Agatha & Molyneaux, “Intimacy without obsession”
The electronic duo of Agatha & Molyneaux present their first album, “Intimacy without obsession”: self-referential and spontaneous, the album stems from personal experiences, in a form of narrative, and finds expression through different genres of electronic/dance music. With spoken word and performativity, their music straddles the line between the club and alternative scene, in the genre of electro with lo-fi characteristics and big room energy.
Special guest: Pepper Levain / Opening set: Degear0001
Agatha & Molyneaux began collaborating in 2020 through ongoing jam sessions. Recognising common elements in their sound, they created their first tracks and the duo went on to perform a series of live shows. With a first hybrid performance (live-dj set) at Qreclaim 2021 at Communitism, Agatha & Molyneaux continued to create tracks while evolving the performative element of the live show. During 2022 and 2023, the duo performed at Fade radio, Power dance pride and Fauna sauna.
Mix: Agatha
Master: Fabrika Studios
Album Artwork: Iris Loi
www.agathamolyneaux.bandcamp.com
Agatha is a sound designer and music producer based in Athens. Through different activities in the broader creative sector, they have shaped their practice and research on sound. Initially through collaborations in groups (Agatha & Molyneaux and Plastic Flowers), in the field of event production (KRAMA, Fauna Sauna, Power Dance Club), as well as in the field of sound in theatre and cinema (most recent work for the project “Philoctetes” with the group Company of Friends in the context of the Epidaurus Festival). For the last two years and in collaboration with xfutrhug.co/Qreclaim they have been running a programme of workshops around Ableton.
Molyneaux released her debut EP «Sorrow» via Just Gazing Records on Friday 17 March 2023 on all digital platforms, but also in physical format (cassette). She performed the EP at TV Control Center (KET) on April 27, 2023 in Athens. Since then she performed at various events and venues in the city, such as Athens Music Week (31/5) and ACADDEMIA x Shesaidso’s SANTAROZA SIRENS (7/6).
Degear0001 is an electronic music composer from Athens. His music is produced with improvised electronic musical instruments, often built and moded by himself, that along with synths and modules, create an experimental mix of electronic “bleeps” and “bloops”, and a uniquely playful delirium of lo-fi, ambient melodies. All of the above, are topped with high pitched, distorted/chipmunk vocals wrapped in a dark humorous theatrical mood. Visuals By: Eva Bolou, Alex Kokx