The master of the house is what he called himself — self-titled of course. Many admired him, praised his ability to control and conquer, to hypnotise them with his "charm". She loathed everything about him, from the way he moved to the way he spoke in an abrasive tones and his penchant for undermining her every word. He'd never win her over but he seemed to enjoy the challenge.

Grey Area agency are celebrating five years with the release of their first ever compilation, calling on the skills of their talented roster including Autumns, Pablo Bozzi, Filmmaker and Operant. Released digitally and on a limited run of cassettes, the 9-tracks were created during the madness of 2020 and sonically represents the sounds of Grey Area, manouevering through icy electronics from post-punk, EBM, electro and Italo body music to industrial techno, power electronics, noise and rave.

Grey Area are donating 100% of the profits from sales to BLM funds and initiatives that are working to close the many disparities rooted in the racial inequities of our socio-economic fabric.

PREMIERE: Autumns - Praise The Bastard [Grey Area]

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