Here is our first release for 2023: Arkadia's debut album, 'Message of Peace'! Building on the sound introduced through his first few of EPs on his home label BMSS, Portuguese producer Pedro Bento presents a ground-shaking, foot-stomping and spirit-convulsing first full-length release.
The eight featured tracks form a life-affirming ode to existence and the beautiful gift that is human consciousness. A hypnotic and relentless force underpins the album, transitioning the mood from uplifting Daytime vibes through to more cerebral psychedelic territory. Accompanied by subtle but compelling Goa-infused melodies, groove-laden tribal vocal hooks and supersonic rhythms - 'Message of Peace' evokes mystical tales as old as the hills, wraps them up in a futuristic package and hurtles them at breakneck speed towards a visionary destiny.
The album concludes in an epic fashion with a remix of a timeless track from Yahel and I-Zen (Erez from Infected Mushroom). Expert mastering by Stryker and a cover featuring Sati's usual graphical genius polish this release off to a fittingly high standard.
With 'Message of Peace', Arkadia reminds us of wisdom passed, and shines a beacon towards an optimistic future - whilst making our bodies contort inexorably to primitive but psychoactive vibrations! This is trance music at its best. This is Arkadia!
