Some releases work on the dancefloor. Others alter perception from within. No Memories, Rigor’s debut on SRC_Records, belongs to that second category: three peak-time techno cuts built with a clinical precision that operates as a method and absolute control over sonic space.
Born and shaped in Berlin, with more than thirteen years immersed in club culture, Rigor has developed a language positioned between dark minimalism and dancefloor energy, sustaining constant tension between both axes. His tracks operate through sustained pressure, precise repetition, and a sound design focused on depth and clarity.
His background as an audio engineer on productions for Netflix, Warner Bros., and HBO directly informs the way he constructs sound. Here, sound design never appears as decoration or superficial layering; it organizes dense atmospheres, mental structures, and trajectories that impact both the physical and perceptual dimensions. Every element is placed with clear intent, pushing the experience beyond immediate pulse and toward a state of psychological immersion.
No Memories is available exclusively on Beatport from April 9th, 2026, and on all platforms from April 23rd, via SRC_ Records (SRC2).
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Berlin and origins
Club Furies (CF): You have been immersed in Berlin’s club culture for over 13 years. At what point in that journey did you feel you had found your own language as a producer?
Rigor: It wasn’t that long ago. From the outset, I had a clear vision of the sound I wanted to pursue, but I lacked the technical foundation to fully realize it. That changed when I completed my training in audio engineering—around four years ago—which also led me to commit to Ableton. Since then, I’ve been able to shape and refine a sound that genuinely feels like my own.
CF: Berlin carries a very heavy mythology around techno. How do you live with that shadow without letting it crush your identity?
Rigot: It’s a constant challenge. But by resisting the pull of the mainstream, you naturally carve out your own space—one where your identity can develop and solidify without compromise.
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No Memories — the EP
CF: The title No Memories suggests a state of absolute present, an erasure of the past. How did that concept emerge in relation to the music?
Rigor: The EP title, much like the track names across all my releases, reflects my current state of mind. The music follows the same principle—it’s always tied to a specific emotional moment.
CF: The press release describes the EP as music designed to «bypass the pulse and go straight for the psyche.» What concrete production decisions did you make to achieve that?
Rigor: I work with punchy, driving drums, layered with bleep-driven synths and atmospheric textures, aiming to engage the listener on a more subconscious level.
CF: The three tracks work as a unit but each carries its own weight. How did you build the internal progression of the EP?
Rigor: There’s a lot of intention behind it. Working within the same key across a release helps maintain tonal coherence and creates a unified sonic language. It supports the mixdown process and allows the tracks to transition seamlessly, forming a continuous narrative.
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Technical process and sound design
CF: Your training as an audio engineer — working on productions for Netflix, Warner Bros., HBO — implies a very specific discipline. How does that background speak to your work as a club music producer?
Rigor: It can be challenging. Spending eight hours a day working in a DAW inevitably shifts your relationship to it. That’s why most of my own production happens on weekends or during time away—it needs a different kind of headspace.
CF: You started with a Xone mixer and analog hardware before settling into Ableton. What did the analog world leave you with that no software could replace?
Rigor: For the first six to seven years, I spent countless hours in DAWless jam sessions with my best friend. Those sessions were essential—they shaped my sense of timing and laid the groundwork for my approach to sound design.
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SRC_ Records and the ecosystem
CF: You already have releases on BCCO, Concrete Tbilisi, and Pure Echo. What does SRC_ Records have that those other contexts did not?
Rigor: I appreciated the clarity and professionalism in the way everything was handled. Beyond that, the label’s commitment and its strong, reliable distribution made a real difference.
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The dancefloor as psychological space
CF: Techno has a long history with altered states of consciousness and dance as collective ritual. How do you think about the dancefloor when you produce?
Rigor: For me, being a techno producer also means understanding the dynamics of the dancefloor. You need an open mindset and a certain sensitivity for the crowd—only then can you truly connect with people through your tracks.
CF: No Memories is conceived for the late hours of the night. If you had to place it at a precise moment within a set, what would that moment be and why?
Rigor: I see this release unfolding in the final third of a set. I tend to build things more minimally in the beginning, so these tracks naturally belong to that later moment—when the energy becomes more focused and immersive.
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Closing
CF: This EP also seems to function as a broader declaration of intent. Where does Rigor go from here?
Rigor: I’m not working toward a fixed destination. The goal is to keep evolving and to release music on labels that resonate more and more with my artistic direction.
CF: Is there something in No Memories that you feel cannot be read with ears alone — something you would want to say directly to the listener?
Rigor: I value all kinds of feedback, especially when it gives me insight into where and by whom my tracks are being played. That connection to the outside world is an important part of the process.
No Memories functions as a statement of principles transformed into sound. With this debut on SRC_Records, Rigor presents a fully defined identity, developed through years of work, immersion in club culture, and a pursuit guided by rigorous personal standards.
The combination of advanced technical training and direct dancefloor experience runs through every detail of the EP. Precision structures the sound with clarity and depth, while darkness maintains a constant presence within the textures, tension, and movement of the tracks. The entire release conveys a feeling of absolute control over sonic space and emotional dynamics.
Three cuts built for the late hours of the night, when perception begins to shift rhythm and the dancefloor enters a more introspective state. The energy remains steady and forceful, while the mind gradually starts moving somewhere else.
Artist: Rigor
Title: No Memories
Label: SRC_ Records
Catalog Number: SRC2
Beatport Exclusive Pre-order: April 9, 2026
Global Release: April 23, 2026
Support & Buy: Bandcamp
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1. If wishes could kill
2. No Memories
3. Scared
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