Name: Still Life In Decay
Brand: Facs

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2023-04-07

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157150

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157152

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Facs

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Trouble In Mind

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Indie Pop / Shoegaze

Trouble in Mind is a record label based in Chicago, Illinois. It was founded in 2009 by Bill Roe and Lisa Roe, two passionate music enthusiasts. Since its inception, the label has been dedicated to releasing high-quality music across various genres.
With an impressive roster of talented artists, Trouble in Mind has become known for its diverse and eclectic catalog. From *The Liminanas* to *Ultimate Painting*, the label showcases a range of musical styles that appeal to both mainstream and alternative audiences.
As an independent label, Trouble in Mind prides itself on providing a platform for emerging artists to share their unique voices with the world. The label's commitment to nurturing talent has resulted in numerous critically acclaimed releases and collaborations.

FACS is a Drum n Bass/Jungle Producer, DJ, and graphic designer hailing from London (UK). With an impressive career spanning years, FACS has established himself as a prominent figure in the music industry. Alongside his longtime partner, FACS co-owns a renowned label that has made waves in the scene. Additionally, he successfully ran the sublabel 24 Karat. FACS's unique sound and artistic vision have captivated audiences worldwide.

With influences ranging from Disappears to Oxbow, FACS has carved out his own distinct style within the genre. His music resonates with fans of artists like Stuck, Purling Hiss, and BIG|BRAVE. Constantly pushing boundaries and experimenting with new sounds, FACS continues to be at the forefront of innovation in electronic music.

Not only known for his musical prowess, but FACS is also recognized for his exceptional graphic design skills. This multi-talented artist brings a visual element to his work that sets him apart from others in the industry. Whether it's through captivating album covers or visually stunning live performances, FACS leaves a lasting impression on all who experience his art.

FACS

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Everything eventually turns to dust. Everyone knows this, but few want to acknowledge that our time on this mortal coil is fleeting, preferring to remain in stasis, in hopes that "the end" will pass them by. Chicago trio FACS (guitarist Brian Case, bassist Alianna Kalaba &amp; drummer Noah Leger) have been perfecting their brand of intense, cathartic post-punk over the course of four ever-evolving albums, beginning with 2017's "Negative Houses" thru 2021's landmark "Present Tense", which saw the trio dig deep into the gaping maw of a black hole &amp; pulling back whatever debris they could grasp onto. Their newest "Still Life In Decay" comes as an addendum to the last album - a "post-event review" if you will. "Still Life In Decay" starts with a squall of white noise before collapsing into the band already locked into "Constellation"'s lumbering groove, with Case's guitar a ghostly presence, appearing &amp; disappearing in washes of gauzy feedback throughout the track. FACS have never been more locked in as a unit, and "Still Life In Decay" is a decidedly more focused effort. The apocalyptic chaos that defined their previous album "Present Tense" is waved away in favour of an examination of events with cumbrous clarity. FACS are a heavy band, but they don’t necessarily FEEL like one (see side two's "Still Life", where Case's fluttering, melodic guitar lines are buoyed by the insistent, underlying pulse of the bass &amp; drums). As a rhythm section, Kalaba &amp; Leger dance &amp; twist around each other like a double helix, forming the DNA of what makes FACS special. Collectively they approach rhythm from outside the groove as opposed to inside it, creating a lattice where Case weaves guitar lines like creeping vines, which makes the moments on "Still Life In Decay" where the band DOES lock in even more powerful. When the guitar punctures the lock-step swing of "When You Say", it hits like a hammer. Case utilises his lyrics like a person suffering from anterograde amnesia; repeating phrases &amp; holding onto old memories in a desperate attempt to avoid the slide into oblivion. Freeform poetic missives touching on themes of resignation, cynicism, class warfare, and a search for identity &amp; meaning in a crumbling society; A primal desire to hold onto anything in a post-pandemic barrage of sensory overload. The album is a decidedly local affair; recorded once again at Chicago's famed Electrical Audio by renowned engineer Sanford.

Still Life In Decay

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