Nakadia – Acid Storm EP [Intec]
Born of Thai heritage but currently based in Berlin, Nakadia is an artist whose techno tracks have been released on noteworthy labels such as Filth on Acid, KD Music and Bedrock, and now she add Intec to her ever-growing list of labels. With fans of her music including the likes of Carl Cox, she is a fixed name in Ibiza often headlineing Zoo Project or Unusual Suspects, and its releases like this one that give testament to why she is in constant high demand currently playing over 100 international gigs each year.
Opening the EP is the pitched tom drums and rattling percussion of Acid Storm which unleashes hell with the building tension of its pulsating acid-line and dramatic bass stabs. Serenity Now focuses on dark atmosphere with snare rolls, a rumbling bassline and sinister melody cranking up the intensity, whilst the hard hitting kick drum punches with a thundering ferocity.