Nao

after 'picture this if you will' and 'näo', this exceptional french project's odyssey continues with their third release 'III'. what started as an electronic one-man project has become a full guitar and drum equipped band which is likely to astound listeners both on record and on stage. After the intensive gelling and skill development of the last few years, näo have declared this album to be the logical consequence of the three individual characters becoming an inseparable unit. 'III' represents the logical evolution of näo's sound as a densely interwoven mixture of placid, harmonious electronics and powerful industrial / post / prog rock resulting in a genre of its own. besides being musically influenced by projects like nine inch nails and 65daysofstatic, film directors like darren aronofsky have been an important inspiration for the general mood of this album. just like an unexpected turn in a fierce movie, apparent normality becomes menace due to startling productional details. clear, airy synth tones are abruptly overlaid with massive walls of electrified guitars carried by forcible drum set blows - a perfect bridging between the organic and the digital cosmos. it was worth waiting for 'III' - now release the machine! released in collaboration with jarring effects: www.jarringeffects.net