Kangding Ray, a true innovator of electronic music, has just launched a brand new label, ara, heralding it’s first EP, “Predawn Qualia“.
Throughout his career, Kangding Ray, real name David Letellier, has always put artistic integrity first. Defining his sound as both an ode to club beats and a platform for unique expression, his dedication to the purest aspects of music and creation is unwavering. Now with this new imprint, ara, Letellier wants to give other artists the opportunity to develop their artistic identities without restriction as he has done for decades.
ara will not follow any one genre or fall into any particular category. Each artist and each release will be treated as a singular project in every aspect. From the sonic qualities of the music itself that will represent new concepts and a plethora of styles. To the physical artwork for each release, which will incorporate techniques including manually-applied ink and brushed acrylic paint.
The first offering from the label will be Letellier’s new “Predawn Qualia” EP, out May 17, with the title track now available to listen below. This electronic composition exists at the intersection of Letiellers club-based history and unparalleled ability to evoke different moods and emotions in a single piece of music. Following this initial release from Letellier will be an EP from Adiel on June 21 with music from Hydrangea and Refracted & Voiski coming later this year as well.
Predawn Qualia Tracklist:
A1. âPredawn Qualiaâ
A2. âStone Sober Brushstrokesâ
B1. âOrcan Tearsâ
B2. âTrade On Azulâ
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