Detroit-based DJ and producer DJ O-Bey steps fully into his element with this new album, “The Knockturnal Realm” released January 2, 2026, delivering a high-voltage EDM techno project that thrives on movement, momentum, and atmosphere. Inspired by the rush of festivals, concerts, and live events, The Knockturnal Realm captures that electric moment when the crowd locks in and the outside world disappears.
Crafted over the course of more than a year, the album was recorded entirely in DJ O-Bey’s own studio, where creativity flows best during moments of calm and downtime. That contrast—relaxed creation meeting high-intensity output—comes through in the music. The tracks are tightly structured but never stiff, pulsing with hypnotic rhythms and driving low-end that DJs can stretch deep into a set or fans can blast for an instant energy lift.
There’s also a strong sense of place woven into the project. As a proud Midwesterner, DJ O-Bey tips his hat to the foundations laid in Detroit and Chicago, while still pushing toward a global dance-floor language. Influences from Juan Atkins, Derrick May, Carl Cox, Prince, and Farley echo throughout—not as imitation, but as lineage. This is techno that respects its roots while confidently standing in the now.
Beyond the music, The Knockturnal Realm is part of a larger visual and experiential world. With more energetic videos on the way, DJ O-Bey continues to build immersive moments that heighten the album’s intensity and keep listeners locked into its nocturnal pulse.
Whether you’re deep in an underground club or chasing focus during the day, The Knockturnal Realm delivers a steady surge of energy that never lets up.
With The Knockturnal Realm, DJ O-Bey channels Detroit’s techno legacy into a modern, high-energy experience
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