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The Sleeping Shaman -Review: Sataray / Zania Morgan ‘Argyropoeia’
January 23, 2021 by Joy Von Spain

“To say its ‘unique’ is a vast understatement. This is far more than just an experiment into the dark underbelly of the whole ‘dark ambient’ sub-genre, this is a trip into the supernatural, and every point in between. Argyropoeia itself, according to an Isaac Newton page on Google, describes the act as ‘the transmutation of base metals into silver’, so I guess this project is effectively taking metal, and turning into something very precious indeed….that is the real beauty of this art, it isn’t supposed to be for everyone. Maybe you need to be more enlightened to certain things to fully appreciate it, or maybe you don’t, but either way, this compelling work is truly one of a kind.”

Read the complete review HERE: https://www.thesleepingshaman.com/reviews/s/sataray-zania-morgan-argyropoeia/

 

 

MEATMEADMETAL REVIEW: SATARAY, ZANIA MORGAN COMBINE DARK FORCES, DELIVER RITUALISTIC POWERS TO SPLIT EP ‘ARGYROPOEIA’
January 23, 2021 by Joy Von Spain

“Sataray and Zania Morgan are ideally matched on “Argyropoeia,” a collection that captured me right away, entranced me, and made me go back for more time and again. There’s something about music that’s takes you on a mental journey and forces you to reevaluate where you’re standing that can be incredibly rewarding, as this album is for me. Or, you can just take a dark journey along with both artists and let yourself touch the face of the spirit world.”

 

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Sataray, Zania Morgan combine dark forces, deliver ritualistic powers to split EP ‘Argyropoeia’

SATARAY And ZANIA MORGAN To Release Harrowing Argyropoeia Split EP Via Scry Recordings This January; Trailer Posted + Preorders Available
January 23, 2021 by Joy Von Spain

From the corrosive molten skin of a world bathed in havoc and deleterious methods of control, comes the workings of SATARAY and ZANIA MORGAN, united for the release of a special split EP via Scry Recordings this January. Titled Argyropoeia, the harrowing, five-track offering is a ritual purging for nocturnal metamorphosis… their voices heralding a birthing of new form in unearthly flight.

SATARAY is a one-woman ambient creation. It is ceremonial in nature, using incantations, whispers, and death vocals as the blade along with layers of synth and other electronic elements, creating a raw dark terrain. She performs live rituals with her music, often in accordance with artists such as Anima Nocturna and various Butoh dancers. In the Spring of 2019, she released her first solo full-length, Nocturnum, via Scry Recordings.

ZANIA MORGAN is the solo project of Zaskia S. Morgan (also a member of Ehecatl, Madison Mandrake, and Aixela). For the last thirteen years, ZANIA MORGAN has been performing live music for ritual events/gatherings along the West Coast, immersing her audience in an evocative pulse of dark “ritualwave” and birthing from its depth an ecstatic formula of gnosis in sound. In the Autumn of 2017, French label, Falco Invernale Records (F.I.R.), released her first physical recording on vinyl entitled Shapeshifter.

Argyropoeia is eloquently rooted in an esoteric entanglement of two women, deeply embroiled in their life’s work through audio frequencies. Many years ago, these two women crossed paths by means of a select few whom had leanings similar in design to their own. The particular artistry and path working of Anima Nocturna was most certainly at the core of that newly found unity. From the point of that meeting on, the slow weaving of a surreal conjunction took place. This is their gift to each other and to you.

Argyropoeia was mastered by Casey Chittenden Jones (noisepoetnobody), features cover art by Anima Nocturna in collaboration with Cypher Sothis, and will be released digitally on January 29th, 2021.

View the trailer at THIS LOCATION.

For preorders, visit the SATARAY Bandcamp page HERE or the ZANIA MORGAN Bandcamp page HERE. Stay tuned for additional EP samplings to be released in the weeks to come.

Argyropoeia Track Listing:
SATARAY
1. Saturn
2. Rain
3. The Flood
ZANIA MORGAN
4. Crepulsculum
5. Nyx Ambrosia

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SATARAY: BrooklynVegan Premieres “The Flood” From Haunting Dark Ambient Project; Argyropoeia Split EP With ZANIA MORGAN Nears Release
January 23, 2021 by Joy Von Spain

Argyropoeia is the impending new split EP from SATARAY and ZANIA MORGAN. Set for release later this month via Scry Recordings, the unsettling, five-track offering is a ritual purging for nocturnal metamorphosis… their voices heralding a birthing of new form in unearthly flight.

The EP is eloquently rooted in an esoteric entanglement of two women, deeply embroiled in their life’s work through audio frequencies. Many years ago, these two women crossed paths by means of a select few whom had leanings similar in design to their own. The particular artistry and path working with Anima Nocturna was most certainly at the core of that newly found unity. From the point of that meeting on, the slow weaving of a surreal conjunction took place. This is their gift to each other and to you.

In advance of the EP’s official unveiling, today SATARAY releases “The Food,” now playing at BrooklynVegan. Notes SATARAY, “This song explores the brimming edge of inner chaos and madness, while sharpening the blade of one’s personal power.”

Stream SATARAY’s “The Flood” at BrooklynVegan HERE.

Mastered by Casey Chittenden Jones (noisepoetnobody), Argyropoeia features cover art by Anima Nocturna in collaboration with Cypher Sothis, and will be released digitally on January 29th, 2021.For preorders, visit the SATARAY Bandcamp page HERE, where previously released track “Rain” can be streamed or the ZANIA MORGAN Bandcamp page HERE, where previously release track, “Nyx Ambrosia” can be streamed.

Argyropoeia Track Listing:
SATARAY
1. Saturn
2. Rain
3. The Flood
ZANIA MORGAN
4. Crepulsculum
5. Nyx Ambrosia

SATARAY is a one-woman ambient creation. It is ceremonial in nature, using incantations, whispers, and death vocals as the blade along with layers of synth and other electronic elements, creating a raw dark terrain. She performs live rituals with her music, often in accordance with artists such as Anima Nocturna and various Butoh dancers. In the Spring of 2019, she released her first solo full-length, Nocturnum, via Scry Recordings.

ZANIA MORGAN is the solo project of Zaskia S. Morgan (also a member of Ehecatl, Madison Mandrake, and Aixela). For the last thirteen years, ZANIA MORGAN has been performing live music for ritual events/gatherings along the West Coast, immersing her audience in an evocative pulse of dark “ritualwave” and birthing from its depth an ecstatic formula of gnosis in sound. In the Autumn of 2017, French label, Falco Invernale Records (F.I.R.), released her first physical recording on vinyl entitled Shapeshifter.

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2020 YEAR END WRAP UP
December 21, 2020 by Joy Von Spain

Despite the devastation wreaking havoc upon the lives of so many this year, our collective continues to create in the face of destruction, whether for spite or for healing. If you missed any of these albums they are all available to listen to and purchase on Bandcamp. We are also having a merch sale on our site – use code FK2020 for 1/3 OFF any items listed HERE through 12/31. With many new albums in the works for 2021, everyone trepidatiously looks forward to a time when we can play live again in some form. Thank you all for your support this year. It means the world to us!

In March of 2020 Sataray’s haunting “Saturn” single worked its serpentine way into our ears, and Pathogens released their first tape with us, “Soiled Cogs Forever Grinding,” in a co-release with the ever-notable SF Black Horizons label. Sadly, the pandemic negated US, Canada & EU tour and festival dates for several Scry artists. Nevertheless, Spring also saw release of the magnum opus “Writhing Treasure Feast“. This 2-CD set of music & 72-pg book featuring writing by Vanessa Skantze & photography by Anima Nocturna was created for a 90-minute live Butoh dance performance by Skantze – featuring Noisepoetnobody, members of To End It All, Pink Void, & more. Next came the “Sustainment” EP by Joy Von Spain in May.

At the height of a turbulent summer, we saw the unleashing of the first vinyl release by Geist & The Sacred Ensemble, “Waning Hymns“, featuring artwork by Anima Nocturna and accompanied by two videos by James Hollenbaugh. Autumn brought the single “Strength Is Nothing” by To End It All ft. Zvi, and our first release for Portland’s SCARD, a searing full-length album on tape titled “Rusted Lock”. In addition, Noisepoetnobody brought the second in a series of drone albums, “Drone Relief” – much needed respite during the chaos.

NOISEPOETNOBODY: Drone Relief – Out Now
December 9, 2020 by Joy Von Spain

NOISEPOETNOBODY: Drone Relief – Out Now

Experimental sound alchemist Casey Chittenden Jones, otherwise known as NOISEPOETNOBODY, has unleashed Drone Relief via Scry Recordings.

The two-song EP — divided simply into “Drone Relief I” and “Drone Relief II” — was produced, mixed, and mastered by Jones and is the intended companion to Drone Box, released via Scry Recordings in 2019. The work features a heavy emphasis on the tanpura, a long-necked plucked string instrument, originating from India, found in various forms of Indian music. The tanpura does not play melody but rather supports and sustains the melody of another instrument or singer by providing a continuous harmonic bourdon or drone.

Comments Jones, “Drone Relief is the second album by NOISEPOETNOBODY that is dedicated to the traditional Eastern drone systems of the tanpura. Further explorations in mixing avant-garde and dark ambient sonic styles with tanpura tempos and tunings originally composed for sitar raga. As with Drone Box, this set of sounds also creates the illusion of consistency while subtle constant change is the only true binding force. Intended as a relaxation tool for those of us that require upon occasion an audio escape that refrains from pushing any predetermined narratives, it aims to allow the mind to travel freely into phases of subconscious abstract fantasy.”

Drone Relief is out now and available digitally via Scry Recordings at THIS LOCATION.

Drone Relief Track Listing:

  1. Drone Relief I
  2. Drone Relief II

For well over fifteen years, Casey Chittenden Jones has been soundtracking the collapse of civilization under the monikerNOISEPOETNOBODY utilizing homemade instruments, synthesizers, field recordings, and modular equipment to create haunting, discordant, and broken sounds to express the need for creativity in a dying ecosystem.

Performing in underground venues, bars, art galleries, abandon buildings, and illegal DIY spaces and forever seeking to promote mental deprogramming through anti-commercial sonic immersion, each NOISEPOETNOBODY set is a one-of-a-kind exchange of energy employing analog electronics and improvised inspirations via speaker cones. NPN has collaborated frequently with Butoh dance artists and released a 12” (The River) with choreography instructions composed by Vanessa Skantze.

Most commonly associated with the genres experimental, minimalism, noise, industrial, and drone, his solo works and collaborations have been released by Scry Recordings (Drone Box, 2019), Lens Records, and Public Eyesore, among others. NOISEPOETNOBODY has participated in numerous festivals and series including NorCal Noise Fest, Eugene Noise Fest, Olympia Experimental Music Festival, and Modular On The Spot. Jones also originated the Driftwood Orchestra, Seattle Dismal Fest ,and currently joins Peter Keller in the duo Dosenöffner.

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SCARD: Rusted Lock Full-Length From Portland Dark Ambient/Industrial Noise Project Out Now And Streaming Via Scry Recordings
November 10, 2020 by Joy Von Spain

Rusted Lock, the latest full-length from Portland-based dark ambient/industrial noise project SCARD, is out now and streaming via Scry Recordings.

SCARD – led by one J. Huston — began in 2001 in Seattle before relocating to Portland a year later. Drawing from dark ambient, power electronics, death industrial, and black noise, SCARD unites their personal origins in the forested regions of Oregon with eventual scum of city life to create a harsh, layered, and multi-faceted sound.

Stream SCARD’s harrowing Rusted Lock in its entirety at THIS LOCATION.

 

Rusted Lock was mixed by Fester, mastered by James Plotkin, and will see release on cassette and digital formats. For orders, go to THIS LOCATION.

“Rusted Lock contains the most seething, and incisive work since SCARD’s inception,” notes Huston of his latest output. “The project is by nature experimental and includes exploratory sounds and songs but a consistent thread of death/industrial doom and black metal virulence remains consistent throughout. This latest offering was an absolutely crucial album after a very long break from any activity. Near the end of the break, I underwent a total mental reconfiguration as well as a vast expansion of studio gear. The album evolved naturally throughout the process, utilizing a dominating force of will during a period of molting. It draws upon concepts surrounding personal strength, confrontation, obsession, and the many forms of poison, violently gripping, and tearing at its prey until cold, barren detritus is rejected and abandoned.”

Over the last nineteen years, SCARD has shared stages with the likes of Sixes, Bloodyminded, Daniel Menche, Control, To End It All, The Rita, Wolf Eyes, John Wiese, Blue Sabbath Black Cheer, Sleeping With The Earth, Pharmakon, Dave Phillips, Sudden Infant, Consumer Electronics, and many others. SCARD has also appeared at 2007’s Black Noise Festival in Oakland, 2009’s Northeast Noise And Power Electronics Festival in Boston, 2012’s Pure Harsh Noise Worship in Portland, 2014’s Pent Up Fest in Seattle, and many DIY venues throughout the Pacific Northwest.

In addition to his solo endeavor, Huston is the guitarist, vocalist, and producer of the atmospheric black metal band Winter In The Blood and also appears on the avant-garde black metal ensemble L’Acephale’s Stahlhartes Gehäuse and self-titled full-lengths (2009 and 2019 respectively).

“The solo project led by J. Huston (Winter In The Blood, L’Acephale’s Stahlhartes Gehäuse) finds the soundtrack-eque tomes seeping into your brain and implanting feelings of dread into your psyche. Perfectly eerie and haunted, just in time for the spooky season…” – Ghost Cult on “Impenetrable Will”

“The shuddering rhythms feel grueling and soaked in viscous tension, with a decidedly angular and erratic texture to the oddly more danceable components. It’s as if more pleasant-sounding sonic ideas are getting run through a blender in real time across ‘Fire In The Veins’…” – Captured Howls on “Fire In The Veins”

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OUT TODAY: SCARD – RUSTED LOCK (CASSETTE & DIGITAL)
November 6, 2020 by Joy Von Spain
Today we release the new masterful album by SCARD: RUSTED LOCK (cassette & digital) on Bandcamp. SCARD has been one of the best PNW creators of hellish and icy environments of sounds for 19 years and we’re excited to share the whole album with you…
“There’s both a familiarly industrialized vibe in the song and something that feels more esoteric, as if the central perspective of the track hinges on running through trash-strewn alleyways while soaked in rain and grime — and trying to flee some kind of demented and otherworldly force. The shuddering rhythms feel grueling and soaked in viscous tension, with a decidedly angular and erratic texture to the oddly more danceable components.” – Captured Howls
“Scard are a very great sounding mixture of dark ambient, power electronics, death industrial and harsh noise with some touches of black metal…recommended tracks include “Dancing With Rot”, “Graveyard Dirt”, and “Tainted And Estranged”. 8 out of 10…”- hatredmeanswar
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SCARD: Ghost Cult Premieres “Impenetrable Will” -Rusted Lock Full-Length Nears Release
November 1, 2020 by Joy Von Spain

Portland-based dark ambient/industrial noise project SCARD is pleased to unveil the caustic sounds of “Impenetrable Will.” Now playing at Ghost Cult, the demoralizing track comes off the impending Rusted Lock full-length, set to drop November 6th via Scry Recordings.

SCARD – led by one J. Huston — began in 2001 in Seattle before relocating to Portland a year later. Drawing from dark ambient, power electronics, death industrial, and black noise, SCARD unites their personal origins in the forested regions of Oregon with eventual scum of city life to create a harsh, layered, and multi-faceted sound.

Notes Huston of latest psalm, “‘Impenetrable Will’ was the first song I wrote for the album. It began without any expectation, a broken reverb device, and a critical fix with aluminum foil to create an oppressive feedback loop. One of the more minimal songs in terms of instrumentation, it was augmented by several different layers of cavernous, scathing vocals that shred stagnant flesh to the bone with a methodical precision that resembles audio surgery. It fleshed itself out conceptually using the same approach to discipline that inspired ‘Fire In The Veins.’ I continued applying pressure for a sustained period, and this resulted in feeling absolutely honed for creating the rest of the album. ‘Impenetrable Will’ is a resolute show of force from within, intended to completely destroy obstruction.”

Adds Ghost Cult, “The solo project led by J. Huston (Winter In The Blood, L’Acephale’s Stahlhartes Gehäuse) finds the soundtrack-eque tomes seeping into your brain and implanting feelings of dread into your psyche. Perfectly eerie and haunted, just in time for the spooky season…”

Hear SCARD’s “Impenetrable Will” at THIS LOCATION.

Stream previously released single,  “Fire In The Veins,” at THIS LOCATION.

Rusted Lock was mixed by Fester, mastered by James Plotkin, and will see release on cassette and digital formats. For preorders, go to THIS LOCATION where “Graveyard Dirt” can be streamed.

Comments Huston of his upcoming offering, “Rusted Lock contains the most seething, and incisive work since SCARD’s inception. The project is by nature experimental and includes exploratory sounds and songs but a consistent thread of death/industrial doom and black metal virulence remains consistent throughout. This latest offering was an absolutely crucial album after a very long break from any activity. Near the end of the break, I underwent a total mental reconfiguration as well as a vast expansion of studio gear. The album evolved naturally throughout the process, utilizing a dominating force of will during a period of molting. It draws upon concepts surrounding personal strength, confrontation, obsession, and the many forms of poison, violently gripping, and tearing at its prey until cold, barren detritus is rejected and abandoned.”

Over the last nineteen years, SCARD has shared stages with the likes of Sixes, Bloodyminded, Daniel Menche, Control, To End It All, The Rita, Wolf Eyes, John Wiese, Blue Sabbath Black Cheer, Sleeping With The Earth, Pharmakon, Dave Phillips, Sudden Infant, Consumer Electronics, and many others. SCARD has also appeared at 2007’s Black Noise Festival in Oakland, 2009’s Northeast Noise And Power Electronics Festival in Boston, 2012’s Pure Harsh Noise Worship in Portland, 2014’s Pent Up Fest in Seattle, and many DIY venues throughout the Pacific Northwest.

In addition to his solo endeavor, Huston is the guitarist, vocalist, and producer of the atmospheric black metal band Winter In The Blood and also appears on the avant-garde black metal ensemble L’Acephale’s Stahlhartes Gehäuse and self-titled full-lengths (2009 and 2019 respectively).

“The shuddering rhythms feel grueling and soaked in viscous tension, with a decidedly angular and erratic texture to the oddly more danceable components. It’s as if more pleasant-sounding sonic ideas are getting run through a blender in real time across ‘Fire In The Veins’…” – Captured Howls on “Fire In The Veins”

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CAPTURED HOWLS PREMIERES ENLIVENING NEW DARK AMBIENT/ INDUSTRIAL NOISE SINGLE FROM SCARD: “FIRE IN THE VEINS”
October 18, 2020 by Joy Von Spain

The Portland-based dark ambient/ industrial noise project Scard will be dropping their new full-length record Rusted Lock on Nov. 6 via Scry Recordings.

Get a first listen below to the project’s immersive and ferocious new single, “Fire in the Veins” — which feels quite aptly titled considering the pulsating track’s subtly incinerating tone.

The track centers on a strangely danceable and chilly yet thick-toned electronica rhythm coursing through a haze of grating and static-textured whirs. There’s both a familiarly industrialized vibe in the song and something that feels more esoteric, as if the central perspective of the track hinges on running through trash-strewn alleyways while soaked in rain and grime — and trying to flee some kind of demented and otherworldly force. The shuddering rhythms feel grueling and soaked in viscous tension, with a decidedly angular and erratic texture to the oddly more danceable components. It’s as if more pleasant-sounding sonic ideas are getting run through a blender in real time across “Fire in the Veins.”

 

The track would probably appeal to fans of The Body. “Fire in the Veins” carries a dynamic abrasion that feels reminiscent of some of the work from that duo, with a foothold of accessibility alongside a steady stream of monumental waves of industrialized chaos.

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