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

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Adam Winchester - Vidscreen [AREAZV004]

BORA - Fire Left On My Skin Is Named After You [AREAZV004]

Kujo - Abnormal Social Behavior [AREAZV004]

Opake - Grief Will Demand Its Pound Of Flesh [AREAZV004]

Rell - Hidden Caves [AREAZV004]

[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

[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

Crystal Geometry - Prophecy

Crystal Geometry - Starvation

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)

05 Blind Delon - Edouard (Unconscious 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

[RELEASE - AREA Z T006] 

Artist: Chrome Corpse 
Album: Anything That moves 
Label: AREA Z 
Catalogue: AREAZT006 
Format: Cassette, Digital 
Country: Germany, France 
Release Date: November 23rd 2019 
Genre: Electronic Body Music 

We are really happy to welcome the Seattle EBM formation on Area Z. 

The themes Chrome Corpse evokes pertain to body horror, futuristic war, surrounding with constant feeling of tension and movement which is often martial and violent. Taking inspiration from foreign cyberpunk films and harsh militaristic aesthetics, their goal is to make cold minimal old school EBM with lots of cybernetic muscle and experimentalism.

Get the tracks or cassettes; and discover more of the label here : 
https://areazrecords.bandcamp.com/album/area-z-t006-anything-that-moves

11 - Pressurizer 4.5 (Album Mix)

4 - Megatank

2 - Firing Rate (Kinematic Trajectory)

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)

A1 Pudeur - My Mortal Cold

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 : 
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www.instagram.com/svenharambasic/

D3 Chris Shape - Holy Ron (OTHR Remix)

D1 Chris Shape - Scia

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