Kolibri Live - Part 3
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– “Welcome aboard the Kolibri Space Shuttle – you’re in for a special journey!.”
Intense cinematic techno and deep atmospheric voyages, pushing the Kolibri Live journey into darker, more hypnotic territory. Featuring striking reinterpretations by Dubfire and .VRIL – more info about Kolibri Live LP.
Take your Soul Beyond Gravity ✨
The Part 3 marks the final step before the full unveiling of Kolibri Live LP. Two journey-driven original tracks are presented alongside heavyweight remixes.
Trappist is a progressive, hypnotic voyage built on polyrhythmic synths and evolving intensity — one of the album’s most immersive trips. Capsule follows with a more melodic and memorable path, its strong motif anchoring a deep exploration.
Veteran inspired producer Dubfire reimagines Trappist with a driven minimal techno cut that recalls the golden era of the 2000s, sharpened with modern production into a flawless dancefloor weapon. PETRU’s own Grit Mix strips the track down to a faster, acid and more aggressive form — confident and unrelenting. Capsule is transformed by virtuoso .VRIL into an atmospheric, dreamy dub-leaning piece: a sunrise-ready trip, old-school in the best sense.
Out 6th February on all platforms via Kolibri Space Shuttle Records.
Credits
Production: PETRU KSS
Remixers: Dubfire, .VRIL
Mixing: Hannes Bieger
Mastering: Calyx Mastering
Artwork: Baptiste Bianciot
Videos: Acid Thermal
Release Date (Part 3): 6th February 2026
Full Album Release: Q1 2026
Label: Kolibri Space Shuttle Records
Cat: KSS-LP-01c-D
Tracklist
1. Trappist
2. Trappist (Dubfire Remix)
3. Trappist (Grit Mix)
4. Capsule
5. Capsule (.VRIL Remix)
Artist Feedback
- Richie Hawtin – Playing Trappist (Dubfire Remix)
- Sasha – Solid dubfire remix
- MAEDON – Capsule (.VRIL Remix) is perfect for me! Will be supporting!
- nAX_Acid / Aconito Rec – Mega BOMB!!! Love Trappist all 3 version! Will Play!
- Takaaki Itoh – Great EP!
- ØLMØ – Nice one!
- Alexander Kowalski – Nice ones. Lovely .VRIL Remix.
- Diana May – Beautiful one!
- ANDRØMEDA – Strong EP, Dubfire Remix is a proper journey
- Laurent Schark – Amazing production !!
- Justine Perry – Cool music!! My favorite is Dubfire Remix 🙂
- Arnaud Le Texier – Dubfire remix is the one!
- Moog Conspiracy – Great release! congrats, my favourite are Dubfire & Vril Remixes.
- Rob Zile – Great EP!
- David Asko – Full Support!
- Raymundo Rodriguez – Cool sounds!
- Jonathan Barnes (Airpusher Collective, Proton Radio) – Capsule is a bomb. Dubfire Remix of Trappist is super too.
- Rob Warner / Ibiza Voice – Cool grooves, love the .VRIL remix.
Premieres
- Capsule – Suprematic Sounds
- Capsule (.VRIL Remix) – Beluga Tracks
- Trappist – Music Treasures
- Trappist (Dubfire Remix) – When We Dip
- Trappist (Grit Mix) – Techno Wereld
Press
– “At the heart of the chapter sits ‘Trappist’, a track built around shifting melodic layers and a luminous central motif that slowly tightens its grip as hypnotic tension unfolds. For today’s premiere, Dubfire strips the composition down to its most essential elements and reshapes it into a dark, razor-focused rework, guided by surgical precision and a relentless sense of drive. ” – When We Dip (Premiere)
– “Mit „Part 3“ erreicht Petru KSS den intensivsten Punkt seiner live aufgenommenen Reise. „Trappist“ startet als futuristischer Hybrid aus verspielten Effekten, groovender Bassline und minimalistischen Melodien, wächst unaufgeregt, aber konsequent zu einer progressiven Clubnummer. Dubfires Remix zieht die Schrauben deutlich an, erhöht Tempo und Druck und überzeugt vor allem durch seinen präzisen Spannungsaufbau. […] 8/10.” – Faze Mag
– “Been deep in the studio over the past few months working on a number of projects, but more recently for a remix of “Trappist” from PETRU KSS — a Corsican-born producer whose Kolibri Live project is all about improvisation and was recorded in the wilderness there. Petru isn’t just making tracks — he’s the first-ever winner of the Richie Hawtin PhD Scholarship in Electronic Music, Cultures and Production at the University of Huddersfield, guided by Hawtin himself in researching live, hardware-centric performance practices. My remix leans into that hypnotic ascent with a darker, more precise techno edge — sharp focus, tension, and forward motion. Always inspiring to work with new artists pushing music forward.” – Dubfire
– “Dubfire’s remix pushes “Trappist” into a darker, more futuristic space, driven by faster-paced rhythms, shuffling hi-hats, and sharp saw synths that evoke a sense of movement through a shadowy, otherworldly environment. « My remix leans into that hypnotic ascent with a darker, more precise techno edge — sharp focus, tension, and forward motion », Dubfire said.” – House Nest
– “Dubfire, véritable alchimiste des sonorités techno et figure incontournable de la scène électronique mondiale, s’empare du morceau Trappist pour le métamorphoser en une véritable machine de guerre sonore. Sa relecture du titre ne se contente pas d’une simple réinterprétation : il s’agit d’une reconstruction complète, d’une refonte architecturale qui transforme la matière première en une arme techno d’une précision chirurgicale. Chaque élément est repensé, ciselé, affûté avec une rigueur implacable qui caractérise le producteur américain.” – BPM Contest
– “In an era increasingly shaped by automation, Kolibri Live LP stands as a statement on the value of human risk, imagination and live performance, positioning techno not just as a function, but as a voyage.” – Undrtone
– “To celebrate the release of his latest record ‘Capsule’ on Kolibri Space Shuttle, PETRU KSS steps into the spotlight with a new Prima Lux mix, offering a deep and considered journey through the enduring language of minimal techno.” – When We Dip
PETRU KSS
Corsican-born producer and live performer, PETRU thrives with bold, driving techno and storytelling. Blending rhythmic precision with a strong sense of narrative and contrast, his music evokes both physical intensity and cinematic depth.
Rooted in hands-on, expressive, hardware-centric production, PETRU was awarded the Richie Hawtin PhD Scholarship in Electronic Music for his ongoing research project THRiPPS – Techno, Hardware-centric, Real-time, Improvisation, Production and Performance Study, which explores live, improvisational performance practices.
After drawing attention with his debut KSS EP and then Mediocracy on Kolibri Space Shuttle Records, PETRU released Mirage and Drifting Embers on long-standing UK label City Wall Records. His well-received EPs featured remixes from established producers such as Alexander Kowalski and Developer. His critically acclaimed debut album, Kolibri Live LP, marks an important milestone: a cinematic and immersive voyage from nature to space, recorded live in the wilderness of Corsica, with growing support from respected figures across the scene.
Dubfire
Iranian-born, US-raised producer and DJ Dubfire has defined electronic music for over three decades, first as half of the Grammy-winning duo Deep Dish, creators of anthems like Say Hello, Flashdance and their remix of Dido – Thank You.
Launching his solo career in 2007, he quickly made his mark with groundbreaking tracks such as RibCage, Roadkill and his classic remix of Grindhouse. He has since collaborated with leading artists including Stephan Bodzin, Underworld, Miss Kittin, Carl Craig and Oliver Huntemann, while also delivering acclaimed remixes across the techno spectrum.
Through his SCI+TEC label, the innovative HYBRID and EVOLV shows, and the documentary Above Ground Level, Dubfire continues to push creative and technological boundaries, cementing his place as one of the most visionary and influential figures in underground music.
2026 sees him deliver a striking reinterpretation for PETRU KSS’s debut album on Kolibri Space Shuttle Records.
.VRIL
The German techno artist and producer VRIL is known for his visionary, energetic and profound Live performances. His journey began with the groundbreaking 12” Vril 1–4 in 2010 and a first gig at Berlin’s legendary Berghain in 2011.
Releases on Ostgut Ton, Delsin, IMF and Dystopian followed, including highlights such as Torus, Thronwagen, UV, Vortekz, Anima Mundi, and his 2020 album BM4 on Marcel Dettmann’s Bad Manners. His fifth solo album Animist arrived in 2023 on Delsin Records.
Alongside solo work, VRIL has collaborated with Rødhåd as Out Of Place Artefacts and was part of Sebastian Mullaert’s Circle of Live, sharing the stage with Amp Fiddler, Mathew Jonson, Âme, Neel and more. His remix work includes SUUNS, HVOB, Sterac and King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard.
VRIL’s sound shifts between hypnotic techno, electro and ambient – spacious, arcane and cosmic, constantly revealing hidden layers and textures with each listen.
2026 sees him deliver a striking reinterpretation for PETRU KSS’s debut album on Kolibri Space Shuttle Records.