Since the early 90s Gregor Tresher has proven himself a vibrant DJ and prolific producer, starting in Frankfurt when he was only 16. He came of age musically in Germany’s techno mecca and has continued to evolve his delicate yet intense, melodic yet pummeling style with the recent release of his sixth studio album, Nightcolors. 

The new LP is the third to be released on Tresher’s own label, Break New Soil, which he launched in 2009. He’s garnered the support of many prestigious imprints along the way, including Ovum, Drumcode, Toolroom, Ministry of Sound, and especially Cocoon and Sven Väth himself, who loves dropping Tresher tracks during his sets.

Tresher’s sound has often been described in terms of its richness in movement and color, building with a sense of unbridled expansion. Nightcolors expresses the darker, frostier side of techno through tracks like “Calling,” “Permafrost” and “Black Relief” — the latter two aptly named to match their mood. The beginning of the album maintains this brooding quality, through to the haunting synths of “Pelican Dreaming.” But Tresher switches gears at “Nightcolors,” melting into the melody-driven euphoria he’s known for as a producer.

“Under A Red Moon” has a subtle high energy meant for the dancefloor, which is softened and refined in “Sirens.” With “Apparition” Tresher moves into a masterfully pensive, bittersweetness before returning to pummeling, big room inspired techno in “Warpaint.” The last few tracks of Nightcolors reveal a smoldering exuberance, with the final climatic track, “About A Good Place” inspiring a sense of rapture that is rare to find in such exquisite form. The album’s powerful cohesion and creativity make it yet another triumph in Tresher’s brilliant career.