Enjoying an incredible buzz on this year’s Timmy Trumpet collab “Like A G6” (with Naeleck), which proved a massive breakthrough for the burgeoning artist, masked DJ/production entity POLTERGST now further builds momentum with new single “Open Your Eyes.” It’s a song that thrives on his trademark hard techno vibes, featuring rumbling beats, raving synth stabs and enticing vocals from Guano Apes’ eponymous rock hit. Having already garnered massive attention on TikTok, this viral hit is now set to overwhelm streaming and festival crowds, opening their eyes on a whirlwind of hard techno fury – making moves now on Spinnin’ Records.
Taking into account POLTERGST came to life in 2021, he’s been making impressive moves so far. He’s released tracks together with several artists, and had songs out on labels such as Fedde Le Grand’s Darklight Records, KSHMR imprint Dharma and Blasterjaxx label Maxximize – all marked by a fresh, unique and definitely harder take on contemporary electronic music.
Recently, he reached his biggest milestones so far, teaming up with none other than Timmy Trumpet for last year’s hit tune “Tonight,” while early 2024 saw him release “Move It,” an influential single that became a worldwide trending sound on TikTok with over 200K videos, while closing in on 10 million Spotify streams as we speak.
It was followed by a next Timmy Trumpet in the shape of “Like A G6” (with Naeleck), revamping the same-titled dance classic into a smash of their own. By now, the song counts over 12 million Spotify streams, reaching critical acclaim, turning into POLTERGST’s undeniable signature tune .
Meanwhile, the POLTERGST stage performance also raised attention. The ghost-masked figure that’s currently rocking clubs and festivals with his characteristic in-your-face sound added more mystery to the artist – leading to a promising deal with Spinnin’ Records that only caused more anticipation for his next move.
“Open Your Eyes” says it all. Tightly produced with POLTERGST’s trademark hard techno sound, the song bursts out with swift moving kicks and relentless pulsating chords, enhancing the upwinding energy with rough acid chords and lyrics from Guano Apes’ eponymous hit. While mesmerizing synths further blow you away, the track proves itself an instant classic, taking the POLTERGST signature sound to a raving next level.
Recently, the song already proved itself an infectious crowdpleaser, making waves on TikTok with over 2,100 videos created using the track’s audio, resulting in a remarkable 4.27 million views and 209K interactions.
Notably, esteemed DJ’s from the hard techno scene, including Dominique Lamee and Paolo Ferrara, have expressed keen interest in the track by requesting the masters and adding the track to their DJ set. This endorsement highlights POLTERGST’s unique ability to blend mainstream EDM appeal with the intensity of underground hard techno. Effectively, “Open Your Eyes” is bound to prove itself another milestone release for the masked artist. POLTERGST has no intentions of slowing down, so much is clear, opening everyone’s eyes as we speak, sharing his remarkable energy with a hugely captivating new claim to fame.
