INCENDIE - Drowning

Some artists shape a signature sound. Others shape a mindset. INCENDIE belongs to the latter - Berlin-based Arthur Bdt is an uncompromising libertine within the post-industrial realm, yet surprisingly coherent in his artistic expression. Known as one half of ATT Corp alongside HANDS artist Templer, he now presents Drowning, a solo album that carves out a world of its own within the HANDS catalogue.

Drowning is the result of over four years of experimentation: Born from a sense of feeling overwhelmed by the intense and destructive socio-political environment, the album channels this emotional weight into deep explorations of texture and distortion. Each track unfolds as a dense, evolving soundscape where intricate layers intertwine, seeking equilibrium with the relentless pulse of rhythmic structures. The rhythms provide a steady framework, while the shifting textures embody raw emotion- at times driving the momentum forward, at others pulling it into moments of tension and restraint. - More than just an auditory experience, Drowning becomes a mirror to the rawest aspects of existence. It refuses easy gratification, opting instead to mesmerize, challenge, and engulf the listener. A compelling and enigmatic addition to the HANDS roster, it invites you to let go, to sink and to explore what lies beneath the surface.