Turkish Duo ICECREAMJOKE Release ‘Nova’ on Portääl, Blending Trance and Hard Dance Energy

5 days ago
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Updated: 2 days ago

Two men wearing sunglasses pose with serious expressions. One wears a patterned jacket. Background is plain, creating a modern mood. — ICECREAMJOKE

Izmir electronic duo ICECREAMJOKE step onto Portääl with their new single ‘Nova’, denoting a defining moment in their early catalogue. The release introduces their composite approach, combining trance intensity with hard dance drive and techno detail.

‘Nova’ focuses on movement and impact. The track revolves around a fast-paced groove, with euphoric synth lines piercing a firm rhythmic base. Percussion stays tight and direct, while rising melodic phrases bring tension and release in equal measure. The result lands squarely in peak-time territory, designed for late-night club environments and high-pressure festival moments.

The duo, formed by producers Berceste and Maje in Izmir, have quickly received recognition for their forward-facing sound. Their productions draw on trance atmospheres, techno weight and groove-led club structures, creating tracks that balance emotional progression with functional dancefloor intent.

‘Nova’ reflects that direction clearly. Psytrance textures layer the background, while the main melodic hooks convey a sense of urgency. Each section moves with purpose, keeping momentum consistent from the opening bars through to its closing sequence.

As their debut on Portääl, the single signals strong intent. ICECREAMJOKE position themselves within a new wave of producers revisiting trance-rooted energy through a modern club lens. With further releases already in motion, ‘Nova’ establishes a clear foundation and points towards a fast-developing trajectory.