Anyone who’s followed APR for a while knows I don’t write to schedules. I write when I have something to say or express through music. I don’t answer to contracts or feel any obligation to get a release out every year or anything.
In fact, I was mentally drafting up an explanation for why I haven’t offered anything up in quite a while, and didn’t have a prolific year planned either. I’ve had plenty of things to keep me busy, and have been interested more in other forms of expression.
Also, I’ve needed to place some of my studio items up for sale, as I’ve mentioned before. I’m pleased and proud to say that some of my favourite items from Sangfroid Studios have found new homes in the recording setups of Milkrun and Cassandra’s Myth. I hope that some exciting creations will ensue 
Far from dampening my enthusiasm, parting with my sonic toys has been quite inspiring. From playing with sounds from synths I haven’t used in ages to working with a less extravagant computer-based workflow, developing new ways to work and exploring sounds again have been very good for re-igniting the creative spark.
So tracks are being written for a new APR release titled Seance. After two long-players, this will be a return to the 5-7 track EP format. Stylistically, it’s a little different too. If you’ve heard Sparkle Motion or The Miskatonic University you may have noticed that the 2012 material is a little more chilled.
I’m not likely to get dancefloors thumping with the Seance tracks, though I wouldn’t call any of it easy listening. The emphasis is less on linear narratives, clever breaks that sort of thing. I’ve been more interested lately in atmospheres, building layers of sound, and creating moods… and the material I’ve been working on for Seance will reflect that.
Expected release date? Whenever it’s ready. The good news is that it will be sooner than you think
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