Vardae

Vardae - The Energy Of Presence [SMDE56] Pre-orders now live via Bandcamp and voidvinyl.eu - includes one instant download. Collector’s Special Edition 12” exclusive to these outlets. Full release: 22.05.2026 ⚫️ One year on from his first Samurai release, Vardae returns to plunge deeper into his mesmerising strain of hyper-mobile drum mantras and textural intrigue. Positioned at the forefront of a space where the rhythmic detail of drum & bass meets the hypnotic linearity of modern techno, The Energy Of Presence sees him deliver four distinct, high-impact tracks shaped by his evolving live set. ‘Grounded Attachment’ leads with broken beat pressure and low-end weight, while ‘Magnetic Flux’ shifts into a more direct 4/4 thrust with an acidic edge. ‘Electric Feelings’ balances speed and control at 170 BPM, before the title track closes in dub techno territory — a more melodic, expansive finale. Previews 🎧 01. Grounded Attachment 02. Magnetic Flux 03. Electric Feelings 04. The Energy Of Presence All music W&P Vardae Art / Design @rqnz Master & cut @stardelta_mastering Pressed at @intakt_vinyl Global distribution - @triplevisionrecorddistribution Words @oliwarwick

𝗩𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗲 — 𝗮 𝗷𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀. A mainstay in lineups across Europe, Vardae embraces the role of the experimentalist with poise. He embodies the courage to be different — a superpower that grants TECH039 a new dimension, leading the listener into the broken dub rhythms of rituals from landscapes explored only in the artist's mind. Hailing from Lyon, one of Europe’s major maritime hubs, Vardae brings an international pulse to his work. He now joins TECHNO Records, a label dedicated to the absolute pursuit of authenticity. [TECH039] His reinterpretation of The Paths Of Rhythm deepens the original's hypnotic component and serves as the final chapter of this record’s story, leaving the listener with a lingering desire to flip the side and repeat the journey. | Feedback from the keen listener says: “The EP closes on a hypnotic note. By combining polyrhythmic pulses with a slow linear progression, Vardae crafts a track designed to induce a deep, meditative state.” — Nastia explains why his track is on the record: “Vardae represents a new generation of artists whose sound resists definition — it doesn’t fit into any box. I’m drawn to producers who push beyond their usual boundaries, experiment and explore different directions. His artistic vision feels both deep and expansive. His approach complements Andy Martin’s sound and aesthetic in a very natural way.”

Up next - Vardae — The Energy Of Presence [SMDE56] Vardae returns with his second EP for Samurai Music. A focused set of tracks grounded in presence, built on tension, space and forward motion — precise, hypnotic and pushing deeper into the techno / 170 continuum ⚫️ 🌀 Pre-orders live next Wednesday- 01.04.26.

Did a remix for @annakost__ 🙃✨ Her EP is out now on @sungaterecords bandcamp! 📸 @castellane_ With love, Cedric.

We’re thrilled to publish a snapshot from @noname_lanaturefestival in the form a spiralling live by @vardae__ and @sindhhdnis 🌀 Enjoy! ‘From jamming in the studio to playing in the woods. This live set is a project where our friendship and distinctive identities merge into a spiralling journey. Despite a “space bar” incident in the middle (the hazard of playing live…) we choose to release it as it is in order to keep its human side.‘ - Vardae & Sindh . . Cover by @liinailona

Behind the scenes #4 Let’s start the year with a new episode! You often ask me questions so I’ll share more about my live set, from how I organise and play it to its philosophy. The message: Do what makes you happy and feel easy. As usual don’t hesitate to ask in the comments if you have any questions ✨ 📸 @sofialambrou With love, Cedric.

I wish you all a happy new year ✨ Feeling grateful for the present time, your love, your support and your energy means the world to me. I give a big hug to all of you, I wish you all to be physically and mentally healthy, to live a peaceful life, to be happy. Be kind with yourself, be kind with all the beings around you ❤️🫂❤️ With love, Cedric.

Behind the scenes #3 THE FORMULA. It is something that some people ask me regularly so today I’m taking this last post of the year to share it with you. I warn you, it’s a long journey that requires some high skills in mathematics to be able to read behind the social media perfection 🙃 The message today: You attract what has the energy you’re sharing. I wish you all a happy end of year 💞 With love, Cedric.

Behind the scenes #2 ✨ After sharing about my studio environment, I want now to talk a bit more about my creative process, the path I follow from thinking about the story I want to tell to ending with a finished EP ready to be send to the label. The message I want to share this time: The music you make is unique as it is part of who you are... Never try to be someone else, just be yourself. With love, Cedric.

Behind the scenes ✨ After relocating myself in Spain and setting up a new little studio, I’ve decided to start a new series of posts to share more about how my working environment looks like and what I’m using to compose music. I also want to use my voice to share this message: nothing can’t stop you to do what you love and live your life fully except yourself.. Don’t hesitate to ask your questions in the comments if you have any 🙂 With love, Cedric.

My last musical contribution of 2025 is now out on @northallsenrecords 🐍 I made this track during the first part of the summer after the transformative experience of an ayahuasca ceremony, trying to express the energy of what I lived through the music.. Big hugs to @alejasanchezofficial for the invitation and for allowing me to express myself freely. The whole compilation is available on Bandcamp and via my link in bio. With love, Cedric.

The last rides of 2025 🦹🏻‍♂️ 29/11 - @fold.ldn , London 20/12 - @outrebleu , Paris** 27/12 - @pulse_breda , Breda ** Live set With love, Cedric.