“The Cubic Temperature” is the fruitful result of a unique collaboration between 808 DOT POP (aka Passenger S of METROLAND fame) and Belgian electronic music veteran Franky Deblomme and his new CUBIC project. What was bound to be a one-shot remix collaboration when CUBIC remixed the track “Kelvin” for 808 DOT POP’s last 7” vinyl release, turned into a full sonic adventure!
Fascinated by the new electro dimensions that CUBIC injected into his own songs, Passenger S started wondering how it would sound like if one and the same artist would entirely remodel one of his albums. Appropriating and morphing every song into his own musical universe while keeping bits and pieces from the original versions. The originality of the concept seduced Franky Deblomme and CUBIC embarked on this challenging sonic journey, reworking tracks from the much applauded 808 DOT POP album “The Colour Temperature” and related singles.
Songs like “Ultraviolet”, “Illuminants”, singles like “Blackbodies” and “Kelvin”, but also B-sides like “Seeing Heat” or “Cie 1960” were entirely remodeled, stretched towards a more LEFTFIELD / ORBITAL kind of sound while showing the biggest respect and keeping the right identity and original sound flavors from 808 DOT POP’s characteristic warm melodic vintage synth style.
From the first note onwards up until the last, the listeners get immersed in a bath of luscious electronics. Musically taken on a ride where after each crispy note another vibrant joy is waiting, clearly holding the CUBIC watermark, with a tiny 808 flavor.
“The Cubic Temperature” proves that a daring concept, simple in set-up, has so much to offer once the magic operates and two talents unite and demonstrate that 1 + 1 can make 3…
When you are a lover of vintage electronic music and you like the synthetic sounds of bands like KRAFTWERK, TELEX or KOMPUTER, then this new side-project from METROLAND‘s Passenger S is your new must on the electronic menu!
Today we are proud to release this exclusive fanbase bundle of 3 (!!) exclusive 7” vinyl releases by the new Belgian techno pop sensation 808 DOT POP, each limited to 150 copies.
Across these 3 vinyl singles, 808 DOT POP serve us the delightful result of various collaborations (with Italian singer Noemi Aurora of HELALYN FLOWERS and with Belgian sound guru Franky Deblomme aka CUBIC) while remaining very focused on the project’s own sonic trademark made of carrying melodic synths, analogue drum machines, fresh dynamic bubbly sequences and floating electronics.
This vinyl collection efficiently operates as the perfect sonic companion to the much acclaimed “The Colour Temperature” CD album by 808 DOT POP. This is bubbling Techno Pop as it can only be delivered by 808 DOT POP.
Track listing:
808 DOT POP . Blackbodies (dislocation) – (7” vinyl 1/3)
A. Blackbodies (dislocation)
B. Kelvin (3500)
808 DOT POP . Incandescent (tantalum) – (7” vinyl 2/3)
A. Incandescent (tantalum)
B. Seeing Heat
808 DOT POP . Kelvin (4200) – (7” vinyl 3/3)
A. Kelvin (4200)
B. Planck’s H (boltzmann edit)
Here comes a quite unexpected closing single taken from 808 DOT POP’s debut album “The Colour Temperature”. METROLAND’s Passenger S serves us here several new versions of “Kelvin” with the “5600” mix alongside the brand new and exclusive song entitled “Boltzmann’s K”.
The “7300” 3-track EP reveals both “7300” and “4500” versions of the title song next to the “boltzmann mix” of the “Planck’s H” track.
Enjoy this journey where you will be treated with top notch bass sounds flirting with wavy sequencers all floating on a bed of 80s and 90s electronics. This is bubbling Techno Pop as it can only be delivered by 808 DOT POP.
808 DOT POP’s “Kelvin” will be released in two different download sets and a very unique 7inch vinyl for collectors.
When you are a lover of vintage electronic music and you like the synthetic sounds of bands like KRAFTWERK, TELEX or KOMPUTER, then this new side-project from METROLAND’s Passenger S is your new must on the electronic menu!
Here comes a quite unexpected closing single taken from 808 DOT POP’s debut album “The Colour Temperature”. METROLAND’s Passenger S serves us here several new versions of “Kelvin” with the “5600” mix alongside the brand new and exclusive song entitled “Boltzmann’s K”.
The “7300” 3-track EP reveals both “7300” and “4500” versions of the title song next to the “boltzmann mix” of the “Planck’s H” track.
Enjoy this journey where you will be treated with top notch bass sounds flirting with wavy sequencers all floating on a bed of 80s and 90s electronics. This is bubbling Techno Pop as it can only be delivered by 808 DOT POP.
808 DOT POP’s “Kelvin” will be released in two different download sets and a very unique 7inch vinyl for collectors.
When you are a lover of vintage electronic music and you like the synthetic sounds of bands like KRAFTWERK, TELEX or KOMPUTER, then this new side-project from METROLAND’s Passenger S is your new must on the electronic menu!
When you are a lover of vintage electronic music and you like the synthetic sounds of bands like KRAFTWERK, TELEX or KOMPUTER, then this new side-project from METROLAND‘s Passenger S is your new must on the electronic menu!
With “Blackbodies” part 1 (Pulsation) and part 2 (Variation) Passenger S already showcased his techno pop tunes that pave the way to his upcoming 808 DOT POP conceptual album “The Colour Temperature”, holding on to his trademark sound made of carrying layers of melodic synths, analogue drum machines in conjunction with the mesmerizing and enchanting vocals of Italian singer Noemi Aurora of HELALYN FLOWERS.
Today we are releasing the 4th part of the “Blackbodies” series through the 5-track “radiation” EP revealing two new songs “RGB” and “Gamma Rays” each remixed by Cubic and Kraftman and wetting our appetite for some more before the much anticipated full length album comes out: “The Colour Temperature”. Sweet addictive catchy synth tunes with a minimal techno edge for your ultimate pleasure.
Part 3 “Dislocation” being an exclusive and very limited 7” vinyl release of “Blackbodies” only available for the moment via the band’s official e-shop.
After the “Blackbodies” single release, which was received very well, and the recent release of the first full length album “The Colour Temperature”, METROLAND’s Passenger S continues his path with yet a second single entitled “Incandescent”. Fresh and poppy synth riffs and bubbly sequences turn this song into an instant ear catcher. Techno Pop as it can only be delivered by 808 DOT POP.
“Incandescent” is backed with two non-album tracks, one being “Metal Halide” delivering a darker atmosphere floating on 808 DOT POP trademark sequences and the more flamboyant “Seeing Heat”. All songs are entirely submerged in the concept of the album ‘The Colour Temperature’.
808 DOT POP’s “Incandescent” is released in two different download sets. A 2-track single edition holding a unique radio edit of “Incandescent (Chromium)” and backed with “Metal Halide”. A 3-track maxi edition, holding 2 extended versions, “Incandescent (Platinum)” and “Metal Halide (Mercury)” plus “Seeing Heat”.
A very unique fanclub only 7inch vinyl will also be made available with yet a 3rd and even more exclusive version of “Incandescent (Tantalum)”
When you are a lover of vintage electronic music and you like the synthetic sounds of bands like KRAFTWERK, TELEX or KOMPUTER, then this new side-project from METROLAND’s Passenger S is your new must on the electronic menu!
After the “Blackbodies” single release, which was received very well, and the recent release of the first full length album “The Colour Temperature”, METROLAND’s Passenger S continues his path with yet a second single entitled “Incandescent”. Fresh and poppy synth riffs and bubbly sequences turn this song into an instant ear catcher. Techno Pop as it can only be delivered by 808 DOT POP.
“Incandescent” is backed with two non-album tracks, one being “Metal Halide” delivering a darker atmosphere floating on 808 DOT POP trademark sequences and the more flamboyant “Seeing Heat”. All songs are entirely submerged in the concept of the album ‘The Colour Temperature’.
808 DOT POP’s “Incandescent” is released in two different download sets. A 2-track single edition holding a unique radio edit of “Incandescent (Chromium)” and backed with “Metal Halide”. A 3-track maxi edition, holding 2 extended versions, “Incandescent (Platinum)” and “Metal Halide (Mercury)” plus “Seeing Heat”.
A very unique fanclub only 7inch vinyl will also be made available with yet a 3rd and even more exclusive version of “Incandescent (Tantalum)”
When you are a lover of vintage electronic music and you like the synthetic sounds of bands like KRAFTWERK, TELEX or KOMPUTER, then this new side-project from METROLAND’s Passenger S is your new must on the electronic menu!
Here we are again! Alfa Matrix now launches the 6th edition of its low-price digital compilation series: “MATRIX:REB00TED”. The sub-title “Zion [trip pop electro] Warfare [06] – the PSY’AVIAH guerrilla” says it all!
Once again 15 songs from Alfa Matrix’s massive music repertoire gets remixed by one label band – this time the multi-talented artist Yves Schelpe aka PSY’AVIAH stands behind the mixing desk! With an impressive discography under his belt, the Belgian musician proved to be quite eclectic in his music tastes but also always set the focus on melody, rhythm and emotion.
The “trip pop electrol” edition reveals a selection of more moody and catchy synth electro songs thanks to bands like MONDTRÄUME, METROLAND, AIBOFORCEN, HELALYN FLOWERS, ACYLUM, JUNKSISTA,ENTRZELLE, LLUMEN, VIRGINS O.R PIGEONS, HALO IN REVERSE, SCHWARZBLUT, MILDREDA, TOTEM OBSCURA and PSY’AVIAH himself, also including guest vocals by Kyoko Baertsoen, Mari Kattman and Fallon Nieves.
Ready for some electro pop moments with an edge? A perfect way to (re)discover 15 songs from the Alfa Matrix label via a certain “trip pop electro” guerrilla filter.
Join the Matrix on this warfare …
Going strong off his productive musical career on the electronic scene METROLAND‘s Passenger S decided to embark on a refreshing challenge by setting up his own conceptual solo-project under the 808 DOT POP moniker. Emerging from an uncontrollable burning passion for vintage sounds, and acknowledging inspiration from acts in the likes of ORBITAL, KOMPUTER or the unmatched technological pioneers of KRAFTWERK, 808 DOT POP will guide the listener on an electronic trip coloured by authentic warm sequences, melodic synthetic layers and robotic vocals, the whole project spiced up with analogue drums with a clear wink to a legendary drum machine…
808 DOT POP’s debut album “The Colour Temperature” is an aural blend of the best ingredients of many decades of electronic music and a vibrant sonic world. From the majestic first single “Blackbodies” featuring guest vocals by Noemi Aurora (HELALYN FLOWERS) to the edged bass sequences of the up-tempo “Thermal Contact” or the polished bubbly pop tones of “Incandescent“, it becomes quite obvious that each very electronic sound on this album was meticulously selected with care to fit and deliver the right atmosphere. On “The Colour Temperature” Passenger S does not hesitate showcasing his trademark shammy soft sequencing that can be best experienced in songs like “The Tungsten Filament” or “Ultraviolet“, while “Illuminants“ and “Thermodynamica” unveil his more sinister creative side but still keeping the finger on the right electronic pulse.
More than just another 12-track album, “The Colour Temperature” houses a full package of conceptual creativity where music and vision neatly melt together around a well-considered central theme: glorifying trivial elements from our daily surroundings by taking them under the particular loop of 808 DOT POP and giving them another interpretation through uplifting synth sequences and warm melodic tunes. This is luminous ear candy.
With this 12-track remix EP, PSY’AVIAH showcases their unique and highly addictive electro pop song “Hold On” (taken from the “Soul Searching” album) and reveals it in multiple sonic flavours ranging from progressive (psy)trance (UNTERBERG, BRONZI) to modern techno pop (METROLAND, ROB DUST) through harder electro goth (CYBORGDRIVE). An enjoyable release for music lovers and an exciting creative garden for the DJ’s thanks to the various 7” short, 12” long and other dub versions.
“Hold On” is also, and above all, the result of a fruitful and collaborative effort between Belgian artist Yves Schelpe and the highly emotional and expressive voice of Mark Bebb better known for his own projects SHELTER and FORM.
This moving song was also influenced by the poignant bond between Matilda and Léon in the unmatched movie “Léon”, reason why PSY’AVIAH decided to pay a homage to this beautiful and inspiring movie…
Bandcamp fans will enjoy the exclusive bonus booklet for this EP release with lyrics, credits & more
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