NUNC

This new release in the co-release series by labels attenuation circuit and Grubenwehr Freiburg with 7-inch covers presents a drone album by Alfredo Costa Monteiro in artwork by Robert Kerber. The surreal juxtaposition of elements in Kerber's collage seems to visualise the atmosphere of dislocation and uncertainty evoked by Costa Monteiro's sounds.

Alfredo Costa Monteiro is a significant figure in European experimental music, who's been exploring sonic realms fearlessly since the mid-1990s. Originally from Porto but based in Barcelona, Costa Monteiro delves into improvisation, installation, sound art, and visual poetry, while constantly researching, whether working solo or collaborating with other like-minded Portuguese and international artists. Costa Monteiro's repertoire spans from traditional instruments like the guitar and accordion to a wide array of objects, both in their original form and altered by him, as well as his own voice. His body of work is a patient exploration of sound's potential, pushing the boundaries of music through various tonal, harmonic, and textural avenues.

Robert Kerber is a paper collage artist and writer of experimental texts born in Montreal, Canada, and residing in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. His collage works have appeared on the covers of independent music releases and in alternative print publications

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