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Defmain Music is thrilled to announce the release of Astronaut Outcast, the debut EP by Raas. This three-track collection highlights the artist’s ability to craft techno with remarkable musicality and emotional depth, reflecting his innovative and deeply personal approach to electronic music.
While Astronaut Outcast may exist on the fringes of the techno mainstream, it is profoundly evocative—exploring the emotional disconnect between humanity and machinery. The EP’s title perfectly encapsulates this narrative, delivering both sonic richness and thought-provoking themes.
Raas’s debut on Defmain Music showcases his talent for creating music that resonates far beyond the surface, making Astronaut Outcast a release that both challenges and inspires.
Raas is an electronic music artist whose sound spans from dub-influenced downtempo to high-energy techno, brought to life through dynamic live performances. Each set is uniquely crafted, blending hardware improvisation with refined studio production to create a fully immersive musical experience.
The mind behind Raas, Rutger van der Vliet, began his musical journey in the punk rock scene, performing in squats across the Netherlands. This early passion for raw, live expression led him to study Composition & Music Technology at the School of Arts in Utrecht, where he honed his skills in sound design and experimental composition.
Drawing from influences like punk, synthpop, and psychedelia, Raas delivers performances that are as honest as they are electrifying. His sets move fluidly from dreamlike grooves to raw, textured intensity. With releases on acclaimed labels such as BEK Audio, and support from techno heavyweights like Speedy J, Gary Beck, and Remy, Raas continues to carve out a distinctive space in the electronic music scene.
