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Citirax's next outing takes the form of a debut album from Los Angeles-based duo OP-ART. This pair, like so much great music of recent times, is born out of the creative isolation of lockdown and features Andrew Clinco, who you may know for his work with Drab Majesty. The alias they have adopted is an acronym of "Oblique Pleasures Amidst Rough Times" which they say reflected the challenges of their formation. Musically the duo is inspired by the 1960s visual art movement so embraces layered, psychedelic soundscapes with a minimalist approach and takes cues from New Wave artists like John Foxx and early OMD. OP-ART in particular focuses on analogue synthesis and gear like the Arp Odyssey and Moog Rogue while exploring time, romance, and existential themes with real emotional depth.

STAFF COMMENTS

Mine says: A synth-y new wave treat from the ever reliable Minimal Wave (via Cititrax). Recommended if you like 80s pop and catchy, synth heavy post punk!

TRACK LISTING

1. The Final Act
2. Sensitive Material
3. 11 Stars (feat Martin Dupont)
4. The Magic Hour
5. Dystopian Custodian
6. Fifth Column
7. Hardscape
8. Polyurethane
9. A Lemon In The Limelight

Cosmetics

Pillow Talk / Tell Me

Cititrax/Minimal Wave come together to put out this new release from the Vancouver-based synth wave duo Cosmetics, which was originally formed by Nic Emm and Aja Emma in 2008. They have been quiet over recent years but recently got back together with a new full-length called Baby that's due soon. The lead singles from it now arrive on this 7" and are full of sultry minimal sounds, moody synth craft and seductive vocals from Emma that really cut through as the clavier a dark, film-like narrative that is beautifully beguiling. A great return ahead of the much anticipated full length.

STAFF COMMENTS

Matt says: Dark and moody minimal wave / electro-noir from the infrequent recording project of Nic M (synth) and Aja Emma (vocals).

TRACK LISTING

Pillow Talk
Tell Me


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