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With an ever changing sound that’s oscillated over the years between sophisticated post-dubstep and classically informed techno, Romanian-born Cosmin TRG’s restless imagination has won him much acclaim. Initially known as TRG, his early outings were characterised by a loaded two-step bump, albeit one placed at a fair distance from the raw and ready vibes more commonly associated with the style. Elegant yet unrestrained, his work began to investigate more intense and techno-inclined pastures, though he never lost his love for the syncopated thrum of bass music, fusing the two scenes with a distinctly European sense of artistry. Unified by an enveloping analogue warmth, his releases for Hessle Audio, Rush Hour and Modeselektor’s 50 Weapons are as exhilarating as they are varied, layering up a patchwork of contemporary and traditional electronic music influences. His debut album Simulat was one of the most confident and fully-realised long-layers of 2011, and his roof-raising live shows have made him an enduring fixture on the international techno festival circuit.
