Arkeo is my most eclectic and techno-driven album to date—a fusion of my love for subterranean aesthetics and my deeply-rooted connection to Detroit’s underground music scene. 
While always keeping the dance floor in mind, this album also reflects something more personal: my spiritual journey and how it applies to my daily life.
Arkeo represents the awareness that I have weaknesses, but rather than seeing them as limitations, I view them as opportunities for God's power to work through me.  It’s a reminder that my dependence on Him allows me to walk more fully into the abundant life I’m meant to live.
Jesus said, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” 
— 2 Corinthians 12:9
As you listen, my hope is that you don’t just hear the music, but that you feel a connection to something deeper.


Label:  DeepLabs
Artist:  Luke Hess 
Title:  Arkeo
Release Date:  9 May 2025
Format:  2x12” Grey Marble Vinyl, Digital


Tracks:
A1 - Dokimion
A2 - Perissos
B1 - Panoplia
B2 - Stoicheo
C1 - Skopos
C2 - Exousia
D1 - Ephraim
D2 - Hiketeria 
E1 - Metanoia - (Digital Bonus)

Credits:
Written, Produced, and Mixed by Luke Hess.
Mixed, Mastered, and Finalized by Brian Kage.
Artwork by Joshua Harrison.

bookings:  daniel@connectbookings.com

Please support the album by purchasing the vinyl at your favorite online record shop or digitally via Bandcamp:

https://deeplabs.bandcamp.com/album/arkeo

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!

MUCH LOVE FROM DETROIT!!!

Arkeo

A new spring, a new label, a new direction. NOWHERE is closely
linked to the Utrecht-bunch of Something Happening
Somewhere. They kick off with the acid tingled Substance EP by
@humanspacemachine

Part of the Amsterdam techno collective De Lichting, Human
Space Machine is driven by Mike Jungerius. Although he does
sprinkle some techno-DNA over his spacious productions, his
machines often take you much deeper into the realm.

Premiering the lysergic ‘Dong’ - a track that will remind some Dutch techno heads
of early Steve Rachmad productions. Futuristic funk in optima
forma delivered by one of Amsterdam’s finest.

'Substance' is now available for pre-order via: https://sohaso.bandcamp.com/album/nowhere01-substance

Premiere: Human Space Machine - Dong [NOWHERE01]

Cleaned up this electro edit I made a while back of an absolute classic ;P

Original Track: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCVpzLj8XuQ

Artwork: https://williamhigginson.com/the-expanding-pearaverse-acrylic-painting-pears-fruit-surrealism-canvas

Digital Justice - Theme From It's All Gone Pear Shaped (Decoder Edit)

Dokimion (A1)

Perissos (A2)

Panoplia (B1)

Stoicheo (B2)

Skopos (C1)

Metanoia - Digital Bonus

.VRIL’s first EP for Kynant Records explores his trademark style of euphoric dub techno, whilst also diving deeper with spoken-word pieces in collaboration with two critical thinkers in the world of soundsystem culture and experimental music: Edward George and Isis Semaj-Hall AKA Riddim Writer. Acclaimed Dutch techno artist Steve Rachmad also dons his Parallel 9 alias for a remix. 

Written & Produced by .VRIL
Additional Production on B2 by Steve Rachmad
Vocals on A3 by Edward George
Vocals on B3 by Isis Semaj-Hall
Artwork by Irakli Kedia, Layout by Grant Gibson 
Distributed by N.E.W.S

B2 VRIL - Bruch Im Nullpunkt (Parallel 9 Remix by Steve Rachmad)

Lost Galaxies

Cosmic Holes

Bat Vissions of C.mp3

molly

Stone Circle

Dots And Pearls 6

I'm Losing My Mind

Luke Hess
[DeepLabs / FXHE / Rekids / Echocord / Dolly]
Detroit, MI USA

Bookings Worldwide:
www.connectbookings.com
daniel@connectbookings.com

Born in 1980 and raised in the Detroit area, Luke Hess has harnessed a deep appreciation for electronic music and the expression of the underground movement. 

His background in mathematics and engineering has given him a scientific approach to the dance floor, using frequencies, tones, and soundscapes to transform surroundings and mood. 
In 2003 he recorded his first promotional mix CD release for UR/Submerge. Since then, his faith based music production has landed him a seat with FXHE and Planet-e in Detroit. 

His debut album was released in early May 2009 by Denmark based label Echocord. 
In 2010 he began his own interpretation of Detroit techno with his new Detroit project and record label - DeepLabs. 

His sophomore album “Keep On” was released on FXHE records in 2012 and received a Recommended 4.5/5 rating on Resident Advisor. 

Hess is regarded as a perfectionist in his live sets and behind the decks layering his tracks in a very detailed and hypnotic manner. 
He has played at notable venues and events such as Tresor (Berlin), Culture Box (Copenhagen), Berghain (Berlin), Unit (Tokyo), Detroit Electronic Music Festival (Detroit), Fabric (London), The End Up (San Francisco), Golden Pudel (Hamburg), Sirup (Zagreb), Weekend Club (Berlin), Cubic Club (Madrid), Space (Ibiza), The Bunker (NYC) and many other venues all over the world. 

Luke’s continued hard work in the studio and in his performances combined with his unyielding interest in technology and sound will no doubt stimulate the boundaries of electronic music.

Skopos (C1)

Luke Hess

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