Altered Zones

As Oval, glitch progenitor Markus Popp has always merged process with product, urging listeners to consider course as consequence. This is realized more than ever on Oval's upcoming release for Shitkatapult, OvalDNA. Described by Popp as an "open source manifesto," the two-disc affair will offer 25 rare and 12 unreleased tracks on part one. True-to-name, DNA gives listeners a look at the foundations of Oval: the second disc will include employable software, written by Popp and used in his music making. Disc two also includes about 2000 unrestricted AIFF sound files created by Popp, urging the open deconstruction and reconstruction of sound Oval has always hinted at. Further, it will contain 10 WAV files, a video regarding "Glass UFO", and an essay written by Wire contributer David Topp. OvalDNA was intended for a release prior to last year's sprawling Thrill Jockey LP O; it will be out January 6. -- Dale W. Eisinger, Altered Zones.

Oval: OvalDNA Preview