“Today, Blackworks Records isn’t just a space that gives opportunities, but a label that has positioned itself at the level of the most respected names internationally. We’ve managed to push our vision further, involving renowned artists while at the same time keeping our commitment to new talent. That duality between global ambition and underground credibility is what defines the label’s evolution.”


RAWNESS, EMOTION & AUTHENTICITY


What sets Blackworks Records apart is a recognizable sonic DNA, built on energy and intensity, but layered with emotion, something that makes it stand out from other labels.


“The sonic DNA of Blackworks is based on energy and intensity, but also on transmitting emotion. It’s not just music for the dancefloor, but a sound that surrounds you and creates


For Blackworks, a track isn’t defined only by its technical craft, but by its ability to transmit the artist’s essence.


“That authenticity is what makes a release, part of Blackworks.”


The evolution of the label also speaks to its surroundings. Even though Berlin remains a global reference point, Blackworks’ outlook is more closely aligned with other territories.


“It’s true that Berlin often sets the pulse of global techno, but our vision is different: we identify


techno… France and the Netherlands, for


with hard


evolution and consolidation of hard techno, and we feel a strong connection with what’s happening there.”


Every


atmosphere. The raw, pounding kicks, the driving rhythms, and at the same time a melodic or atmospheric back- ground that connects on an emotional level,” explains Skryption.


That balance between hardness and sensitivity became its signature.


“That’s what makes a track sound like Blackworks: that mix of hardness and sensitivity, it hits hard, but it also leaves an emotional mark.”


This aesthetic also translates into a key strategic decision: moving from EPs to singles.


“We believe that with a single track, the artist can fully express themselves and give their best creating something much more special and powerful than if the idea is spread across three cuts… one track transmits the concept di- rectly, while several can water down the message.”


Authenticity is the real selection criteria.


“When I receive music for the label, I always say the same thing: the track has to stay in my head and make me want to play it over and over again. It’s not enough for it to be well produced; I need it to have heart, soul, something that makes the difference.”


its own


followed an editorial line, it has helped consolidate


between artists and the crowd. In that tension between rawness, emotion, and authenticity, Blackworks Records found its own voice.


In the end, the sound is also defined by the people who bring it to life. Behind every release there are instincts, bets, and risks that ended up shaping the label’s identity. And it was some of those artists (emerging at the time, now global references) who helped put the name Blackworks on the interna- tional map.


CURATION, ARTISTS & MATE- RIAL LEGACY


In an ecosystem oversaturated with releases, Blackworks Records has chosen to carve its own path around one non-negotiable


thenticity. Its A&R policy isn’t about reproducing what’s already charting, but about signing music with charac- ter, risk, and a recognizable personal stamp. As Skryption sums it up:


“The first thing we look for is authen- ticity. We want the artist to have their own identity, and for their music not to just sound like whatever’s trending. Te- chnique matters, of course, but it’s not the main thing: we’d rather have a track with character and soul than one that’s flawlessly produced but lacking perso- nality.”


principle: au-


track released hasn’t just a shared


example, are key hubs in the


That philosophy is reflected in some of the label’s recent milestones. Rebirth by Luciid was a turning point, expan- ding Blackworks’ international visibi- lity and consolidating its sound as a reference within hard techno. But per- haps the most revealing example co- mes from CARV.


“We were one of the first labels he ever sent music to, and I’ll never forget being in the car with Daniel, listening to those demos and saying: this artist is going to be huge. We decided to take the bet and release an EP when he was still unknown, and time proved us right—today he’s a global reference in hard techno thanks to a unique sound,” he recalls.


language


The label doesn’t just follow trends, it anticipates them. And in that dialo- gue between present and future, vinyl holds a central place. For Blackworks, it’s not a leftover format, but a cultural statement.


“Beyond being just a physical format, we see it as a timeless object, almost like a piece of art that preserves the es- sence of the music. In a world domina- ted by digital, vinyl keeps alive a unique ritual: the act of choosing it, placing it on the turntable, listening without rush, and collecting it as something that will stay with you for life.”


The vision for the coming years is clear: “In five years,


Records consolidated as a global label, with established artists and, at the same time, a new generation of talent growing within the brand. Our vision is always to keep that balance: to be an ambitious label with international im- pact, but without losing the credibility or


defines us.” the underground essence that


The challenge, as Skryption acknowle- dges, is to keep innovating without falling into repetition, exploring new sounds while keeping artistic freedom intact.


More than a catalog, Blackworks Re- cords has become a living archive of how hard techno reinvents itself and gains cultural legitimacy. And that is perhaps its greatest contribution: pro- ving, in the words of its Label Manager, that


“Blackworks doesn’t just release music, it builds culture and leaves a mark on the history of this movement.”


I imagine Blackworks


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