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.
Released May 2025 on Hands.
Track Listing:
01 Washed Ashore
02 Ancestral Memories
03 A Day before
04 Fatal Attraction
05 Through Boundaries
06 Rorshar's Farewell
07 Delegate
08 Staples, Bones and Loss
09 Relapse
10 Hydraulic Jackhammer
11 Needles
12 Drowning
English