Acclaimed French techno producer Sina XX returns with his long-awaited album Let There Be Light, arriving January 30 via his own imprint subtyl. Rooted in ritual, movement, and futurism, the record is a powerful statement of intent — one that reconnects techno with its cultural depth while pushing its sonic language forward.
The journey begins with “Wake Up,” a striking opener that bridges heritage and forward-thinking club energy. Nodding to pioneers like Laurent Garnier and even the boundary-breaking presence of Missy Elliott, the track reflects an era when techno and hip-hop moved culture forward together. Built around a bélé sample from Hebi Snake’s Caribbean homeland, it fuses ceremonial percussion with modern sound design, setting the spiritual and rhythmic tone of the album.
The title track, “Let There Be Light,” channels dark, dub-infused minimalism and otherworldly textures reminiscent of early Berlin techno. Focus single “MYT” draws conceptual inspiration from Underground Resistance’s Transition while standing firmly in its own sonic universe — a peak-time cut where elegance collides with raw propulsion. Elsewhere, “Tribalizer II” layers primal drums with futuristic atmospheres, building toward a hypnotic, trance-like crescendo, while “Crave Control” delivers Sina XX’s unmistakable tribal groove, designed as a versatile weapon for discerning DJs.
Closing the core album, “I Can See Through the Clouds” drifts into a more introspective space, pairing abstract rhythms with melancholic, cinematic pads that evoke the melodic sensitivity of Radiohead. It’s a fragile, human moment that balances the album’s physical intensity with emotional resonance.
The digital edition expands the experience with two bonus tracks. “Forever Dancing In The Sky” serves as a heartfelt tribute to Lea Rose Besson, preserving the spirit of a collaboration left unfinished. The album concludes with “Guiding Is Internal,” an ambient, meditative piece whose spacious textures make it equally suited to opening or closing a set — a final breath that leaves listeners in quiet reflection.
At its core, Let There Be Light is anchored in faith and resistance — values that drive Sina XX’s commitment to underground techno and house culture. In a landscape where spectacle often overshadows substance, the album reasserts music’s power as a catalyst for change, connection, and illumination. It offers an alternative to dystopian aesthetics and empty escapism, reminding listeners that the dancefloor can still be a space for growth and collective transformation.
A pivotal voice in the global underground, Sina XX is known for championing safe, inclusive spaces where freedom of expression thrives. His early work — including an EP crafted between Tehran and Beirut — established a career defined by cross-cultural exchange and artistic risk-taking. From collaborations with visual artist Mohamed Bourouissa to releases on respected labels like Bpitch and umay, he has consistently centered diversity and experimentation. That ethos continues through subtyl, as well as his famed illegal parties and the collaborative label Body to Body, all of which explore the many emotional and physical dimensions of techno.
With Let There Be Light, Sina XX delivers more than an album — he offers a journey through heritage, futurism, and feeling, uniting ritual rhythms, hypnotic grooves, and peak-time energy into a cohesive artistic vision that bridges body and soul, dancefloor and introspection.
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