fire island, AK – The Jester As Victim’ VHS $15
The samovar has been boiling since eight o’clock, but it went out at last like everything in this world. The sun, too, they say, will go out in its turn. Heavily influenced by Demons by Fyodor Dostoevsky, this release represents the culmination of two years worth of blood, sweat, anguish, and financial ruin. A lover imprisoned 4,000 miles apart, the “Machiavellian Jester” hung out to dry. It is in his nature to behave foolishly, for the ends justify the means. Impulsive, churlish, arrogant, beloved. Four tracks of harsh noise, power electronics, a human heart cracking under pressure. fire island, AK’s most fully-realized, mature work yet-to-date. Video footage consists of an oscilloscope reacting to the recordings. edition of 50 black VHS in black sleeve. b/w sticker on tape + sleeve.
fire island, AK – ‘The Jester As Victim’ CDr $10
The samovar has been boiling since eight o’clock, but it went out at last like everything in this world. The sun, too, they say, will go out in its turn. Heavily influenced by Demons by Fyodor Dostoevsky, this release represents the culmination of two years worth of blood, sweat, anguish, and financial ruin. A lover imprisoned 4,000 miles apart, the “Machiavellian Jester” hung out to dry. It is in his nature to behave foolishly, for the ends justify the means. Impulsive, churlish, arrogant, beloved. Four tracks of harsh noise, power electronics, a human heart cracking under pressure. fire island, AK’s most fully-realized, mature work yet-to-date. edition of 30. White CDr, hand numbered. Black cardstock sleeve with full-color artwork. Includes insert and stickers.