Glasgow-based electronic musician, producer and DJ Arkle has delivered an incredible catalogue of work in just three years. Exploring the worlds of atmospheric music and club-inspired soundscapes, he stitches together elements from drum and bass, glitch and ambient genres to create a wholly original sound via his creativity and exquisite sound design.
His background in music retail and acting lends his work a unique perspective, resulting in tracks that transport listeners into immersive, almost cinematic spheres. Since making his debut in 2021, Arkle has drawn on a wide array of influences, fusing the rhythmic intensity of club culture with softer, more intricate layers of electronic composition.
In March 2021 he made his entrance with his debut single “Campsie Chills,” which he’s since followed up with multiple well-received tracks and remixes as well as his first EP, It’s for you, which landed in February 2022. Now he brings us one of his latest releases with his new single titled “Don’t Speak,” his first vocal-driven track, offering a completely new dimension to his sonic vision.
“Don’t Speak” serves as an abstract dissection of themes such as love and loss, exploring the dissolution of a relationship through a sound that nod sto 90s trip-hop while echoing the influence of electronic acts like Lamb and Four Tet. Creating a mesmeric musical world full of stuttering rhythms, soft synth textures and soulful vocal elements, “Don’t Speak” presents a stunning sound that’s immersive and memorable in equal measure.
Started off with the sweep of sonic textures, the rattle of mellow glitching percussion and gentle swell of synth tones combines with airy instrumental chimes, casting an enchanting listening experience. With the elegant female vocal lines gliding above, the hushed zap of synths and shining key tones melt together to form a sound that’s both crisply focused and dreamy.
With subtle tinges of soul R&B filtering through the experimental electronic lens, Arkle lays down a spectacular collision of contrasting styles that come together in a cohesive and truly enjoyable fashion. Putting his unique composition ability and production flair on full display, “Don’t Speak” sees Arkle create an alluring sound that’s impossible not to love and we can’t wait to see what he’s got in store next.
Listen to Don’t Speak below
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