Arkan – Mad Race on Figure

Arkan makes a statement on Figure with “Mad Race”, landing 5 techno (raw / deep / hypnotic) tracks built for the long game. Spanning 103–140 BPM across its 5 tracks, this release gives DJs flexible tempo options for different set moments.

Mad Race: 5-Track Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) Release

Behind the Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) : Release Notes

Following his previous appearances on Figure, French producer Arkan returns with Mad Race, a four-track EP that further sharpens his distinct vision of mental techno. Balancing hypnotic restraint with driving intensity, the release finds the artist navigating deeper into textured, immersive territory while maintaining a strong sense of propulsion throughout. The title track Mad Race opens the record in forceful fashion, locking into a tightly wound groove as restless synth movements and looming atmospheres continuously build pressure around the rhythm section. Revival follows with a more spacious approach, letting emotive chords and swelling layers unfold gradually over a firm, rolling foundation, capturing a feeling of momentum suspended somewhere between tension and release. On the flipside, Sawlim pushes further into trippy terrain. Dense percussion and spiralling effects interact with pulsing low-end pressure to create a heads-down club tool filled with subtle movement and detail. Closing track Interlude shifts the focus once more, exploring a more restrained and introspective mood through cavernous textures and hypnotic repetition while still holding onto the EP’s underlying drive. Digital bonus track Make You Horny rounds out the package with a rawer and more playful energy, bringing punchy drums and jagged synth work together into a functional late-night workout. With Mad Race, Arkan continues refining his own blend of deep, atmospheric and cerebral techno, further cementing his place within the evolving sound of Figure.

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5-Track Tracklist

1. Arkan – MAD RACE Original Mix

   Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) | 138 BPM | Db Minor | 5:38

2. Arkan – REVIVAL Original Mix

   Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) | 138 BPM | F Major | 5:26

3. Arkan – SAWLIM Original Mix

   Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) | 140 BPM | Gb Major | 6:01

4. Arkan – INTERLUDE Original Mix

   Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) | 103 BPM | C Minor | 4:48

5. Arkan – MAKE YOU HORNY Original Mix

   Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) | 139 BPM | F Minor | 5:55

Featuring Arkan on FIGURE

Arkan · 18 releases

Arkan is a Berlin-based electronic artist who has released 14 tracks since 2019 across labels including Drawner Records, SK_Eleven, and FIGURE. The producer creates raw, deep, and hypnotic techno alongside peak time driving productions for the underground scene.

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