A1 - Common Fears Are What Bring Us So Close

Pre-order: https://depthrequest.bandcamp.com/album/if-you-do-then-when

Depth.Request proudly announces the debut full-length album from French electronic artist Pierre Berge-Cia — a culmination of two years of dedicated experimentation and creative exploration. This inaugural LP represents a significant milestone in Pierre Berge-Cia’s musical journey, showcasing his innovative approach to electronic music.

Crafted through experimental processes and delving into themes of tension, control, and movement, "If You Do, Then When?" unfolds as a visceral journey through the complexities of bodily and sensory experience. Each track is designed to reflect the human body in all its shapes and forms, using innovative sounds and structures to evoke physicality and movement, and aiming to resonate with listeners on a deeply corporeal level.

The album was produced using a combination of the Elektron Digitone synth, a Mackie CR1604 mixer, a Shure SM57 microphone, and a limited selection of digital plugins to maintain sonic consistency. Mastering was handled by Pierre’s close friend, Stefan Brown — also known as "Lesser Of". His expertise as a top-tier sound engineer at Abbey Road Studios helped shape the LP’s pristine and powerful sound identity. Additionally, the tracks were tested and refined using some of the electronic scene’s most beloved sound systems, ensuring an impactful club experience. 

The album’s artwork, created by Pierre Berge-Cia himself, is a reinterpretation of one of his favorite art performances: "Rest Energy" by Marina Abramović and Ulay. The tension of the drawn bow and the close-up framing of the subject evoke a palpable sense of danger and emotional intensity, mirroring the physical and psychological strains within human connection. Pierre used his own hands as the model, infusing the artwork with a deeply personal and intimate touch that amplifies the psychic gravity and thematic cohesion of the album.

Pierre Berge-Cia’s debut LP is a multi-sensory experience that challenges listeners to feel sound in its most physical and affective form.

Release date: June 17, 2025
Formats: Limited edition 12" Vinyl & Digital

SIDE 1

1 - Common Fears Are What Bring Us So Close - 6:17
2 - Breathwork - 4:07
3 - Untitled Rhythm #2 - 6:06

SIDE 2

1 - If You Do, Then When? - 6:12
2 - Ephemeral (ft. Ottoman Grüw) - 6:08
3 - 02-03-06 - 4:45

Digital Bonus: Boisei - 6:15

Written & produced by Pierre Berge-Cia
'Ephemeral' written & produced by Pierre Berge-Cia & Jean Grünewald
Mastered by Stefan Brown
Artwork by Pierre Berge-Cia
℗ & © 2025 Depth.Request
Distributed by Triple Vision Distribution

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Industrial-grade sonic wares out of the old country's capital. Limited edition 12" vinyl & digital series.

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