REPTANT

Lou Karsh, the Australian producer better known as REPTANT, “started out in 2016 with a 303 clone and slowly building from there, his style has blossomed from breakbeat-driven acid to sleek, forward-thinking electro infused with other genres and ideas. As Reptant, he’s become a leading light of electro’s new wave”, Andrew Ryce (Resident Advisor).

Reptant constantly expands upon the classic sounds of acid, electro and techno, while maintaining a consistent and recognisable sound. His versatility delivers for all occasions whether it be his introspective and emotional home listening material, functional club music or a blend of both.

Reptant has been releasing a steady stream of records under earning support from highly respected DJs and worldwide tastemakers.

Almost all of his releases are sold out and many are highly sought after.

He has released solo records on labels such as Kalahari Oyster Cult (Belgium), Warning, Die Orakel (Germany) Planet Euphorique (Canada), Salt Mines (Australia), Furthur Electronix (UK), Craigie Knowes (UK), X-Kalay and his own imprint LKR Records

His album “Return To Planet X’trapolis” (out on LKR Records) was one of the 2021 music highlights; the 10 tracks journey through the deep and divergent chasms of electro, working through squelchy acid lines, crisp drum patterns and reflective synths.

“Reptant has fast become an intricate cornerstone when it comes to quality, knee-bucking electro

and high-voltage machine jams”, TRUANTS.

Reptant project has seen him play many shows home and abroad including a Canadian tour and four separate Europe/UK tours with highlighted appearances at the Boiler Room and Night Tales in London, Säule at Berghain, Tresor, Fuchs2 (Prague), Post Bar (Helsinki), Razzmatazz (BCN), La Cheetah (Glasgow), Yamamori Tengu (Dublin), HALL (Tallinn), C12 and Paradise City Festival (Brussels), Institut fuer Zukunft (Leipzig), Link (Bologna), Passos Manuel (Porto).

Reptant’s last record was released on the 22nd of October on the Austrian TRUST, “Halls Of Perception” EP, five tracks of blistering electro bass, percussive beat workouts, and bleepy moments of transcendent bliss.

“He makes dance music that sounds like the future as imagined in the ’90s: trance-inspired synth leads, sloshy acid basslines and well-oiled breaks”, Resident Advisor.