Title:
Before We Drown / People Are Good (Vinyl Remixes)
Label:
Columbia Records
Cat#:
196588481710
Release Date:
03rd May 2024
Format:
vinyl
Tracklist: A1. Before We Drown (Chris Avantgarde Extended Remix)
A2. Before We Drown (AC Wet Mix)
AA1. People Are Good (Indira Paganotto Psy Remix)
AA2. People Are Good (AC Fool Mix)
Info:
The artwork says “Chris Avantgarde Extended Remix” but all websites only have “Chris Avantgarde Remix” so it is not sure if it is the same as the one from the digital EP.
10. Kleines Mädchen In Mir (Years Of Denial Remix)
11. In Trance (Cervello Elettronico vs Ratio Strain Remix)
Press Info:
Since MONYA’s debut on HANDS in 2019, she has emerged as one of the most prominent and respected figures in the industrial techno genre. Known for her exceptional talent as a producer and captivating live performances, Monya continues to push the boundaries of sonic exploration with her latest album, “Euphoria” appealing to listeners on both an intellectual and physical level.
Featuring 11 tracks spanning a total of 64 minutes, “Euphoria” showcases MONYA’s adeptness at seamlessly blending personal and political themes within the realm of industrial techno. Each track is a testament to her unique perspective, with elements of EBM sequences, haunting vocals, and pulsating techno beats intricately woven together. Remarkably, these individual elements are allowed to stand on their own, creating a rich tapestry of sound that varies in speed and intensity.
Beyond its musical prowess, “Euphoria” serves as a deeply personal and political statement: Through her art, MONYA navigates the delicate balance between self-expression and social commentary, demonstrating that the two can coexist harmoniously. Each track is a reflection of her personal journey, resonating on both individual and societal levels.
Completing the album are remixes by acclaimed artists Years of Denial and label mate Cervello Elettronico, representing the extreme ends of the album’s sonic spectrum (i.e. dark and brooding and hard-hitting upfront). Their interpretations add an extra layer of complexity and depth to MONYA’s work.
Press Info:
Armenian-American vocalist, songwriter, composer/producer and multimedia artist KÁRYYN announces the first single ‘the REAL’, taken from her just announced Calm KAOSS! EP, due for release via Mute on 22 May 2024.
Born in the prolific period following her European tour, Calm KAOSS! was created in partnership with British record producer James Ford (Blur, Haim, Gorillaz, Depeche Mode, Florence & The Machine). The project sees KÁRYYN commune with her past, present and future selves, traveling through time to reveal transformative premonitions from the future in scientific and spiritual language.
On the EP’s lead single ‘the REAL’, KÁRYYN steadies herself in humility and a newfound power. One of the first productions from her collaboration with James Ford, the song strips away at posturing and ego, reminding us that we are all one consciousness. The song is steeped in the Sumerian poem The Descent of Inanna — a tale of a goddess who enters the realm of death in search of wisdom — and themes from the Vedic text The Upanishads, which declares: “[o]neself is a world for all beings.”
“I’ve always been an I to We person,” she notes. “What excites me is collaboration.” The track shines with both producers’ transcendent chemistry, building a limitless recording space where KÁRYYN’s vision can come to life. “There is no other,” she reminds us. “We are all reflecting one another.”
HAAi’s remix of KÁRYYN’s single, ‘the REAL’. The new remix injects the Australian electronic producer and DJ’s sonic psychedelia into the original.
‘the REAL’ recalls a heroine’s journey; a tale of her own 5-year search for wholeness. The track, co-produced with British record producer James Ford, lifts the lid on her forthcoming Calm KAOSS! EP.
“I love HAAi’s radical optimism, her spirit and her work in electronic music, so of course getting her to digest and remix my work was really exciting. She’s a total baddie in music and, like ‘the REAL’ says, we are all just recognizing ourselves in one another.” — KÁRYYN
