ALEEKS — Burn EP [label Sleeve]

Aleeks – Burn EP [Label Sleeve] arrives on ARTS as catalogue ARTS060, a 12-inch techno outing that promises a tightly sequenced journey through the label’s current aesthetic. Issued on 27 November 2026, the EP slots into ARTS’s spring-summer wave of forward-thinking releases, extending the label’s reputation for kinetic, club-ready productions. Within ARTS’s 2026 output, Burn EP follows a string of earlier statements such as Essentia’s He Who Sees EP (ARTSW013), Introversion’s Onryo (ARTSCORE007) and Frenk Dublin’s Downtown Dubs (ARTSTRANSP017). Those records cemented the label’s focus on precise percussion and atmospheric depth, and Aleeks’s contribution continues that trajectory while adding a distinct, punchy edge. The A-side opens with “Burn”, a track that immediately stakes a claim with a driving pulse and a hypnotic loop that feels built for the peak of a set. “Hunt” follows, offering a slightly more stripped-back groove that maintains momentum while opening space for mixing. The third cut, “Shake It”, shifts the mood subtly, introducing a darker timbre that prepares the listener for the flip side. On the B-side, “Scorpio” picks up the energy with a relentless rhythm that works well for late-night transitions. “Noro Dub” provides a dub-inflected interlude, its echoing textures offering a moment of release before the record closes. The final piece, “Thursday Strip”, rounds the EP with a steady, rolling beat that lends itself to extended mixing and a smooth exit. Aleeks’s recent output includes the Bloom 12-inch on Life In Patterns (LIP017) and the Aerobics EP (ARTS054) from 2025, both of which explored similar techno territories with a focus on kinetic drive. Burn EP refines those ideas, delivering a more compact yet equally potent set of six tracks that sit comfortably alongside the artist’s earlier work while pushing the sound forward. In the broader context of ARTS’s catalogue, the EP reinforces the label’s commitment to techno that balances precision with emotive depth. It sits among releases that have collectively shaped a nuanced, forward-moving narrative for the label this year, and it adds a fresh voice to that dialogue. For DJs, the record offers a versatile toolkit: the opening trio supplies clean, percussive elements ideal for building tension, while the B-side delivers darker, dub-laden moments suitable for peak-time or after-hours sets. Collectors will appreciate the cohesive sequencing and the way each cut contributes to a unified sonic statement without resorting to filler. The release is pressed as a 12-inch vinyl, matching the format of Aleeks’s recent outings and the label’s recent output. Its six tracks are laid out across both sides, providing ample room for the deep bass and crisp highs that techno demands. Aleeks – Burn EP [Label Sleeve], ARTS, catalogue ARTS060, 12-inch vinyl, six tracks. Tracklist: A1. Aleeks – Burn A2. Aleeks – Hunt A3. Aleeks – Shake It B1. Aleeks – Scorpio B2. Aleeks – Noro Dub B3. Aleeks – Thursday Strip