Brainquake + Grosso Gadgetto
Dehumanize the World

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Dehumanize the World Cover

released September 7, 2025

Two musical forces from across Europe have joined together in a dream-come-true collaboration. The partnership between Grosso Gadgetto and Brainquake, two artists known for their boundary-pushing work in electronic and experimental music, explores the boundaries of sound and imagination through innovative and provocative music. What started as a simple collaboration through the genre-transcending label Mahorka, quickly blossomed into a creative endeavour that has produced two distinct, yet thematically connected albums - "Distorted Planet" and "Dehumanize the World", each with its own unique take on global and cosmic themes. The result is nothing short of transformative, amazing confirmation that often the whole is greater than the sum of its parts, a testament to the power of creative synergy, with each artist bringing their own unique perspective and style to the table. The albums also feature stunning artwork by Sick Ced (Cedry Krueger), whose visual contributions complement the otherworldly and deeply introspective themes of the music. These two very different but deeply connected albums invite listeners to explore the alien, the cosmic, and the human in new and profound ways.

Grosso Gadgetto (France) is the alias of Christian Gonzalez, an electronic music producer known for his intricate blend of ambient, hip-hop, industrial and experimental sounds. With a background rooted in both traditional and modern electronic music, Gonzalez has carved out a niche for himself by creating immersive sonic landscapes that challenge the listener's perception of time and space. His work is marked by a deep sensitivity to sound texture, often using layered synths, field recordings, and organic instruments to create evocative atmospheres. Over the years, Grosso Gadgetto has gained recognition for his contributions to the underground electronic music scene and his ability to cross genre boundaries with ease.

Brainquake (Belgium), the project of Marc Ceulemans, is an exploration of experimental sound design, blending electronic music with avant-garde influences. His works often delve into the surreal and the bizarre, combining intricate rhythms, atmospheric textures, and dystopian themes. His music challenges listeners to step outside conventional musical structures and engage with sound as both an art form and a medium for storytelling. Brainquake's style is eclectic, with elements ranging from ambient and techno to noise and industrial, but always maintaining a focus on creating an immersive, boundary-pushing experience.

Together, Grosso Gadgetto and Brainquake have created a partnership that blends their diverse backgrounds and artistic approaches into something truly unique.

The first album of the two they produced together, "Distorted Planet" was released in February 2025. It took us on a journey through a twisted world, touching on dark, emotional landscapes with a 90's ambient techno influence, laced with eerie, unsettling tones, evoking introspection, tension, and the emotional weight of living in a world that seems increasingly alien to itself. The album is available here.

In contrast to the haunting, earthbound themes of "Distorted Planet", the second album, "Dehumanize The World", takes listeners on an outerworldly journey. This time, Grosso Gadgetto and Brainquake ask the provocative question: What if artificial intelligence or extraterrestrial beings took control and had a cosmic party at humanity's expense?

This second album from them offers a fusion of space lounge pop anthems with a surreal, alien atmosphere, creating a soundscape that is both playful and eerie, a soundtrack to a world where humans are mere spectators in an intergalactic revelry.

"Dehumanize The World" is filled with quirky, futuristic beats and mysterious melodies. It’s a concept album that imagines a scenario where AI or alien beings not only take over but also treat the world as their playground. Tracks like "Black Hole", "Gamma Rays", and "Do You Speak Space?" evoke a feeling of strangeness, of things that are just beyond our understanding. The album cleverly mixes ambient textures with catchy, almost pop-like hooks, making it a quirky, genre-bending exploration into the cosmic unknown.

All music and sounds by Christian Gonzalez (Grosso Gadgetto) and Marc Ceulemans (Brainquake)

Artwork by Sick Ced (Cedry Krueger)

Special Thanks:
"A heartfelt thanks to Ivo Petrov for his unwavering guidance and support throughout this collaborative journey and Sick Ced for the cover art."

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