Arkan - Mad Race Arkan

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 moving deeper into textured and immersive territory while maintaining a powerful 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 steadily build pressure around the rhythm section.

Revival follows with a more spacious approach, allowing emotive chords and swelling layers to gradually unfold over a firm rolling foundation, capturing a feeling of momentum suspended somewhere between tension and release.

On the flipside, Sawlim pushes further into tripped-out territory. 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 tightly to the EP’s underlying drive.

Digital bonus track Make You Horny rounds out the release with a rawer and more playful energy, combining punchy drums and jagged synth work 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.