Let’s be clear: electronic music hits differently when crafted by someone who understands the soul of progressive house. In his latest single “Need Me”, released October 23, through Halbert Records, ARRATOU proves he gets it. The track stretches past the six-minute mark, but you’ll hardly notice the time passing as its dark, hypnotic synthesizer work pulls you into its orbit.
While many producers might have struggled to balance such complex elements, ‘Need Me‘ showcases a genuine understanding of what makes progressive house tick. The perfectly executed vocals complement a masterfully crafted mix, each element finding its proper place. It’s the kind of production that makes you wonder how many late nights were spent getting each detail just right.
The numbers don’t lie – since its debut, “Need Me” has been turning heads on both Spotify and SoundCloud, where fans can grab a free download. It’s the kind of track that DJs quietly add to their sets and playlist curators scramble to feature.
The wizard behind these sounds is Boert Erik Halbert, known professionally as ARRATOU. His story reads like a classic tale of electronic music devotion – from spinning records at high school parties to locking himself away in the studio come 2017. By 2020, he’d gone all in, launching Halbert Records and committing fully to his artistic vision.
You can hear echoes of ’90s and early 2000s techno and house in his work, but ARRATOU isn’t living in the past. After stints in Stockholm, Spain, and Malta, he’s back home in Sandefjord, Norway, crafting music that feels both timeless and thoroughly modern.
For those itching to dive deeper into ARRATOU’s world, “Need Me” is streaming everywhere that matters. Keep your finger on his pulse through Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok — something tells us there’s plenty more where this came from.