Alfa Cornae 'Are You Happy?'
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Italian producer Alfa Cornae returns to OBSCUUR with Are You Happy? — a bold three-track EP that dives deep into the raw, hypnotic edges of techno. Known for his uncompromising sonic identity, Alfa fuses stripped-down power with intricate detail, creating a sound that’s equal parts physical and cerebral.
The title track “Are You Happy?” sets the tone with a punishing industrial drive. Distorted kicks and acidic stabs collide in a high-pressure atmosphere that’s equal parts aggression and release — a confrontational opener that doesn’t ask politely.
“Lucia Lu” shifts the mood, leaning into Alfa’s signature hypnotism. A tightly woven groove pulses beneath evolving percussive textures, driven by a standout stab motif that keeps the tension alive. Subtle, fluid, and endlessly loopable — built for dancefloors that like it deep and focused.
Closing with “Tutte le cose,” Alfa blends hardgroove intensity with hypnotic overtones. It’s a relentless yet refined trip — a track that pushes forward with purpose, bridging the gap between mind and muscle.
Are You Happy? is a statement piece — three distinct takes on techno, unified by Alfa Cornae’s unmistakable vision.