Name: Exit Entrance
Brand: Nhk Yx Koyxen

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

dfa2555lp

{"blocks": [{"data": {"text": "dfa2555lp"}, "type": "paragraph"}]}

Colour

Colour details

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2017-10-06

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0829732255515

{"blocks": [{"data": {"text": "0829732255515"}, "type": "paragraph"}]}

Total Cap

1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

dfa2555cd

{"blocks": [{"data": {"text": "dfa2555cd"}, "type": "paragraph"}]}

0829732255522

{"blocks": [{"data": {"text": "0829732255522"}, "type": "paragraph"}]}

1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Nhk Yx Koyxen

Genre GB

Techno / Electro

Label GB

Death From Above (DFA) is a punk funk record label founded by James Murphy, Tim Goldsworthy, and Jonathan Galkin. The label's name was inspired by Murphy's nickname for his punishing tour PA set up while working as the live sound engineer for [a472959]. Since its establishment, DFA has become synonymous with innovative and boundary-pushing music.

DFA was born out of a passion for merging punk and funk genres, resulting in a unique sound that captivates listeners. With an impressive roster of talented artists, including LCD Soundsystem and many others, the label continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in music.

Known for their authoritative presence in the industry, DFA remains at the forefront of discovering new talent and releasing groundbreaking albums. Their commitment to quality and creativity has solidified their reputation as one of the most influential labels in contemporary music.

Nhk Yx Koyxen is an innovative artist known for pushing the boundaries of electronic music. With a unique blend of experimental sounds and intricate rhythms, *Nhk Yx Koyxen* has created a distinct sonic landscape that captivates listeners. Drawing inspiration from a diverse range of genres, including techno, noise, and glitch, their music defies categorization.

Having released numerous albums and EPs on respected labels such as PAN and DFA Records, *Nhk Yx Koyxen* has gained recognition within the underground music scene. Their tracks are characterized by complex layers of soundscapes combined with unconventional beats, resulting in an immersive listening experience.

Influenced by artists like Powell, Not Waving, and Klara Lewis among others from the list of similar artists provided [Powell], [NHK'Koyxen], [Not Waving], [Klara Lewis], *Nhk Yx Koyxen* continues to push boundaries and experiment with new sonic territories. Whether performing live or producing in the studio, their passion for innovation shines through in every composition.

Exit Entrance is the DFA debut for Kohei Matsunaga aka NHK yx Koyxen. Kohei has been making / releasing music since 1997 and has recorded for such iconic labels as Mille Plateaux, Important, Pan and Diagonal. His latest recordings explore intricate drum programming, lush melodies and sparkling arrangements. Touchstones include the legendary Clicks and Cuts compilations from the 1990’s as well as Aphex Twin and Autechre. Exit Entrance is a collection of new songs that snap and flicker unlike anything Kohei has done in the past. There is a clarity and beauty to these tracks that bursts out of the speakers in a three dimensional way, matching the 3D glasses that the artist wears during all his live performances. The elegant arrangements and crisp drum breaks match the concise song titles – Kohei foregoes the typical impenetrable track names made up of numbers and shorthand, and opts for a more direct emotional sincerity through the sonic themes of the record. Not all the music here falls into the same exact formula. As the album heads towards a close, after several tracks of harmonious beauty, we get Outset (for Mika Vainio), a sombre hushed techno tune, dedicated to his late friend and musical collaborator, who unexpectedly passed away earlier this year as the record was being completed. What follows after this track is perhaps the real catharsis, as Dented ominously kicks off with acidic stabs and rolls into a tumultuous dirge of gritty techno. In this regard, Exit Entrance can play out like a life cycle, a mini opera of birth and beauty, of sorrow and mourning. It is one of the most direct and honest records Kohei has ever made, and DFA is beyond proud to present this work from such an esteemed creative force in the electronic avant-garde world of music. For fans of Aphex Twin, Actress, Zomby, Kraftwerk, Four Tet.

Exit Entrance

Music GB