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Arco State

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About

Arco State is the collaborative project of Berlin-based producers and musicians Alex Simmance and Amalle. Two contrasting musical lineages converge into a shared expression rooted in minimalism and neo-classical nuance, expanding outward into ambient, electronic and IDM-infused techno: a sonic dialogue as textured as it is precise.

Folded, their debut five-track EP, sits on a unique threshold: delicate yet expansive. Anchored in sparse, emotionally charged piano motifs, each composition follows its own path. Some dissolve into atmospheric ambient forms, rich in tone and texture; others reassemble into striking electronic architectures, shaped by resampled acoustic fragments, tactile synthesis and detailed sound design.

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Arco State in front of concrete tower blocks, shot on black-and-white film.
The duo in a studio, one leaning back laughing in a chair, the other turned at the mixing desk between two monitors.
The two members of Arco State at home, each wearing a cooking pot on their head, deadpan.
Wide-angle close-up of the duo pulling faces, one holding a wooden spoon to the camera.