Ignacio Arfeli presents No Machine

Berlin-based Ignacio Arfeli is next up on Volta Records with a four-track EP of synth-heavy and moving techno.

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Hailing from Buenos Aires, Argentina, and based in Berlin since 2019, Arfeli is a relative newcomer but with a mature sound that belies his age. His powerful sounds combine physical drums and heart-on-sleeve synth work and have come out on labels like Terminal M, We Are The Brave, and Noir Music.

The opening track "No Machine" is twitchy future techno with unsettling synth pulses that keep you on edge. The laser-like synths and steely drums all work you into a state of hypnosis as the tension and texture build to an intense peak. The superb "Light And Darkness" is another melodic techno track with menacing drums and thunderous energy.

A delicate vocal brings intense emotions around the physical groove then "New Light" is another visceral and main room techno cut awash with cosmic melody. Lumpy drums and serene chords bring plenty of drama and last of all comes the terrific "Talking to Whales". This one has swirling, trance-like chords that will get hands in the air. An epic breakdown and chunky drum programming ensure maximum impact in the club.

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Ignacio Arfeli - No Machine
Release Date 20th January 2023
Label Volta Records

Tracklist
1. No Machine
2. Light And Darkness
3. New Light
4. Talking To Whales