LABEL...... Out Of Line QUALITY.... 320kbps / Joint-Stereo
COUNTRY... Germany
DIN (A) Tod mastermind Sven Claussen returns with his new project. The
limited 7“ single “Kronos“ provides a fascinating first glimpse into a
playful sonic universe comprised of Cold Wave and Minimal Electro.
We believe that a cult-project should debut with a very special release
that carries the air of absolute exclusivity: This is why the first
single of Sleepless In Pyongyang will only receive a physical release as
a 7” vinyl single that is strictly limited to 99 copies. This rare gem
is destined to become an absolute collector's item for people with a
distinct taste in music. The name Sleepless in Pyongyang conjures up
quite contrasting associations: on the one hand, it reminds of the
coldness and inhumanity of a totalitarian regime while also sporting a
striking (and most probably deliberate) similarity to the title of a
highly successful romantic comedy. The combination of both extremes is a
kind of fitting description of the music of Sven Claussen's newest
endeavor. The title track of the debut single “Kornis” mingles
electronic coldness with a menacingly distorted voice to an intimidating
musical vision in a monolithic behemoth of a song dominated by the
mechanical prowess of electronic machines. On the other hand, the b-side
“Starlight Desperation” is a more breezy affair. Powered by
cult-machines like Roland's TR-707 and the Juno 60 synthesizer, the song
reminds of the golden age of Cold Wave and of bands like early Trisomie
21. Produced by Christiano Santini (from the Italian Industrial-band
Disciplinatha), the single effectively proves that Sleepless In
Pyongyang are not easily pigeonholed. Retro-charms meet unbridled
creativity in tracks that will touch, captivate and unsettle.
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