Rene Wise Announces ‘Johnson’s Theme’ EP On Dekmantel’s UFO Series

UK-born, Lisbon-based producer Rene Wise returns with a powerful new statement on Dekmantel’s revered UFO series, delivering a release that reaffirms his reputation as one of the most precise and forward-thinking voices in modern techno.

First emerging around 2017, Andrew Shobeiri, the artist behind the Rene Wise alias, quickly carved out a distinct space in the global scene. His productions arrived seemingly fully formed, landing on respected labels with a sound defined by razor-sharp minimalism, hypnotic loops and subtle but potent sonic shifts. Rather than chasing spectacle, Wise has built a reputation on restraint and control: techno designed for deep immersion rather than fleeting impact.

That ethos runs throughout his latest contribution to the UFO series, a platform known for spotlighting boundary-pushing techno. Across four tracks, Wise explores different shades of his carefully honed aesthetic while maintaining the hypnotic intensity that has become his signature. The release opens with ‘Johnson’s Theme’, where melancholic melodic sequences weave through a tightly wound rhythmic framework, creating a sense of emotional depth without breaking the track’s functional drive. It’s a meditative opener that draws listeners inward before the record plunges deeper into darker territory.

On ‘Granite Skin’, Wise leans into cavernous low-end pressure and tightly coiled percussion, crafting a rolling groove that feels built for extended club journeys. The track’s dense atmosphere demonstrates his talent for creating tension through subtle modulation rather than dramatic breakdowns.

The mood shifts slightly with ‘Flow’, which introduces a lighter, almost vaporous texture. Soft pulses and airy tones drift through the arrangement, offering a moment of breathing space while maintaining the steady propulsion that anchors the record.

Closing track ‘Kanga’ brings things back to peak-time focus. Urgent rhythms collide with strafing bleeps and kinetic energy, delivering a driving finale that captures the physical power of Wise’s club-focused sound design.

Across the EP, Rene Wise demonstrates a deep understanding of techno’s psychoactive potential, the way microscopic changes in rhythm, tone and texture can reshape the energy of a

dancefloor. It’s music built for the long haul, designed to unfold gradually as dancers surrender to the loop.

With this latest entry in the UFO catalogue, Wise further solidifies his place at the cutting edge of contemporary techno, an artist who proves that sometimes the most powerful ideas lie in the smallest details.