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The Rise of Nicola Assi is “Upon” Us

The Milano producer's latest release perfectly answers why industry heavyweights like Richie Hawtin are lending their support.

Techno fans who are still running on fumes from the weekend are in luck: 23-year-old Milano producer Nicola Assi is on the verge of releasing his new three-track EP titled Transponse.

Assi has already received support from industry heavyweights like Richie Hawtin and Roger Sanchez, and after one listen to "Upon" it's easy to see why. The classically trained producer delves deep into the dark realm of techno for an intricate, energetic, and bass-heavy offering full of pulsing synths and pounding percussion. Featuring frenzied groans, neo-classic beeps, and a relentless rhythm, "Upon" is a powerful finish to an equally powerful EP, and a banging introduction to a new rising star in the underground scene.

Listen to the full stream up above and pick up "Upon" on Beatport March 3 via refused.

Nicola Assi is on Facebook // Twitter // SoundCloud