Antonio Muñoz has spent decades exploring electronic music from several different perspectives. He began DJing in Spain during the late 1980s, eventually performing at Madrid venues including Mondo and Círculo de Bellas Artes, before developing a production catalog that includes ambient, dub techno, and experimental electronic music. His work as emesh also reflects a longstanding interest in meditation and traditional sound practices, something that provides an interesting point of reference for his latest release.
Released November 6 through Colombian label Axttral Records, Purkana is a four-track EP concentrating on the deeper, hypnotic side of techno. The project includes “Ligmol,” “Maaseh,” “Nisaion,” and “Yovel,” with each composition contributing to an extended release intended for listeners interested in repetition, gradual development, and the relationship between rhythm and atmosphere.
What interests me about Muñoz’s background is how much musical history informs his current work.
His career stretches from vinyl DJ sets during Spain’s early electronic club culture through years spent exploring traditional instruments and contemporary production software, giving him a perspective that extends beyond any single electronic genre.
How emesh Connects Techno With His Broader Musical Background
Muñoz’s relationship with electronic music began with the records he played long before releasing productions under the emesh name. He spent approximately eight years as a resident DJ at Deadly Club in Brihuega, developing his selections through extended sessions before taking that experience to Madrid’s club scene.
He subsequently became interested in traditional percussion, Tibetan singing bowls, and other acoustic instruments associated with meditation and sound-based practices. Those interests eventually informed the creation of emesh, a project through which he’s released music since 2013, including recordings through Sendero Records and several independent electronic imprints.
His approach connects with a broader tradition of producers exploring hypnotic techno through repetition and gradual changes in musical material.
Our interview with Blazej Malinowski examined a related interest in atmospheric electronic production, particularly the relationship between techno and ambient music.
Four Tracks for Axttral Records
Purkana continues Muñoz’s electronic output through four original productions. “Ligmol” opens the collection, followed by “Maaseh,” “Nisaion,” and “Yovel.” The EP sits within the raw, deep, and hypnotic techno category, extending the producer’s interest in sustained rhythmic patterns and electronic arrangements.
Earlier this year, emesh also released “Dibur” through NAIAD. Records, continuing an active period of production that has included music for several independent labels. His catalog has consistently moved between club-oriented material and recordings intended for more attentive listening, with Purkana concentrating on the techno side of that work.
This connects to our earlier discussion of dub techno releases, particularly the genre’s use of repetition, spatial effects, and restrained harmonic movement. Muñoz approaches those musical interests through his own background, combining years of DJ experience with a wider interest in how electronic sounds are organized and experienced.
For Axttral Records, the release introduces another experienced producer to its catalog while providing emesh with a platform for four new compositions.
Purkana is available now through Axttral Records on Bandcamp and participating digital music stores.
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