Kramnik – a name we’re sure to hear much more from over the next 12 months as the Spanish DJ/producer has dramatically crashed the hearts and minds of the true underground with his uncompromisingly dark productions and highly acclaimed LIVE sets.

Listening to his forthcoming EP on Triplefire Music, the attention to detail on production is immediately apparent as the opening track ‘Mongolium’ slowly builds into a wonderfully textured landscape above which floats the somewhat haunting yet enchanting vocal art of Mongolian throat singing. This superb production speaks to an emerging theme in his broader body of work – the use of attention grabbing samples. A traditional style called Hoomii, this is a unique type of singing where the vocalist produces two distinct tones at the same time. Accompanied by the equally moody and slightly tougher ‘Overtone’, this is an irresistible package of truly underground content – sparse, atmospheric and unpretentious. Kramnik is shaping up to be one to keep an ear to the ground for. This release demonstrate that we are witness to an artist who is setting new standards when it comes to dark, experimental EDM.

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Hear: www.kramnik.dj/music

…January 2011… transmission started … machines recording … listeners logged … mainframe access requested … mainframe access granted … you are listening to Kramnik’s “Invisible Radio Show…”

From the depths of the Internet comes the dark horse of 2011, with a new radio show primed to fall on intelligent ears of the listening elite. Dark, moody, haunting, the hour-long mix showcases just why Kramnik has been grabbing the attention of some of dance music media and industry’s biggest players.

“One to watch” iDJ

“Top pick” DJ Mag

“Perfect” M-Audio

“Slamming” Sirius XM

“…haven’t heard such quality since 2003″ Pioneer

“…tight, lovely rolling grooves and a good progression” Datatransmission

“Nice and trippy” Mixmag

“Unbeatable… there is still hope in this thing called electronic” Klubbers FM

With a stunning understanding of the construction of a mix and a sensitivity that teases the music from technology, Kramnik’s Invisible Radio Show is destined to set underground radio waves on fire. Whilst the sheep-like masses await yet another synth laden showboat, discerning ears will be tuning into the Invisible frequencies for a taste of the underground, bubblin’ under behind the scenes and exploring the understated, subterranean plethora of underground electronica.

The underground just got a whole lot more interesting…

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Kramnik is fast bolstering a reputation as one of the breakthrough artists of 2011. His debut E.P, ‘Kramnik 1.0’ received worldwide acclaim as Kramnik gains a strong and nurtured online presence, including a fan base of nearly 45,000 online followers. Here Kramnik returns with two fresh late-night chuggers to further prove he is one of the true nu-breed and a force to be reckoned with in 2011.

Now signed to Berlin-based Code2 Records, ‘Kramnik 2.0’ EP sees this exciting new artist keep the pressure on with two brand new tracks in a release that represent a hefty slice of creativity. One outdoor/upbeat track, ‘Schrizo’, which wobbles along in a way that makes you want to pretend you’re stuck in the mud when you dance. And one darker/indoor manifesto, ‘M1′, a drone and a melody at the same time, which reverberates through the track with an intensely shamanistic quality.

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Hear: www.kramnik.dj/music

Kramnik joins forces with Imago-D Studios to produce these out-of-this-world animation videos! Please make sure to sign up for Kramnik’s cutting edge YouTube channel because no DJ has come up with anything like this before: www.youtube.com/kramnikofficial

In stereotypical subtle yet spectacular style, Kramnik delivers his delicious three-track EP ‘Kramnik 1.0’ (plus a masterpiece bonus!). Sampling bagpipes, owls, real violins, real harmonicas and kettledrums which – if nothing else – shows off the immense innate talent of this rising DJ/producer which has already been picked up by the worlds dance rag.

Dark, haunting and spatial, ‘Viclone’ is a techno working out of kettledrums, real violins and the afore-mentioned owl. Gradual filter-passed percussion loops place emphasis on the airy backdrop, submersing the listener into gradual nocturnal hypnosis right until the final drop flashes back into the original groove.

‘Hyksos’ is the definitive confirmation of Kramnik’s unique, dark, musically rich and sophisticated style, which has gained the attention of the world-wide press. If the industry was waiting for a new progressive wonder, different to all the others and new to the open mind, it seems the eagle has finally landed.

Born out of 30 different CDs of bagpipes harvested from a trip to the Scottish Highlands, ‘Dlython’ generates a smooth, progressive sound. With bass heavy techno sounds grounding the bottom of the track out into fine dust, pushing a moody, introverted and solid sound with an organic feel that uplifts and permeates in equal measure. The thumping, rounded kick drum mixes with the ambient sounds to create this foreboding hybrid monster, easily enjoyed in many circumstances and opening up the creative and musical possibilities of electronic music into the atmosphere.

And finally, a one-minute classical masterpiece bonus by the name of ‘SwanTrack’. In case you had any doubts on the depth and talent of this artist, just listen to this short suspenseful soundtrack and you will see why he is different.

Even though not in the EP, ‘BPM Blues’ makes fierce use of a 1954 classic Howlin’ Wolf sample, a result quite unlike anything blues fans could have possibly dreamt up. Understated snippets of harmonica and vocals laid down by Kramnik himself douse the track in wild western tones, all perfectly timed to a call and response groove.

‘Kramnik 1.0’ has been followed by three remix EPs. ‘Viclone’ (Remix EP) by Hans Bouffmyhre, White Wall (Mike Wall & Franco Bianco), Tvardovsky and Marco Dassi, as well as 12 different entries through the remix competition sponsored by LoopMasters. And another dozen entries for the ‘Hyksos’ (Remix EP) by another LoopMasters competition, and out on Kram Records.

It’s been a few months in the making, but the new website is finally live! Brand new features include the blog, where you’ll be able to keep up to date with exclusive news on events and production direct from the studio; a full events calendar, industry reviews and testimonials on all Kramnik’s work, plus videos and picture gallery.

Why not join Kramnik on Facebook and let us know what you think of the site? We want to know what you’d like to see.

To celebrate the launch of www.kramnik.dj our friends at M-Audio have kindly donated a MicroTrack II audio recorder to give away to one lucky person!

This pocket sized recorder is being used by all and sundry including Carl Cox, Sasha, Above & Beyond and Kramnik, who all use the nifty little device to record their sets and to capture sounds for production. It has won awards from the likes of Future Music due to its high quality sound recording and simple to use functions.

Want one of these? You’d be mad not to – it’ll save you a total of £220! Get yourself back to the homepage and click the ‘enter the competition button’ to be in with a chance of winning.

It’s not just across Europe where Kramnik has been making waves; these waves have now hit the coast of America as Kramnik has been booked to play at The White Room, Miami during conference week.

Kramnik will take his progressive, techno and minimal sounds to The White Room’s Techno Marathon party on Friday 26th March where he’ll play alongside a diverse line-up of acts including Spektre (LIVE), The Flash Brothers, and Adelo Mora.

The WMC is the biggest event in the dance music calendar and to be part of such a large and significant industry gathering is another example of Kramnik’s rise amongst the DJ rankings. For more info about the event, visit The White Room’s website

Washington’s infamous MecTec brand will throw their first warehouse party of 2010 on Saturday 20th March with Kramnik as guest DJ.

The notorious warehouse space on New York Avenue is expected to draw in a huge crowd from around the city and beyond. Kramnik will spin a blend of minimal, tribal, and tech delights as he makes his debut appearance.

Pre-sale tickets are on sale now at $15 and shuttle buses to and from the event will be provided. To find out more, check out the MecTec Facebook group