#23 Feat. New Releases in Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic)

Fresh off the heels of his first release on Figure, French producer Arkan deepens his explorations of a unique sound with Part 2 of his Lightworker EP. His signature blend of mental techno is expanded upon, with opener Broken Clock swaying and rumbling mysteriously like a hypnotic pendulum over an abrasive groove. Pulsing picks up traction and pushes the momentum forward while still allowing jagged textures and cavernous effects to paint a largely looming soundscape. The flipside gets treated to more colours, with the linear Plaintive works its magic through a set of dense and emotive synths, slowly creating an uplifting yet condensed energy. Dark Clouds equally builds a strong atmosphere, using ricocheting sparks of panning synths and lighting to conjure the ominous feeling of a rising thunderstorm. Digital-only track of Speedway finally comes as a punchy bonus, serving a taster of how Arkan is also able to deliver funky and fidgety techno tools. If you havent checked it yet, make sure to go back for Lightworker Pt 1 and hear more of this promising new talents sounds.

Arkan

#39 Feat. New Releases in Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic)

2024-09-27 fabric Records

Rødhåd, Clotur, Beste Hira, Casual Treatment, Mathys Lenne, Rill, Arkan, Theo Nasa, Delano Legito, DVS1, Inox Traxx, SAMA, Ignez, Nastia Reigel, UFO95, A.Morgan, Alarico, Peryl, Highlimiter, Tascamboy, Rene Wise, Klint, Marcal, Augusto Taito, Phil Berg, Holden Federico, .VRIL, Out Of Place Artefacts

#59 Feat. New Releases in Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic)

The latest addition to the Figure roster comes in form of French producer Arkan. A musician from young age, he combines minimalist, deep-cut grooves with understated harmonies. His first release on the label arrives as part one of his Lightworker double EP, giving the artist ample room to showcase his own vision of contemporary, „mental techno as he dubs it himself. Fitting this description, opener Delirium is a deeply hypnotic tune, mastering the subtle art of sustain and release to effortlessly cycle its own energy. Vicious Night then tips towards a more percussively lead momentum yet stays true to the less-is-more approach of Arkan. On the flip he gets to further build on his musical ideas, whether it be the melodic fragments echoing pensively in and out of the 4/4 grid over the galopping beat of Voltaris or eventually the saccharine, IDM-reminiscent ambient closer What Is Born Cannot Die. Digital bonus Subway then completes the five-tracker with an eery piece of tunnel techno, leaving us excited to hear more of Arkan on part two of his Lightworker EP.

Arkan