Raffertie

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Raffertie

Raffertie's music pulses with textured layers and driving rhythms that create a sense of urgency while maintaining an intimate resonance.

United Kingdom
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“Breakaway” from Super Vol. 1

Immediate hook that introduces Raffertie's style with its engaging beats and dynamic production.

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Sleep of Reason

Sleep of Reason

2013

Immediate hook that introduces Raffertie's style with its engaging beats and dynamic production.
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About Raffertie

Raffertie stands as a transformative force in the electronic music landscape, infusing his sound with an emotional depth that challenges the often cold and mechanical nature of the genre.
By bridging intricate production techniques with a heartfelt approach, he reshapes how listeners engage with electronic music, creating spaces for both introspection and exhilaration.
By bridging intricate production techniques with a heartfelt approach, he reshapes how listeners engage with electronic music, creating spaces for both introspection and exhilaration. His work resonates especially within live settings, where the energy is palpable and communal, drawing audiences into a shared sonic experience. Utilizing a blend of hardware and software, Raffertie’s creative process emphasizes spontaneity and fluidity, allowing him to explore the boundaries of rhythm and texture. His innovative use of sampling and layered synths results in compositions that feel both intimate and expansive, encouraging listeners to surrender to the music's ebb and flow. This tactile approach not only enhances the listening experience but also invites audiences to partake in the act of creation, fostering a deeper connection to the material. Lyrically, Raffertie often explores themes of identity, vulnerability, and transformation, weaving personal narratives with broader societal reflections. His voice oscillates between sincerity and irony, balancing raw emotion with an analytical perspective. This storytelling manifests through vivid imagery and impressionistic details that evoke strong feelings, establishing a dialogue between artist and listener.

2 studio albums· 8 total releases· 9 years· United Kingdom

Full discography

Raffertie's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.

8 releases • 2 albums • 6 EPS • 2009–2018
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EPs (6)

Be It All album by Raffertie

Be It All

2018

Electronic Score album by Raffertie

Electronic Score

2013

Mass Appeal album by Raffertie

Mass Appeal

2012

Visual Acuity album by Raffertie

Visual Acuity

2011

Rank Functions album by Raffertie

Rank Functions

2010

Do That / Boy Better Know album by Raffertie

Do That / Boy Better Know

2009

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