Belarusian duo Stereoporno, the project of Igor ‘ES’ and Andrey ‘Tone A’, have built a presence across the European club circuit through their Stereosundays series at Dissident and a steady run of international shows spanning Israel, Turkey, Italy, and beyond.
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Alongside their DJ activity, the pair have been developing their studio output, shaping a sound that moves between melodic, atmospheric, and club-focused territories.
Now, with the release of their debut LP ‘Chronicle’ on 3000 Grad Records, Stereoporno present a more complete artistic statement, bringing together the ideas and sonic direction they have been refining in recent years.
In this conversation, Stereoporno open up about the making of ‘Chronicle’, their approach to storytelling, and how their creative relationship has evolved through the process.
EG: Hi guys, welcome to EG. Great to have you here. How have you been, and where are you speaking to us from today?
Stereoporno: Hi, thanks for having us, we’re happy to be here. We’ve been doing well, with a strong focus on our new release and everything surrounding it. We’re speaking to you from our studio, this is where all the magic happens.
EG: Congratulations on the release of your debut LP ‘Chronicle’ via 3000 Grad Records. Reaching this point is a big milestone. When did you first realize this project needed to become a full-length album?
Stereoporno: Thank you. It really means a lot. At some point, we realized that the music we were making didn’t want to exist as separate tracks anymore. There was a certain continuity, a shared mood that kept evolving from sketch to sketch. That’s when it became clear, it had to be a full-length story rather than a collection of singles.
EG: The record feels very cohesive, almost like it’s meant to be experienced from start to finish. What kind of story or emotional thread were you trying to carry across the album?
Stereoporno: For us, Chronicle is about movement, internally and externally. It’s not a linear story, but more like a sequence of emotional states: tension, release, reflection, and tension again. We wanted the listener to feel like they’re going through something, not just hearing tracks, but being inside a shifting atmosphere.
EG: There’s a tension running through ‘Chronicle’, between freedom and something more uneasy. Was that contrast something you were consciously exploring while making it?
Stereoporno: Yes, that contrast was definitely intentional. We’re interested in that fragile space where something feels euphoric but slightly unstable at the same time. Freedom is never complete; there’s always a shadow, some uncertainty. That duality became one of the core ideas of the album.
“Working on a full album forces you to go deeper, to be more patient, and sometimes to let go of control”
EG: You move between melodic techno, trance-leaning elements, and more atmospheric passages without it ever feeling disconnected. How do you approach building that kind of balance?
Stereoporno: We don’t really think in strict genre terms when we’re working. It’s more about energy and flow. If a track needs to lean more into trance or become more atmospheric, we follow that direction naturally. The balance comes from listening to the whole picture, how each track connects to the next.
EG: The use of multilingual vocal fragments adds a very human layer to the record. What draws you to voices in that way, especially when they’re not always front and center? Why the choice of working with different languages?
Stereoporno: Voices are like emotional triggers for us. Even when they’re not leading, they add a human presence, something intimate inside a very electronic space. Different languages help to remove the focus from literal meaning and shift it toward feeling. It becomes more universal that way.
EG: This album works both in the club and in a more personal listening setting. When you’re creating, do you think about those two environments differently, or do they naturally merge for you?
Stereoporno: We don’t separate those environments too much. For us, a good track should work in both contexts; it should move a dancefloor but also hold attention when you’re alone with it. Maybe the difference is just in the details, but the core feeling stays the same.
EG: Looking at the current landscape, melodic and emotional club music is having a strong moment again. What do you think people are really searching for on the dancefloor right now? Are there any plans to present ‘Chronicle’ in a “live” setting?
Stereoporno: Right now, people are searching for something real. Not just functionality, but emotion, something they can connect to on a deeper level, even in a club setting. And yes, we’re definitely thinking about presenting ‘Chronicle’ in a live format. It’s still in development, but we want to translate the album into a more immersive experience.
“Freedom is never complete; there’s always a shadow, some uncertainty. That duality became one of the core ideas of the album”
EG: On a more personal note, what’s something you’ve learned about your creative relationship while working on ‘Chronicle’?
Stereoporno: We learned to trust the process, and each other. Working on a full album forces you to go deeper, to be more patient, and sometimes to let go of control. It made our collaboration stronger and more intuitive.
EG: Thank you so much for your time, guys. We wish you all the best with ‘Chronicle’ and what’s ahead. Take care!
Stereoporno: Thank you, we really appreciate it. Take care and see you somewhere on the dancefloor.
Stereoporno’s ‘Chronicle’ is out now on 3000 Grad Records. Stream and download here.
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