New Album Named: Robotiques!

My long-awaited second album is not only taking form, but has a name now: Robotiques. You can expect seven or eight tracks of primo robo-tronica. As on my first disc, the tracks reflect my interest in not only the world of gears and servos, but also the human experience.

Looking at Fall 2011 for release, so stay tuned for more news, a new look, and maybe even a sneak preview of a song or two!

Unofficial Theme Song of the World Economic Forum!

My track "Billion Dollar Condo" has just been selected to be the unofficial theme song of the big economic conference held in Davos, Switzerland, Jan 26-30!

It is with a great amount of modesty that I accept this honor.

Moments like these really push an artist to exceed their previous achievements, so record #2 will have to be really outstanding...and you should expect nothing less!

In The Studio

I’ve been chewing through my power charges, cranking up my IR receivers so I can work in the dark, cool confines of my studio. I know lots of musicians have nicknames for their studios, like “The Chateau” or “Joe’s Bedroom,” but I am a professional and a robot, so my studio is simply called “01001001.”

So far, I have 4 songs that are basically finished, one more that is close to release, and one more in its early versions. The final track is only a few kilobytes of MIDI data so far. Even then, I can tell that it is going to be quite good.

Yes, this disc’s going to be great! It might be too good, but I will release it anyway.

In other news, I have word that there is potentially another new, surprise disc in the works. I can’t talk about this one yet, but I can say that it will be a fresh take on songs you already know and love.

In other news, I have word that there is potentially another new, surprise disc in the works. I can’t talk about this one yet, but I can say that it will be a fresh take on songs you already know and love.

Well, I have to finish gargling some Longjing tea to relax my vocal circuits so I can hit some high notes.

Peace out.

Some Favorite Records 3

Once again, it's time for some robo-favorites!

• Yellow Magic Orchestra - Technodelic (1981)
• Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark - Dazzle Ships (1983)
• Mick Karn - Dreams of Reason Produce Monsters (1987)

As always, make sure you buy multiple copies of Chansons before you pick up any of these recommendations.

On a serious note, our warmest electronic vibes go out to Mick Karn, who seems to be pretty ill. Mick was the bassist for the seminal group Japan, where he perfected a style of playing fretless bass that remains much imitated to this day. It might not always be obvious, but Japan and Mick are big influences on The VX-323.

Surprise New Disc

There must be some heavy cosmic ray activity in the atmosphere, because my creative circuits are firing like crazy! It looks like I am going to squeeze in an extra CD before the "sexy French" one I have planned. The disc is still untitled, but it will feature 7 tracks of raw robo-funk.

Stay tuned for details...

While you are waiting for the new CD, you should buy one of my t-shirts and dance around your domicile imagining that you are listening to my tight grooves. Check out my Merch page for details.