After his Cannes award-winning soundtrack for , Oneohtrix Point Never retreats to his own world. A disruptive and fragmentary universe, of cybergrunge, demented R&B and dark new age soundscapes. With a nod to hip artists retreating to the woods to work in isolation, American producer Daniel Lopatin moved into an Airbnb lodge in woodland Massachusetts. And although all the music is own hand,
… Lopatin works more than ever, with colleague among otherswho was responsible for the mix. In addition to various guest singers, he also sings himself for the first time, but an auto tuner tuned to 11 ensures little difference between the vocals. With its cross-cutting approach to music and sound, Oneohtrix Point Never is a much acclaimed performer in both the music and art world. Age Of, for example, is accompanied by the art installation MYRIAD, which serves as the backdrop for the theatrical performances of the album. Absolute originality is also what makes Age Of an intriguing album. (MR)more
