Name: Devastations
Brand: Andrew Hung

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LEX152LP

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Limited edition

Release date

2021-06-18

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Artist

Andrew Hung

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Electronic

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Andrew Hung is a talented artist known for his unique blend of electronic and experimental music. With influences ranging from *Craven Faults* to *Blanck Mass*, he has created a distinctive sound that captivates listeners. As one half of the acclaimed duo *Fuck Buttons*, Andrew has established himself as a respected figure in the music industry.

His solo work showcases his ability to push boundaries and explore new sonic territories. Drawing inspiration from artists like *Liars* and *Creep Show*, Andrew's compositions are both captivating and thought-provoking. His innovative use of synthesizers, samples, and unconventional production techniques sets him apart from other musicians in the genre.

Collaborating with artists such as *Dot Allison* and *TOBACCO*, Andrew continues to push the boundaries of electronic music. His collaborations have resulted in critically acclaimed albums that showcase his versatility as an artist. Whether he is working on his own or collaborating with others, Andrew's music never fails to leave a lasting impression on its listeners.

Lex Records is an independent music label that was established in 2001 by Tom Brown. Originally a hip-hop focused imprint of Warp Records, Lex quickly expanded its scope and began releasing full albums from artists such as Boom Bip and Non-Prophets. Over time, Lex developed its own roster of long-term artists, including Danger Mouse, Boom Bip, Fog, and Subtle. In 2005, Lex became a fully independent label when it was sold by Warp to Tom Brown. Despite the split, Lex continues to receive support from Warp's distribution channels.

The label has gained recognition for its unique approach to music releases and its commitment to supporting emerging talent. With a diverse range of genres represented on their roster, Lex Records has become known for pushing boundaries and challenging traditional industry norms.

Through partnerships with distribution platforms like Warpmart and Bleep, Lex has been able to reach a wider audience and continue sharing groundbreaking music with the world. Their catalogue numbers have become iconic within the industry, with certain numbers remaining unused as documented in Rob Young's book 'Warp'.

Stars collapse and new worlds arise in Devastations, the bold new album from Andrew Hung.

Andrew Hung is an artist known for his breakthrough debut Realisationship, film soundtracks (The Greasy Strangler, An Evening with Beverly Luff Linn) and his collaborations (Fuck Buttons, Beth Orton and Aimée Osbourne). His work as Fuck Buttons brought about three critically-acclaimed albums, headline slots at festivals such as Glastonbury, Green Man and All Tomorrow’s Parties.

Their music sound tracked key moments in the 2012 London Olympics opening ceremony. Hung went on to work with cult director Jim Hosking and his films “The Greasy Strangler” (winning best comedy at the Empire awards, “An Evening with Beverly Luff Linn” and “Tropical Cop Tales” for Adult Swim.

Hung now returns his attention to his own expression. Hung’s second album Devastations is the ecstatic cry of colour found between light and dark. The album documents a transitional period in Hung’s life; a stepping out from the shadows. Hung explores the deepest recesses of his psyche and in doing so finds himself reconciling the light and dark within. Underlying the propulsive bests and prisms of noise is a melodic tenderness that weaves throughout the album; an offering hand emerging from a turbulent sky.

The deepening of inner space becomes an exploration of the universal; a new beginning from the Devastations of old worlds. The artist wrote, performed, produced and mixed the whole album himself. He also painted the self-portrait that adorns the cover of the album. The oil painting further illuminates the artist’s intentions in his work; it depicts the artist stepping out of a shadowy world, partially lit by the bright light of the sun.