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Default User Drops Debut EP ‘Rotation Demon’
Electronic music thrives when artists allow environment and experimentation to shape their sound, and Default User’s Rotation Demon is a compelling example of that philosophy in action. The collaborative project between Aria Noonan and William Lakritz explores the intersections of techno, trance, ambient, and noise while maintaining a cinematic sense of storytelling throughout.
The EP opens with “Bad Gateway,” a track that captures the spirit of bedroom production culture through fragmented rhythms and hazy synth work. That nostalgic energy evolves on “Paradise Planet,” where lush textures and driving percussion create a euphoric atmosphere tinged with subtle tension.
One of the record’s most intriguing moments arrives with “Rubber Moses,” which channels the mechanical pulse of urban infrastructure into a hypnotic electronic groove. “Xhemicals” then pushes the sonic palette outward, transforming gritty city influences into a cosmic journey that blends pulsating synth lines with expansive atmospheres.
The final track, “Amnesia,” offers a quieter emotional landing point, dissolving the EP’s intensity into reflective ambient tones. Across six tracks, Rotation Demon showcases Default User’s ability to bridge experimental textures with dancefloor sensibility, crafting a debut that feels immersive, introspective, and boldly exploratory.
“Rotation Demon is a striking debut that feels both futuristic and deeply personal,” says Danielle Holian, Decent Music PR. “Default User has created a world that pulls from the grit of New York’s underground and the emotional depth of ambient and trance, resulting in a record that’s as immersive on headphones as it is on a dancefloor. It’s rare to hear a project that balances experimentation and accessibility so naturally; this is just the beginning for them.”
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Wes Banderson celebrate the music of Wes Anderson films with four special UK shows this September!
A unique show for film buffs and music lovers alike is set to tour the UK & Europe this September.
‘Wes Banderson: The Music of Wes Anderson’, a celebration of the original score music and deep cut needle-drops from the films of Wes Anderson, is scheduled to come to Manchester, Bristol, London and Birmingham for four special shows this year.
Performing in Team Zissou livery, the five-piece ensemble effortlessly switch between instruments as they move between the soundtracks of ‘Rushmore’, ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’, ‘The Royal Tenenbaums’, ‘The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou’, ‘Moonrise Kingdom’, ‘The Darjeeling Limited’, ‘Fantastic Mr. Fox’ and beyond.
The group performs pieces from composers Mark Mothersbaugh, Alexander Desplatt, Sven Libaek, Shankar-Jakishan, Maurice Ravel and more, accompanied by live projected visuals.
Creator/Director Adam Znaidi, who you may also know as the bass player of The Go! Team and co-founder of The Physics House Band, says: “The aim for this show was to make it feel like a ‘gig’, something that anyone could enjoy, even if they weren’t that familiar with Wes Anderson’s films. It gets really loud, it gets really quiet and takes you on a journey through a whole load of genres.”
For a taster, watch Wes Banderson perform ‘Shark Attack Theme’ from Wes Anderson’s ‘The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou’ here:
You won’t hear this music being performed anywhere else, so don’t miss out and get to one the following dates:
9 Sept – Manchester – Yes Pink Room
10 Sept – Bristol – Jam Jar
11 Sept – London – Hootananny
12 Sept – Birmingham – Hare And Hounds
17 Sept – Turin, Italy – Hiroshima Mon Amour
18 Sept – Milan, Italy – Arci Bellezza
19 Sept – Bologna, Italy – TEST Prototipo Urbano
20 Sept – Rome, Italy – Monk
21 Sept – Livorno, Italy – Teatro Goldoni
23rd Sept – Paris, France – Bus Palladium
For tickets visit: https://wesbanderson.com/
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