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Zoviet France

:zoviet*france: emerged from Newcastle in 1980 as one of the most enigmatic forces in industrial ambient music. The collective, centered around Ben Panton and Mark Warren, crafted haunting soundscapes using found objects, tape loops, and unconventional recording techniques. Their mysterious approach extended to anonymity, cryptic packaging, and limited releases that became cult artifacts.

:zoviet*france: emerged from Newcastle in 1980 as one of the most enigmatic forces in industrial ambient music. The collective, centered around Ben Panton and Mark Warren, crafted haunting soundscapes using found objects, tape loops, and unconventional recording techniques. Their mysterious approach extended to anonymity, cryptic packaging, and limited releases that became cult artifacts.

Patina Pooling
**2x180g vinyl wrapped in weathered and laser-etched reclaimed steel sleeve. Packaged with artefacts salvaged from a burnt-out American warehouse in the '80s. Weighs a ton and looks incredible - but be warned the rust does spread. Edition of 350 copies** 'Patina Pooling' is a haunting "call and response of residue and hybrid" between Newcastle's industrial pioneers, :zoviet*france: and like-minded, Illinois, USA-based sound scavengers, Fossil Aerosol Mining Project. It marks F.A.M.P.'s fi…
7.10.12
a minimalist repress of this classic release from 2012 which sold out globally in ONE day! Review: Six months after the release of the limited edition '7.10.12' vinyl boxed set, alt.vinyl and :zoviet*france: are making the music from the album more widely available in a more conventional form. Retaining the original 7-inch, 10-inch and 12-inch vinyl formats, the three discs are pressed in standard black vinyl and packaged together in plain black sleeves.
Vota
More than a decade after :Zoviet*france: members Robin Storey (Rapoon), Mark Spybey (Dead Voices on Air) and Andrew Eardley (Delayer) left the band, the three have teamed up for a new group: Reformed Faction is a 21st century version of this important group with a unique sound that combines the old :zoviet*france: style with modern technology and a fresh wind blowing from the North of England.
Digilogue
Digilogue was originally issued in 1996 as a limited edition clear vinyl LP. It was followed two years later in 1998 by a CD containing three bonus tracks. The CD has been out-of-print for more than a year. As of today, it's the only Zoviet France release in circulation worldwide. The rest of their catalog is out-of-print! The music recorded for Digilogue examines the subtle and shifting nuances that contrast the digital and analog worlds. Zoviet France have always professed their fascination wi…
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