phonokemi are one of the most exciting electronic musical exports that denmark has to offer. and that means really a lot, if we think that since many years now a very innovative and exellent techno music scene is growing up in our neighbour country. it is also no wonder that the duo regularly provides berlin label highgrade records with some of our most exciting new releases. the pair has repeatedly demonstrated that the combination of an experienced producer (jacob phono thiessen) and a first rate dj (kim kemi) is a winning combination that ensures the production of intelligent tracks that always make more than their share of revolutions on the worlds turntables. this latest ep is no an exception.

in denmark, there rages a lively and experimental techno scene - and its not only a recent phenomenon. the best proof are phono and kemi, two danish imports to the berlin record label, highgrade records. the two chaps complement each other in a musically virtuoso fashion: phono, jacob thiessen, spent his childhood playing around with sequencers and drum machines: over the years he has stuck to this passion and as such, has developed a reputation as an experienced house and techno producer. kim kemi, by contrast, has been a dj since the beginning, and since the 90s has been one of the key figures in the copenhagen club scene. together they have not only performed regularly at the biggest events in denmarks capital, but have also ensured through their many releases, ever changing accents and atmospheres on the turntables. this wealth of combined musical experience can be heard instantly on their latest outing for highgrade – >decompose<. the three tracks, >decompose<, >exterminators< & >last night< assemble rhythms that come from punk, elegant voices and dizzying loops a multi-layered sound excursion. the result is a perfectly produced ep, but one that has not been ironed smooth. with the >made in denmark< seal of quality, phono and kemi bring some extra depth to the party attitude