Coby Sey and Flowdan immersed themselves in this concept adding invaluable layers to the overall vision.


“It was fantastic working with both Coby and Flowdan. They immediately understood our vision and delivered brilliant contributions that perfectly


completed the album’s concept.


Collaborating with artists from different genres who can still see the same vision is a wonder- ful experience. Their vocals and lyrics elevate the album in a way that wouldn’t be possible without them. I can’t thank them enough.”


With the launch of the new label, LAYER, Ben and Fadi Mohem have stepped outside of norms and conventions allowing them time and space to create and explore.


“LAYER is where we want to explore and


showcase other aspects of our sound beyond just techno. There’s still room for techno, particularly in the remixes we’re planning for this album. For now, LAYER is an open concept without a fixed release schedule.”


Lockdown and the closure of dance floors changed how Ben and Fadi approached and perceived Layer One.


“Klockworks 34 and Layer One are very different projects, but both came from spontaneous studio sessions without a fixed release plan. With Klockworks 34, we had the chance to test the tracks in clubs before finalizing them. However, with Layer One, we quickly realized the tracks weren’t made with the dance floor in mind. Instead, they felt better


suited for a more cinematic, listening-focused experience.”


The studio partnership has become almost intuitive, enabling a prolific and fast-moving workflow when creating music.


“What I love about working with Fadi is our shared vision for different projects. We both have a good sense of which soundscapes fit each track. Also, we’ve developed a “veto” process: whenever one of us isn’t 100% happy with a certain sound or arrangement, we either discard it or keep tweaking


it until we’re both satisfied. This


constant exchange makes the decision-making process much quicker. When you work alone, it’s easy to get stuck in a loop and lose perspective.”


This collaboration also delivered creativity in the studio set up, allowing for innovation and ultima- tely producing more from less.


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“We both used a variety of machines, and in the beginning, we might have worked with too many. The result was a range of sound designs that didn’t quite fit under one cohesive album. So, over time, we reduced our setup to a more streamlined one while still having access to a wide array of instruments if needed. Without giving too much away, several Elektron machines played a key role in our setup, along with some secret gear and unique effects routings.”


KLOCKWORKS, PHOTON & BERGHAIN LEGEND


While Klockworks has long been synonymous with raw, hypnotic techno, Ben’s interest in experimen- tal sounds raises a question about the label’s own evolution. However, he remains committed to its identity as a cutting-edge platform for techno.


“Klockworks will remain focused on raw techno—that’s its identity. That’s why we decided to create LAYER as a new platform for this album. Klockworks will stay true to what it is.”


Photon events have a loyal following, and so, despite a growing interest in experimental sounds, Ben maintains that these events will remain firmly rooted in their unique techno sound.


“Yes, PHOTON focuses on the fusion of sound, space, and light, but it also represents a certain type of techno—underground, deep, hypnotic, and groovy—the way we love it. So it won’t evolve into an experimental audiovisual event. PHOTON will remain a unique techno party.”


Klock’s residency at Berghain has been central in shaping his career. His DJ sets have always been a platform to create and experiment and the club provides an energy that inspires continual change.


“My experimental work with Layer One doesn’t influence how I approach my sets. Exploring different directions, like playing ambient tracks for Berghain openings, has always been part of what I do. As long as you love what you’re doing, it’s easy to stay fresh and look for new inspirations. The moment you stop evolving and rely on old formulas, the excitement fades. But I’m still excited, and hopefully, others are too. And, honestly, how could the space and energy of Berghain not inspire you over and over again?”


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