Inside HydraTek’s ‘BioPunk’: AI Voices, Sonic Chaos and the Future of Club Music

HydraTek is back with a ruthless new single, ‘BioPunk’, out now via Don’t Play This at Home Records. Pulled from the label’s cutting-edge compilation series, this is more than just another track; it’s a full-blown assault on the senses. ‘BioPunk’ fuses Industrial Techno, Electro breaks, DnB momentum and cyberpunk spirit into something chaotic, cinematic and totally uncompromising.

Stream it now on Spotify or grab a copy via Beatport. 

Known for his maximalist approach and immersive productions, HydraTek pushes even further here. ‘BioPunk’ is a mission statement, a cybernetic warning disguised as a club weapon. Designed for dark rooms, strobe lights and total surrender.

To mark the release, we caught up with HydraTek for a deep-dive Q&A – exploring the artist behind the moniker…

‘BioPunk’ doesn’t feel like just a track; it feels like a transmission. What are you trying to communicate with it?

I always try to give my tracks a deeper conceptual meaning, even those more club-oriented. Sometimes the concept leads the sound; other times, the sound reveals the concept.

In this case, the name ‘BioPunk’ came at the end, since the track suggested a dystopian world ruled by biomechanical creatures. I’m both fascinated and unsettled by the rapid growth of artificial intelligence, and that post-human tension is a recurring theme in my music — especially in one of my recent EPs, ‘Modern Human’. That one explored ontological complexities, paradoxes and communication struggles in the modern age.

‘BioPunk’ felt like a natural follow-up. A kind of manifesto guiding the listener into a not-so-distant future.

That command “Feel the power. Enter. Be.” feels almost cult-like. Is there a message or world you’re building through HydraTek?

Yes. In the case of ‘BioPunk’, those simple words suggest an invitation — a transmission from a future being urging the listener to become one with it. The tone of the voice — sensual, mysterious, cold — fit that message perfectly.

More broadly, with HydraTek I’m trying to build a sonic architecture around each track. I don’t want it to be just music for clubs — it’s immersive storytelling through sound, where post-club energy meets cinematic intent.

You fuse DnB, industrial, electro and techno genres with strong identities. Are you deliberately pushing against genre conventions?

Yes, absolutely. I’ve always resisted the idea of boxing myself into a single genre identity. I just love good music and listen to everything.

For me, genres are tools, like musical scales — each offers a different way to express various emotions. I’ve always been eclectic. Over the years, I’ve produced everything from ambient and dubstep to cinematic scoring and techno. Most of that material hasn’t been released yet (though I have a plan for it), but it all shaped my current sound, which is constantly evolving.

I love distortion and aggression, sometimes fused with delicate melodies to create a harsh contrast. With ‘BioPunk’, I went down a route of complete sonic obliteration and controlled chaos — like a collapsing mechanism rendered in glitching sound, yet held together by an invisible structure.

Do you think the current techno landscape is too polished or predictable?

Not necessarily. It depends. The scene constantly shifts — subgenres rise and fall, trends mutate.

Techno has always been about experimentation and pushing boundaries, which is what I love about it. Of course, with every innovator comes a thousand imitators. That’s the downside — certain waves get flattened by overexposure.

But I appreciate the cross-pollination happening, like techno blending with trance or breaks. Contamination leads to fresh directions, and that’s where the real potential lies.

What kind of space do you imagine ‘BioPunk’ thriving in, physically or socially?

Both. My ambition is to combine the physicality of dance music with conceptual depth. Something like: dance and reflect.

I want the track to hit hard in a club, but also resonate in headphones — alone, in the dark, where introspection takes over. Music that activates both body and mind.

The cyberpunk aesthetic runs deep in your work. Where does that influence come from?

When it comes to ‘BioPunk’, I wanted a rebellious force to drive the track, so cyberpunk influences came naturally. Each genre helps express different emotional tones, and in this case, it worked perfectly.

I’m also a bit of a game geek. A lot of my sonic vision is influenced by dark fantasy games and sci-fi horror films, both visually and thematically. That aesthetic of decayed futures, machine hybridity and existential threat is something I keep returning to.

Do you see HydraTek as a character, an extension of you, or something in between?

Definitely an extension of me. Even if I’m not always using lyrics, the sonic aesthetics speak for themselves.

That contrast between harsh sonics and delicate motifs? It’s a metaphor for the brutal fracture between childhood and adulthood. Re-experiencing that trauma through sound becomes a form of catharsis. For me, making music is a kind of medicine.

When you’re creating something this intense, how much of it comes from instinct versus control?

Great question. At the beginning of a track, I work instinctively — I let the idea flow without overthinking. That’s when emotion speaks loudest.

Later comes the structural stage, shaping the chaos into something more intentional. It’s like splitting myself into two halves: the Dionysian and the Apollonian. Both have their place in the creative process.

Are you ever tempted to step away from maximalism and explore restraint, or is that entirely off-brand?

Actually, yes. I do lean toward maximalism, but I also explore minimalism — especially in my ambient-oriented work.

When you focus on fewer elements, the music breathes differently. There’s space for subtlety, for deeper reflections. Sometimes, less is more. If you overload the listener, the message can easily get lost.

What’s next for HydraTek? Will we see a narrative arc across future releases, or do you prefer each one to exist as a standalone broadcast?

More releases are planned throughout the rest of 2025, each with its own story and message.

That said, many of them are connected through recurring themes related to post-modern life and the evolving human condition. I’m also planning a full concept album for next year. Many of the tracks are already in progress — some have been taking shape over the past few years.

So yes, a larger narrative is definitely on the horizon.

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