AREA Z: Uncanny Valleys I

Uncanny Valleys (Vol. I)

“Uncanny Valleys” compilation series is related to the theory introduced by japanese robotitian Mori Masahiro back in 1970, referring to the paradoxical perception of the existing similarities between a robot and human beings.

Hereby graphically represented in the artwork as the moment the curve goes under the horizontal axis, Sven incorporated human and non-human elements with collage technique, blurring the line where humans and robots differ.

This first opus is made out of Techno-EBM tracks spanning from old school EBM identity to a more contemporary approach of body music.

Digital Album

Posted on September 25th, 2020 under Releases,

Wave Records: Transmission – Cosmos

Transmission - Cosmos

Transmission is Sandrine Deville solo synthwave/dark-wave project, from Biarritz, France.

CD / Digital Album

Posted on September 24th, 2020 under Releases, ,

Wave Records: El Ojo Y La Navaja – Esquizia

El Ojo Y La Navaja - Esquizia

El Ojo y la Navaja is a minimal electronics project formed by the musician Erick Arévalo at the beginning of the year 2017 in the State of Mexico.

The project is mainly influenced by the minimal synth and post punk scene of the 80s since that the sound essence of the Project is inspired by the cold and mechanical rhythms made from synthesizers and old and modern rhythm boxes.

The aesthetic of El Ojo y la Navaja is nourished by other artistic manifestations such as cinema and literature since the name of the project is taken from a scene from the classic short film “Un Chien Andaluz” directed by Luis Buñuel and Salvador Dalí.

CD / Digital Album

Posted on September 23rd, 2020 under Releases, ,

DKA Records: Balloon Boy – Self-titled

Balloon Boy

Balloon Boy is the New Orleans-based duo of vocalist Nannen Gatchell and instrumentalist Kelby Clark. Nannen and Kelby played together in the post-punk group Smiler, and Kelby also performs under the names Divorce Ring and Material Body (both projects had tracks on DKA Tape Programme Vol. II). Inspired by the post-punk and DIY pop music movements of the 70’s and 80’s, they take a live and direct approach to recording by tracking straight to tape using an assemblage of primitive analog instruments.

Balloon Boy was born while the duo were living in Valdosta, Ga. The project was put on hiatus after the instrumentals for their self-titled debut EP were lost in early 2016. The recordings were found after four years and a relocation to New Orleans. The lyrics for the material were then rewritten and recorded during the Spring of 2020. Musically the aesthetic and strong song writing sensibility of minimal synth projects like Kitchen & the Plastic Spoons, Absolute Body Control, and Crash Course in Science is on display. While Nannen’s vocals evoke classic goth vocalists like Siouxsie, Dinah Cancer, and Jeanette Landray of the Glove. DKA is so excited to release Balloon Boy’s debut cassette containing six songs and one dub mix. We look forward to future projects & releases from Nannen and Kelby!

Cassette / Digital Album

Posted on September 22nd, 2020 under Releases, ,

Distag Records: Antoine Garrec – Plastique Sahara

Antoine Garrec - Plastique Sahara

Distag is very proud to present this beautiful musical UFO from the Bigouden country. The cassette release is a co-production of Distag (Vannes), Disques Anonyme (Rennes) and Cool Raoul (Brest). In short, a pure Breton product…

12″ / Cassette / Digital Album

Posted on September 21st, 2020 under Releases, ,