I've been working on this record for the better part of 3+ years. Much of the over-all concept was born out of a response to things related to the COVID-19 pandemic, either with themes of 'Escapism' and 'Isolation' (and the comfort that can come with it at times), or wanting to mentally remove myself to a safe space away from reality, as well as binge-watching trash TV with my partner, like 'Love Island', which definitely inspired the album cover and some of the track titles (such as 'Villa Dreamin'). Aesthetically there's also some loose nods to the liminal spaces present in "Hyperbolic Time Chamber" vibes from 'DBZ', the digital world as depicted in the 'Digimon' movie from the 90's, and my love for Pokemon (with 'Rare Candy'). I hope you enjoy this journey from start to finish!

ALBUM CREDITS: 

2023 fakenumberland

Shady Monk is David A. Gravagno
(*'Fire Is A Time Machine' & 'Shay.' are alternate aliases of Shady Monk.) 

Album Art, Concept, Production, Composition, Arrangement, Mixing & *Mastering on all tracks by: Shady Monk
(*Except 'Storage Space 1', mastered by: @floorbaba)

THANK YOU: 

Ableton Live, you've made my musical life/journey possible.  
FAKENUMBERLAND, for hosting this album!
 
@DESKPOPmusic crew (& more specifically @Braz_OS & FLOOR BABA), for being amazing supports/friends through the years, as well as always inspiring me to push myself. 

@ninaeba, who was originally featured on the vocal version of 'Polygon Edge (Bittersweet Bop)'.

Sam Turner (creator of the indie beat rhythm game 'Slip Dream Resonator') for allowing the album version of 'Polygon Edge (Bittersweet Bop)' to premier/ be featured in their game! <3

@wearenova (label), because even though there was an issue with my upload & 'PEPSI® Blood' was sadly unable to appear on their 'OGC 2023' compilation, I'd' have never made the tune without being prompted to for that comp, & it truly belonged on this album!

A FINAL THANK YOU TO ALL MY TALENTED FRIENDS & EVERYONE WHO CONTINUES TO SUPPORT MY WORK & INSPIRE ME EVERY DAY! YOU'RE ALL AMAZING! <3 <3 <3

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FROST BYTE!

Storage Space 1 (album Version)

Factory Reset

The epic conclusion to @that-andy-guy & @shadymonk's 'FUSION' saga is here!
One final remix from @floopymusic of 'Tension / Release' feat. @floorbaba to put a proper book-end on the whole journey! 

(Art by @mushbuh - edited from original 'FUSION DANCE' mix-tape artwork).

Tension / Release [floopy flip]

Tension / Release (feat. FLOOR BABA) [floopy flip]

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A remix for my pal @p3rc1!

released via 'fakenumberland'
https://fakenumberland.bandcamp.com
twitter.com/fakenumberland

Remix will appear on a compilation hosted by the label bandcamp soon!

Song (Shay. Remix)

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song (Shay. Remix)

My remix of @ixi-music's track 'calling me back in' off of her debut album, released earlier in 2025. ixi is an extremely talented and entertaining YouTube personality who's been gifting us with piano breakdowns of such awesome musical acts as Nine Inch Nails, Aphex Twin, Boards of Canada, Autechre, and much much more. Getting the opportunity to put my own 'NIN meets UKG' inspired twist on her track was such a blast! 

Go find out more about the contest here, and consider following / supporting her on her channels and Patreon! 

https://www.youtube.com/@iximusic
https://www.patreon.com/posts/ixi-calling-me-127607230

calling me back in (Shay. Remix)

Created for the 'BOY CRAZY' remix contest Kesha hosted, in part to promote her new company 'SMASH'. 

Boy Crazy (Shay. Remix)

Including their collaborative single 'Transcend' from 2024, 'MINDSTATE' sees SubCørv & Shay. join forces again to bring us this 4 track EP that spans different genre elements of house music like Progressive, Tech, and Electro House, as well as UK Garage. Crafted for the club floor, these tracks are sure to get that adrenaline pumping!

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Album Concept: SubCørv (Cameron Friend) + Shay. (David A. Gravagno)
Primary Production + Initial Concept on Track 1: SubCørv
Additional Production + Lyrics / Vocals on Track 1: Shay.
Initial Concept + Co-Primary Production on Tracks 2, 3, 4: Shay.
Co-Primary Production on Tracks 2, 3, 4: SubCørv
Mixing on all Tracks: SubCørv + Shay.
Mastering on all Tracks: SubCørv
Release Artwork: Shay. 

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In My Mind

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Soul

Multi-Genre music producer since 2008.
'Shady Monk' since 2012.
'Shay.' since 2020.

Bᴏᴏᴋɪɴɢ / Cᴏɴᴛaᴄᴛ: davidgravagno73@gmail.com

Dɪʀᴇᴄᴛᴏʀ / Cᴏ-Fᴏᴜɴᴅᴇʀ of:
http://hyperpoprecords.bandcamp.com/
@Hyperpoprecords

Dɪʀᴇᴄᴛᴏʀ / Fᴏᴜɴᴅᴇʀ of:
https://monasteryrec.bandcamp.com/
@monasteryrecords

~A fun & colorful electronic/ pop music label~

Est. 2016 

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