Name: Way Station
Brand: Pop. 1280

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Bonus disc: No

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WYS 024LP

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2020-01-10

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Supplier US

Forced Exposure

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Sales:8.875

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5055869594110

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

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Pop. 1280

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Weyrd Son

Pop. 1280 is an industrial/punk/noise/post-punk band hailing from New York City. Formed in 2009, the band draws inspiration from Jim Thompson’s novel of the same name. With a unique blend of genres, their music is characterized by its raw energy and experimental sound.

Similar to other artists such as Slug Guts, Dope Body, and Total Control, Pop. 1280 pushes boundaries and challenges conventional musical norms. Their gritty and intense performances have earned them a dedicated following within the underground music scene.

If you're a fan of bands like Liars, Chrome, or The Men, then Pop. 1280's captivating live shows and distinctive sound will surely resonate with you. Whether you're into punk rock or experimental noise music, this band delivers an electrifying experience that leaves audiences craving more.

New Wave / Post Punk

New York industrial punk band Pop. 1280 return with the album Way Station. The album's genesis took them back to when they were putting the finishing touches on their third LP, Paradise (Sacred Bones, 2016). Returning to New York, hungry to write new songs, the band decided to rethink their musical model. Their weekly band practice nights became sampling sessions, the exploration of new and disorienting sounds that they could adapt to their new confinement. The simplicity of the duo led to an aesthetic of minimalism, and they could figure out how to perform the songs live later. Now was about expunging their systems of the creative virus. The door began to creak open when Matthew Hord (Running) moved to New York in 2018 and the band discovered he knew more about analog synth hardware than anyone they'd worked with before in Pop.1280. Lyrically, Pop. 1280 plumbed the deepest depths of their inner selves and also allowed themselves to translate those painful and fearful themes to new extremes of purpose.

Way Station

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