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For her latest outing on the esteemed British imprint, Simina delivers three immense tracks of focused pressure, emotional depth and uncompromising techno.
Berlin-based techno powerhouse Simina Grigoriu opens 2026 with Drenched, a commanding new three-track EP on Alan Fitzpatrick’s We Are The Brave, marking her first release of the year and a powerful continuation of her longstanding relationship with the label.
Following two previous We Are The Brave outings (her Mental Warfare EP debut in 2023 and 2024’s acclaimed The Ceremonialist EP) Drenched sees Simina further refine a sound that is powerful, soulful and fully integrated, blending raw physical drive with deep emotional intent.
The EP arrives after a huge 2025 for Simina, a year that included standout releases on Drumcode LTD., OFF Recordings, Terminal M, and her own Kuukou Records, firmly establishing her as one of modern techno’s most consistent and forward-thinking voices.
The EP’s title track ‘Drenched’ sets the tone with unrelenting momentum and immersive low-end pressure. A rolling, muscular groove forms the backbone as textured percussion and hypnotic motifs unfold with purpose, creating a sense of total immersion that feels both disciplined and deeply expressive.
Up next, ‘Illusion of Ego’ dives inward, pairing up-tempo power with a dynamic, multi-layered undercurrent. Tightly sculpted rhythms and evolving atmospheres build tension with surgical precision, while ghostly vocal elements drift through the mix, lending the track a reflective, almost ceremonial character.
Closing the EP in emphatic fashion, ‘Radical Changes’ delivers a powerful statement of transformation. Driven by a focused, propulsive groove, the track gradually intensifies through layered synth work and dynamic shifts, balancing raw techno force with emotional depth. Purpose-built and uncompromising, it’s a track that locks in the room and doesn’t let go.
Simina Grigoriu’s work has long been defined by clarity of purpose, a quality that runs through her releases on respected global imprints and the continued growth of her own Kuukou Records. Consistency, intent and evolution have shaped her career, from early output to her recent run of standout releases. Drenched reflects that trajectory with precision, distilling physical impact and introspective depth into a focused three-track statement that feels powerful, soulful and fully integrated. Rooted in power, guided by soul, and executed with total integration, the EP reinforces her position at the forefront of contemporary techno as she steps confidently into 2026.
Simina Grigoriu – Drenched EP is out now via We Are The Brave https://orcd.co/watb146
Tracklist:
1. Drenched
2. Illusion of Ego
3. Radical Changes
Artist: Simina Grigoriu
Title: Drenched
Label: We Are The Brave
Format: Digital
Release Date: 06.02.2025
