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Vox Populi! - Psyko Tropix (2022)

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The Wire - Psyko Tropix

Vox Populi! ‘Psyko Tropix’ is reviewed by Claire Biddles in the June issue of The Wire “…streams of interest in the physical and sublime come together… What better than a compilation of oddities to showcase a group with such an eclectic reach?”

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The Quietus - Pysko Tropix

Vox Populi! ‘Psyko Tropix’ reviewed by The Quietus "This is wonderfully transporting music. Even at their most diffuse, these tracks have a shamanic quality that upholds its promise to take the listener on an intriguing journey." https://thequietus.com/articles/31437-vox-populi-psyko-tropix-review

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BanBanTonTon - Pysko Tropix

Thanks to Dr Rob for going deep with Vox Populi!’s ‘Psyko Tropix’ “The 11 short tracks, taken together, serve as a serious head / spirit cleaner. A ritual that should be made part of every inter-dimensional traveller`s daily routine.” https://banbantonton.com/2022/04/15/vox-populi-psyko-tropix-touch-sensitive-records/

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VOX POPULI! - NTS

Vox Populi!’s selections for NTS Radio is now archived. https://www.nts.live/shows/guests/episodes/vox-populi-15th-april-2022

An hour of “dirty psychedelic dance music. Extreme musics to dance to!”

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TSR22: VOX POPULI - PSYKO TROPIX

VOX POPULI! - PSYKO TROPIX

Touch Sensitive Records – TSR22 LP / Digital Fri 15th April 2022 https://li.sten.to/psykotropix

Touch Sensitive is honoured to dig into the vaults of legendary cult French group Vox Populi! with a collection primarily pulling from their creative highpoint of 1986-1990. The vast majority of the works are unreleased and all make their first appearance on vinyl. The recordings have been licensed from the group’s extensive archive, mastered by Rupert Clervaux and cut by Andreas Kauffelt at Schnitstelle. The release is completed by liner notes focusing on Vox Populi!’s creative process and prolific output.

Springing from the rip it up restart of post-punk in 1980 and primarily active throughout that decade, Vox Populi!'s discography is a perfect showcase of an almost unclassifiable group. The often-used ‘ethno- industrial’ tag - even if not approved by the group - goes some way to describing a melting pot of primarily self-taught techniques and vast cultural influences. Founding member Axel Kyrou’s parents were avant- garde musicians and filmmakers resulting in a heavy cultural immersion from a young age. His partner and bandmate Mitra moved from Iran to Paris in 1978 - followed a few years later by her virtuoso brother Arash who joined the group at the age of 14.

Based in their 14th arronidissement studio - previously Axel and his brother’s family playroom - Vox Populi! quickly became a lynchpin in the Parisian experimental scene and beyond through the burgeoning mail-art scene. The group contributed work to a huge number of independent labels. Their music and approach quickly progressed from rudimentary experiments to harness transcendental spiritual qualities and moments of intense beauty. In this collection, we can feel the vibrations of Don Cherry’s Organic Music Society, Faust’s communal explorations and King Tubby’s forward-thinking studio experimentation.

“We recorded everything - every idea. We would always have a cassette or a reel running. We made such different styles - freaky, alternative, experimental, industrial etc. We had no rules and no plans - our main motives were play and pleasure. I think that many people can feel that in the music.”

Three tracks recorded in 2017 by a reconfigured Vox Populi! sit perfectly with music from 30 years previous - “We were never defined by fashion or the zeitgeist. So we remained ourselves. Our sound is still natural. We had to be turned on by our own music and we wanted the music to have an impact on consciousness. We were the subjects of our own experiments and there was also a kind of mystery - even for us."

The Psyko Tropix collection is another magical and mysterious addition to the open-hearted and open-eared world of Vox Populi!

“The music of Vox Populi! found me several years ago and it was one of my record digging highlights. Their stark contrast of dark and light paints a beautiful picture of the physical and mental world we all live in. This new album doesn’t miss a step in exploring further in both directions” Cut Chemist

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TSR24: AUTUMNS - DSS DUBPLATE

AUTUMNS – DSS DUBPLATE Touch Sensitive Records | TSR24 EP / Digital Friday 5th November 2021 Buy at Bandcamp In record shops in a week or two

Hot on the heels of this year’s ‘Dyslexia Sound System’ album, Touch Sensitive is thrilled to share a three-track companion piece from Autumns - 'DSS Dubplate'.

Autumns is the solo project of Derry’s Christian Donaghey. With a relentless release rate that mirrors the energy and intensity of his live shows, Donaghey has submitted a selection of skewed star turns for the likes of iDEAL, Death & Leisure, and Opal Tapes since his debut on Regis' Downwards label in 2014.

Much like it's companion LP, 'DSS Dubplate' is heavily inspired by the On-U Sound label, the productions of Adrian Sherwood, and that cultural and musical sweet spot when the rockers met the post-punk crowd.

Donaghey’s whip-crack beats, heavily effected vocals, shredded no-wave guitar, and clarinet squalls are shaped and shifted further into the endless expanse by his dubwise techniques on the board. As always with Donaghey's productions - these rhythms grip tight and don't let loose until the needle is on the run-out groove.

Full-throttle! Autumns non-stop!

Ltd. 200 vinyl. Mastered by Rupert Clervaux. Artwork by Rinky.

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Anois, Os Ard

Group Zero’s new album reviewed at the ever essential Anois, Os Ard column on the Irish underground at The Quietus https://thequietus.com/articles/30725-eimear-walshe-altered-hours-john-francis-flynn-review