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Akapalka

| Established. Jan 01, 2023 | SELF

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Established on Jan, 2023
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"Sun salutation with chilled breaks from: Akapalka – Hybris"

Hottest day of the year here. Wanted something suitable, so here’s Hybris from Akapalka, based on the story of Icarus who flew too close to the sun thus demonstrating the sin of Hybris (hubris).

Akapalka is Marco Testoni, an artist from Sassari (Italy). He creates electronic music but also has a parallel rock project called “Sfanto”. He says that featured track Hybris was “Inspired by the myth of Icarus, the track captures the tension between ambition and overreach.”

Sonically, Hybris is a mix of energetic beats and soaring electronics. The beats have that slightly offbeat feel but that sounds just right. A deadmau5 sense of how to make a tune feel both fresh and familiar and get you up on your feet.

The electronics are filled with mini epiphanies as arpeggios soar and then hurtle back to earth. There’s even time for an almost electronic guitar-like break. This shows his rocking tendencies. Not normally a fan of the use of those track but here they fit just perfectly.

This flies high but there’s no arrogance here, only an assured artist working to make you whirl in the sunlight. Time to get the feathers and wax out. - Acid Ted


"Akapalka – Hybris"

“Hybris” is a pulsating electronic instrumental track, that blends synthetic sounds and samples to create a dynamic and immersive soundscape. This track weaves together intricate synthetic melodies and meticulously curated samples, crafting a rich auditory tapestry that is both futuristic and evocative.

Inspired by the myth of Icarus, the track captures the tension between ambition and overreach. With its pulsating beats, soaring arpeggios, and atmospheric textures, “Hybris” offers a compelling sonic journey that balances intensity and introspection. - Parkett Channel


"Akapalka – Gatecrasher"

“Gatecrasher” is the very interesting new work of the Italian producer Akapalka: it is a track with deep house sounds that explores experimental worlds of electronic music. The result is a new and original melody, which gives us positive sensations and makes us want to listen to the track over and over again.

“Imagine being at a party, perhaps a wedding. One guest starts off drinking and seems amusing, cracking jokes that everyone laughs at. As the party progresses, he continues to drink excessively, becoming increasingly bothersome with inappropriate remarks. Eventually, he stumbles into people and breaks things, causing annoyance. Ultimately, the situation escalates to the point where he ends up vomiting on the bride.”, Akapalka told us. - Parkett Channel


"Akapalka – Insomnia"

“Insomnia” is an experimental electronic music track with glitch elements made by Italian producer Akapalka. It has an IDM foundation that blends listening electronics with dance beats. The music evokes a sense of sleepiness that cannot be satisfied, capturing the feeling of insomnia.

Akapalka, also known as Marco Testoni, is a multi-talented artist from Sassari (Italy). He creates infectious and upbeat electronic music and also has a parallel rock project called “Sfanto“. Akapalka is also an accomplished filmmaker and animator, with a passion for visual storytelling. He draws inspiration from a wide range of musical influences and aims to spread his music to a wider audience. Akapalka is a rising star in the electronic and rock music scenes, and a talented animator and filmmaker. - Parkett Channel


"AKAPALKA – Fight Or Flight"

I am a fan of electronic music and I love to listen to songs which have a good beat. I recently came across this song by AKAPALKA, called Fight Or Flight. This is one of his latest singles and it has been released not too long ago. The song is very catchy and has a strong beat, which will make you want to dance.

His name is Marco Testoni and Akapalka is the name of his electronic music project. In addition to making music, he also makes videos.

The music of Akapalka is not classified as being in a particular genre but rather takes inspiration from video games, house, breaks, rock, and funk.

Fight Or Flight is his recent release, it has some elements of EDM and even hip-hop. It has a fun, uplifting sound that is appropriate for working out or playing during the summer months.

I really enjoyed listening to this song because of its variety of different sounds which make it so unique compared to other songs out there today! If you are looking for something new then this track will definitely satisfy your needs! You should check it out by visiting his website or following him on Spotify! - Top Music


"Akapalka traz o mito de Ícaro em sua nova faixa, ‘Hybris’"

Mesclando elementos sintéticos e samples cuidadosamente trabalhados, Akapalka lança ‘Hybris’, disponível em todas as plataformas digitais.

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O produtor Akapalka lança ‘Hybris’, uma faixa instrumental que mescla elementos sintéticos e samples cuidadosamente trabalhados para criar um universo sonoro dinâmico e imersivo. Inspirada pelo mito de Ícaro, a música explora a tensão entre a ambição e os riscos do excesso, traduzindo essa narrativa em uma paisagem sonora rica e envolvente. Ouça aqui.


‘Hybris’ se destaca por suas batidas pulsantes que servem como base para melodias intricadas e arpejos ascendentes, criando uma sensação de movimento constante. Texturas atmosféricas adicionam profundidade, enquanto os samples pontuais expandem o espectro sonoro, oferecendo uma experiência que é tanto introspectiva quanto energizante. A produção equilibra intensidade rítmica e momentos de contemplação, entregando uma faixa que captura a atenção do início ao fim.

Akapalka utiliza camadas eletrônicas para construir um som futurista e evocativo, onde cada detalhe contribui para um todo coeso. A faixa é um convite para explorar os limites da música eletrônica enquanto reflete sobre os contrastes da condição humana, como o desejo de voar alto e os riscos de se aproximar demais do sol.

Com ‘Hybris’, Akapalka reafirma sua capacidade de criar músicas que vão além do entretenimento, oferecendo uma narrativa sonora que ressoa profundamente com o ouvinte. Uma composição que combina técnica e emoção, transformando som em história. - Viktor Raphael


"Akapalka une o passado e o futuro no novo single ‘Glowstick Fever’"

Akapalka lança sua nova faixa, ‘Glowstick Fever’, um hino vibrante que canaliza nostalgia de pista com pulsação futurista.

Com ‘Glowstick Fever’, Akapalka assina uma faixa feita para os momentos de ápice — aqueles em que o suor escorre, os olhos brilham sob as luzes estroboscópicas e o tempo parece suspenso em loops de som e movimento. A produção combina elementos que remetem à era dourada dos clubes com uma estética sonora atual, equilibrando calor retrô e precisão contemporânea. Ouça aqui.


A linha de baixo pulsa com consistência, firme e envolvente, criando uma base sólida sobre a qual se apoiam sintetizadores hipnóticos e efeitos que se expandem como fachos de luz em meio à fumaça. O gancho vocal é direto, quase mantral, e cumpre sua função de prender o ouvinte em um estado de euforia cíclica — repetição que não cansa, mas vicia.

‘Glowstick Fever’ é música para momentos em que o coletivo vira organismo. A construção sonora de Akapalka é pensada para funcionar tanto em grandes palcos ao ar livre quanto em espaços fechados, onde cada batida reverbera nas paredes. O sentimento é de celebração, mas com uma ponta de nostalgia: um aceno para os tempos de neon e óculos escuros na madrugada, sem deixar de olhar para frente.

Mais do que uma faixa de pista, ‘Glowstick Fever’ é um estado de espírito. É sobre se perder no som, nas luzes, no corpo que se move sem pensar. Akapalka traduz essa experiência com maestria — e quando a batida chega, a febre começa. - Beat For Beat


Discography

"Glowstick Fever" - single, 2025
"Ghost Town" - single, 2024
"Hybris" - single, 2024
"Looking Down" - single, 2024
"Get Something" - single, 2024
"Llega el Duende" - double single, 2024
"Carnival Parade" - single 2023
"Gatecrasher" - single 2023
"Insomnia" - single 2023
"Rover Landing" - EP 2023
"The Best Is Yet To Come" - single 2023
"Fight or Flight" - single 2023

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Bio

Marco Testoni, known by his stage name "Akapalka," is a versatile artist from Sassari, Italy. Combining dance rhythms with electronic soundscapes, Akapalka is making waves in the music scene with his energetic tracks.

As a filmmaker and animator, Akapalka has a portfolio spanning various genres. His passion for visual storytelling reflects his distinctive artistic sensibilities.

In recent years, he has collaborated on projects from funk to film music and contributed original scores for feature films.
The Akapalka project began in the studio in 2023, and a year later, he brought it to the live stage. With talented musicians on guitar and drums, his band rearranges studio-produced music for live performances, making it even more engaging and vibrant.

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