Markus Schulz teams up with Italian techno maverick Frankyeffe for “Monolith”, a high-impact fusion of trance emotion and industrial techno grit. Engineered for dark rooms and peak moments, the track continues Markus’s boundary-pushing X series with a cinematic, hard-edged edge.
A German-American DJ and producer, Markus Schulz is a trance heavyweight. Founder of the Coldharbour Recordings label, he’s known for emotional buildups, driving basslines, and sprawling soundscapes. His annual Global DJ Broadcast shows and compilations have kept him at the forefront of the scene for over two decades.
Hailing from Italy, Frankyeffe is a techno force known for industrial textures and pounding rhythms. His productions often lean heavy, crafted for underground clubs and late‑night peaks. With a reputation for raw, drive‑forward soundscapes, his style injects an unmistakable edge into collaborations.
From the first bar, “Monolith” sets a moody, cinematic tone—dark pads swaying over a tight 140 BPM groove. Around the 1:00 mark, a haunting melodic riff emerges before plunging into a head-bangin’ drop saturated with gritty, distorted synths. It’s trance in structure, but wrapped in an industrial techno coat, perfectly straddling dance‑floor energy and emotional resonance.
The breakdowns are atmospheric and epic, with dramatic rises that explode into mechanized percussion and metal‑edged bass. This is pure peak‑time adrenaline—the sort of track that grips you in a dark-room crescendo and won’t let go until the lights come back on.
⭐️ Rating: 10/10
🎧 Perfect for:
- Peak‑time moments at nightclubs or festivals
- Sets that demand both atmosphere and intensity
- Fans of trance with a harder, more industrial edge
A flawless collision of two worlds—emotion-laden trance and industrial techno grit. “Monolith” pushes the envelope of what trance can be, embracing the emotional sweep of classic Schulz productions while channeling Frankyeffe’s raw, industrial drive. It lands as a cinematic anthem made for the dance‑floor’s darkest, most euphoric peaks. If your heart beats to the pulse of trance but craves a tougher backbone, this track is your next worship ritual.
Artist: Markus Schulz, Frankyeffe
Track: Monolith
Label: Coldharbour Recordings
Release Date: February 14th, 2025
Get your copy here: https://coldharbour.lnk.to/Monolith
Connect with Markus Schulz:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markusschulz
X: https://www.twitter.com/markusschulz
Connect with Coldharbour Recordings:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coldharbourrecordings
X: https://www.twitter.com/coldharbourrec
Take a listen to Markus Schulz x Frankyeffe – Monolith here:
