Attention shoppers,

the time has come for RADIO ENGRAM VOLUME 2. For this special occasion, we contributed an exclusive track featuring the king of shitcore Frank Zok aka SAVED_FORGIVEN on guest vocals. CHECK IT OUT HERE!

Attention shoppers,

Gather 'round, mortals, for the revelation of "The Unknowable and Incomparable World"! Yes, you heard it right – the spiritual successor to the epic saga of "Unholy Spirits Light Divine" is about to grace your eardrums.

COMING: 25th of January 25

Streaming Everywhere

Available on MC

Attention shoppers,

hold onto your hats and tune into your calendars, folks! We're hitting the big leagues at Dualityfest 2023, and oh boy, are we making a splash. Sponsored by the fine connoisseurs of Pause & Reflect Music, this extravaganza is a two-day sonic rollercoaster from December 16-17, starting bright and early at 10 am PST.

And guess what? We're not just making an appearance; we're headlining the Day of Darkness on December 17th. So mark your calendars, set your alarms, and prepare to be engulfed in our musical shadows.

Join the shenanigans on Twitch because let's face it, where else would the who's who of contemporary underground music congregate? It's two days of pure auditory indulgence, featuring the coolest cats in the sonic underworld.

Attention shoppers,

be me! Cruising through the rainy streets of Seattle. Scrolling through the car radio stations. Suddenly catch, "You're Now Tuned to 206.7 Engram Radio". Dial that volume up to the max. A melodic blend of alternative and indie rock fills the car. Suddenly, I'm a grunge god. My steering wheel becomes a makeshift drum kit. Belt out the lyrics like I'm headlining the Crocodile. For those moments, the Emerald City's gloom disappears. Thanks, 206.7 Engram Radio, for making my Seattle nights legendary. Drumroll, please... BEHOLD, the magnificence that is "Engram Radio: Volume 1"! Yes, you heard it right, not just any album, but a radio-styled compilation album that's about to rewrite the very history of music as we know it. And guess what? We have graced this auditory masterpiece with not just one but six tracks. We like to call it our "aural contribution to the betterment of humanity."

01. Sudden Hammer

Ah, yes, dear shoppers, gather 'round as the moment has descended upon us like a thousand harp-playing angels, and the excitement? We're about to lift the velvet curtain on our forthcoming opus, 'A Carcass of Triumph and Tragedy.' But hold onto your hats, for this is not merely an announcement, it's an unveiling with a flourish, a grand revelation that could put fireworks to shame. Enter "Sudden Hammer." Yes, you heard it right, "Sudden Hammer." It's not just your run-of-the-mill commercial; it's a bona fide "MUSCLE SYMPHONY." Imagine, if you will, a cacophony of guitars so wild, they could tame a lion in mid-roar. Your air guitar skills? Well, they might as well retire, darling, because 'A Carcass of Triumph and Tragedy' is about to school us all in the art of sonic supremacy. So, fasten your seatbelts and tip your waitress, dear shoppers, for this isn't your typical album tease; it's a lifetime of sweat and beef compressed into a minute of radio!

02. Sweet Memories Laced with Bitterness

We present to you, "Sweet Memories Laced with Bitterness" It's the first cut from our new album and the auditory equivalent of playing Russian roulette with a switchblade in a desolate, dimly-lit car park at the stroke of midnight. Yes, it's that thrilling. Ladies and gentlemen, prepare yourselves for a musical makeover so drastic, even Madonna would raise an eyebrow. We're ditching our old musical skin like its last season's fashion trend and saying sayonara to jungle drums, the bushman rhythms, shrunken heads, and voodoo priests. The mystical chants have taken a vacation, and we've decided to trade our bongos for a treacherous climb up a mountain forged from volcanic rock. Get ready for a guitar and bass-fueled joyride that'll redefine your auditory anatomy through a generous helping of doom jazz.  So, my dear friends, start emptying your piggy banks and gathering your shekels because it is coming! "The Caress of Triumph and Tragedy" is here to redefine your musical palette. Buckle up, buttercups, for this is a musical adventure you won't want to miss.

03. Crooked Souls in Deranged Bodies

Ah, what's a radio show without the obligatory interview segment, right? But hold onto your antennas, folks, because we're about to take you on an exclusive rollercoaster ride through the uncharted territories of Anatomy of the Heads' origins with a little something we like to call "Crooked Souls in Deranged Bodies." Yep, it's like getting backstage access to the musical equivalent of Area 51, and we've got the top-secret clearance. This mind-bending track is an alluring teaser from our yet-to-be-released interview album. Now, for all you die-hard Anatomy of the Heads fans who've been on this electrifying journey, you'll recognize the haunting strains of "The Coppery Taste of Blood and Gore." It's like that tantalizing appetizer at your favorite restaurant that leaves you craving the main course. You might've caught a glimpse of it on another Engram Records compilation, but let me tell you, it's just a taste of the sonic feast that's waiting in the wings.

Attention shoppers,

Unlock the Enchanting World of "Bats & Peaches" - Exclusively on The Pineapple Palace Patreon! Behold, the ethnomusicologists have descended from their ivory towers, armed with recording equipment and a grandiose appreciation for obscure sounds. Feast your ears on their meticulously curated field recordings in "Bats & Peaches," available exclusively at The Pineapple Palace Patreon! How profound! The album's title, "Bats & Peaches," is the epitome of artistic enlightenment. Bats, the nocturnal rebels, signify the undiscovered, unappreciated gems lurking in South East Asia's musical abyss. And, oh, the peaches - the sweet, irresistible representation of the region's rhythms! How delightfully deep! Enough pretending! Click that button below and unlock your ticket to auditory enlightenment. Hurry now, darlings, and let the captivating sounds of "Bats & Peaches" transport you to the most enchanting corners of South East Asia!

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Why has an ambient track been incorporated into the record? What is the purpose of including seemingly unintelligible Spanish verbiage? What kind of composition is this, and what led to my presence here? And most pressing of all, who is responsible for the shooting of Randy Marsh? Answers to these inquiries and more can be found within the pages of our excessively verbose and intricately detailed track-by-track commentary for our latest musical assemblage, 'In the Realm of Allied Barbarians and Tributary Lords.' You have heard correctly! A comprehensive compendium of all that could possibly be known about such a sonic creation is conveniently compiled for your perusal. This opulent offering features supplementary artwork and arcane anecdotes procured from the furthest reaches of the internet. As you immerse yourself in this esoteric exploration of musical compilation, you will undoubtedly experience a range of emotions, from laughter to tears to exasperated exclamations aimed at the heavens. Yet do not despair, devout devotees, for our creative endeavors are far from complete. Indeed, we have amassed a trove of sufficient material in the years 2022 and 2023 to fill a second compilation album. Therefore, remain vigilant, for more aural adventures are sure to come! READ IT HERE

Attention shoppers,

Jungle Cult Terror is back on music cassette via Hyperbeast Records in a hand-numbered edition of 50. Each cassette is transparent neon pink and comes with a Bandcamp download code. For the first time, the complete artwork of Jungle Cult Terror is printed. And as icing on the cake, there are three different versions of the tape: black and white, black on blue and pink on blue. BUT THAT'S NOT ALL! To make the music tapes more convenient for you, we made the tapes with both sides playing the entire EP. So you don't have to get up and turn the cassette over. We're just that kind of people. For YOU, everything!

Attention shoppers,

in preperation for Christmas we decided to raffle off two tapes of Unholy Spirits Light Divine amongst our newsletter subscribers.Whoever answered with GIVEAWAY to our newsletter was eligable to win! And it is with great joy to announce the lucky winners. Congratulations to SandroMaiaFJR and Combiner81 who are the lucky winners of the raffle. May the tapes find to you! If YOU are not suscribed to our newsletter - you are missing out! Suscribe for more exclusive giveaways, discounts and other shananigans.

Special shout-out to the anonymous child laborer who decided upon the fate of the winners - may he live to see better days!

Attention shoppers,

as we welcome the season, Engram Record's annual Halloween compilation is upon us. All the ghosts, ghouls and troublesome spirits will once again roam the earth. Troublesome Night 3 promises you an hour-long fight fest featuring the who-is-who of the contemporary underground scene. As annual contributors, we submitted not only one, but two new tracks to scare the pants off of you. 'The Hag of Chemerka River' presents you an ancient Malay ghost story read by Mrs. van Gore. Don't worry, as an English translation is provided for the linguistically challenged. Further, 'Golden Stag Lizard Head'  is a new music track that invites you to descent into the jungle, sit around the fire and be afraid of the sun. Now run, dear shopper! Run for thy life, as all hallows eve is running wild upon your town, kampung or unspecified settlement of choice! WHAT WAS THAT!? DID YOU HEAR IT TOO!? IT'S COMING FROM OVER TH...

Attention shoppers,

the time has come again to rise from our tomb and terrorize the local peasantry with a new EP. With Unholy Spirits Light Divine, we give you 30 minutes of infernal ambient and dungeon synth that is very heavy on the violin. For your listening pleasure, the EP is streaming everywhere and is also available as a music cassette here on aoftheh.com. Our deepest thanks to all of you who have bought the release. The first tapes have arrived. Weather Australia or Zimbabwe, our mail girl will find you. This time around, the tape release will be full of goodies. If you are feeling thrifty, subscribe to our mailing list for exclusive discounts and save the night away. May they be cast into an eternal night of horror as we feast upon their heartblood. There will be nothing but hell and damnation for those venturing into the night.

Check out this promo by Stained Hanes of 718TV in good old New York:

We were recently invited for an interview with an up-and-coming music blag called FOLKSODOMIA and or AWANGARDA U KLOSZARDA. In any case, it is a tiny blog about music and art based in Darłowo, Poland. Check it out and follow them on Twitter here. As always, you can find the interview archived in the lore section here. Come to think of it, I have no idea what people eat in Poland. Let's see... buckwheat groats, hoof-shaped potato dumplings, marinated mushrooms, stuffed pork loin, deep-fried yeast dough stuffed with meat or vegetarian filling, roast duck with apples, red beetroot soup. I could get into this. I once heard that they also had an innards soup that you would have to cook for hours. Turns out there is also a pyramid cake, which is awesome. Pyramids have to be the most sinister shape for any baked goods. Also, there is a pastry related holiday called Fat Thursday.  Imagine, a Thursday full of pyramid sweet shapes as you rest from conquering a small village. Your men hunger! May they fest for another day of bloodshed. In any case, greetings to Poland. Kisses all around. May duck blood soup fill your days!

Another new track brought to you by Vacuum Noise Recordings. Get it fast and then take it slow! Mr. Vacuum described the track as such: "You walk into a biker bar with a band playing neo-avantjazz noise rock fusion, & then you realize all the bikes are actually made out of human heads, but it's OK because you're an alien." While we renounce our alien status vehemently, we would totally build a bike from skulls. Human or otherwise. I wouldn't drive mine, though. I'd open up a small café around it and have it stand there as a conversation piece. Once per month, I'd drop in the to count the money and tell people not to touch it. Every skull would have a story, though. Like the one in the front was from a guy who got lost in my backyard. Another one would be a Jehovah's Witness who rang my doorbell on a weekend at seven AM. It would be cool. A cup of black coffee... excuse me, Americano, is eight bucks, though. It is not cheap, but you go there to wear an art appreciation beret and way philosophically to impress girls. So don't complain.

THE TERROR NEVER ENDS! In celebration of our new release, we partnered with Abstract Trauma Recordings to create a cassette version of our new EP. The cassette comes on transparent purple tapes that are forged from the finest purple ebony harvested from critically endangered rhinos and manufactured by the inmates of a Guatemalan insane asylum for pennies on a dime. Some might include death threats, others a desperate cry for help - you'll never know unless you buy one!

Attention Shoppers,

in celebration of the bringer of pain, we bring you a brand-new EP that resulted out of a collaboration with a gamelan orchestra. For twenty minutes, all our innards will be laid bare, as we welcome you to our temple of onomatopoetic desires! Be still and set up thy altar with the chalice to the left and the dagger to the right. Sing backwards and weep, for Jungle Cult Terror is upon you! Draw the symbol of sulphur and place it under a red candle, for it is a terrible night to have a curse! While your candle solemnly burns, prepare thyself for a luxurious mixture of gamelan, noise and gentlemanly flavours of black metal. Jungle Cult Terror, a twenty-minute excursion into territories unknown to the ignorant masses. Spit in contempt, exhaust your hatred and lust for their demise. Feel your enemies sicken by the moment in this transfer of negativity, and let it be done!