Albumette released by TONN Recordings, recorded by Iv/An during the period of self-isolation imposed by what is now known as the new normal after the global pandemic stopping the world in its tracks. Play loud when no-one is around. Stowaway dusted off.
There is minimal synth and then there is Iv/An. In a class all of his own, with a voice like no other, full of depth and clarity of tone, Iv/An’s releases on TONN Recordings have brought us synth that is executed with exacting precision. Skilfully pared back to expose their inventiveness, each track is interwoven with thought provoking narratives that speak to us of the human condition. “Prvo lice množine” (“First person plural”) refers to the dystopian novel “We” by Russian science fiction author Yevgeny Zamyatin. On the flip, “J. R. K.” is written and recorded in the memory of Josip Reihl-Kir – the heroic peacemaker and the voice of reason, whose name for years remained obscure. There is minimal synth and then there is Iv/An. In a class all of his own, with a voice like no other, full of depth and clarity of tone, Iv/An’s releases on TONN Recordings have brought us synth that is executed with exacting precision. Skilfully pared back to expose their inventiveness, each track is interwoven with thought provoking narratives that speak to us of the human condition. Madmoizel is a French electroclash / synthpop producer / vocalist. Electribes, synth and vocals, Madmoizel plays a music of her own. After years appearing in adapted context or under various guises (Narrow, Umrijeti za strojem, I/II), Iv/An decided to step out of his own shadows and continue apace under his (sort-of) real name.
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