Ping Pong Ball Gag by Bjarki

Bjarki debuts on CLR with Ping Pong Ball Gag, remixed by the label boss Chris Liebing.

Photo by Bjarki/bbbbbb recors

The hypnotic "Ping Pong Ball Gag" sees bbbbbb recors' Bjarki utilize squirming, bubbly percussion, quirky bleeps, and a dark vocal. It's loopy, full of character, and marks the Icelandic artist's debut on Chris Liebing's CLR, following previous releases on NIX, Mute, and his own bbbbbb, a visually impressive home for underground, off-kilter techno.

Bjarki's "Ping Pong Ball Gag," initially produced in 2014 and subsequently hammered on the dancefloor by Chris Liebing until today, is an occasion that calls for a remix from Liebing himself, turning the intense droning rhythm of the original into an authentic warehouse stomper by infusing it with 909 claps and switching up its whirring percussion, making for a fantastic combination of elements while embracing the unpredictability of the original.

Founded by influential techno lynchpin Chris Liebing in 1999 and reemerged in 2021 after a five-year hiatus, Create Learn Repeat (CLR) has played host to a range of artists like DEAS, Shlomi Aber, Drumcell, Truncate, and more, with a focus on developing newer acts in the scene such as B. Riley, The Southern, and Klint. The imprint now adds Bjarki to its roster with a curveball, quality release we didn't know we needed but which should be a staple in any artist's library.

Bjarki - Ping Pong Ball Gag
Release Date 23rd February 2024
Label CLR

Tracklist
01. Ping Pong Ball Gag
02. Ping Pong Ball Gag (Chris Liebing Remix)