Shards

Shards is a German techno producer who operates under aliases including James Kronier, Alain Abbaticola, and Alain Paul. The artist began releasing music in 2014 and runs the self-titled Shards label, which has served as the exclusive home for all documented releases between 2014 and 2016.

Shards produces peak time driving techno and classic Detroit-influenced electro across five releases on the Shards imprint. The music spans high-energy dancefloor-focused techno designed for peak hours alongside modern electro that draws from classic Detroit foundations. All documented output appeared within a concentrated two-year period from April 2014 to February 2016, with the artist maintaining consistent output on the self-operated label throughout this timeframe.