»decadent yet depraved«, the debut album by belief defect, finds shelter and complicity in raster as home and label.

familiar with the underground music scene and how its skeptical nature can also be an obstacle to overcome, belief defect abandon any claim or credit in an attempt to transcend the limits authorship imposes, avoid the boundaries or expectations earned or self imposed and find the clearest, most direct path to their music for themselves and the listener.

at the core of the album is the music that inspired them, the conclusion of countless recordings listened to in their formative years that ultimately result in a life-long devotion to electronic music: from dance floor to primal anger and self-annihilating noise, to transcendental, ambient escapism and intense self-reflexive sonic layering.

the result is a soundtrack for this apocalyptic time, an uncompromising reflection on the state of mankind and its uncertain future — underscored by a sense of religious and secular demise referenced in track titles, samples, and soundscapes scattered throughout the album.

yet, more than a political statement »decadent yet depraved« is an introspective journey, turning each listener into a spiritual soul-seeker staring into the abyss, reaching for some kind of cathartic truthfulness.

sculpture, prosthetics, photography by sarah sitken.

Decadent Yet Depraved

belief defect »unnatural instinct« taken from »decadent yet depraved«

Rose Knapp (‡Starving Poet§) is an experimental poet & sound artist. She is trans & nonbinary. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

Artistically self taught, she creates chaotic, radiant, fragmented, fractal fusions of musique concrète, electronica, techno, sound poetry, & sound art.

She has LP's & EP's released with D.M.T. Records, Far East Sound, Always Human Tapes, Aa3 Corp & others.

Moriarty has been a producer of House and Techno for almost twelve years. Since then his style has drastically changed, taking influence from the likes of Digitonal, Max Richter, Hans Zimmer and a host of other ambient and emotional Techno artists. 

Over the years, Chris's sound has taken a more dynamic and cinematic style, blending deep, textured soundscapes with rolling and bouncy techno aspects. 
Chris brings a certain uniqueness and freshness to the world of Electronic Music. 

For booking and or collaborations, please contact Jacob at Agartha Media: booking@agarthaagency.de

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