What: “Space of Brain” by Vi-Fi
Netlabel: Southern City’s Lab
Back to Southern City. This time, it’s a new single and video by Vi-Fi released in March 2013. I exchanged a few emails with the group to find out a little more about them. This band comes to us from Saratov, Russia and has two members: Vi-Fi (who reports he plays synthesizer, guitar, and drums as well as mixing and programming) and Le On (drums, programming).
The two tracks just released are “Space of Brain” and “Sorrowful Happiness.” Both are interesting, short electronic pieces. “Space of Brain” is made up of electronic noises; it sounds like a video game gone bad. “Sorrowful Happiness,” on the other hand, is more melodic and consists of low key synth. If you like experimental electronics check these out.
The link included above to these Vi-Fi songs also includes an abstract video for “Space of Brain.” I noticed at the end of the video it says “for Brian Eno” and I asked Vi-Fi about that. “’For Brian Eno’ is the name of our new album. It is named so because Eno had great influence on me, and after listening to his music I formed a band.” I am told the album will be out in the next few weeks.
If you want to explore more the band has an extensive website (in Russian) and other things posted at Southern City’s Lab. Their other music, while often in the experimental electronic vein, also at times includes elements of 80’s synth music and even jazz. It’s all relatively minimalist – not cluttered with unnecessary sounds and instruments. They even have a song called “Before and After Calm,” perhaps again showing their Eno influence playing on his “Before and After Science” title.