A Roller Control is a disco-punk band founded in 2008 by the veteran Hong Kong based musician/producer/label manager, Alok Leung. Their music combines the infectiously danceable grooves of 80’s synth-pop music with the moody rumblings of post-punk and garage rock. Originally an instrumental act that took its cue from the programming talents of Leung (bass) & Steve Hui (AKA Nerve – mixing / keys), ARC started to place more emphasis on the immediacy of their live performances with the entrance of Nadim Abbas (vocals / keys / guitar) and Sebastian Seidel (drums / vocals). With just a handful of shows under their belt, ARC are currently making plans for the release of their debut EP and a tour of Asia.

“ARC’s dance fever is generated not only with knobs-and-dials, but also with live bass and keys… It recalls elements of Ratatat and New Zealand’s So So Modern, but manages to breathe a life all of its own. If you’re one to keep a logbook of bands that will help define a city’s nascent underground scene, put the initials ARC at the top of the list on the first page, and then double underline.” Hamish McKenzie – Time Out Magazine