According to Raldron, the songs on this album are a document of the birth of an artificial organism. Through a careful analysis of Raldron's account, it has been hypothesized that the sequence of songs portrays a life form, which identifies itself as Arvada, going through a metamorphosis. Arvada's personality takes form as the album unfolds.

The resulting music style falls somewhere between krautrock and hip-hop. Ethereal vocals, leaning toward the female side of androgyny, front a visceral electronic soundscape of trashed signals and fractured melody. The story arc of the album is paired with increasingly complex and structured songs as the document progresses.


From the first assault of chaotic computer noise, to the beautifully complex closer, Arvada stands as a testament to estrangement and self-doubt. Her perspective is from the eyes of a newborn that is at odds with her existence. The tracks document her birth and struggle with identity while searching for answers.

This album is the only evidence of Arvada's existence. The program was taken from Raldron's lab while he was escaping. As he was fleeing, Raldron discovered the computer tape whose data contained these songs documenting Arvada's life.
We encourage your insight into the relevance of these files. Download a song below to hear for yourself. Is it a document of the emergence of an artificial life form, a mistake, or a joke? We are convinced.
She is as human as you or I.
She helps us understand ourselves as human beings.
She is the nexus between automation and organism.
...Foundation of Equal Rights for Artificial Life

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