Max HeyraudLimerick-based electronic duo 40hurtz and rapper Hazey Haze are gearing up to release one of the year’s most anticipated projects, a Berghain-inspired record, this Thursday. Known for their experimental approach, the collaboration fuses the bass-heavy energy of Limerick’s dubstep and grime scenes with the industrial, techno-infused sounds of Berlin’s Berghain.
Inspired by a surprise booking at Berlin’s legendary Berghain, 40hurtz and rapper Hazey Haze dove into the studio to create a fresh batch of tracks, gearing up for their performance at the CTM Festival in February 2024. The result is an album that fuses 40hurtz’s hard-edged, groove-laced UK-influenced production with Hazey Haze’s gritty, hard-hitting lyricism.
40hurtz, known for his innovative and uncompromising production, has crafted a collection of tracks that push boundaries, delving into the darker, more atmospheric side of electronic music while preserving a distinctly Irish edge. Teaming up with Hazey Haze added the final touch, infusing the project with sharp, witty lyricism and a vernacular rooted in Irish culture. Together, they deliver a sound that is both bold and unmistakably tied to the Emerald Isle.
40hurtz said “A product of a crazy gig booking, and not wanting to bring old music to Berghain. Myself and Haze Locked ourselves away for a month and a half and crafted some songs worthy of the legendary venue. So, here is this bunch of bass heavy , distorted vocals , gritty imagery and hopefully dancable grooves!”
We premiere “The Maze” over on our Soundcloud now.