One of our favorite labels, the unmistakable “desert label,” Arido Records, returns with a new reference that solidifies its sonic vision. This time, the label presents Spanish producer Juan Campos, who delivers «Etalon,» a powerful collection of five original tracks marking the fifty-fifth (55th) reference in the Arido Records catalogue. This number symbolizes not only a milestone but a statement of maturity and impeccable curation.
This EP is a welcome return for Juan Campos to Arido Records after two years. The album is compelling proof of the producer’s creative talent, offering a fundamentally minimalist sound filled with crisp, shimmering layers. His compositions skillfully move between science fiction and the mental realm, building tense atmospheres, hypnotic rhythms, and catchy, energetic grooves. It is a dense sound that is progressively refined, purifying itself until it reaches a state of controlled delirium and pure sonic fiction.
The term Etalon (which in optics refers to a device used to select or measure specific wavelengths of light) finds a perfect resonance in Campos’s music. Here, it signifies the coupling of strong, clean, and very bright sounds within rhythmic coordinates that are agile yet heavy, reflecting admirable sonic sophistication. Existing between elements of Drone and Ambient, this artist’s techno is masterfully executed. The EP is not just music for the floor; it is an instrument for measuring emotional intensity in the dark—an elegant techno beacon that shines with laser precision.
Label: Arido Records
Artist: Juan Campos
Title: Etalon
Catalogue: ARD055
Release Date: November 2025
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1. Etalon
2. Efecto Kerr
3. Sembrador De Inyeccion
4. Speckle Dinámico
5. Antilaser
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