“Bridging the gap between the Golden Age of 90s harsh noise and the modern mutant guard, Respirator (Houston, TX) and Confounder (Athens, GA) join forces for a box set of meticulously crafted and crude hallucinations. Each side of the 7" and cassette lures the listener down its own starless corridor—a contorting environment hosting a horde of anomalous occupants. Viscous currents of phantom chatter and mangled atmosphere drift under an enveloping exchange amongst clattering objects, scattering insects, and fried electronic artifacts that warp in and out of focus. The sonic chemistry on display between these two projects shouldn't be surprising to anyone familiar with their respective histories. While Scott Houston has slow-cooked Respirator's distinctly haunting and nuanced approach for over two decades, he cut his teeth in the early 90s playing in seminal projects like Black Leather Jesus and Threshold Of Sleep—leaving his mark on many influential releases. In the short time since Confounder emerged in 2023, he's established himself as an incredibly off-kilter and articulate sonic presence in modern noise—both via colorful solo work and surreal collabs with the likes of Slacking, Sawn Half, and Spykes.” - Joel Shanahan
Each box contains the 7", a bonus cassette of additional material, a reel to reel loop of Respirator's source, and an 8.5x11 poster.
*Speed and pitch of loops may vary depending on player. If you hear music or talking, turn loop over. Recorded on recycled reel to reel tape*