AD:keY return with smashing new EBM-pop EP ‘Kontraktion’
AD:keY return with smashing new EBM-pop EP 'Kontraktion'
German electronic body music (EBM) duo AD:keY – the husband‑and‑wife team of Andrea and Rene Nowotny – have released “Kontraktion“, a five‑track EP, via the Belgian label Alfa Matrix. The release follows the group’s double‑album “0609” (released September 2024),
“Kontraktion” is framed by two synth‑driven instrumentals – “Kontraktion V.01 (Prolog)” and “Kontraktion V.02 (Epilog)” – which were inspired by the rhythmic contraction of the heart. The EP’s Prelude Mix of “Bad Times Pass By”, originally used as a live intro, evolves into a full‑length track.
Guest appearances on the EP’s include Martin Bodewell (vocalist for Orange Sector) co‑writes and sings on “Mein Herz”, while Uwe Kanka of Armageddon Dildos lends his distinctive growl to the infectious single “Fühl Den Beat”.
Musically AD:keY brings a blend of old‑school body music with synth‑pop elements.
“Kontraktion” is available digitally through Alfa Matrix’s Bandcamp page and on all other platforms. With a running time of roughly 15 minutes, the EP provides a compact but emotionally charged snapshot of the duo’s current creative direction or as the label puts it: “Feel the beat. Hear the heart.”
About AD:keY
AD:keY is a German electronic body music (EBM) duo formed in 2006 by René Nowotny, known as Agro, and his partner Andrea Nowotny. René, previously the keyboardist for Armageddon Dildos, and Andrea combined their talents to create a sound that blends the synth-driven beats of DAF and Nitzer Ebb with vocal elements reminiscent of Welle:Erdball.
Their debut album, “Thema Nummer Eins”, was released on December 5, 2008. Over the years, AD:keY has released several albums, including “Reanimator” (2017), “Resonanz” (2020), and “0609” (2024).
The duo is signed to the Belgian label Alfa Matrix. Below is their recently released – excellent – “0609” album.
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