Kangding Ray

Kangding Ray is the alias of David Letellier, a French musician and producer known for his deep, textured blend of techno, experimental, and industrial sounds. Based in Berlin, his music straddles the boundary between club culture and avant-garde sound design, combining throbbing rhythms with intricate digital manipulations. He first gained recognition through releases on the iconic Raster-Noton label, where his forward-thinking approach helped shape the label’s experimental techno aesthetic.

Over the years, Kangding Ray has developed a reputation for crafting immersive sonic landscapes, often with dark, cinematic overtones. He is also the founder of the label ara, which focuses on boundary-pushing electronic music. Whether through dancefloor-driven EPs or conceptual albums, Kangding Ray continues to push the envelope of what electronic music can be, earning a loyal following among fans of progressive and minimalist techno.

Genres

Idm

Glitch

Dub Techno

Minimal Techno

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Latest Release

Superfluid

Kangding Ray

Ep - 5 Tracks - Released March 14, 2025