Max HeyraudWe premiere new music from Alienate boss Pronto as he unleashes a rave-drenched anthem for free download. The Dublin techno boss infuses a multitude of influences on ‘Get Down’ as he shows shades of vintage UK techno, Chicago kissed house, and jerking Dutch acid in a juggernaut of a self-release.
With over a decade of experience within the world of techno, Shane Berney better known as Pronto has a wealth of knowledge of all things fast & thumping. Recently establishing himself as a prominent figure within Dublin’s music scene, the Alienate boss is determined to pump some soul into his club-nights as he pushes a classic techno sound with an uncompromising view on a how a club should look, sound and feel.
Over the course of the past 10 years, he has orchestrated and performed at numerous events throughout the city. Gracing Dublin’s most prestigious venues with the presence of renowned electronic music icons, including Boddika, LTJ Bukem, Mark Archer, CJ Bolland, and a myriad of other talented local and international acts.
Notably, this past year marked the launch of his latest artistic alias, Pronto, which is characterised by his lust for individuality through creativity which has seen him live performances alongside DJ sets that feature a cocktail club-ready sounds. With a recent release on the esteemed Motz and multitude of forthcoming releases & shows scheduled for the latter part of this year with Alienate 2023 is set to be a memorable one for Shane.
We premiere ‘Get Down’ a high-octane trip through old school sounds as Pronto references classic UK techno and rave as he keeps the energy skyrocketing. Pronto also makes sure to keep his hand firmly on the gauntlet as serves up some menacing acid that leaves traces of 90’s Belgium and Holland. This feels like a trip through a time-machine that is taking a detour through various places. ‘Get Down’ is polished and playful, but Pronto leaves a menacing streak that can make any dancefloor quake.