Unboxing Shadows is a music label founded by DJ and artist Exildiscount in 2021.
https://unboxingshadows.com/news/introducing-glied
Exildiscount's kraut disco side project Glied was born out of a rather silly idea sometime around 2020. In case you'd like to learn more about the concept behind the name, the music, the artwork and video… here you go!
Thank you for the lovely review of GONE VIRAL, InYourEyesEzine!
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La sua creatura musicale Glied è qualcosa di pressoché unico nel panorama elettronico e questo singolo di due pezzi è qui per dimostrarlo. Il primo pezzo
UXS002 Glied - Gone Viral is finally out now!
2 track album
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In the video for "Svp3rm4nspr34d3r," Glied teams up with JIPS (José Palacio), a Colombian visual artist renowned for his exploration of altered states of consciousness and the unknown realms of reality
Introducing: Glied (Part 3/4 – The long and DIYnding road…)
If I may be honest, the tracks for ‚Gone Viral‘ were mixed and mastered over two years ago already, and the cover artwork was ready shortly thereafter. Even a music video for Svp3rm4nspr34d3r has been sitting on my hard drive since November 2022.
So WTF took me so long?!?
I needed press photos… but I wanted them to be more than just the usual artist portrait. Actually, I didn’t really want to show my face this time.
Glied is a ridiculous name for a band – and I wanted the visual concept to reflect its absurdity in some way. One silly day I saw a multi-coloured, somewhat dildo-shaped lollipop near the checkout at my local supermarket, and I knew I had found the key.
Soon, more ideas took shape: me wearing a skirt and high socks, perhaps sitting in an U-Bahn…? And Groucho glasses to disguise my face.
It’s funny, I never thought it would be so hard to buy these gadgets, considering what a ubiquitous part of pop culture I thought they were. In the end, I’m grateful that this circumstance pushed me to seek an alternative solution (even if this is ultimately the main reason why the release of the EP was delayed for so long).
Said solution involved me wearing the Groucho glasses not on my face, but printed on a shirt.
But this meant I’d have to:
- learn how to design a logo using vector graphics
- buy a screen printing machine
- learn how to use it
Why didn’t I just ask someone else to design the logo, you ask? Why not use a professional printing service?
Indeed, I could have had it a lot easier. But for me, the DIY aspect of Glied is paramount. Handing over these steps to someone else wouldn’t have felt right.
Also: unique merchandise!
Oh, and in case you’re wondering why the logo’s eyebrows and beard look so strange, this is where my skills as a dilettante really reached their limits.
But in the spirit of making a virtue out of necessity, I eventually hit upon the idea of replacing the tufts of hair with letters. The resulting slogan, „Der P3n!s ist die Kl!t0r!s des Kleinen Mannes“ – courtesy of my favourite human – is as profound as it is silly… and hence the perfect fit for Glied.
Introducing: Glied (Part 2/4 – Concepts! Titles! DIYAF!)
When I decided to start Glied I knew it had to be different from the stuff I do as Exildiscount.
Back then I had already bought a few hardware synths, so the idea grew on me that with Glied I could try removing the process of composition from the computer, using only hardware synths and drum computers instead. I chose this this path mainly because I wanted to a) examine how the use of a rather limited medium might spark my creativity in new ways, and b) learn embracing the flaws that come with my somewhat amateurish DIY approach. I felt the urge to promote and celebrate imperfection as a cultural technique again.
Over the last couple of years, no place has been as inspiring for me as the Red Room of .berlin. Dancing to long after hour sets, I fell in love with a kind of music I was rather unaware of until then. I‘d use the term ‘psychedelic disco‘ to describe how it takes elements of italo and dark disco, EBM, world music etc. to take the dancers on a journey that affects their minds as well as their bodies.
I sensed that the new approach I had in mind for Glied could be a great opportunity to explore this path further with my own music.
With instrumental music it is quite likely that the name comes after the music – and it’s safe to say that often there is no meaningful link between these two. I’m sure I’m not the only artist who keeps a list of ideas for track titles, and because of my affinity for the absurd, mine is full of silly wordplays.
Still, for me it’s not just nonsense.
I like to think that the right title can also spark a thought and prepare the ground for meaningful discourse in whoever is open for it.
Where ’Svp3rm4nspr34d3r’ is a goofy mishmash of superman, super spreader, and manspreader, ‘Careful with that .exe Eugene’ was just my computer age take on a Pink Floyd b-side’s name.
It’s obvious that these titles were influenced by the times they were created in, so calling the EP ‘Gone Viral‘ felt appropriate.
Lastly, the cover artwork is an illustration by the wonderful .van.den.molen. In my opinion it perfectly captures the multi-layered quality of the title.
![Check out Svp3rm4nspr34d3r from Glied's upcoming EP 'Gone Viral'! [UXS002]🖤🌈🦄](https://img5.medioq.com/129/707/709452341297072.jpg)
Check out Svp3rm4nspr34d3r from Glied's upcoming EP 'Gone Viral'! [UXS002]
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Inverted Audio premieres Glied's Svp3rm4nspr34d3r out Januar 31st via Unboxing Shadows
https://inverted-audio.com/premiere-glied-svp3rm4nspr34d3r/
F**k. I think the past is leaking.
("Bring a bucket and a mop…"?)
As dayllight fades in Berlin and discourses everywhere grow darker, it felt just like the right time to dig up an old track of mine from 2012.
Tech House, I guess… feat. the choir of ghosts from under my bed. I haven't slept a single night in 11 years because they just wouldn't stop chanting their eerie aah's and oh's.
I really hope I'll get some rest now.
https://exildiscount.bandcamp.com/track/hate-crime
Yes, it’s been awfully quiet around here chez UNBOXING SHADOWS.
But that’s just because we have big plans for our next release, and we want it to be perfect. And, well, because of executive dysfunction… 🫣
But because it’s the spooky season (hm… will it ever end?) we have a little treat for you this Friday!
Exildiscount
Out now!
Watch the official video for Exildiscount's track "IdNTT" on Youtube.
Editing by Exildiscount
Compositing by Stettner
Artwork by Kiki van den Molen
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Official music video for “IdNTT” by Exildiscount, taken from “Next Big Thing”, released on June 11, 2021 via Unboxing Shadows (UXS001).Video editing by Exild...
Video premiere this Friday.
Follow this link to watch the recording of Pixelflowers' sexy live visuals for Exildiscount's 4 hour DJ set for Daddies on acid from August 4, 2021.
https://archive.org/details/2021-08-04-daddies-on-acid-interzone-exildiscount-pixelflowers
Streaming for Daddies on Acid / Interzone by Pixelflowers Berlin, 4 August 2021 DJ set by Exildiscount
We can't wait!
Official music video by Pixelflowers for Exildiscount's track “Going to Bed Hungry”, taken from their EP “Next Big Thing”, released on June 11, 2021 via Unbo...
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New video for Exildiscount's track "Going to bed Hungry" out this Friday!
And on Wednesday, catch Exildiscount play a live-streamed DJ set for Daddies on acid from 8 pm CET until midnight.
Amazing live visuals in both cases provided by Pixelflowers.
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Excited to share my new music video with you this Friday!
Pixelflowers have worked their magic on footage from my art performance/video installation "Of the Fear of Going to Bed Hungry.
But first things first: Tune into my live stream DJ set tomorrow from 8-12 pm CET where Pixelflowers will provide us with some sexy, trippy visuals. https://ra.co/events/1455574
Live stream DJ set by Exildiscount this Wednesday, with sexy (as in NSFW) live visuals by Pixelflowers.
Here’s another lovely little review of UXS001 in The Wire: Adventures In Modern Music, thank you!
Exildiscount
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From Kraut to Techno… no, this is not about the history of electronic music. It's a new mix by Exildiscount.
Drew alias Exildiscount () is a DJ, sound artist, composer and producer from Berlin. Just as Exildiscount resists prescriptive gender norms, their music defies unambiguous categorisation
Thank you Faze Magazin for featuring UXS001 in your "singles of the month" column!
My new EP "Next Big Thing" is finally out!
Thank you Faze Magazin for featuring it in your Singles of the month column.
(English translation of the review in the comments…)
And as they point out how well-produced the tracks sound I can't thank Redshape enough for his expertise and the amazing job he's done as the mixing engineer!
And when it comes to mastering my music, Bob Humid is the one I know I can trust completely.
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Thank you Disco Su***de for the premiere of "Down with the Dickness"!
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Don’t let the title “Next Big Thing” fool you: the follow-up to Berlin-born artist and DJ Exildiscount’s 2019 debut “Gift” on Reveller Records makes no claim to deliver the hottest s**t right now. Ins
Check out this killer set by Sean Johnston, featuring "IdNTT" and "Going to Bed Hungry" from Exildiscount's upcoming EP "Next Big Thing" (UXS001).
ALFOS Emergency Broadcast System #24 by Sean Johnston. If you loved this amazing set, please support the DJ and buy Sean a coffee - http://ko-fi.com/alfosebs
OK, fine!
One week before the release of Exildiscount‘s EP “Next Big Thing“ here’s a cute little snippet from track #2: “Going to Bed Hungry”.
Two weeks before the official Release of UXS001 we are happy to present you the opening track "IdNTT".
Thanks for the premiere, Les Yeux Orange!
You say I am a p3n|s and yet I am not a p3n|s!
Exildiscount - Next Big Thing BUY LINK: https://www.junodownload.com/products/exildiscount-next-big-thing-explicit/5088391-02/ Label: Unboxing Shadows Date: June 11 2021 Format: Digital https://sound
USX001 – about the artist (3/3)
As a DJ, Exildiscount has played all over Berlin’s q***r scene, including Chantals House of Shame, House of Red Doors, Gegen and as a long-time resident at SchwuZ. Their style moves mainly within a spectrum between house and techno, with a penchant for subversive elements and driving, syncopated beats. Through their DJ sets, Exildiscount intends to establish a moment of meaningful connection with the audience on the dancefloor, playfully challenging the dancers’ expectations and creating a safe space for them to catch a glimpse of the obscure.
Aside from creating or playing music clearly meant for the dancefloor, Exildiscount has worked as a composer and sound designer with video and performance artists and has also started developing their own sound installations and performance art in 2020.
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USX001 – about the artist (2/3)
Exploring and questioning the boundaries between what’s commonly considered as appealing and what’s “weird” has always been at the heart of Exildiscount’s artistic vision. A new kind of beauty emerges from the superimposition of contrasting elements if we allow ourselves to tune into the interferences. In this sense, a big part of Exildiscount’s work is motivated by a reflection upon current social issues as well as personal topics, such as identity or religious ideology. They also draw inspiration from Berlin’s rich nightlife of which they’ve long been a fixture.
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USX001 – about the artist (1/3)
Drew alias Exildiscount is a DJ, sound artist, composer and producer from Berlin.
Just as Exildiscount resists prescriptive gender norms, their music defies unambiguous categorisation. Using elements of house, techno, dark disco, new beat and EBM, they create dance music that reflects the fluidity of their non-binary trans* identity. Two years after their 2019 debut "Gift" on REVELLER RECORDS, they are now kicking off their own label UNBOXING SHADOWS with the release of their follow-up EP "Next Big Thing".
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Finally, the time has come to lift the veil on UXS001:
June 11th will see the release of Exildiscount's new EP „Next Big Thing“.
Cover artwork by Kiki van den Molen
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We are excited!
More info about USX001 coming soon!
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F**k. I think the past is leaking. ("Bring a bucket and a mop…"?) As dayllight fades in Berlin and discourses everywhere grow darker, it felt just like the right time to dig up an old track of mine from 2012. Tech House, I guess… feat. the choir of ghosts from under my bed. I haven't slept a single night in 11 years because they just wouldn't stop chanting their eerie aah's and oh's. I really hope I'll get some rest now. https://exildiscount.bandcamp.com/track/hate-crime
Yes, it’s been awfully quiet around here chez UNBOXING SHADOWS. But that’s just because we have big plans for our next release, and we want it to be perfect. And, well, because of executive dysfunction… 🫣 But because it’s the spooky season (hm… will it ever end?) we have a little treat for you this Friday! Exildiscount #trickortreat #thehorrorthehorror #music #techno #house #techhouse #theundead #traumaqueen
OK, fine! One week before the release of Exildiscount‘s EP “Next Big Thing“ here’s a cute little snippet from track #2: “Going to Bed Hungry”. . . #goingtobedhungry #okfine #nextbigthing #exildiscount #techno #house #ebm #unboxingshadows
We are excited! More info about USX001 coming soon! #unboxingshadows #techno #house #ebm #newbeat #queer #berlin #glitchplease
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