SERA011: Satellite Era presents "Music For Serial Ports" - a two-part project by DIY musician, visual artist, and software developer Scott Metoyer.

Out now on all major platforms: smarturl.it/u7sysl

As our exploration of the internet-spawned electronic music sphere continues, we find ourselves constantly searching for new artists that push production passed their digital audio workstations - it was inevitable that we would cross paths with Southern California-based creator Scott Metoyer. Using custom-built controllers, modular synthesizers, and algorithmic processes, he distinctively combines a tangible, analog world with the benefits of boundless digitalism.

The title of Metoyer's latest project "Music For Serial Ports" may seem like a clever riff on Brian Eno's ambient masterpiece "Music For Airports," yet it holds a much deeper meaning. Awakening the hidden symphonies surrounding us, the project takes raw data from barcodes on household products and transform it all into an audible medium. Common necessities, often overlooked as items on a shopping list, come to life as artifacts from a society riddled with unethical consumption.

"Music For Serial Ports" was created using algorithmic software made specifically for the project, written entirely in Node.js by Metoyer himself. It processes input from a barcode scanner and uses the raw data as a “seed” to make sets of generative MIDI instrument tracks, control changes, musical scales, master tempo, time signatures, and other parameters needed to create a musical piece. The output of the software is a MIDI file containing a final “sculpture” built directly from the barcode itself - it is then imported into a DAW where voices are assigned to the individual tracks and all other data is properly routed.

Each song is produced to be as close to said barcode data as possible, all while still sounding musically interesting. Metoyer does this by setting base limitations to the composition, which challenges his own written software and improvisational skills. No notes are added to each sequence - only removing or rearranging is allowed. None of a song’s data aside from this is edited, leaving parameters randomly set from each object unchanged. Only Native Instruments FM8 is used to source multiple voices into each track - in the spirit of the DX7 used extensively by Eno.

Ever wondered what a bag of chips or random container in a medicine cabinet would sound like if it could write music? The names of each song are the actual physical objects that were scanned to make the MIDI “sculptures.” A tarot deck sounds as mysterious as one would imagine - a bottle of isopropyl alcohol sonically intoxicates the listener when left open. Suddenly, sounds from the kitchen, bathroom, and living room are bouncing against each wall of a retrofuturistic home. “Music For Serial Ports” also strives to tell a visual story - every detail, from the Satellite Era-branded products to the time capsule machine that locks them away, plays a role in the narrative.

Metoyer’s “Music For Serial Ports” may not have reinvented the wheel as far as algorithmic production goes, but it certainly has tapped into its own universe. Here, life has been given to each data-filled edge - every inanimate object has the ability to conduct an orchestra of its own. Among this project, there is clear imagery of rustic, worn items that will outlive humanity and dive gracefully into the future, ready to be discovered by the unknown.

In an effort to share his creative process, Metoyer has made the software open-source and published it on GitHub, so anyone can create generative music derived from barcode scans. This includes the application source code, barcode images, log file outputs, and other artifacts from the project.

github.com/scottmetoyer/mfsp

CREDITS
Scott Metoyer - software development & production
Amir Mashayekhi - mixing & mastering
Nic Juister - cover art

BUY / STREAM

Scott Metoyer - Odor Sealing Cat Litter

https://soundcloud.com/ghostmemory2002
https://linktr.ee/ghostmemory2002

Buy/Stream

Ghostmemory - Novagate

Set between me (@ezeurr) and @d0tcode for FreakyFest, hosted by @gay-jazz!

@d0tcode's tracklist:
999 Heartake Sabileye - Godspeed
SOPHIE - HARD (Boys Noize X&G Remix)
WAVEDASH - Satin Cash pt. II
Gigi D'Angostino - L'Amour Toujours (Shadient Edit)
Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign - Carnival w/ TNGHT - Goooo
Skrillex & Chance The Rapper - Coast Is Clear
Constantine & Squadooble - Bust Down
Skrillex - TOO BIZARRE (juked)
Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Heads Will Roll (A-Trak Remix) (Disaffected Bootleg)

@ezeurr's tracklist:
(Bitcrush in place to prevent ripping!! :3)
INFEKT - VEGGIE FRIENDS (@HYPERSPVCE MASHUP)*
@ezeurr - Shine (@HYPERSPVCE Remix)*
@roofjus - BREAADD
@roofjus - Malicious
LMFAO - Party Rock Anthem (@roofjus Bootleg)
@roofjus - Botnet
@crunchy_munchy & @element-616163931 - Dolphin Sanctuary
@singin-in-the-rain - ID*
RedTheCat - thank you*

* - Unreleased

Thank you for listening!! Follow everyone mentioned here

.C0D3 B2B EZEURR @ FREAKYFEST (GAY JAZZ)

140 SYNC DUB

SERA021: Satellite Era presents “Xtilde EP,” an accumulation of ethereal music by Sol Rosenthal, best known as Iris Ipsum. 

Broadcasting from somewhere deep in the noisy liveliness of Los Angeles, one may not expect to hear experimental electronic music met with lush, tranquil tones. The urban world feels confined to a snow globe at times, making it difficult to welcome foreign influences into its uniformity. It takes a more calculated approach to break these boundaries - thankfully we have recruited a rising star to help us persist.

At quite a young age compared to the sonic pioneers that move us, Iris Ipsum has already made a clear statement in our biosphere: they are bunkering down for the long run. Juggling music, visual art, and software design, they ensure to blend together and implement all of their crafts with each project. On the audio side, they are inspired by early electronic subgenres such as ambient, electronica, breakbeat, and everything in between. This curiosity led to their debut album “Pattern Language” landing on the esteemed Touched Music imprint last year. Sharing a platform with innovators such as Autechre, The Future Sound of London, and Plaid is an incredible feat, but their follow-up to the release flexes the potential for even more promising times ahead.

Since its conception, “Xtilde EP” was influenced by Iris Ipsum’s devotion to expanding in multiple mediums. Their visuals normally embody sculptures as a focal point, which also serves as a catalytic aspect of their sound practices. Utilizing field recordings and deep listening amidst the franticness of urban environments lays the foundation of their work; spending time in the California mountains and deserts capture the essence of what makes it unique. Tying two tangible realms together is their passion for creative coding - most of this project was produced using self-made Max for Live instruments and VST plugins.

“Xtilde EP” was continually written, building on a collective idea and meant to be enjoyed from start to finish. Though cohesive by nature, Iris Ipsum also allows the project to encapsulate different moods, rather than staying on a singular path. The EP begins on a high note with “Subspace,” an energetic jungle track that nicely fits bouncing drum breaks with a dazzling ambiance. “Loreti” slows the tempo down, introducing a change of pace for the rest of the project. From here, we are met by a clever contrast between pristine drum work that feels heavy yet clean, along with uplifting melodies and tonal vocal chops. This can be heard in “Voxi” and “Essa” with clear nods to trip-hop and electronica. The EP closes with its title track, slightly bringing the pace back up and adding more glitched-out sounds to the structure left by its predecessors.

A collective effort on all fronts, “Xtilde EP” is simply Iris Ipsum at their finest. Reminiscent of early 2000s video game soundtracks, the project brings worldbuilding to life in audible form. Having studied decades of fabled electronic music, we have no doubts that they will become a household name when discussing contemporary experimental artists for years to come.

Written & produced by Sol Rosenthal
Mastered by Amir Mashayekhi
Cover art & visuals by Nic Juister

Iris Ipsum - Loreti

Post Sprain w/ Thorjn - 11.04.24

Shapes

https://soundcloud.com/keithape/keith-ape-it-g-ma-feat-jayallday-loota-okasian-kohh

v1.2
FREE DOWNLOAD
ALSO ON BANDCAMP



Non scordare
Squad subacquea
Ho ancora la mimetica addosso
Le Orche ninja vanno Rambo

Non scordare,Non scordare, Che siamo i migliori
Sì, brilla, sì, brilla, sì, siamo noi quelli che brillano
Fatti gli affari tuoi, tu sei tu io sono io
Noi siamo le orche, apriamo queste ali e poi nuotiamo su questi soldi
C-O-H-O-R-T, noi della Coorte, paghiamo questi ragazzi
Motherfucker fucker, la tua bocca fa glu glu (fanculo)
Tu sei tu, io sono io, accetto quella merda
Mentre tu parli di merda alle spalle degli altri, io sto fuori a fare sti soldi

Nebbia nei neuroni è una routine quotidiana, un bacio sul blunt
Mi lego i capelli e vado su un campo di battaglia
Aprendo la mappa del mondo, quei ninja in missione
Taglia gli ostacoli senza pietà
è naturale quando si tratta di una situazione di vita o di morte
Come Kill Bill, alla fine tutti sono soli
Devi lasciare il più che puoi
Motherfucker, non potete sentire il mio dolore
Non ci sono scuse
Non c'è campanellino a seguire questi occhi vuoti
Ci sono tante tipe qui in giro

Non scordare
Squad subacquea
Ho ancora la mimetica addosso
Le Orche ninja vanno Rambo

Bitch sono uno zombie,
Ho sippato troppa lean pacca,
Ho ancora camo bianco e nero sul mio corpo,
Tu sai che andiamo più forte,
Di una muthafucking ape
Intendo Bape Bape Bape Bape
Keith Ape, non scordarti Killer whale
Killer whale, Killer whale, Killer whale, Killer whale

Nuotiamo, nuotiamo, nuotiamo
Stiamo per nuotare nei soldi
Ci guardate dagli schermi
Sono il main character della tua vita
Quindi non dimenticare il mio nome, non dimenticare mai il mio team
Non dimenticare mai il mio nome, non dimenticare mai il mio team
Se dimenticate il nostro nome quando menzionate la Corea, perderai l’orecchio
 

Non scordare, sono un fottuto trendsetter (Non dimenticare)
Tutta la mia merda è molto rara, non le hai mai vista, vero? (Mai visto)
Non credere al tuo uomo, non fa davvero soldi
Stronzate, stronzate, non guadagna niente
Ancora vesto camo, addosso ho pelli di squalo
Questa è Gangnam Street, dai vicoli entri nello spazio
Pace dentro ogni passo, conforto dentro ogni tasca
La mia mente girava, girava e poi tornava al posto giusto come Kim Yuna

Non scordare
Squad subacquea
Ho ancora la mimetica addosso
Le Orche ninja vanno Rambo

Grazie

BandCamp

It G Ma | 6amsunset Remix

SERA021: Satellite Era presents “Xtilde EP,” an accumulation of ethereal music by Sol Rosenthal, best known as Iris Ipsum.

Out now on all major platforms: https://ffm.to/sera021

Broadcasting from somewhere deep in the noisy liveliness of Los Angeles, one may not expect to hear experimental electronic music met with lush, tranquil tones. The urban world feels confined to a snow globe at times, making it difficult to welcome foreign influences into its uniformity. It takes a more calculated approach to break these boundaries - thankfully we have recruited a rising star to help us persist.

At quite a young age compared to the sonic pioneers that move us, Iris Ipsum has already made a clear statement in our biosphere: they are bunkering down for the long run. Juggling music, visual art, and software design, they ensure to blend together and implement all of their crafts with each project. On the audio side, they are inspired by early electronic subgenres such as ambient, electronica, breakbeat, and everything in between. This curiosity led to their debut album “Pattern Language” landing on the esteemed Touched Music imprint last year. Sharing a platform with innovators such as Autechre, The Future Sound of London, and Plaid is an incredible feat, but their follow-up to the release flexes the potential for even more promising times ahead.

Since its conception, “Xtilde EP” was influenced by Iris Ipsum’s devotion to expanding in multiple mediums. Their visuals normally embody sculptures as a focal point, which also serves as a catalytic aspect of their sound practices. Utilizing field recordings and deep listening amidst the franticness of urban environments lays the foundation of their work; spending time in the California mountains and deserts capture the essence of what makes it unique. Tying two tangible realms together is their passion for creative coding - most of this project was produced using self-made Max for Live instruments and VST plugins.

“Xtilde EP” was continually written, building on a collective idea and meant to be enjoyed from start to finish. Though cohesive by nature, Iris Ipsum also allows the project to encapsulate different moods, rather than staying on a singular path. The EP begins on a high note with “Subspace,” an energetic jungle track that nicely fits bouncing drum breaks with a dazzling ambiance. “Loreti” slows the tempo down, introducing a change of pace for the rest of the project. From here, we are met by a clever contrast between pristine drum work that feels heavy yet clean, along with uplifting melodies and tonal vocal chops. This can be heard in “Voxi” and “Essa” with clear nods to trip-hop and electronica. The EP closes with its title track, slightly bringing the pace back up and adding more glitched-out sounds to the structure left by its predecessors.

A collective effort on all fronts, “Xtilde EP” is simply Iris Ipsum at their finest. Reminiscent of early 2000s video game soundtracks, the project brings worldbuilding to life in audible form. Having studied decades of fabled electronic music, we have no doubts that they will become a household name when discussing contemporary experimental artists for years to come. 

Written & produced by Sol Rosenthal
Mastered by Amir Mashayekhi
Cover art & visuals by Nic Juister

Iris Ipsum - Xtilde

Iris Ipsum - Essa

Welcoming @2ate9 onto the label with their contribution to the Acid Breaks LP.

Alongside

@ac1dvicious303
@benpest
@culprate
@dromek
@spotsmurk
@samuraibreaks
@ozdubs

intrinzicmusic.bandcamp.com/album/acid-breaks-lp

2ATE9 - Silver Lining (Acid Breaks LP)

SATELLITE ERA - EST. 2020
|
 -> SATELLITE TRAX - EST. 2023

Satellite Era [SERA] is a Chicago-based record label and art collective that pairs forward-thinking audio with innovative visual design. 

Our intention is to aid in the progression of experimental electronic music by pushing boundaries in multiple mediums. We aim to provide an inclusive online shrine for artists to reach their fullest potential, and enthusiasts to tap into a more exploratory side of art consumption.

Satellite Trax [STRX] is an expansion of our core imprint that focuses on dance-centric music and its club roots; part of the foundation within our sonic heritage.

We Are Satellite Era. We Are Worldwide.

For press + release inquiries: satellite.era1@gmail.com

SERA021: Iris Ipsum - Xtilde EP
https://ffm.to/sera021

SERA020: Ton Mise - Moon Behind The Eyelids EP
https://ffm.to/sera020

SERA019: Various Artists - Distant Arrays Volume 07
https://ffm.to/sera019

STRX004: TRAKA - DMSAT EP
https://ffm.to/strx004

SERA018: Futurist - A Mosaic Of Time EP
https://ffm.to/sera018

SERALP01: gonima - Escapism
https://ffm.to/seralp01

Scott Metoyer - Odor Sealing Cat Litter

SATELLITE ERA

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