UK artist Mörkhal, with South Asian and Italian heritage, has long been carving out a distinct place in the world of dark tribal techno. His sound is defined by a weighty, cinematic tension and hypnotic percussive drive. It’s where ritual energy meets raw machine power. Previously releasing under the KAR-L moniker, this new alias symbolises the artist’s progression into a deeper, heavier, and more uncompromising sound. Beyond his artistic work, Mörkhal is the founder of KAD Studios and 3MOON RECORDS, which, following a recent rebrand, has now entered the world of vinyl.
Says the artist, “In a time where it feels that the world is in turmoil, I found solace in music away from the materialistic ideology and media sensationalism. The intention was not to create traditional DJ tools, but a cinematic techno journey rooted in the metaphysical philosophy of Monism, the belief that all existence originates from a unified essence.“
Each track acts as a chapter in that exploration, shaping a world where darkness, energy, and emotion collide. Opener ‘Mirvak’ has a heavyweight rhythm that rumbles with great menace. Darkly euphoric surges sweep over you as the tight-knit percussion adds texture and tension.
‘Allspark’ has another foreboding cosmic atmosphere that pulls you into the darkness like a black hole, while ‘Kalith’ has unrelenting drum pressure and watery droplets, a sense of post-industrial tension, and hi-fidelity sound design that evokes rich mental imagery. Lastly, ‘Akasha’ expands with a more transcendent, cosmic tone that is eerie and full of mystery, perfect for 4 am dance floors. Together, the four tracks form a continuum of mechanical pressure, ancient shadow, and inescapable techno force.
Mörkhal’s ‘Aether Construct’ EP comes on vinyl and digital via 3MOON RECORDS on January 30th, 2026.
Tracklist
1. Mirvak
2. Allspark
3. Kalith
4. Akasha