blondes: s/t

Blondes, the duo of Sam Haar and Zach Steinman, release their self-titled debut album for RVNG Intl. Blondes quickly evolved from a home studio project to a live experience built around a tactile assemblage of synthesizers, sequencers, and drum machines. The Touched EP (Merok, 2010) demonstrates Haar and Steinman's early interest in an improvisational process that remains embedded in their creative approach, while touching upon their adoration of German composer Manuel Gottsching and his seminal E2-E4 album. Available as limited edition vinyl pressings, these six tracks are collected together in album form along with two new offerings, 'Gold' and 'Amber.' Almost entirely improvised and recorded in single takes, 'Gold' and 'Amber' are inspired by complexity and purity, which manifests in the manic energy and bliss of the parallel tracks. Blondes journey of musical discovery is reflected in a companion disc featuring eleven remixes by friends, peers, and heroes including JD Twitch of Optimo, Dungeon Acid, SFV Acid, John Roberts, Andy Stott, Robert Miles (yes, that Robert Miles), Teengirl Fantasy, Bicep, Traxx, Laurel Halo, and Rene Hell.