Exploring digital unease and sonic experimentation, EGGER’s debut track “Strange Behaviour” probes the tension between humanity and technology. We discuss the inspirations, atmospheres, and evolving concepts shaping this intriguing new project.
1. “Strange Behaviour” dives into the unsettling relationship between humans and technology. What specific moment or observation first sparked the idea for this track?
The initial spark came from a mundane moment: an automatic system that suddenly reacted differently than expected, displaying a strange, almost human stubbornness. This small discrepancy between machine and everyday life left behind a sense of unease that I wanted to explore musically — not as a technophobia, but as an observation of a creeping feeling of alienation.
2. The song blends analogue synth textures with modern experimental elements. How did you approach balancing the retro influences of Kraftwerk or John Foxx with a contemporary sound?
I deliberately worked with analogue layers because they bring a tangible warmth and imperfection. At the same time, I overlaid modern textures and unconventional edits so that the references remain audible but never linger nostalgically. The aim was to create a dialogue: the aesthetics of the pioneers meet contemporary breaks.
3. The track raises questions rather than offering answers about our increasingly unpredictable digital systems. What emotions did you want listeners to feel as they move through this sonic space?
I wanted to create a feeling of anxiety and, at the same time, a strange fascination. Listeners should feel observed and attracted at the same time — an ambivalence between curiosity and unease that echoes in their minds without providing any easy answers.
4. Much of your sound design leans into dystopian and hypnotic atmospheres. Can you walk us through your process for building the pulsating sequences and darker soundscapes?
I start with a pulsating sequence as a skeleton, then work in layers: modulated filters, irregular LFOs, tape artefacts and targeted resonances. Darker spaces are created by sub-bass drones and slow, backward-moving textures; small, random disturbances give the whole thing a hypnotic, slightly paranoid feel.
5. “Strange Behaviour” suggests a growing unease with technology’s evolution. In your view, are we heading toward something transformative, dangerous, or simply unknown?
I see neither utopia nor dystopia, but rather a field full of ambivalence. Technology is transformative and opens up possibilities, but it also brings new uncertainties. The decisive factor will be how consciously we shape these tools and how we deal with the side effects.
6. As your debut release under EGGER, what can listeners expect next from the project? Will future tracks continue exploring digital anxiety or branch into other conceptual territories?
As a debut, this is just the beginning. There will be more pieces that explore the theme of digital unrest in greater depth, but also excursions into other concepts — intimate, organic soundscapes and experimental collaborations. Expect a continuation in tonality and attitude, but with surprising changes of direction.
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