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Automaton (Turn Yourself On)

by R.M.Hendrix

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“big industrial synth vibes with lots of distortion, clattering drums and dark vocals come together to create a cinematic feel” Black Plastic UK

“dig the combo of organic drums grooves, spoken rap, and gritty bass” Hurt Laser

“perfect for inner city dance floors late at night ” Zero Music

A gnarly bass line and frenetic beat underscore a song about an AI that loses control, resurrects, seeks revenge. Then humans drop the nukes and rats take over. The middle rap tells the ending before sampling chaos ensues. If that's not enough, then maybe all the name dropping of 20th Century modern artists will turn you on. Jenny Holzer warned us all. It's kind of crazy. Like Flying Purple People Eater for 2023. Fun. Creepy. Is it novelty, though?... It's all our fear. It's alive!

Just listen to what the GPT robot says…

R.M. Hendrix, the experimental-pop virtuoso, continues his ever-evolving musical journey with the enigmatic "Automaton". This compelling release ventures into the unsettling terrain of artificial intelligence while drawing inspiration from iconic pioneers such as Radiohead and Massive Attack.

"Automaton" is an exploration of the intricate dynamics surrounding AI, sparked by the thought-provoking phrases of artist Jenny Holzer. The titular track, a dystopian dance mix, masterfully narrates the harrowing descent of an AI into chaos, eerily presaged by a middle rap section. Hendrix's shrewd utilization of AI mastering tools imbues the song with an ironic depth, elevating the storytelling.

In Hendrix's poignant words, "We're in a new era of monsters." AI, once relegated to screens, now resides in the very fabric of our lives, making "Automaton" more than just new music; it's a haunting and thought-provoking sonic odyssey into the digital abyss.

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Automaton
Turned itself on
A bloody wreck
A new Pollock
It lost its job
Torn by a mob
Drawn to bits
Sol Lewitt

Turn yourself on
Turn yourself on

A big bang
The Earth trembled
Automaton
Reassembled
Door to door
To settle the score
Who can console her?
Jenny Holzer

The bomb will drop
The house will fall
The rats will walk
From the walls
The wires are frayed
Circuits in smoke
Bulb turns black
Throat is choked
Up off a knee
Brush the walls
Head sideways
By the balls
One fell stroke
The sun is dark
The rats rebuild
In Central Park
The cloud will clear
Heat warms fur
The rat queen sighs
It’s all for her
Air is iron
Sky in flames
heart’s a liar
With a beautiful face

Love hate
Hallucinate
Sentient
Subservient

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released October 6, 2023
Made in Iceland, California and Massachusetts in 2023. Written, performed and recorded by R.M.Hendrix. © & (P) 2023 R.M.Hendrix.

Cover design by R. Michael Hendrix. Photography Marino Thorlacius.

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R.M.Hendrix Cambridge, Massachusetts

R.M. Hendrix is an experimental-pop musician, multi-instrumentalist, and producer based in Boston, incorporating elements of psych, trip-hop, shoegaze, indie, and alt-rock

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