Amandra, hidden master behind Ahrpe Records, goes for subtly evolving and droning atmospheres. The French producer exiled in Warsaw illustrates with coherence his own vision of acid and tribal rhythms that can be presented with either bright and soft feelings or through a darker, more disturbed path. Complex patterns are woven through sustained tone clusters to foster an unlimited sense of energy and focus. Radiant synths glisten over live percussive loops whilst infinite pads wander the boundaries of light and dark. Amandra uses minimalist techniques to build tranquil sonic spaces that evolve on their own accord, making way for carefully mapped out rhythmic cycles. The result is an immersive listening experience replete with subtle details, but never cluttered. “Like much of what Amandra offers, there’s a sense of the mystical that’s sure to delight deep techno heads.” -Resident Advisor Selected past performances : Lantern Beijing, Brooklyn Mirage New York, Concrete Paris, Panorama Bar/Berghain Berlin, Contact & Dommune Tokyo, Printworks London, Vurt Seoul, Fuse Brussels, Khidi Tbilisi, Shelter & ADE Amsterdam, The Grand Factory Beirut, Mal Tva Stockholm Bookings live/dj : james [at] sweatlodgeagency.com