Um Dada by Stephen Mallinder, released 10 March 2023, includes the following tracks: "It's Not Me", "Satellite", "Flashback" and more.
This version of Um Dada comes as a 1xLP.
The vinyl is pressed as a opaque, to be confirmed disc. -
"Um Dada" is a boundary-pushing LP by Stephen Mallinder, released by Dais Records / Cargo. As a co-founder of the pioneering industrial/electronic group Cabaret Voltaire, Mallinder is known for reshaping the language of post-punk, tape experimentation, and proto-techno. On "Um Dada", he continues this legacy with a blend of minimal electronics, hypnotic grooves, fragmented vocals, and abstract sound design that nods both to his industrial roots and to contemporary club culture. The album feels like a collage of cut-up rhythms, dub-inflected bass lines, and pulsating synths, creating an atmosphere that is simultaneously cerebral and physical - ideal for deep listening on vinyl. The LP format emphasizes its warm low end, detailed textures, and the narrative arc across both sides, turning each playthrough into a complete journey rather than a collection of isolated tracks. Mallinder's long history with Cabaret Voltaire, one of the most influential acts in industrial and experimental electronic music, underpins the record: his characteristic vocal treatments and rhythmic sensibility give "Um Dada" an unmistakable identity that will appeal to fans of left-field electronic, post-punk heritage, and adventurous sound art. Dais Records, distributed by Cargo, has built a strong reputation as a curator of experimental, dark wave, industrial, and avant-garde releases, often highlighting artists who sit on the edges of genre definitions. Their catalog bridges historical innovators and contemporary visionaries, and this LP fits seamlessly into that tradition. The combination of Mallinder's pioneering background and Dais Records' focus on aesthetically daring music makes "Um Dada" a standout vinyl release for collectors of innovative, boundary-testing sound.
4-8 workdays (only 8 left in stock)
