Xeeland Unveils New Single 'Zones' With B-Side 'Wall Beast the Plague'
Out now on limited-edition 7” via Champion Version Records and digitally via God Unknown Records
November 25, 2024 – Experimental sound artist Xeeland announces the release of the mesmerizing new single Zones, backed by the equally haunting Wall Beast The Plague. Available now as a limited-edition 7” vinyl via Champion Version Records and digitally through God Unknown Records, this release is an unflinching dive into the liminal spaces where sound and chaos collide.
Both tracks are meticulously constructed from drones, field recordings, found instruments, and layered sound collages, creating a rich sonic tapestry. The spoken-word text, drawn from a cut-up technique, adds an unsettling, claustrophobic edge to the music. The words are lifted and scrambled from a review of Stalker (1979), the iconic Soviet science fiction film by Andrei Tarkovsky. The result is an abstract, fragmented narrative that evokes the same eerie, enigmatic atmosphere as the film itself.
A COLLABORATIVE VOICE LANDSCAPE
The release features an international cast of voices, with contributions from:
Anouk Wouters
Simon Atkinson
Martijn De Jong
Laura Loriga
Bob Van Heur
Andy Cairns
Scott McCloud
Tim Cronin
Darren Smallman
These voices weave through the tracks, adding texture and intensity to the soundscapes, creating an almost cinematic experience that blurs the line between music and auditory art.
ABOUT THE TRACKS
Zones: A brooding, immersive piece that builds layers of tension through drones, scattered field recordings, and fractured spoken word. The track explores the unsettling beauty of chaos, its random yet deliberate structure inviting listeners into a world of uncertainty and awe.
Wall Beast The Plague: A darker, more volatile offering, this B-side delivers a jarring auditory experience. Distorted soundscapes collide with fragmented voices, evoking an ominous sense of decay and disorder.
A LIMITED-EDITION 7"
The 7” vinyl, pressed in a small run by Champion Version Records, is a must-have for collectors of avant-garde sound art. Meanwhile, the digital release via God Unknown Records ensures Xeeland’s latest work is accessible to a global audience.
ABOUT XEELAND
The creative project of Jason Stoll, Xeeland fuses elements of experimental music, literature, and sound design to craft immersive sonic worlds. Zones and Wall Beast The Plague exemplify his ability to reimagine sound and language, delivering art that challenges and captivates in equal measure.
AVAILABILITY
7” vinyl: Available now at Champion Version Records (Champion Version Records)
Digital release: Available via God Unknown Records (God Unknown Records)
