Boris Brejcha loses it all on new single ‘16 Red Even’: Listen

Often donning his iconic jester mask, Boris Brejcha has built his career on driving techno anthems and massive live sets. For his latest offering, he takes listeners along for the ride during a long night at a casino.

Perhaps no two entertainment industries align better than the unique hours kept by DJs and casinos. Exploring the emotional downfall of a night at the roulette table, Boris Brejcha begins his latest release at ‘six o’clock in the morning’ as he hopes for one last major score at the table. As the male voice reveals, he places everything on black at this early (or late?) stage in the day, and he loses. A robotic female voice tells the audience that “The winning number is 16 red even.” It’s a harrowing and frustrating loss, but Brejcha crafts a melodic and moving production to accompany the narrative.

Filled with stops and starts, especially around the vocal samples, 16 Red Even moves at a steady pace, mimicking the experience of a 6 am casino journey. This is not one of Brejcha’s high-energy productions, but it still maintains his incredible understanding of the sonic landscape. The soft, bell-like lead sets the tone, the drama of losing it all combined with the headspace of a gambler betting it all comes through clearly thanks to the powerful work of Boris Brejcha.