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OUT NOW! — Tay0′s Possible Futures.

April 5th, 2013 Blog - Tags: ambient, dark, digital, download, futures, new, possible, release, releases, tay0

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#phi047 | Atlanta-based sound junkie / producer / instrumentalist Ryan T. (tay0) makes experimentally-minded electronic music combining elements of ambient, IDM, hip hop, noise, and drum & bass / breaks. With the new EP Possible Futures, he attempts to communicate a cautious optimism about where we’re headed, using a combination of sound collage, complex ambient textures, and minimalist grooves. This record also involved more in-the-box production techniques than ever before, moving away from previous use of live drums and other traditional instruments to focus on the use of found sounds, signal processing, and sound design to create organically evolving compositions.

Bonus: This digital EP includes a high-quality music video (mp4) of the track “Possible Futures.”

<a href="http://phitunes.com/album/possible-futures" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackEvent','outbound-article','http://phitunes.com']);">Possible Futures by Tay0</a>

From the Vault!

December 18th, 2012 Blog - Tags: benchwork, chiptune, demoscene, new, releases, r_garcia, tracker

Rescued from a storage bin of dusty cassette tapes from the 1990′s, Benchwork is a low resolution image of the big bang that created R_Garcia’s music universe.

This hissy, grungy and warped ensemble was created using Fast Tracker II (PC DOS), OctaMED Studio (Amiga) and captured onto a cassette tape directly from the computers, using no recording consoles or effects. The tracks were given a thorough re-mastering by R_Garcia in 2012 and are in the best shape of their long, reclusive lives.

More than mere “cracktros,” the 12 tracks of BenchWork invoke an unapologetic mix of demoscene frugality, chiptune crunch, and classic IDM embellishment — all parts of the final formula for the modern R_Garcia sound.

Fans of Garcia’s guitar/vocal output will likely be less stimulated by this collection, as it is instrumental, raw, and lacking in live performance.
However, fans of Garcia’s 2000-2005 catalog will find much to savor in the frenetic drums, catchy melodies, and humorous gallop of this music.

Consider this the birth of the R_Garcia multiverse; the genesis of a musician in perpetual transition; a glorious pile of cigarette-stained home recordings for one and all to enjoy after 20 years of storage in a pungent box.

R_Garcia – No Holds Bard EP is Out Now!

November 30th, 2012 Blog - Tags: 2012, cd, digital, new, news, no holds bard, release, releases, r_garcia

Brief, punky, genre-defying & FREE, R_Garcia‘s No Holds Bard EP is out now! Expanding on the live instrumentation of Resurgens, the gritty & euphoric No Holds Bard was largely penned and recorded in a series of “Iron Man” sessions at Garcia’s own Fort Karate studio. As with Resurgens, there are some guest appearances. No Holds Bard features 4 Brand new tracks, One collaboration, One reworking of an old Nerd Parade Demo, and One contribution from a 3-year-old and is as nuts as anything else he’s ever done…

…We’ll let the album take over from here.

New Video from We Roll Like Madmen: Jellyfish

July 29th, 2012 Blog - Tags: 2012, jellyfish, new, video, we roll like madmen, who is heady crystals

Put it in your eyeballs so hard.

Who is Heady Crystals?

July 21st, 2012 Blog - Tags: cd, clemson, digital, dubstep, electronic, idm, new, release, releases, sc, south carolina, vocals, we roll like madmen, who is heady crystals

Sonic futurists of the Southeast, We Roll Like Madmen are a distinctive crossbreed of electronic dance production, emotive songwriting, and energetic live performance. Standing at the cusp of controllerism and auditory-visual manipulation, WRLM delivers an immersive experience like no other. Their music is firmly rooted in electronic dance genres while focused on song crafting and a vocal-centric aesthetic. Bridging the gap between DJs and musicians, they are equally at home in the club and on the stage, on the dance floor and at the dive bar. We Roll Like Madmen bring an unparalleled energy to the their performances, driving music forward with a radical collaborative vision.

Who is Heady Crystals? signifies a highly charged point in W.R.L.M.M.’s musical arc, combining countless ideas and influences into a blissful explosion of tonal colors and block party beats. Much like distilling the entire universe into a shot glass, “Heady Crystals” is undoubtedly hearty. Listen for precise club bangers, cavernous crooning, meandering synths and throbbing bass avalanches. It’s the right kind of music for our voyage into the future and we’re proud to bring it to you in both digital and limited edition CD formats!