INSECT ARK,
the long-running exploratory endeavor led by Dana Schechter, today
announces a relocation, lineup changes, and an upcoming new full-length!
In the words of Schechter, “INSECT ARK
is now officially based in Berlin! This complex and vibrant city is now
our official HQ, making it easier to focus on work, collaborations, and
travels/tours within Europe.
“INSECT ARK
turned ten this year. This coincided with the crazy whirlwind of the
last year-and-a-half, with forced separations everywhere we turned, and
huge losses on so many levels in the music world and in life. With
uncertain times still ahead, it’s been a time of big questions. Making
music/art/whatever really feels more crucial than ever. I've had a deep
desire -- personally/musically -- to sharpen focus and to simplify,
while also becoming more expansive. I love ‘doing it all’ -- writing,
recording, looping, playing all the parts -- and I welcome a good
challenge. But I’m more interested in evolution. So, the changes:
“The
‘duo band’ format will now make room for occasional outside
collaborators, but I’ll remain the band’s main member/writer. I’ll keep
doing solo work too, alongside the band version. Welcoming this
flexibility feels really good. Andy Patterson (drums) who played/toured
for 2020’s The Vanishing will
be taking leave. He’s focusing on The Otolith and on his recording
studio in Salt Lake City. The 5000+ mile gap between us and a year of
Covid-induced dislocation was a tough recipe for making progress as a
band. Over the time apart we both had shifted priorities, so we made the
mutual decision. I’m super proud of the music we did together and
grateful for all Andy’s work, and for our continued friendship.
“I’m
excited to announce that now joining me on drums is none other than Tim
Wyskida (Khanate, Blind Idiot God, Azonic), who now also resides in
Berlin as a fellow New York City expat. Tim’s dedication to sound, his
creative vigor and work ethic, paired with his exceptional skills as a
drummer/percussionist are very exciting developments for INSECT ARK, as I’ve been a huge fan of his work for years.
“The
writing and demos for the upcoming full-length record are 75% done.
There have been the obvious delays and obstacles, but I feel like the
wait and these new developments will help make this the best INSECT ARK
music ever. We’ve been working hard on planning the next steps for 2022
and beyond, so I hope you’ll stay tuned, there are a lot more exciting
things to be announced soon.
Thank you for your time in reading, and wishing you all strength, courage, and good health in all you do.”
Stay tuned for additional INSECT ARK updates to be announced in the weeks to come.
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