Hraach (@hraachmusic) makes his SATYA debut with Shake Them, a four-track EP built around broken rhythm, controlled tension, and the kind of low-slung movement that can pull a room in without needing to hit it over the head. The Armenian-born, Barcelona-based producer made the record during a run of mornings in a new studio, and you can hear that reset in the music. The arrangements feel focused, the grooves have room to move, and nothing seems added simply to fill space.
The Elektron Analog Rytm sits at the center of the music production across the EP, with every rhythmic element shaped and performed through the machine. On the title track, broken drums and driven textures carry most of the pressure, while the wider release stays close to the patient, hypnotic house sound Hraach has been developing through his records and DJ sets.
It is precise club music, though the point is still physical: rhythm as a way to release tension and let the body take over for a while.
That idea connects directly to the interview below, which looks at community in DJ culture and the quieter relationships that keep a career moving. Hraach talks about sharing unreleased music, checking in away from gigs, recommending peers for opportunities, and building trust without treating every interaction like a transaction.
For an artist whose path has often been independent, community is less about belonging to a single visible circle and more about maintaining genuine relationships with people who share the same values.
Interview With Hraach
How do you personally define community in the context of DJ culture?
For me, community is about the relationships that form around a shared love for music between artists, promoters, and listeners.
My path has often been quite independent, so I have come to see community as a network of genuine connections rather than a fixed group.
Are there intentional things you do to stay connected with other DJs, promoters, or dancers outside of gigs?
I focus on small, consistent points of contact. Whether it is sending over a track I think someone will love, brainstorming new projects, or simply catching up, I prefer low-pressure interactions that happen away from the club environment.
For me, it is about maintaining relationships with people whose values align with mine, without any industry expectations attached.
What helps you nurture meaningful connections in an industry that often moves quickly and stays at surface level?
Music has always been the starting point for my connections with people. Over the years, I have learned that staying in touch, showing gratitude, and genuinely supporting others help build trust.
Some of the closest relationships in my career have grown from shared experiences.
Can you share a moment when a relationship or community you built completely changed the direction of your career?
Looking back, many important opportunities in my career came through relationships built over time.
It is rarely a grand marketing plan that shifts things. It is usually a peer passing your name along in a room you were not in, or a promoter taking a genuine leap of faith on your sound. Those moments opened doors that I could never have planned for on my own.
Do you think the role of community has shifted in an era when social media often replaces in-person circles?
I have always had mixed feelings about social media. It is a useful tool for staying connected with people across different locations, and it allows me to share my music and remain in touch with my community regardless of where I am.
At the same time, I do not think it can replace real-life interaction and the physical energy of a dancefloor. For me, social media is simply a tool. It has value when used well, though it is not a substitute for real human connection.
What are the quiet or overlooked ways DJs support each other behind the scenes?
A lot of support happens away from the spotlight. DJs often recommend each other for gigs, share opportunities, and give feedback on unreleased music.
Sometimes support comes through encouragement during difficult periods or simply showing appreciation for someone’s work. These gestures may seem small, though they can make a real difference in someone’s career.
How has your sense of responsibility to your community evolved over time?
Early on, my focus was mostly on my own artistic development. Today, I also think about how I can contribute positively to others through music and sharing knowledge.
I believe it is important to support and inspire the next generation while staying true to your values.
Will Vance is a professional music producer who has been involved in the industry for the better part of a decade and has been the managing editor at Magnetic Magazine since mid-2022. In that time period, he has published thousands of articles on music production, industry think pieces and educational articles about the music industry. Over the last decade as a professional music producer, Will Vance has also ran multiple successful and highly respected record labels in the industry, including Where The Heart Is Records as well as having launched a new label with a focus on community through Magnetic Magazine. When not running these labels or producing his own music, Vance is likely writing for other top industry sites like Waves or the Hyperbits Masterclass or working on his upcoming book on mindfulness in music production. On the rare chance he's not thinking about music production, he's probably running a game of Dungeons and Dragons with his friends which he has been the dungeon master for for many years.
