Mask Records Archives - Klubikon https://klubikon.com/tag/mask-records/ Mon, 17 Nov 2025 08:24:34 +0000 hr hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 https://klubikon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/cropped-Klubikon_2017_logo_2-32x32.png Mask Records Archives - Klubikon https://klubikon.com/tag/mask-records/ 32 32 PREMIERE: ZentaSkai vs Palawan – A2 https://klubikon.com/2025/11/17/premiere-zentaskai-vs-palawan-a2/ Mon, 17 Nov 2025 08:24:30 +0000 https://klubikon.com/?p=45307 Berlin’s ZentaSkai returns to his Mask Records Berlin with the ‘Billie’ EP, collaborating with Palawan, Jeremy Reinhard, and Thomas Grün for release on vinyl only. He kicks off with the solo cut ‘A1’, which is quick, ...]]> Mask Records Berlin founder ZentaSkai teams up with Palawan, Jeremy Reinhard, and Thomas Grün on the four-track, vinyl-only release ‘Billie’.

Berlin’s ZentaSkai returns to his Mask Records Berlin with the ‘Billie’ EP, collaborating with Palawan, Jeremy Reinhard, and Thomas Grün for release on vinyl only. He kicks off with the solo cut ‘A1’, which is quick, sophisticated, raw house with a funky clip to the beats that diffuses heat in the grainy sustained pads. It brings serene emotional release through stylish hypnosis and gorgeous vocals that blend seamlessly into the mix.

Next, ZentaSkai collaborates with the mysterious Palawan, as he did on one track of his 2023 album ‘The Architecture Of The Mind’, on ‘A2.’ This one suspends you in backlit synth glows while rounded drums and funky claps tap out the supple rhythm. Cautious hope comes from the quiet chord stabs and soft focus melodies in what is a masterclass in deep Techno minimalism.

‘B1’ reunites ZentaSkai with Cologne’s Jeremy Reinhard following previous cuts on that same 2023 album. Reinhard has long been a pillar of his local Berlin scene as a resident DJ, but also the wider underground with his own label Lekker Record. Their track taps into dub depths but ups the pace and allows radiant synths to piece the surface next to muttered spoken words that keep it intimate and perfectly seductive for body and mind. Last of all is a collaboration with Austrian Thomas Grün, who has been shaping deep and Tech House with his immaculate grooves for decades. Their ‘B2’ brings US garage snares to buoyant drums and douses them in layers of fuzzy synth warmth. It’s meditative yet direct with an ever-rising sense of hope that makes it all the more indelible.

ZentaSkai (aka No Mad Ronin, Matt Nowak, and MASK) is a German DJ and producer active since 1997. Based out of his studio in Berlin, ZentaSkai runs the Zaijenroots label and, since 2017, the Mask sub-label, which houses his stunning 2023 ‘Architecture of the Mind’ LP as well as his Cuddling Monsters project with Laura Merino Allue, who has been significantly involved in the label’s work since 2023. – with other credits including a release on Jerome Sydenham’s Ibadan Records and support from the likes of Richie Hawtin, Joseph Capriati, Marcel Dettmann, Luke Slater, Laurent Garnier, DVS1, Ben Sims, and Radio Slave.

We are presenting ‘A2’ by ZentaSkai vs Palawan.

‘Billie’ EP will be available after November 21st HERE.

]]> PREMIERE: ZentaSkai & Sebastian Klenk – B1. Bob https://klubikon.com/2024/08/20/premiere-zentaskai-sebastian-klenk-b1-bob/ Tue, 20 Aug 2024 10:17:12 +0000 https://klubikon.com/?p=43533 Following a ten-part series of unannounced artist records and a spectacular high-concept album on Mask Records, label head ZentaSkai returns to the imprint for his next solo vinyl-only release, ‘Bob’.

The A1 sees the Berlin-based ZentaSkai combine a dusty, taped ...]]> ZentaSkai returns to his Mask Records with the cerebral ‘Bob’ EP, featuring a collaboration with Sebastian Kenk.

Following a ten-part series of unannounced artist records and a spectacular high-concept album on Mask Records, label head ZentaSkai returns to the imprint for his next solo vinyl-only release, ‘Bob’.

The A1 sees the Berlin-based ZentaSkai combine a dusty, taped white noise feel with subtle, swirling dub chords as its high-end propels the track forward. It’s a stunning and evocative piece before the A2 continues with minimal drums and electric acid bleeps, a smooth organ lead completing its gorgeous soundscape.

On the B-side of the ‘Bob’ EP, ZentaSkai joins forces with long-time collaborator Sebastian Klenk. It follows their ‘Apeiron’ track on ZentaSkai’s 2023 ‘Architecture Of The Mind’ LP, among other joint work, and sees them deliver a near-twelve-minute track that is a true masterpiece. The track takes listeners through found-sound texture samples, intricate drum patterns, crunchy breakbeats, and more beautiful dub melodics.

‘Bob’ is another fantastic listening experience on Mask Records, already supported by Satoshi Tomiie, Raresh and Laurent Garnier.

We are presenting the collaboration between ZentaSkai and Sebastian Klenk.

‘Bob’ EP will be available after the 23rd of August HERE.

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