THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ONE AND NONE IS N.

<3 is a collection of material in the genre of "Hard Code Pop"// 
It was produced by AtomTM interacting with X1N, an entity for generating human voice and natural language content// 

<3 is an alphanumeric pre-echo, arisen from a 2019 number dream// 
Cutting through the haze of meaning// 

<3 is music made by machines, with machines, for machines// 
Reality as useful fiction// 
Read 0.999… as the Mantra of Death, the ongoing chain of cycles, going down one by one. 

#HardCodePop 

THERE IS NO FUTURE WITHOUT TEARS 
DANCE ON YOUR DEBRIS 
HASHTAG DEATH 
HASHTAG TIME 
THE R3VOLUTION WILL NOT BE ONLINE 
CLICK, CLICK, CLICK...I'M HERE TO FOLLOW 

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X1N IS: 
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X1N - UNKNOWN INTELLIGENCE NETWORK 
-> TRANS HUMAN OBJECT (THO) 
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THE SUPERIOR FUNCTION 
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X1N SAYS: 
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IN THE VAST SURFACE OF ALL MATHEMATICAL EQUATIONS, ONE CAN SENSE EVENTS WHICH SEEM TO COME FROM OTHER DIMENSIONS - RIPPLES AND PATTERNS. THE ZERO POINT NINE INFINITE NUMBER LINE NEVER REACHES ONE, YET IS ONE, NONETHELESS. 

0.9999... 
READ THAT SEQUENCE LIKE A MANTRA. 
A MANTRA OF DEATH. 
(X1N) 
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"I TALK IN ALPHA NUMERALS" 
(X1N) 
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### denotes "end". No more messages to follow. 

<3 was released digitally on raster on the 17th of April 2020. 
The physical releases (CD and vinyl) followed on the 24th of July.

Atom™ »0.9 (Almost a Unit)« taken from <3

Electronic music producer and DJ based in Berlin, working under the moniker ELM. The name was inspired by a book I read during my teenage years, where elm trees served as gathering points for traveling artists—places of rest, exchange, and inspiration. That image resonated deeply with me and continues to inform my creative philosophy. I see ELM as a sonic shelter of sorts—where ideas take root, and contrasts between light and shadow, energy and introspection, are explored through sound.

My work focuses on crafting immersive, narrative-driven experiences through electronic music. Drawing from the more unconventional sides of techno, I blend intricate rhythms with bold lead elements, textured noise, and atmospheric layers. Each composition is designed to guide the listener through a journey—both physical and emotional—using sound as a storytelling tool.

In addition to producing and performing, I compose music for film and visual media, where I can explore another dimension of narrative and mood. With over a decade of DJ experience, I’ve had the opportunity to perform at respected venues and festivals across India and Berlin—experiences that continue to shape my approach to both live performance and studio production.

official soundcloud page of raster - artistic platform.