Trikk

Behind the name lies a humble (foremost) producer and DJ; someone who has made his mark through a careful selection of labels: Innervisions, Lossless and Optimo Music most prominently. Trikk’s reputation is one of an artist who pays acute attention to detail across every avenue - although this has resulted in a smaller production catalogue, it has gained mighty respect from fellow DJs and music lovers - dancefloors and beyond, all over. Such noted respect has been the result of continuously solid output across his releases. The success of ‘Proto Rhyt’ (Lossless, 2016) and his ‘Florista’ EP (Innervisions, 2016) paved way for even more accolades with his first double EP, ‘Mundo Ritual’ (Innervisions, 2017). Here Trikk was, for the first time, able to extensively unleash his no holds barred approach to music: a somewhat unconventional and contemporary mixture of tribal accents, big synths and dramatic flourishes; this combination was an unapologetically fresh and exciting contribution to the scene. This triple-dose of solid output, paid with Trikk’s extended (and now yearly traditional) ‘Mundo Ritual’ mix series, further bolstered his status as a core member of the Innervisions family. Here, he bonded with the label’s co-founder Dixon, resulting in them co-producing a rework of Keope ‘The Canary Inukh’ (Bigamo Musik, 2020). Focusing on today, the release of Trikk’s anticipated album is gently bubbling onto the surface of the musical stratosphere. Much like his multifaceted music, lies a multifaceted identity. Musically, his sound reflects a diverse background inspired by both music and upbringing. Crossing borders from Porto to Berlin via London - paired with his father’s Mozambican heritage - has formed plenty of experience through these different cultures. Throwing into the mix favourite bands being Cabaret Voltaire and Throbbing Gristle, this has driven a multi-coloured identity; Trikk’s stamp on sound is almost hard to defy, and yet, seems all so recognisable across a wide breadth of dancefloors which embrace his presence. Indeed, for those who have embraced his presence on the dancefloor, they are sure to agree that his motto subconsciously resonates with time being an illusion. Trikk is an effortless purveyor of the elongated build-up, bringing melodic vibrancy and intensity into the smallest of moments - often leaving the listener stopping in their tracks, until the peak strikes full force. Tension, and release: helping to capture all those wandering souls and moulding them together as one. Getting his start at LuxFrágil (Lisbon), later playing at Robert Johnson (Offenbach) and at Sónar/OFFSónar (Barcelona), Trikk has been fully educated with plenty of experiences which have shaped him as he stands today. Yet, his mentality that music unites us as one - and helps us to release - is the core mantra which inspires him to always aim to do better than his last endeavour: always delving into the finite detail and concentrating on improving even the smallest aspect. The dedication to his art form lies in how he takes himself out of the context and places his core perspectives on those opposite him. Much like his own private character, Trikk likes to keep his social media presence to a minimum - you’ll see no clickbait or anything sensationalised, keeping in line with his honest aura. Rightly so, this leaves more emphasis on the most important thing - his music, thus bringing a deeper connection to all followers through the virtual world. Whilst logically speaking, complexity and simplicity are two states of motion which don’t stand together, Trikk breaks this barrier - blending boundaries to lands far and wide.