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#002
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Balfa
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CD / Digital
Tracklist: 01 plosv / 02 Ma4 / 03 Nktar / 04 arsech / 05 mdXR[inf] / ddya / 07 plistor / 08 dr2 / 09 dr2[btmf] / 10 wd is sd / 11 pharp mmk / 12 Dbu / 13 dlend
Bryan Balfagón aka Balfa is a sonic explorer based in Vinaròs, Spain. With an exquisite ear for uncovering value in glitches and (sonic) bugs as a feature, he crafts alien textures and rhythms by pushing his machines to their limits.
The tracks on XXXXXXXXPPLNN are live recordings, performed on an array of sequencers and synthesizers, including unique homemade devices. This process gives the album a very personal touch.
Recorded between 2021 and 2024, the sessions lay dormant on Balfa's hard drive until rediscovery and inspired a meticulous curatorial process. The result is a tightly woven collection of sounds.
#001
MONSTRES
Adrià Grandia
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CD / Digital
Tracklist: 01 Humbaba / 02 Minotaure / 03 Polifem / 04 Tu / 05 Amnit / 06 Ningú / 07 Jo Mateix
Adrià has infinite curiosity about any system or language that can help him build his world vision and artistic discourse, which has brought him to mix his traditional knowledge, his mastery of the hurdy-gurdy and new approaches to sound generation with modular synths, laptops and motion sensors.
MONSTRES revolves around crossing the lines of our understanding and what lies beyond our comprehension, even when that includes ourselves.
The album has been recorded live on 30/6/22. This happened in an old water cistern that eventually became a dung heap. Its circular layout provides unique acoustics to the recording. As the cellar is not a visible open place, it was ideal to develop the MONSTRES imaginary.