Hypnoskull was created in 1992 as a solo project in order to experiment in the area of electronic noise combined with rhythmical structures. In the first years of its existence, Hypnoskull was releasing cassettes and tracks on international labels in the so-called cassette network, a widely spread network of independent and experimental musicians and artists who expressed themselves throughout limited tape releases often including artworks, ideas, texts. In 1998, Hypnoskull signed to the German label ant-zen. That is not a coincidence: ant-zen stands for ‘anti-zensur’ (anti-censorship), one of the main starting points of the provocative Hypnoskull project. Patrick Stevens does not limit himself to just producing music as such, albums always include a severe message, a thought-provoking underlying concept text, questions. The main philosophy: ‘the dance floors, the clubs, the festivals… are staged warzones with a different set of rules – a therapeutic zone where hidden anger and even aggression of both the artists as well as the spectators can be released in a proper, human way. Music as a means to open up the deepest anger inside human beings, letting it out in a way which is not harmful to others". A strange symbiosis between the two worlds, Patrick Stevens is a part of the techno and the industrial scene. Techno once being a genre promoting an open, positive mindset, industrial on the other hand being a highly nihilistic, philosophic but pitch black reflection on society. The mix of both musical as well as content wise elements of these genres result in what Hypnoskull is all about. Added to this an explosive mixture of post-war and contemporary western subversive philosophy – in a rather impulsive manner – makes the project what it is today, after 30 years of existence.Now for Folgsamkeitfaktor, Hypnoskull presents his brand new 7-inch single "The Trickster". From industrial techno monster of the title track on A side, to the slow burning B side track with vocals, an eerily predictive textual dissection on the state of our contemporary societies, written in 2013, rediscovered in an old notebook and recorded in 2020. The release sounds extremely massive and crystal clear at the same time. Mastered by not less legendary German techno & EBM figure, Thomas P. Heckmann, the record is ready to smash the floors and, with a collage artwork, hand-made by Patrick Stevens himself, also may take place on a shelf of any authentic vinyl collector. Prepare for this brain-smashing industrial technopunk dual-charge bombshell!
FSFR004 vinyl is on the run to production, and with this we're celebrating with legendary Patrick Stevens a.k.a. hypnoskull his 30 years in this hardcore biz. Masters for the upcoming 7-inch have been just received from not less legendary Thomas P. Heckmann, and they sound massive and crystal clear at the same time. Prepare for this brain-smashing industrial technopunk dual-charge bombshell!
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Played & supported by Groove Mag, The Brvtalist, The Forgotten, Philipp Strobel, Ancient Methods, Codex Empire, Daniel Myer / Rendered, Slam, Endlec, Halv Drøm, Projekt Gestalten, Dave Tarrida, Patrick DSP, Ryuji Takeuchi, Angel Molina, Bob Nieuwenhuis (
BE-AT.TV), Luigi Madonna, John Digweed, Carl Craig, Maceo Plex, Living Techno, Louisahhh!!!, Nam Shub Of Enki, and more.
Feedback:
The Brvtalist: “One of the most legendary figures in rhythmic noise, electronics and beyond lands on Folgsamkeitfaktor for The Trickster, a 7” of two punishing tracks, seething with the artist’s signature anti-censorship, technopunk ethos..."
Tobias Damm (Groove Mag): “Fat”
The Forgotten: "One of my heroes... The A1 cut is brutal."
Living Techno: "Industrial at its finest!"
Codex Empire: "Quality as always….”
Daniel Myer (Rendered): "love it”
Endlec: "Love it! Thanx 4 sending.”
Dave Tarrida: “nice”
Patrick DSP: "Nice release. Thanks!”
Bob Nieuwenhuis (BE-AT.TV): "very heavy!”
Luigi Madonna: "great! thanks”
Louisahhh!!!: “monstrous"
Nam Shub Of Enki: “Nasty fun!”
Ryuji Takeuchi: “Top!"
Angel Molina: "Not what I usually play, but as an Industrial Music lover, this sounds good to me. Feeling especially 'You Hear Me (Talk Dilettant Strategies)'. Thanks.”
Projekt Gestalten: ”Loving the EDM vibes mixed with uncompromising techno. Full support from me."
released September 14, 2020
Written, produced, lyrics, vox, artwork by Patrick Stevens.
Mastered by Thomas Heckmann at Trope Mastering.
Format: 7" Vinyl / Digital.
Distributed by Ready Made.
All rights reserved. Copyright control.
[p][c] 2020 Folgsamkeitfaktor [FSFR004]
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