They've done another interview too:
Since the release of your debut album Incunabula in 1993, you've consistently released new albums every 2-3 years, which is impressive. However, your last two records, SIGN and PLUS, came out in 2020. Have you been working in the studio lately, and are there any plans to release new material soon?
Sean: I'm honestly not that interested in records anymore. The concept of what a studio album is seems outdated. For instance, if I create a track on my laptop while on a train, does that qualify as a studio album? No one would know it was made there. If I use my laptop on stage, does that still count as a studio record? It’s different because there’s an audience. But if I’m in the studio with friends while making a hip-hop album, is that an audience too? These terms become confusing.
Rob: The downside is that you often have to promote an album for a year before its release. Our approach is to perform on stage, record the sessions, and then release those recordings. We just get a mastering engineer if we release something on vinyl.
Does it mean you won't be working on a new release?
Sean: These live shows are everything.
Rob: We've been doing this since 2022, calling it 2022 dash. We could keep it going for another ten years. Traveling and meeting people is something you can’t replicate in a studio.
Sean: Why would you think our live material is worse than studio recordings? My focus is on performing and sharing those experiences. We selected our best sets to release, and after our previous record deal ended, we renegotiated with the label earlier this year. We’ll release about 4-5 hours of new material, not just one album.
We sit down with Autechre to revisit their career beginnings and enduring collaboration with the likes of Warp Records, The Designers Republic, and Chris Cunningham.
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