Argel,He is considered as one of the most vibrant,original and Melodic versatile drummers in the Latin Alternative scene of Southern California, gaining respect with his work in many parts of Latin America.
Nowadays he is part of the bands Niño Astronauta, Kobol and Dream Comet. The first two have released their debut albums under the labels Static Discos and Familytree and been distributed by Kajmere Sound Distribution.
Niño Astronauta's sound is fresh with hints of nu-jazz, drum'n bass, breakbeats, 2-step, rock, funk and tons of groove! With his individual style and tireless performance, Arhkota provides the power to the 3 piece ensemble.
Niño Astronauta won the L.B.E music award as 'best live performance' in 2002.
By early 2004 Niño Astronauta's CD was distributed in all major stores throughout Mexico, and it continues to sell at an impressive rate for an independent project.
Notable reviews have been written like:
Marie Claire,Sonika, El Universal,Playboy MX,El Heraldo,Ella,Drum,La Jornada,Eres,Celeste.,receiving 3.5 stars
from the predominately conventional famous rock magazine, 'The Rolling Stone Mexico'.
Their U.S. debut CD 2005, was recently released under Trevor Baade's Family Tree Recordings and distributed worldwide by 'Kajmere Sound Distribution',.the EP single 'San Fernando rd.', and remixes by John Tejada and Terrestre/Murcof, (Nortec Collective).
In KOBOL, Arhkota creates music that sounds utterly unique with a mixture of natural low tempo beats, freestyle DSP jams, sly acoustic impressions with jazzy and dubby vibes.Notable reviews have been written about Kobol worldwide "Broken Ebony"-LP. 2005-06.
Arhkota is also a recurring musician for other bands, such as PLANKTON MAN (a former member of the Nortec Collective,).(Plantonkman's clever mixture of Mexican traditional folk sounds with jazz riffs quickly became one of his signature sounds.He has worked for Kronos Quartet, Gustavo Santaolalla; and has also made some tracks for Honda, Nike, and Dell and has played at festivals like Coachella, Mutek, LAMC, Summer Stage NY, CMJ, SXSW and Tecnogeist
Arhkota he has continually played at well known venues throughout the L.A. area, including 'Avalon', 'Key Club', 'Roxy', 'Whisky-A-Go-Go', 'Conga Room', 'California Plaza','El Rey', 'Universal Amphitheater',among others. Recently the bands where he plays have been invited and well received at various music conferences/festivals including 'Latin Alternative Music Conference', 'Interface Festival in México', 'South by Southwest', 'Baja Prog Jazz Festival','Coachella Festival', Sonar, Radio Global Festival, and the 'Northalsted Festival' in Chicago,Almoloya Festival, Vive Latino with more in the works.
He recorded for the music of the 'NEW HONDA CIVIC EVOLUTION'
TV Comercial.
Besides that, he also recorded drums for SPIGGA's track "Papa Knows" placed on the hit show
THE SHIELD on Fox '04.
Recorded with PLANKTON MAN for the TV program NACO TV aired by Fox and National Geographic.
The song "Gran Hero" by Niño Astronauta, was selected by the Extreme Sports TV Show "ADRENALINA", broadcast,21 countries by Mun2 and Telemundo Internacional,the most viewed Hispanic networks in the USA and Latin America.
also played with the Argentine Electro pop-Tango ACIDA,
w/ Alina Gandini + Tweety Gonzalez, which won the Award of: L.B.E Best Resident Band in LA '04.
Arhkota recorded together with JIMMY JOHNSON (bassist) in IGLOO music 6 pieces for the original music score of the indie film "THE AIR I BREATHE" directed by Jieho Lee.The cast includes actors such as:Kevin Bacon, Andy Garcia. Judy Dempy, Forest Whitaker, Brendan Fraser, and many more.(02/27/07)
recorded for FACUNDO MONTY 'Ella' (Amor a Primera vista)with CARLOS DEL PUERTO (bass), JIMMY JOHNSON (bass), JOHN GULITIN (piano/rhodes),JOTA MORELLI (drums) and ARHKOTA (drums) Igloo Studios of GUSTAVO BORNER.(01/29/07)
Recorded for the song "Changing the Weather" of LUCRECIA (Colombia) of the EP "Like being home" released by the net label Section of Series.
Recordings 2005 -06 - 07 - 2008 .
Recorded with KOBOL the remix of FAX's "soulsong" for a Darla compilation.
Recorded new song for ANTROBOT (Tj-Mex) 07.
Recorded grooves for MURCOF (Static/ Leaf)
Arhkota's rhythms used by FAX for his album "Primario" (Static) in stores now!
Recorded 3 songs for LOS ULTRAS
Recorded with ZUR (Arg.) Producer:Guillermo Pascual.(9/11/06)
Recorded DREAM COMET debut album "Lucky 7online now!
Recorded for ERIKA for her solo album.(Ensenada)
Recorded drums for DJ UNIEK.(10/01/07)
Arhkota and CC Co/produced a song for CUBIKY AURA 07.
Recorded for CHANA.
Recorded with PEPITO for the song" Tinto de".10/07.
Recorded with VOZ ELEMENTAL.07.
KOBOL's second album! "EXTEMPORE" in stores now!
CASTAÑO "Renacer" LP .Producers:Day Lawton, Arhkota and Castaño(feb.08)
RecentlyXIMENA SARIÑANA's for the song "Pocas Palabras"MEDIOCRE',produced by TWEETY GONZALEZ for Warner. (aunque no estoy!)
recorded with MOLLY ZENOBIA new album(08).
recorder"second time" w/ERIKA from Ensenada,MX.08
Recorded one song w/THIMTY LAURE.6-08
recorded w/ LOS HOLLYWOODSan Diego. jun.08
recording "standby" DREAM COMET"s second album" Lubna Star(Tricky)"08
recorded live.recording NIÑO ASTRONAUTA" ATLANTIS. 08 in standby
Arhkota @'Early Works & Collaborations'Cyan.2008.
Recorded w/ LOS HOLLYWOOD
w/ KINKY and GROOVE ARMADA mexico city(08.29.08
" (Recordings)" 2009 to 2010
(ARHKOTA album"Melancholic Streets and Heartbeats" 08.Finished!
w/CECI BASTIDA Hangar Studios.08-Finish!
w/ EMMA EJWERTZfinish!
w/ ANTROBOT info soon 2010
w/VILKA@ LA CHIKEN STUDIO.finish
w/ LA HOSTIA Santa Fe Studios- finish!
w/ CHILDS new album. info soon 2010
w/ MALECO COLLECTIVE produced by Martin Chan more info '09.
w/CASTANO album "MASCARADE BALL" record coming out this summer 2010
Kobol Remixing CECI BASTIDA - more indo soon - 2010
Kobol Remixing CAPRI - more info soon - 2010
Arhkota Firma para DIABLITO RECORDS/WARNERMuSIC
DIABLITO RECORDS VOL. II "in stores now.
Arhkota tambien firma con Static Discos/Vedigris/Iris Worldwide.
Arhkota vs Sebastian Escofet @'Early Works & Collaborations"in stores online now"
Recording,Co/producing ATOMS & EVE by Juan Martinez and Yvonne Ramirez,more info soon 2010.
Recording,Co/producing ERIKA ORTIZ
Recorded one song for CUEVO PEREZ more info soon 2010.
Recording for CASTANO new EP info soon.
Arhkota solo album "Melancholic and Heartbeats" online stores in may.18.2010.
Arhkota rehearsing w/ LUBNA MAHER
Arhkota playing and producing "BARRIE ROSE" FOR INFO SOON !! 8.13.2010
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Arhkota is a member of A.S.C.A.P and member of Peer Music.
At the moment, Arhkota besides that he's the drummer of the live shows of:
KOBOL, CECI BASTIDA, CASTANO, LUBNA MAHER, VOLUMEN CERO,KINKY,ZUR,
NINO ASTRONAUTA, ATOMS & EVE, PALENKE SOULTRIBE, CHANA, EMMA EJWERTZ, MALECO COLLECTIVE, MASY STAR, EV DUB, BRAZILIAN GIRLS, VOZ ELEMENTAL, MOLLY ZENOBIA, PLAKTON MAN(ex.nortec collective), LA HOSTIA, DREAM COMETand some other bands
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past Recordings and Tour 1998/2005
Recorded with Sonios '200 fonios' - Mx. Edition.
Recorded for Karina Van Ron 'Medicate Me' produced by Richard Coleman-US Edition.
Recorded the song "Arboles" for Aurals 'self titled' album (percussion) produced by Murcof Mx. Edition
Recorded for Vilma Palma the album 'Vuelve a Comenzar' produced by Guillermo Pascual - Mx.+US Edition
Recorded the song "Uno no es" (Plankton man remix) for Nona Delichas 'Aires de Bocacalle' Mx. Edition.
Recorded the song "My self destruction" for Voz de Mano,s album 'Polen' - US Edition
Recorded for Castaño the album 'Despierta el Tigre' produced by Guillermo Pascual + Castaño US/Spain Edition.
and appears in 'Despierta el Tigre' for Castaño - DVD Documentary
Live tour w/ Noelia 2006
Live show w/ Alex Sintek (Arriba y Arriba Bar) 2003
Live tour w/ Vilma Palma 2003-2004
Recorded for Sonntag in their 'self titled' album
Recorded for Spigga 4 songs in 'The Mixtape' album - US. Edition.
Recorded for Roberto Carlos the album' Mas y Mas' produced by Guillermo Pascual.
Arhkota appears in more than 25 Compilations with different projects + Labels.
