Arkoze drops ‘Charm / Tech Glitch’ on Counterpoint

After a small early summer break, Counterpoint Recordings kicks off the release schedule for the second half of 2021 with another addition to the trademark single series which has been building a reputation for fresh consistent quality. Hailing from the UK, Arkoze debuts on the label with a 2-track single entitled ‘Charm / Tech Glitch’ featuring collaborations with Fedi Minikin and Sedo.

Once part of the Tephra & Arkoze duo, James is now venturing out on his own and has since then been putting out music that merges his history in the scene, with his new current reality. The result is a rolling uncompromisingly modern sound, which takes in the free-spirited tone of ’05-’10 influences.

Arkoze had his first release as a solo artist was on the amazing French label Vandal Records. The track ‘Don’t Hold Back’ with Interline featured Mc Fokus on Vandal’s ‘Raw Cuts Vol. 4 Various Artists‘ EP. The track received amazing feedback from artists and people around the world.

Arkoze is known for his tidy, clean and energetic blending, with a selection that is renowned for getting the crowd alive. Bookings have seen him play at clubs and festivals across UK and Europe.

In 2020 Tephra & Arkoze got back to their old ways and teamed up to take a part in the Dub Wars producer’s competition. The track was released on the fast-growing label Rebel Music as a limited dub pack alongside tracks from HLZ, Ill Truth, Mark Dinimal, Creatures and many other talented producers. This track was supported by the likes of Randall and Total Science.

James’s journey doesn’t stop here! He has a track coming out on a various artists LP for Rebel Music, as well as working on some fresh stuff. Keep your eyes peeled  – more to come from this one! 

Fedi Minkin started DJing 4 years ago. She taught herself to mix and after a couple of months got her first gig at the start of 2018. Quickly, Fedi found herself playing in various countries such as Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria and the UK. After meeting her partner James Akoze at the end of 2018, she developed an interest in production and has various projects on the go with him.

Today we premiere ‘Charm’ which sees Arkoze collab with Fedi Minikin and is below for you to check out. The 2 track single drops via Counterpoint on 20th August. Make sure you grab yourself a copy from the purchase button beneath the Soundcloud player!