Few tracks in electronic music history carry the same enduring legacy as Mauro Picotto’s “Komodo”. Originally released in 2000, it became an anthem that bridged trance, techno, and progressive sounds, dominating clubs and festivals across the globe. Now, a quarter-century later, it returns with a fresh, high-octane rework from Lilly Palmer – one of the brightest stars in today’s techno scene.
Palmer has built her reputation on relentless energy and hypnotic precision, fusing hard techno grooves with melodic depth. Her rise has been meteoric, with sets at Tomorrowland, Awakenings, and Time Warp positioning her at the forefront of the new wave of techno artists. Teaming up with Picotto, a pioneer whose contributions shaped dance music in the late ’90s and early 2000s, represents a symbolic torch-passing moment: a legend and a trailblazer uniting across generations.
The 2025 reimagining of “Komodo” wastes no time in getting under your skin. From its thunderous kick drum to its razor-sharp hi-hats, Palmer injects modern hard techno grit while keeping the iconic melodic hook that made the original so unforgettable. The track is “as melodically contagious as it is peak-time ready,” balancing nostalgia with forward-thinking production. It’s dark, driving, and powerful—an update tailor-made for today’s cavernous festival mainstages and sweat-drenched warehouses.
⭐️ Rating 9/10
🎧 Perfect for
- Peak-time techno sets
- Massive festival stages
- Anyone craving a modern yet nostalgic dancefloor explosion
This isn’t just a remix—it’s a revival. Palmer respects the DNA of “Komodo” while pushing it into the present with her own signature style, ensuring that both longtime fans of Picotto and a new generation of techno ravers will lose themselves on the dancefloor.
Artist: Lilly Palmer, Mauro Picotto
Track: Komodo
Label: Armada Music
Release Date: August 15th, 2025
Get your copy here: https://armada.lnk.to/KomodoLillyPalmerWA
Connect with Lilly Palmer:
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Connect with Mauro Picotto:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MauroPicottoDJ
X: https://www.twitter.com/MauroPicottoDJ
Connect with Armada Music:
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Take a listen to Lilly Palmer x Mauro Picotto – Komodo here:
