Persona by Rival Consoles, released 13 April 2018, includes the following tracks: "Memory Arc", "Be Kind", "Sun´s Abandon", "Untravel" and more.
This version of Persona comes as a 1xCD. -
Ryan Lee West aka Rival Consoles presents his expressive new album Persona, set for release on April 13th, 2018 via Erased Tapes. The title Persona was inspired by Ingmar Bergman's film of the same name, specifically a shot in the opening credits of a child reaching out to touch a woman's face on a screen, which is shifting between one face and another. This powerful image struck Ryan and it inspired the album's main theme - an exploration of the persona, the difference between how we see ourselves and how others see us, the spaces in between; between states, people, light and dark, the inner persona and the outer persona.Recorded at his studio in south-east London, Persona benefits from Ryan's exploration of a dynamic production process that combines analogue-heavy synthesisers, acoustic and electric instruments with a shoegaze-level obsession with effect pedals. 'Persona' follows the success of a series of releases - the 'Odyssey' and 'Sonne' EPs, long player 'Howl', and 2016's mini album 'Night Melody' - that saw Ryan mature into what Pitchfork has called a "forward-thinking electronic musician with his own ideas about sound". Atypical of instrumental-electronic music, Ryan has achieved a signature sound that's unmistakably identifiable as Rival Consoles. Going beyond typical electronic music production, Ryan defines it as "songwriting with an electronic palette of sounds".1. Unfolding2. Persona3. Memory Arc4. Phantom Grip5. Be Kind6. I Think So7. Sun's Abandon8. Dreamer's Wake9. Untravel10. Rest11. Hidden12. Fragment
"Persona" is a captivating album by Rival Consoles, released in CD format through the renowned label Erased Tapes/ Indigo. This record showcases Ryan Lee West's (aka Rival Consoles) signature blend of emotive electronic music, where analog warmth meets intricate sound design and pulsating rhythms. Inspired by Ingmar Bergman's film of the same name, "Persona" explores themes of identity and duality through immersive sonic landscapes that blur boundaries between organic and synthetic sounds. The album has received critical acclaim for its depth and innovation, further establishing Rival Consoles as one of the leading voices in contemporary electronic music.
Rival Consoles is the project of British composer-producer Ryan Lee West, celebrated for his ability to infuse human emotion into machine-driven music. Since debuting on Erased Tapes in 2007, he has built an impressive discography with albums like "Howl," "Night Melody," and "Articulation." His work has been praised internationally for bridging club culture with experimental artistry.
Erased Tapes/ Indigo is a respected independent label known for championing forward-thinking artists across genres such as modern classical, ambient, and electronica. With a roster including Nils Frahm, Ólafur Arnalds, and Kiasmos alongside Rival Consoles, Erased Tapes continues to shape the landscape of innovative contemporary music worldwide.
