Robot Sunrise, the project of Los Angeles-based recording artist, DJ, songwriter, and producer Danny Klein, is making a name for itself in electronic music. His latest release, “A New Start,” is a hypnotic melodic techno and house track that pushes into futuristic territory.
Klein’s been in the music industry for years. His work with dreamfreak, an electronic duo that released singles through Astralwerks/Capital and Juicy Records, set the stage for what he’s doing now. He’s collaborated with Grammy-winning and nominated artists and performed on major stages. In early 2022, he shifted focus to Robot Sunrise, taking his sound in a different direction.
“A New Start” brings together Klein’s influences and his forward-thinking approach to production. The track blends sci-fi aesthetics with deep techno beats, all created in his Los Angeles home studio where he writes, records, and designs every element. Dance music legend Robbie Rivera is working on a remix of “A New Start,” adding his own spin to Klein’s original vision.
The concept behind Robot Sunrise is rooted in a dystopian future where AI beings, given human emotions, break free to save humanity. This narrative of liberation and return to nature runs through Robot Sunrise’s tracks, giving them a thematic weight beyond the club.
Klein’s production process leans on stream-of-consciousness writing, shaped by colors, emotions, and a story set 3000 years in the future. “A New Start” came together in the quiet hours past midnight, when Klein could focus without distractions.
Sci-fi movies, anime, and a fascination with crystals show up in Klein’s work. Combined with his interest in outer space, these elements give “A New Start” its otherworldly quality. The track works on the dance floor but also fits introspective moments, whether you’re running, driving, or walking.
Beyond the beats and atmospherics, Klein’s music carries a message. He wants listeners to pursue their dreams, embrace what they’re passionate about, and think about the planet. That idea comes through in “A New Start,” which functions as both a personal statement and something more universal.
Klein’s influences run from RÜFÜS DU SOL to Radiohead, from Kraftwerk to Led Zeppelin, each one informing Robot Sunrise’s sound. His goal is to create something distinctly his own while keeping it accessible.
Klein’s career includes releases with Astralwerks/Capital and performances at Burning Man. Outside music, he’s into surfing, skating, and travel, interests that round out who he is as an artist and person.
Klein’s involved with social causes like Waves for Water and civil rights, showing his commitment to issues beyond music. This activist side makes Robot Sunrise feel like more than just a DJ project.
Working in what he calls hypnotic melodic techno and house, Klein has upcoming shows in Mexico City, Downtown Los Angeles, and The Veil DTLA. Each performance will feature his sound and stage presence.
“A New Start” runs 12 minutes and demonstrates Klein’s technical abilities. The track layers hard-hitting kicks with thick synthesizers and organic bongo rhythms, creating an atmosphere that’s both haunting and energizing. As it builds, the mysterious vocals and escalating intensity come together in a way that suggests rebirth and transformation. The track shows Klein’s skill with sound design and his grasp of how music can affect listeners emotionally, taking them through changes that mirror the idea of starting fresh.
Robot Sunrise is building something where sound, emotion, and story work together. “A New Start” opens up a different way of experiencing electronic music, one where the idea of freedom and new beginnings comes through clearly.
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