Japan’s finest techno export is back. Since his last release for Token in 2010, Go Hiyama  has graced other heavyweight techno institutions like Stroboscopic Artefacts, Perc Trax & Audio Assault. Now he returns to Token, following Phase’s highly acclaimed ‘Binary Opposition Reprocessed’ earlier this summer.‘Arc One’ contains 3 tracks, each with a different timbre. ‘Farnsworth House’ focuses on hazy atmospherics over a stomping drum pattern, while ‘Dymaxion Map’ is a more of an instant heavy hitter with punishing percussion.
Go keeps the best for the flip side track. ‘Fallingwater’ builds slowly over a tough yet sophisticated off beat rhythm. Tension grows while the haunting noisy synths lead to a thrilling breakdown, after which it kicks back in ferociously.

Go Hiyama remains one the most interesting techno artists of the last decennium and continues to intrigue by reinventing his sound without losing that recognisable touch. I’m a fan, to say the least.

(Kr!z)

early support by:

surgeon: thanks for sending, I like Farnsworth House best.
Untold: Yes! Loving this release. Great textures and grooves. Full support
marcel dettmann: i like Dymaxion Map a lot
xhin: Thanks! Digging Farnsworth House ;)
Markus Suckut: phew, hot token. will try all tracks. hard to choose a fav. but the Farnsworth House is a must play.
Lucy: very cool ep!
dvs1: Dymaxion map is dope! Definitly has that bounce that I need.. Thank you!
Peter Van Hoesen: Farnsworth House! Top.
AnD: top release, we love Go Hiyama\'s work! dymaxion is the one here for us, full support
psyk: "Farnsworth House" is my pick here. Thanks!
Makaton: Fallingwater pick for me, good experimentation throughout whole ep which is great to see
Bas Mooy: Quality three tracker! Full support for one of my favorite artists on one of my favorite labels out there!
Exium: Thanks, will play Fallingwater
Ctrls: Support!
Sunil Sharpe: Fallingwater for me! Sounds like blue bottles fighting, nice!