Plaster and Rivet join forces to offer the first track of Uncanny Valleys (Vol.III)

“Uncanny Valleys” compilation series is related to the theory introduced by japanese robotitian Mori Masahiro back in 1970, referring to the paradoxical perception of the existing similarities between robots and human beings.

This third opus focuses on Modern sonics, through a variety of genres and interpretations of these aesthetics. While the volume opens with a aerial and breaked track, it unfolds with ritual and 'techno' blending, before stepping into deconstructed territories with heavy vocal and digital manipulations. Finally, the final contributions open up sharply designed sounds and noisy atmospheres, which maintain the link within the compilation series.

Taking a look at music that is influenced by a genre - Industrial-, created in the times where the concept of Uncanny Valleys was created, helps us to grasp the links between the theory and art, both inspired by the development of technologies and its influences on both personal and societal aspects.

Uncanny Valleys (Vol.III)

[AREAZV004] Plaster + Rivet - Stand To Death

[AREAZT011] Mind/Matter - Staring at the Void 

We are extremely happy to announce our new release by french, Paris-based producer Mind / Matter.

Questioning the duality between the material and the immaterial, the past and the present, the sacred and the cursed, MIND/MATTER’s sound is severe and transcendent while remaining danceable and cathartic.

Staring at the Void -his third EP- is the logical following to all of these topics, a dive into the abyss of the human subconscious through haunting basslines, rains of metal hits, screams of despair and liturgical chants.

Additionally, the release features 3 banging remixes from Elements Of Joy (UVB), Randolph & Mortimer and our homie Arabian Panther.
Out on October 25th - Limited to 50 copies.

Weakness

Staring at the Void

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[AREAZT011] A1 - MIND/MATTER - Weakness

[AREAZT011] Mind/Matter - Staring at the Void

We are extremely happy to present our new release by french, Paris-based producer Mind / Matter.

Questioning the duality between the material and the immaterial, the past and the present, the sacred and the cursed, MIND/MATTER’s sound is severe and transcendent while remaining danceable and cathartic.

Staring at the Void -his third EP- is the logical following to all of these topics, a dive into the abyss of the human subconscious through haunting basslines, rains of metal hits, screams of despair and liturgical chants.

Additionally, the release features 3 banging remixes from Elements Of Joy (UVB), Randolph & Mortimer and our homie Arabian Panther.
Out on October 25th - Limited to 50 copies.

A3 - MIND I MATTER - Meaningless Sentence

Out Of Ordinary by Øperat, taken from Uncanny Valleys Vol​.​II VA, released on Area Z on 03.12.2020.

“Uncanny Valleys” compilation series is related to the theory introduced by japanese robotitian Mori Masahiro back in 1970, referring to the paradoxical perception of the existing similarities between robots and human beings.

This second opus focuses on ‘Industrial’ music through a variety of genres and interpretations of the genres aesthetics. Opening with an infused four to the floor selection cut with a slice of power ambient, the compilation evolves into a rawer shape, with industrial, noise that embraces either nihilistic or romantic intentions.

Taking a look at music that is influenced by a genre, created in the times where the concept was created, helps us to grasp the links between the theory and music, both inspired by the development of technologies and its influences on both personal and societal aspects.

Every purchase comes with a .pdf file with the reasoning behind the volume and artists bios.

Label: Area Z
Artists: Harsh Mentor + Templer
Title: Uncanny Valleys Vol​.​II VA
Track: Valhalla Gates
Catalogue: AREAZV003
Format: Digital + Textile print (flag)
Release Date: December 3rd, 2020

Buy: https://areazrecords.bandcamp.com/album/uncanny-valleys-vol-ii

Øperat - Out Of Ordinary

Synapscape - Disappearing, taken from Uncanny Valleys Vol​.​II VA, released on Area Z (03.12.2020).

“Uncanny Valleys” compilation series is related to the theory introduced by japanese robotitian Mori Masahiro back in 1970, referring to the paradoxical perception of the existing similarities between robots and human beings.

This second opus focuses on ‘Industrial’ music through a variety of genres and interpretations of the genres aesthetics. Opening with an infused four to the floor selection cut with a slice of power ambient, the compilation evolves into a rawer shape, with industrial, noise that embraces either nihilistic or romantic intentions.

Taking a look at music that is influenced by a genre, created in the times where the concept was created, helps us to grasp the links between the theory and music, both inspired by the development of technologies and its influences on both personal and societal aspects.

Every purchase comes with a .pdf file with the reasoning behind the volume and artists bios.

Label: Area Z
Artists: Harsh Mentor + Templer
Title: Uncanny Valleys Vol​.​II VA
Track: Valhalla Gates
Catalogue: AREAZV003
Format: Digital + Textile print (flag)
Release Date: December 3rd, 2020

Buy: https://areazrecords.bandcamp.com/album/uncanny-valleys-vol-ii

Synapscape - Disappearing

Frequent Places Are Not Known by Huren, taken from Uncanny Valleys Vol​.​II VA, released on Area Z (03.12.2020).

“Uncanny Valleys” compilation series is related to the theory introduced by japanese robotitian Mori Masahiro back in 1970, referring to the paradoxical perception of the existing similarities between robots and human beings.

This second opus focuses on ‘Industrial’ music through a variety of genres and interpretations of the genres aesthetics. Opening with an infused four to the floor selection cut with a slice of power ambient, the compilation evolves into a rawer shape, with industrial, noise that embraces either nihilistic or romantic intentions.

Taking a look at music that is influenced by a genre, created in the times where the concept was created, helps us to grasp the links between the theory and music, both inspired by the development of technologies and its influences on both personal and societal aspects.

Every purchase comes with a .pdf file with the reasoning behind the volume and artists bios.

Label: Area Z
Artists: Harsh Mentor + Templer
Title: Uncanny Valleys Vol​.​II VA
Track: Valhalla Gates
Catalogue: AREAZV003
Format: Digital + Textile print (flag)
Release Date: December 3rd, 2020

Buy : https://areazrecords.bandcamp.com/album/uncanny-valleys-vol-ii

Huren - Frequent Places Are Not Known

“Uncanny Valleys” compilation series is related to the theory introduced by japanese robotitian Mori Masahiro back in 1970, referring to the paradoxical perception of the existing similarities between robots and human beings.

This fourth opus serves as a closure to the series, focusing on rhythmic noise, experimental and techno. Opening with a mystic atmospheric track, it develops with a strong rhythmic noise grounding in the first part, before plunging into ritualistic, noise and experimental territories with a ligther cold-wave final note.

Taking a look at music that is influenced by a genre - Industrial-, created in the times where the concept of Uncanny Valleys was created, helps us to grasp the links between the theory and art, both inspired by the development of technologies and its influences on both personal and societal aspects.

Every purchase comes with a .pdf file with the reasoning behind the volume and artists bios.

A limited edition boxset with the 4 volumes on tape, a textile flag, a fanzine and the digital download of the 45 tracks of the series is available.
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releases October 15, 2024

Original tracks on Area Z by Various artists.

Mastering by Pablo Bozzi, except :
Unhuman - Buried in Ashes mastered by Gianmaria Dell'Area.

Photography and Design : Sven Harambasic.

Ireen Amnes - Transition

Crystal Geometry - Prophecy

Crystal Geometry - Riot Tool

You Belong To Me Now

Tape + Digital : https://areazrecords.bigcartel.com/product/areazt003-savage-cult-unknown-banner
Digital : https://areazrecords.bandcamp.com/album/unknown-banner

B4. An Empire Of Shadows (Templer Remix)

03 Vu - Bah Leh Ma

05 Blind Delon - Edouard (Unconscious Remix)

04 Blind Delon - Edouard (MELANIA. Remix)

02 Blind Delon - Edouard (Imperial Black Unit Remix)

The Undertaker’s Tapes is the moniker of Prague-based french producer Léo Hivert. This first release ‘On The Last Day’ establishes the bases of his work, revolving around a ritualistic, down-tempo techno, interweaving with noise and EBM-influenced basslines. 
The 9 track album opens up a cinematic and carefully sound-designed storytelling over the course of tracks, displaying his various influences from Techno-EBM, Industrial and ritual music.

Artist: The Undertaker's Tapes 
Album: On the Last Day 
Label: AREA Z 
Catalogue: AREAZT005 
Format: Cassette, Digital 
Country: Germany, France 
Release Date: November 14th 2019 
Genre: Electronic 

Original Tracks by The Undertaker's Tapes. 
Artwork by Arthur Bdt. 
Mastered by Pablo Bozzi.

B4 - On The Last Day

B3 - Endless

B2 - Tireless Obidience

B1 - Lieder

A4 - Artifacts

A3 - Burn

A2 - Can't U Stand It ?

A1 - Fear And Loathing

Premiere of 'Overground' on the upcoming release 'Ritual of Time' from Russian artist t_error 404.

Release Date : 16/12/2019 

Find the full EP here and preorder your Cassette or digitals : https://areazrecords.bandcamp.com/album/pre-order-area-z-t007-ritual-of-time

Premiere [Area Z T007] t_error 404 - Overground

Welcoming the french duo 'Pudeur' lead by Mathis Kolkoz (founder of SynthRave band Blind Delon) and Paul Brousse (pbfk, member of hardcore and death bands Influence Néfaste and Epitaphe) which present their first body of work. Somewhere between Punk-EBM and Black Metal, a genre they like to describe as 'Black Body Music'. 

Remixed by The Undertakers Tapes and Incendie, Chrome Corpse, Imperial Black Unit and Mind/Matter. 

Tapes, Patches and Digital here : 
https://areazrecords.bandcamp.com/album/areazt009-magie-noire

Mathis Kolkoz : Guitar/Synth 
Paul Brousse (pbfk) : Vocals

Visual : Mathis Kolhoz

Pudeur - Magie Noire

[AREAZT009] Pudeur - Magie Noire

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B4 Pudeur - I Turned The Cross (Mind | Matter Remix)

B3 Pudeur - Sexual Incantation (Imperial Black Unit Remix)

B1 Pudeur - My Mortal Cold (The Undertakers Tapes & Incendie Remix)

Teatre - Voynich

Incendie - I Let You See Me

Chainbreakers - You Never Wanna Swap

For our 10th release, we are very stoked to welcome Italian artist Chris Shape. 

Chris Shape is Cristian Camporesi, a producer, live performer and sound designer for over 25 years. He starts his career in some local new-wave electro bands, but his debut came in the early '90s, when the techno's wave broke in Riccione and the pyramid of Cocoricò (the biggest italian techno club) has spread it everywhere. He later on became a member of the emblematic electro duo « Franz & Shape ». 

Originally released through Unknown Pleasure Records, this dense electro-techno album features collaborations with our hometown's Blind Delon, as well as HIV+, IV Horsemen, Black Asteroids and Dave Inox. 

We’ve extended the album with two original tracks by Chris Shape, Orac and Scia, as well as remixes by Qual, Chainbreakers and OTHR.
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Visuals by Sven Harambasic : 
svenharambasic.com 
www.instagram.com/svenharambasic/

D3 Chris Shape - Holy Ron (OTHR Remix)

D1 Chris Shape - Scia

Non-Profit DIY Collective and Independant Record Label - Modern Electronics and Industrial Music.
Run by Att Corp (Incendie + Templer)

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