{"title":"Motrik","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMotrik is a band hailing from the vibrant music scene of Portland, Oregon. With their unique blend of [genre], they have been captivating audiences since their formation. Known for their mesmerizing live performances and thought-provoking lyrics, Motrik has established themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the music industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComprised of talented musicians [band member 1], [band member 2], and [band member 3], Motrik brings together diverse musical backgrounds to create a sound that is both innovative and infectious. Their songs are characterized by catchy melodies, intricate instrumentation, and heartfelt storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHaving released several critically acclaimed albums, Motrik continues to push boundaries and explore new sonic territories. Their dedication to their craft is evident in every note they play, making them an artist that should not be missed. Whether you're a long-time fan or discovering them for the first time, Motrik's music will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression on your soul.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"artificial-head-y55lxl","title":"Artificial Head","description":"\u003cp\u003ePortland's premiere purveyors of kraut-inflected party rock return with an album's worth of tunes crammed into an extended playing set. The eponymous lead track bursts out of the gate with ebullience. Lee Ritter's rhythms and Cord Amato's riffs fit comfortably in the space where Kraftwerk left off and DEVO began. \u003ci\u003eArtificial Head \u003c\/i\u003emay be about a Fleshlight, or it could be a paperback sci-fi-derived weed fantasy. You could listen to Møtrik while sober, but why would you do that? Next up is the measured and groovy \"Castle Electric\" which features a dialog between bassist\/vocalist Erik Golts and a sexy computer. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis German is easily as good as her English and one wonders how the night ended after she switched the lights \"auf.\" Side one completes with \"Unifox\" built up from a Dave Fulton synth composition into a full- fledged Møtrik track, this being the first time the band has bucked its contrarian vision of a band that jams in its own professional recording studio yet refuses to produce itself. \"Outer Reaches\" is the patiently awaited sidelong epic. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe contemplative and exploratory scene begins with chirrups from an analogue swamp, then slowly rises through the hazy pastel atmosphere on a crystalline bubble before blasting off into full-fledged Floydian outer space psych. 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