Linska – Criminal EP [Arcane]
One of dance music most compelling new artists lands on Eli Brown’s respected imprint with a powerful two-tracker. Following a standout run that has seen her emerge as one of the most exciting new names in electronic music, Linska debuts on Arcane Music with a two-track offering, Criminal EP.
After kicking off 2026 with the acclaimed World & Back alongside grime icon Riko Dan, which including being playlisted on Capital Dance and Sirius XM (Pitbull’s Globalization New Music Friday) and supported on BBC Radio 1, Linska continues her ascent with a release that showcases the raw energy, vocal-led hooks, and peak-time intensity that have become synonymous with her sound. Having spent the past few months locked in the studio, Criminal EP marks the beginning of a new chapter, with a steady stream of new music and her first full North American tour on the horizon.
Leading the release is the title track “Criminal”, a collaboration with Polish duo Duss that pairs infectious vocal chops with driving drums and relentless low-end pressure, built for maximum impact on festival stages and packed club floors alike. On the flip side, “Four Four” sees Linska team up with British singer and songwriter rhys from the sticks, delivering a high-energy cut that fuses underground attitude with unmistakable UK influences, combining punchy grooves, memorable vocals, and rave-ready momentum.
Linksa reflects on her debut release on Arcane: “This record feels like a true extension of myself: unapologetically British, Jamaican and Polish with a taste of the energy you feel from my shows. “Criminal” with Polish producers Duss is dark, melodic and uncompromising, with a commanding Patois vocal. “Four Four” with British vocalist rhys from the sticks is punchy, mod and firmly tongue-in-cheek. “The through-line is the energy and attitude in each track. I’ve never asked permission to occupy more than one space, and I’m not starting now. I guess this is what happens when you stop trying to fit in a box and just make the thing… more reason as to why I’m proud this EP has found its home with Arcane.”
