A\V/M is a new project by Finnish artist Antti Mikonmäki, who explores the dark, deep, atmospheric, majestic and intense sides of techno music, with a history of taking influences from such genres as industrial, EBM, jungle, neoclassical, synth punk and extreme metal. The project takes inspiration from various currents of philosophy, psychology, religious symbolism, social issues, technology, psychedelia and others, exploring the hominid condition by means of aural stimulation of the senses using digitized instruments. With help from Folgsamkeitfaktor’s headliner Red Nailmaker, who made the pounding rave anthem remix of the first track, this release presents itself as a true modern technopunk masterpiece.
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Played & supported by The Brvtalist, Daniel Myer (Architect / Rendered), Dax J, Slam, Takaaki Itoh, Peter Kirn, Kenny Campbell, Patrick DSP, Relic Radiation, Cristian Marras, SLV, Nørbak, Cristian Varela, Paco Osuna, Joseph Capriati, Ilario Alicante, Anderson Noise, Maceo Plex, Fragmentor, and more.
Feedback:
The Brvtalist: “The tracks are powerful industrial rhythms which are sure to shatter all systems… Massive remix from our man Red Nailmaker takes the original into even more menacing territory."
Daniel Myer: ”This is fucking heavy. Gonna work well in an industrial set! Red Nailmaker Dub is my favourite!”
Takaaki Itoh: “Subjective Causes Of Meaning is for me” favourite: Subjective Causes Of Meaning
Kenny Campbell: “Red Nailmaker’s remix is the standout here"
Patrick DSP: ”nice stuff. thanks!” favourite: Dream Conceiver (Red Nailmaker Sold Dreams Dub)
Peter Kirn: “My kind of twisted dreams.” favourite: Dream Conceiver (Red Nailmaker Sold Dreams Dub)
Written and produced by Antti Mikonmäki in Helsinki, Finland.
Track 4 remixed by Red Nailmaker.
Mastered by Michael Teplov.
Artwork by Pavel Khusainov.
Distributed by Triple Vision [NL].
Format: Digital.
All rights reserved. Copyright control.
[p][c] 2021 Wunderblock Records [WR097]
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