FAST-AS-FUCK-AGGRESSIVE-DYSTOPIAN-NEUROFUNK-WITH-GOTHIC-TENDENCIES​ from Edinburgh
BIO: Dark energy plus raw emotion multiplied by head-bending studio alchemy equals Ekwols: a Scottish drum & bass artist with an urgent sound, meaningful message, and a deep, deep passion for evocative electronic music.
A relatively new name on the heavier, technical side of D&B, and a member of the forward-facing, community-spirited Evolution Chamber collective, Kenny Dargans’ Ekwols project is the sum of a life spent swimming neck-deep in many musical forms and flavors, contributing to the culture in every artistic way he can. In previous equations, this Edinburgh based producer has explored myriad styles and sounds from fronting punk bands and making zines to running a music and arts night throughout the 2000s across three Scottish cities. A rootsical-minded turntablist with a love for fusion, in another alias he boils down dancehall, reggae, grime, and jungle with pure soundsystem spirit.
Forever driven by the rapid progression of technology, Ekwols’ music matches his mindset: complex and curious but never compromising soul for science. Every release needs to convey a message or feeling that’s experienced through both the music and the artwork, which he plays a lead role in. Applying his signature love for gothic and horror aesthetics, and that strong sense of mortality and melancholy that’s tangible in all his music, cohesion and consistency are felt throughout everything Ekwols puts out into the world.
A relatively new name on the heavier, technical side of D&B, and a member of the forward-facing, community-spirited Evolution Chamber collective, Kenny Dargans’ Ekwols project is the sum of a life spent swimming neck-deep in many musical forms and flavors, contributing to the culture in every artistic way he can. In previous equations, this Edinburgh based producer has explored myriad styles and sounds from fronting punk bands and making zines to running a music and arts night throughout the 2000s across three Scottish cities. A rootsical-minded turntablist with a love for fusion, in another alias he boils down dancehall, reggae, grime, and jungle with pure soundsystem spirit.
Forever driven by the rapid progression of technology, Ekwols’ music matches his mindset: complex and curious but never compromising soul for science. Every release needs to convey a message or feeling that’s experienced through both the music and the artwork, which he plays a lead role in. Applying his signature love for gothic and horror aesthetics, and that strong sense of mortality and melancholy that’s tangible in all his music, cohesion and consistency are felt throughout everything Ekwols puts out into the world.
Ekwols' work is deeply intertwined with exploring the human experience through music and sound. His evocative compositions and haunting soundscapes delve into the depths of human emotions, capturing the essence of our darkest and most profound moments. This exploration of the gothic, combined with his technical prowess, creates an immersive and visceral listening experience, reflecting the complexities of the human condition.