Stockhausen & The Amplified Riot to Release Era of the Inauthentic Aug. 19
The question here I guess is when was the era of the authentic? If the implication of Paul Chavez‘s new solo krautrock, if-‘other’-was-an-actual-genre venture, Stockhausen and the Amplified Riot‘s upcoming EP, Era of the Inauthentic, is that that’s what we’re living through now, I’d be interested to find out when authenticity — that most treacherous of god-myths — was supposed to be so prevalent. Was it a time in the past? A time yet to come? Genuinely curious. Paul, if you read this, let me know.
I am wary of nostalgia, which is the death of progress, but Chavez has never wanted for individualism and Stockhausen and the Amplified Riot continues that particular thread from his work in Funeral Horse and Cactus Flowers while offering sonic departure. It feels experimental to a degree that I’m going to guess it is, but the exploratory aspects are given shape through the songs, and toward whatever it might lead, it is an introductory statement of marked reach and varied purpose. It would seem Chavez can take it anywhere he wants it to go from here, and maybe that’s the outlet he’s been looking for all along.
No audio yet, but that’ll come. For now, this from the PR wire:
STOCKHAUSEN & THE AMPLIFIED RIOT – Era of the Inauthentic
STOCKHAUSEN & THE AMPLIFIED RIOT is preparing to release the new EP Era of the Inauthentic via Artificial Head Records. Evoking a great sense of curiosity through genre-crossing to produce something memorable, Era of the Inauthentic will release on August 19, 2022.
Initially forming in early 2020 as a three-piece garage rock blues band, the pandemic put the brakes on the project and it’s now continuing as a solo project by Paul Chavez. Drawing inspiration from styles including 70s krautrock, psych rock and post-punk, along with artists such as DAVID BOWIE, KRAFTWERK, and STEREOLAB to name a few, STOCKHAUSEN & THE AMPLIFIED RIOT thrives in the realms of experimentation. Era of the Inauthentic, the title taken from a quote by Alan Vega of SUICIDE, combines an alluring concoction of textures from clean-toned and fuzz laden guitars, to dynamic percussion and audio FX.
“Adolescent Lighting” kicks off the new EP with a dynamic sound. “Hunky Punk” brings heavier guitars for a hard rock and punk fueled track, while “What if it Never Ends?” fuses distortion with a drum machine that oozes danceability. “Tilde Mae”, the longest track on the release, delivers almost twelve minutes of Teutonic riffs, punchy beats and an injection of intriguing electronics. The minimalist effect of “Intubation Blues” vocals accompanied by drums and harmonica introduces a different mood, concluding the EP with a dramatic effect.
Era of the Inauthentic is an eclectic venture through STOCKHAUSEN & THE AMPLIFIED RIOT’s distinctive sound. Powerful guitars deliver on the rock and punk elements of the project’s music, while electronics enhance the atmosphere of each track. Full of unexpected segments, Era of the Inauthentic will keep you hooked from start to finish.
Credits:
Paul Chavez – guitars, vocals, drum machines, and electronics.
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Hi JJ – “Era of the Inauthentic” is a quote by Alan Vega of the band Suicide (circa 2013). Here’s the quote for context:
“There’s no danger anymore. Every band makes the same moves, the same gestures—and they’re all too clean. Everybody’s acting like what they think they’re supposed to be doing instead of actually feeling something and communicating that to the audience. We’ve entered into the “Era of the Inauthentic,” and nobody seems to have noticed. Like, Jesus God, fuck me now!”
While Alan Vega is being… well… very Alan Vega… I can empathize with his sentiments about some bands / artists not wanting to take chances. Your point of me being able to launch off into any direction is precisely why Stockhausen & The Amplified Riot exists. It’s a vehicle to explore music and sound without being limited to one genre / style. I like that risk… that challenge of pushing beyond my normal scope. I guess we’ll have to see what happens next! :)