Max HeyraudWe spotlight seven of our favourite productions by CULT as he gears up for his all-night-long set with us this weekend at Cellar. Known for his mind-bending sound design, intricate drum programming, and expert sample flipping, CULT has established himself as a producer with a genuine flair for crafting dancefloor-ready techno.
Join us as we delve into CULT‘s back catalogue, diving deep into the influences, concepts, and captivating grooves that are bringing this emerging talent to the forefront of the Irish techno scene and beyond.
You can purchase tickets to CULT at Cellar this Saturday the 26th of October here.
CULT – Rock The Mic [Molekül]
This track is a quintessential CULT classic from the young Irish producer, released via heavyweight Parisian techno and electro label, Molekül. It delivers fast, rolling tribal grooves infused with hip-house vocals from the legendary Fast Eddie, while abrupt, punchy bass swells catch dancers off guard.
EUBO – Tribal Influences [Cult Remix] [FEEDBACK.]
CULT’s remix for Scottish producer EUBO represented a turning point in his style, as he opted for a stripped-down approach. The track’s heavily processed vocals and intricate percussive knots create the main groove on display while smashing low-end and persistently rising drones add a teeth-grinding intensity that leaves an indelible impression.
CULT – Utopia [Synergie]
“Utopia” represents a perfect midpoint between CULT’s experimental sound-design approach and his sample-heavy, early 2000s-inspired cuts. The track features house-infused 909 drums skittering over gritty, screwface basslines, with ghetto-house sampled vocals and surging, hypnotic atmospheres. It serves as the bridge between his more mind-bending productions and his classic, dancefloor-focused tools.
CULT – The Grit [Seclusion]
One of CULT’s latest productions, “The Grit,” released through Seclusion, lives up to its name with an unapologetically gritty sound. Channelling his inner Blawan, CULT showcases textured elements that continually evolve, almost inverting like a caterpillar attempting to retreat into its cocoon. The off-kilter low-end, along with coarse hi-hats and vocals, gives the track a classic Voam label feel, but with an added bite, in true CULT style.
CULT – High Pressure [AnalyticTrail]
Another fresh release from CULT comes in the form of “High Pressure,” featured on the Dubliner’s latest record with the Neopolitan techno imprint, AnalyticTrail. This track leaves little to the imagination, delivering a fiercely intense early 2000s style that would comfortably fit alongside releases from Glenn Wilson’s “Compound” imprint or Michael Burkat’s “Fine Audio Recordings.” However, CULT adds a contemporary twist with glossy drone sequences and meticulously tight drum processing, elevating the track to new heights.
CULT – Aquilonem
“Aquilonem” is a melting pot of the young producer’s diverse inspirations, seamlessly blending elements from speed garage and skipping 90s house to Swedish 2000s techno and modern hypnotic sounds reminiscent of Stef Mendesidis. While the track draws on a rich tapestry of influences, it remains distinctly his own, carving out an infectious groove that oozes unadulterated funk from every corner of the frequency spectrum.
True Or False – Miosis (CULT Remix)
Some techno tracks require little explanation to convey their infectiousness or their ability to make you move, and this is one of them. CULT’s prowess as a remixer and his talent for flipping samples are on full display in this one-of-a-kind track. The pummeling low-end complements tribal percussion and similarly primitive vocal lines, crafting a sound that exudes a distinctive ’90s swagger—often imitated but rarely executed with such finesse. This track is effortlessly good, and we shouldn’t have to tell you why.
You can purchase tickets to CULT at Cellar this Saturday the 26th of October here.
