808 State
A nostalgic acid house artist.
“We’re trying to make a future for other people to immerse themselves in,” says Graham Massey. “It feels a bit like an imaginary landscape. That’s always been a big part of 808 State, when you go back through the music: these kind of landscapes of futurism.” 808 State made their return with Transmission Suite, a record that remains true to the forward-thinking ethos of this singular band, but also takes them somewhere new. More stripped-back and conscious of space than the music that first made their name in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, it is also suffused with a sense of history: specifically, that of their home city of Manchester, and the ghosts that swirl around it. Its tracks reflect the fact that electronic music also has a rich backstory, but 808 State being 808 State, they also point ahead. Put simply, Transmission Suite – which is their seventh album - evokes the past, present and future, which is not something you can say about many records.
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What kind of music does 808 State play?+
808 State plays acid house, madchester, idm - rooted in tradition rather than chasing trends. “We’re trying to make a future for other people to immerse themselves in,” says Graham Massey.
What are 808 State live shows like?+
808 State's live sets are tight and well-rehearsed - mid-paced sets where the arrangements come through clearly.
How can I find out when 808 State is playing?+
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