Shlomi Aber & Kashpitzky debut on Klockworks

A Klockworks catalogue number carries its own gravity. For over a decade, Ben Klock’s Berlin-based imprint has functioned as a quality seal within contemporary techno; a platform defined by structural clarity, sonic precision and records designed to endure beyond seasonal cycles. Previous releases from Stef Mendesidis, Temudo, Ribé and Roll Dann have reinforced that identity. Now, for its 41st edition, the label introduces a debut collaborative EP from Shlomi Aber and Kashpitzky.

At the core of the three-track release sits Retrospective, a tightly engineered, forward-driving cut built on a dense, rolling groove and finely sculpted tension. The track resists excess. Instead, it leans into restraint; carefully modulated percussion, controlled low-end weight and subtle textural shifts that reveal themselves gradually across extended play. It is floor-focused techno in its purest form; hypnotic, functional and uncompromising.

Two complementary versions expand the EP’s utility. Retrospective (Intro Version) stretches the framework into a more gradual, atmospheric opening, allowing DJs space to build momentum. Retrospective (Intro Tool) distils the elements further, offering a stripped rhythmic architecture designed for layering and long-form mixing. Together, the trio forms a cohesive statement aligned with the Klockworks ethos: timeless club music engineered for durability.

“We’re excited to collaborate with Ben on this EP for his wonderful Klockworks label,” the duo explain. “It’s an imprint that stands for precision and music that holds its weight over time. Working on this EP we focused on stripping everything back to the core, letting the deepness of the dark groove and tension do the talking.”

Berlin-based Kashpitzky represents a new generation reshaping the dialogue between house and techno; his previous work on Blueprint and Token has positioned him firmly within the contemporary European circuit. Shlomi Aber, with over two decades behind the decks and in the studio, brings a broader lineage to the collaboration. Drawing from jazz, funk, acid and the foundational pulse of Detroit techno, his discography spans Blueprint, CLR, Cocoon and beyond.

With Klockworks 41, Aber and Kashpitzky deliver a record conceived not for fleeting impact, but for sustained resonance; music built to occupy space, command sound systems and linger in memory long after the lights come up.

Retrospective is available now via Bandcamp. The full EP lands March 6.