\u201d landed in September. The tune utilizes a vocal sample from Depeche Mode<\/strong>\u2018s \u201cDream On,\u201d marking the first time the legendary band has allowed another artist to use it without it being named as a remix. Kalkbrenner takes that vocal and uses it to add depth as another layer for its moody, techno-infused atmosphere that\u2019s tinged with \u201980s nostalgia.<\/p>\n Tracks on THE ESSENCE<\/em> like \u201cKLETTERMAXE<\/strong>,\u201d \u201cDER SCHL\u00d6RHEINZ<\/strong>,\u201d and \u201cCRONITIS BOY<\/strong>\u201d are the ones that really showcase the warmth that Paul Kalkbrenner championed throughout its runtime. Others, like \u201cSPIGITO BITE<\/strong>\u201d and \u201cMEIN FREUND ONZE<\/strong>,\u201d are hypnotic at their core, while \u201cWONDERFUL LIFE<\/strong>\u201d stands even taller with its happy-go-lucky beat that will leave a smile on your face. And there\u2019s no better track than \u201cDIE TROMPETEN VON BERLIN<\/strong>\u201d to see Kalkbrenner offer a flourish of retro elements and spacey synths as the album comes to a close.<\/p>\n Listen to The Essence<\/em> on Spotify or your preferred platform<\/a>, and stay tuned for more from Paul Kalkbrenner by following his social media channels.<\/strong><\/p>\n \nStream Paul Kalkbrenner \u2013 THE ESSENCE<\/em> on Spotify:<\/strong><\/h4>\n