With “Absonderlichkeiten”, Marco Zaffarano and Andy Lupoli present their first collaborative studio album on the legendary techno label Harthouse. The ten-track album brings together the extensive experience of two producers who interpret modern techno with passion, precision, and a spirit of innovation. The result is an uncompromising album that combines the energy of the dance floor with atmospheric depth and intelligent sound design.
The two lead singles, “The Energy” and “L’appel du vide”, already offered an impressive glimpse into the album’s musical range. While “The Energy” embodies Harthouse’s classic peak-time sound with powerful beats and driving sequences, “L’appel du vide” transports listeners into deeper, hypnotic soundscapes full of tension and emotional intensity. Together, they form the perfect prelude to an album that straddles the line between uncompromising club music and atmospheric sound art.
List of titles
1️⃣ The Energy: The album’s powerful opener captivates with uncompromising energy, driving rhythms, and striking synth lines—modern peak-time techno in its purest form.
2️⃣ Spookfish: Mystical and hypnotic. Dark timbres and a rolling groove create a mysterious atmosphere.
3️⃣ L’appel du vide: Atmospherically dense and emotional. Hypnotic pads meet subtle tension, unfolding a deep, cinematic pull.
4️⃣ Pulse Over Halo: Precise percussion and pulsating synthesizers continuously drive the track forward, creating intense club dynamics.
5️⃣ Eternity: A melodic techno track that combines emotional depth with powerful rhythms.
6️⃣ All Night Long: Direct, driving, and uncompromising. A dancefloor track for long club nights and extended DJ sets.
7️⃣ Passione: Warm melodies and hypnotic grooves give this track a particularly emotional touch.
8️⃣ Infinity: Atmospheric synthesizers and flowing sequences create a vast, almost weightless soundscape.
9️⃣ Feel the Beat: An energetic peak-time track with maximum forward momentum and unmistakable hardhouse DNA.
🔟 Francesco: The final track combines groove, atmosphere, and musical sophistication for an atmospheric conclusion to the album.
Two Producers – One Shared Vision
Marco Zaffarano has been one of the defining figures of the German techno scene for decades and is closely tied to the history of Harthouse. He and Andy Lupoli share a passion for uncompromising, intelligently produced techno. With “Absonderlichkeiten”, the two combine their creative strengths to create an album that feels both modern and timeless.
“Absonderlichkeiten” is much more than a collection of individual club tracks. It’s a musical journey through the most diverse facets of techno – from hypnotic soundscapes to emotional moments to uncompromising peak-time energy. An album that impressively demonstrates just how exciting, versatile, and innovative modern techno can sound in 2026.
Further information about the label: Harthouse
