Italian techno figurehead Sisko Electrofanatik steps boldly into the long-player format with Starboy, his debut album on Gain Records, and it’s a bold, beat-heavy celebration of his 20-year journey in electronic music.
Right from the start, the album plunges into Sisko’s signature territory: fast-paced, acid-tinged, and high-voltage. “Thrust” and “Zork” embody the pure peak-time energy fans have come to expect, built on hulking grooves and tension-filled synths. But Starboy doesn’t coast—Sisko challenges the limits of his own formula.
There’s a cinematic sense of progression here, with tracks like “Opale” and “Ad Astra” creating immersive, almost visual sonic spaces. “Get Lost,” featuring Lory, is a stunning detour—a vocal-led cut that reveals a more emotive side. “Acidland” slows everything down into a trippy, downtempo acid dream, while “Diapason” touches on deep minimalism with a hint of house swing.
Sisko’s experience radiates from every track. With past releases on Terminal M, Codex, and We Are The Brave, he’s a trusted architect of the underground, and this album consolidates that status. Each track feels individually crafted yet contributes to a unified arc that moves between warehouse euphoria and introspective electronica.
Closing with the hypnotic “Alter Ego,” already road-tested by Carl Cox, Starboy is not just a celebration—it’s a benchmark. A raw and refined body of work that proves Sisko Electrofanatik is still evolving, still pushing, and still one of the genre’s most vital voices.
