{"title":"Roly Porter","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoly Porter is a composer and sound designer hailing from Bristol, UK. With a unique blend of electronic and experimental music, his compositions transport listeners to otherworldly realms. Drawing inspiration from a diverse range of artists such as Emptyset, Blanck Mass, and Ben Frost, Porter's work pushes the boundaries of sonic exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown for his intricate soundscapes and attention to detail, *Roly Porter* creates immersive experiences that captivate audiences. His music has been described as both haunting and mesmerizing, with layers of atmospheric textures that evoke deep emotions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollaborating with fellow visionaries in the industry like Paul Jebanasam and Forest Swords, *Roly Porter* continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in electronic music. His discography showcases an impressive body of work that resonates with fans around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kistvaen","title":"Kistvaen","description":"\u003cp\u003eRoly Porter returns to Subtext with 'Kistvaen'. The LP takes its name from a type of granite tomb found pre-dominantly in Dartmoor, an area in southwest England. Scattered across the moorlands, the kistvaens were often found covered in a mound of earth and stone. They housed dead bodies, allowing them to lie facing the sun.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith 'Kistvaen', Porter speculates on the burial site as a mirror, or a gate in time. Excavating stories and images of ancient burial rituals, the record teases out similarities in emotional and social rituals between the Neolithic period and today. While a myriad of social, cultural and technological factors drastically differentiate our contemporary period and the end of the Stone Age, certain affinities may still be found in experiences of death across eras. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVenturing across histories, Porter soundtracks a moorland burial unanchored in time. Raw, unprocessed vocals are folded into field recordings made in the area, wordlessly relaying tableaus of burial rituals in Neolithic Dartmoor. 'Kistvaen' features three singular vocalists—Mary-Anne Roberts, from medieval Welsh music duo Bragod; Ellen Southern, of Bristol's Dead Space Chamber Music group; and Phil Owen, a singer and researcher in vocal traditions. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecorded in part at BinkBonk studios in Bristol and during various performances and rehearsals, 'Kistvaen' is Roly Porter’s fourth solo studio album and his first since 2016’s 'Third Law,” released on Tri Angle. It follows previous releases on Subtext such as 2013’s 'Life Cycle of a Massive Star” and 2011’s 'Aftertime.'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe pieces that comprise 'Kistvaen' were developed for an audio visual piece of the same name with visual artist MFO, which has appeared at Unsound, Berlin Atonal, and Sonic Acts amongst others.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Subtext Recordings","offers":[{"title":"Black | LP | x2","offer_id":50452733296971,"sku":"1093966","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/a7616385-df3f-436a-97fa-b5417f179ae6_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727162264"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_64df2638_thumbnail_4096_6e3c8790-e220-4aca-b476-a52b7e4f5147.jpg?v=1727162243","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/roly-porter.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}