Can You Hear Me? is the raucous new single from Staytus and it was noisy and bold enough to pique my interest to learn more. Happily, Staytus agreed to answer a few questions for me. As a lifelong fan of Gary Numan, I suddenly made the connection as to why the single resonated so well with me. Please read on: Please give us a brief background about yourself? I’m a multi-instrumentalist, music producer, and sound designer based in Scottsdale, Arizona. I started making music when I was 15, experimenting with entry-level digital audio workstations, which eventually led to my passion for industrial rock and electronic music production. I’m an unsigned artist, currently working on expanding my presence in the music industry. In addition to producing my own music, I’ve studied audio production and hold multiple certifications, including the highest Pro Tools certification. My journey has been about creating a distinct sound that blends multiple genres with a personal narrative. On your so
Hello1103 are a Tokyo-based electronic music duo consisting of a Katsuhiro Hitomi (Trackmaster / Engineer) and Yukako (Vocals/VJ). Their latest release Billion Balances provides an interesting listen with a combination of ethereal vocals, grinding rhythms and pseudo-industrial flourishes. The whole piece has more of a live performance art feel to it and that is reflected in the band's approach of presenting their recordings "with visuals that depict subconscious imagery, creating an extraordinary space". If you are into experimental electronica it is well worth a listen, the track is taken from Hello1103's new album, also called Billion Balances . Watch the video below for an insight.