Architex - Metanoia LP - Architecture Recordings - ARX100

Architecture Recordings has been a hub for innovative electronic music, showcasing artists who have redefined the genre boundaries of drum and bass.

Architex Unveils  'Metanoia', their second Groundbreaking Album on Architecture Recordings. ARX proudly announces its landmark 100th release with 'Metanoia', the highly anticipated new album from visionary producers Architex. A sonic journey through deep textures, intricate rhythms, transcendent soundscapes, immersive ambient passages, hypnotic techno, and lush melodic progressions. Each composition reflects Architex's signature fusion of organic and synthetic elements, creating an introspective yet dynamic listening experience. A masterful exploration of texture, rhythm, and spatial design, showcasing the Architex ability to craft immersive sonic environments. Metanoia reinforces the Architex place as a pioneering force in electronic music.

Metanoia (Greek for 'transformation of the mind') is a 9-track opus that blends immersive ambient passages, hypnotic techno, and lush melodic progressions. Each composition reflects Architex's signature fusion of organic and synthetic elements, creating an introspective yet dynamic listening experience. From the ethereal opener 'Galaxian' to the pulsating energy of 'Hurt U' and the cinematic closer 'Altitude,' the album invites listeners into a world of sonic evolution.

Celebrating its 100th release, Architecture Recordings continues to push boundaries as a platform for cutting-edge electronic music. Since its inception, the label has championed innovation, and Metanoia stands as a testament to its legacy. Label founder INK states: 'Reaching 100 releases is a huge achievement, and there's no better way than The Architex my very first music endeavour in dnb on Basement Records to mark this moment. 'Metanoia' is a creation that embodies the label's ethos-forward-thinking, emotive, and timeless.'

Founded in 1997 by INK, Architecture Recordings is a forward-thinking electronic music label dedicated to curating innovative sounds across technological, ambient, raw and experimental realms of electronic music. SIN a new member of the Architex goes on to add 'This album is a meditation on space, form, and movement. Architecture Recordings has been a home for forward-thinking music, and I'm honored to contribute to this milestone'  It is a landmark release as Architecture Recordings' 100th entry, solidifying its influence in the electronic music scene. With 100 releases and counting, the label remains a beacon for artistic exploration and innovation in the realms of deeper drum and bass music and continues to shape the future of sound.  




9. Architex - Altitude - (Silent Extent Remix) - Architecture Recordings - ARX100

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INK : The story so far......

An architect first visualizes then realises, making something out of nothing, making sure that not only the object itself shines but also the space around it. The sound is moulding, shaping and morphing at the hands of Dj Ink... 

The year is 1990 and a young Dj Ink has solidified his love for the culture known as hip hop- as the years move on so does UK street music, there are new genres forming and Ink begins to hear what is familiar to him, but there is a new twist-It is the UK passing by the USA, with a huge dose of African and Jamaican influence, This is music to a budding Dj Ink's ears, he naturally becomes involved and it doesn’t take too long before he begins to make his mark. 

First begins the Pirate radio circuit. Working hard at his craft and allowing the followers to get familiar with the roll, steadily bookings began to build up and soon it would be time for Ink to become associated with three names that changed the landscape of British electronic music-Basement Records, and slightly later Metalheadz and Renegade Hardware. Ink would go onto form his own imprint- Architecture Recordings, releasing anthems from himself and various crew members, bringing through new talent and the cream of the heavy hitters within drum n bass. If you're familiar with drum n bass/jungle you’ll know instantly the weight these labels carry, and if you're not by just scratching the surface you’ll become aware of the impact they have had. Renegade Hardware & Metalheadz are two commitments Dj Ink has upheld to this day, through thick and thin, engraved in the wall of time.

Essential work includes 'The 50th (Blueprint)' (1st Drum and Bass/Jungle tune selected live by a dj (LTJ Bukem) on BBC Radio 1 essential DnB show ever!) and "Altitude" on Basement Records, ‘Feel da heat’ taken from the LP ‘Can u draw sound?’ on Architecture Recordings, ‘Kaos Theory EP’ on Renegade Hardware, ‘Shine’ on Metalheadz, and the now infamous posse cut ‘Instinct’ also on Architecture, this is just a small fraction by Ink that has made waves. 

The now famous "Horsemen" project was a concept headed up by Ink, Loxy, Dylan & Keaton. Originally formed due to the affinities amongst the original four, the crew went onto bring together producers from all over the globe under the "Horsemen" banner- beat makers who have been inspired by the foundations laid down by The Four Horsemen went on to receive acclaim from critics and music buyers alike.

Ink has a number of long players under his belt, to select a few In chronological order these are - Incision and Can You Draw Sound for Architecture Recordings, Hard Soul w/ Perpetuum for Colours Audio and: The Last Scroll for Renegade Hardware. In more recent events we have "The Tree & The Wind" by INK & SIN also on Architecture Recordings.  With these credits to his name it is fair to say INK continues to make his mark on DnB.

9. Architex - Altitude - (Silent Extent Remix) - Architecture Recordings - ARX100

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