i_o Drops Fierce EP ‘Death By Techno’

A powerful rising force in the techno sphere, i_o unleashes his new EP ‘DEATH BY TECHNO’. This dark yet melodic two-track EP marks the LA-based producer’s return to deadmau5’s mau5trap label. Following his Ultra Miami debut in March, ‘DEATH BY TECHNO’ is released just in time for the upcoming festival season.

Speaking of festivals, less than 18 months since his debut release, i_o has secured slots at EDC Las Vegas, Paradiso, and Electric Zoo. The mysterious artist has become one of the most exciting names in techno, with a thrilling new EP to solidify it.

The title track and opener, “Death By Techno” is an unstoppable, sensory engaging force. Reaching from the most sheltered depths of sound, this track utilizes a subtle momentum to draw listeners in. It finally attacks with a wicked beat that’s perfect for dancing feet.

“No Sleep” is a mystical track that has the perfect energy for festival main stages.  Paying homage to all spectrums of techno, i_o employs a magnetic vocal breakdown to draw listeners into the second track on the EP. A driving bassline paired with a spiritual melody demonstrate the artist’s versatile style.

Marking his sixth release on mau5trap, ‘DEATH BY TECHNO’ follows 2018’s ‘ANALOG//DDos’, ‘ROOTKIT’, ‘FATAL ERROR’, and ‘LOW’ EPs, which introduced i_o into the realm of uncompromising techno. Since then, his sound has been slithering into the electronic music scene, taking root wherever it can.

Prepare your ears and body for this one. It’s venomous and won’t hesitate to sting where it hurts.