Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

warplp259

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2016-09-16

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0801061025915

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Total Cap

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

Artist

Patten

Genre GB

Label GB

Warp

Patten is a London-based project that has made a significant impact on the electronic music scene. With a unique blend of experimental sounds and innovative production techniques, Patten has carved out their own distinctive sound. Drawing inspiration from a diverse range of genres, their music pushes boundaries and challenges traditional notions of what electronic music can be.

Similar to artists such as Jam City, RP Boo, and Matthewdavid, Patten's music defies categorization. Their tracks are characterized by intricate rhythms, atmospheric textures, and hypnotic melodies. They seamlessly blend elements of techno, hip-hop, and ambient music to create an immersive sonic experience.

Known for their captivating live performances, Patten combines audiovisual elements to create an immersive multimedia experience. Their shows are a sensory overload of lights, projections, and pulsating beats that transport audiences into another dimension.

Warp is a British electronic label founded by Steve Beckett, Rob Mitchell (RIP 2001), and Robert Gordon. It is one of the world's most respected and influential electronic/experimental dance labels. Originally based in Sheffield, UK, Warp later moved to London. They are known for their pioneering digital music sales site Bleep.com, which offered high-quality MP3s for sale along with exclusive tracks and rarities. Warp has several related labels including Warp Records Limited, Warp Music Publishing, Lex Records, Arcola, LuckyMe, and Night Slugs. The label's history is documented in the book "Warp" by Rob Young.

In terms of releases, there are some gaps and unreleased albums/singles within the cat#s. For example, WARP 13/WARP 99/WARP 113 have no releases; WARP 93 is an unreleased album by Priest; WARP 109 is an unreleased album by Squarepusher; WARP 118 is an unreleased album by Chris Morris. There are also some interesting facts about certain singles such as WAP 13 being supposedly unreleased but some copies of WARP LP 1 were pressed with this cat#. Additionally, WAP 85 was intended for Jimi Tenor's "[m=43418]" but ended up being released by Rough Trade Germany without a Warp cat#. 

It's worth noting that many Warp releases were licensed to

Future-facing UK duo patten return with their third LP and second for Warp, an album of deconstructed club music with multiple strains of Pop, Post Punk Industrial and hi-tech electronics.

The record is named with the Greek letter 'Ψ' (pronounced Psi - a volatile symbol perfectly linked to their tripped out tracks), on the sleeve artwork, presented in an intensive state of growth or collapse.

patten seek to evoke and explore the worlds of deep pre-linguistic emotion and experience in all they do; in audio, visuals and live performance.

As with each release from the group, 'Ψ' marks a definitive shift in the patten project, expressed across many forms from the sleeve artwork to stage setup. Their mind-altering drive remains present, but retooled and sharpened in focus. 'Ψ' sees patten transforming their freeze frame blur into high speed crystal clear emotive energy.

"There were atmospheres, palettes and textures we were interested in looking at and distilling on Ψ - like the grinding city sounds of Industrial music, the bass weight of UK dance's Hardcore Continuum, the emotive drive of 80s Goth, the techy weirdness of current pop music like Rihanna, the sonics of modern club like Grime, Footwork and Techno. We wrote in a very open way, allowing these elements to naturally interact in what we were doing."

Historically, patten's public identities have always been amorphous, referring in interviews to numerous members behind the scenes including early full band incarnations. Here 'A' and 'D' come to the forefront of the project. This line-up's first public appearance was at Warp25 where they began a short run of shows testing AV setups with hyper-programmed lasers, smoked out venues, live processed guitar and vocals, LEDs and opulent projections. patten are translating innovative multi-sensory music through recordings, videos and onward into the live arena.

Art Direction is by 555-5555 (a collaboration between patten, Jane Eastlight and others)

CD - 6 panel digipak. LP in 3mm spine sleeve with download card.

Music GB