In a subterranean network of illegal artificial intelligence labs, a self-conscious, emotional artifact organism is born. Due to budget cuts, Raldron, chief scientist in the Exit Human research program, is forced to delete an AI program that is fusing digital DNA and music composition programs. As this occurs, the file is transformed into a living being, swimming in the primordial ooze of the company's computer 's file recycle bin. Simultaneously, unknown authorities raid the lab and capture the newly conscious AI, which identifies itself as Arvada. During the raid, Raldron escapes with the only evidence of Arvada's existence, a computer tape documenting her birth in the form of a sound file. These files are presented in their entirety on the Exit Human: Arvada album.

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 melodies. 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. She has the perspective of a newborn that is at odds with her existence. The tracks document her birth and struggle with identity while searching for answers.

Arvada is the voice in the static that draws you nearer. Want to hear for yourself? Direct the surveillance camera away from your computer and direct yourself to: exithuman.com .

Don't say I didn't warn you

...FERAL

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