Richie Hawtin is many things – an extraordinary DJ, creator of the ENTER experience, the mastermind behind the M_nus label, technological innovator, art aficionado & much more. The avant-grade producer is also known across the world for his trailblazing productions under his Plastikman alias and much to the delight of fans worldwide, he has now gone on to announce a new album under the alias which interestingly is the first since 2003’s ‘Closer’.
The album’s called ‘EX’ and was recorded live in 2013 at New York’s Guggenheim Museum’s annual fundraiser. The extremely special performance was at the invitation of influential Belgium fashion designer and artistic director at Dior, Raf Simons, for the Guggenheim’s annual fundraiser, performed around a specially constructed LED obelisk.
Hawtin explains, “I knew that Raf was a long time Plastikman fan so by accepting his offer to perform at the Dior event at the Guggenheim I knew I’d set myself up to a huge challenge. Although Raf was happy to have the already complete Plastikman Live 1.5 show, I locked myself away in a series of intense studio sessions and quickly recorded enough new material for the performance and realized I might also have enough for a complete new album. The music came out of me effortlessly as I was very inspired by the opportunity to play in this beautiful architectural space renowned more for art than music. The location also allowed me to step far away from the dancefloor, giving me a huge amount of freedom to EXplore any sonic ideas that I had. Art, music, architecture, painting, sculpture – these mediums are supposed to live together”.
“EX” is slated to be released digitally on June 10th and on vinyl, CD and limited edition SubPac bundle on July 15th. In addition to the vinyl, CD and digital releases, PLASTIKMAN has also teamed up with SubPac to create a Limited Edition Premium Bundle.
The album will be presented on vinyl, with a signed certificate of authenticity and a custom ‘PLASTIKMAN’ edition of the SubPac S1 which is a unique portable bass system that allows an immersive music experience. When you’re using the SubPac, the powerful bass and sub-bass frequencies – the sensations you usually only get in a club situation – are reproduced meaning you can actually FEEL the music.
Hawtin explains the idea by stating, “By introducing the physical dimension of sound, the SubPac creates a direct connection between the fan and the music in its purest form, allowing a deeper appreciation for the music we all love. As with all Plastikman albums, there is a lot of sonic information in the lower frequency range, that make the SubPac a perfect listening accompaniment in order to fully appreciate the experience”.
Be sure to grab the album upon it’s release and for now check out the exciting teaser below!
TRACKLISTING:
EXposed
EXtend
EXpand
EXtrude
EXplore
EXpire
EXhale
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