Arcane Object

I met Spencer Hutchinson in 2021 while I was working on a cassette production project titled Arcane Object. AO collaborated with Chicago sound artists to produce cassette releases that included an art booklet in a custom designed box. The artists would use tape recorders in their production to create original work to be released on cassette.
Spencer was referred to me by AO artist Jon Monteverde as a possible collaborator for Arcane Object. I connected with Spencer and he was very interested in releasing work on cassette. I came to learn that his interest was to release some of his existing audio compared to creating original work using tape for Arcane Object. This was the beginning of our collaborations that would involve Choice and Compromise.
I went on to producing two cassette releases for Spencer under his moniker ersatz modem and plans were in the works for a third. The first release was beat driven electronic music titled Raw Acid Tape. The second was Light, Air, Craft vol. 2 (I'm not aware of a vol. 1) a compilation of ambient electronic music.
Both ersatz modem cassettes will be on play and available for purchase at the exhibition THIRTEEN + THIRTEEN, the collaborative work of Spencer Hutchinson and Alex Wilson, opening this Sat, 9/14, 6-10pm at Agitator Gallery at 3851 W Fullerton Ave Chicago IL. There will also be a number of Arcane Object releases on display and available for purchase.

Arcane Object X featured on the latest podcast episode by The Galaxy Electric. The episode takes a deep dive into the history of electronic and music concrete pioneer Pierre Schaeffer. Selected tracks from the Cosmic Tape Club include the AOX Track B​.​04​.​X​.​AS​.​JM​.​MJ​.​pt8​.​4​.​20 mixed from AO works by Andy Andrew J. Slater, Jon Monteverde and Molly Jones mixed by Alex Wilson. https://thegalaxyelectricshop.com/blogs/cosmic-corner/pierre-schaeffer-podcast-episode-10-out-now?fbclid=IwAR1KR2KM_H8wD-vg53VnjDrnbeH4qEGAYxNQN2D487M3XP-ix9GQ3YjTEYI

Arcane Object isn't really operating for now, but we made mixes of the original 10 artists with plans of releasing it on cassette. Unsure if that will happen, but you can give the mixes a listen if you'd like. Cheers!

Arcane Object X This is an unreleased cassette of mixes of artists that have had work released on the tape label/project Arcane Object. Arcane Object was a collaboration project started by Alex Wilson and Mah Nu that

We've got lots of 𝙇𝙞𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙍𝙪𝙣 𝘼𝙧𝙩-𝘾𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙨 & 𝘼.𝙊. 𝙏-𝙎𝙝𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙨 available today for Bandcamp Friday! As you know by now, BC waives their usual cut in the deal, on this blessed day! Orders available via our link in bio or by DM! ||| shirts come in S -XXL sizes|||
[shout out to .sirene____ whose release SOLD OUT and therefore is not pictured♡]

𝘼𝙧𝙘𝙖𝙣𝙚 𝙊𝙗𝙟𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙏-𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙨 are available just in time for today's ! Thanks to our friend Jose 'Jay' Rivera for screen printing these!
$𝟭𝟱 (+𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴) 𝗶𝗻 𝗦 - 𝟮𝗫𝗟 𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗽 𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗗𝗠
(local arrangements available)🖤

𝘼𝙧𝙘𝙖𝙣𝙚 𝙊𝙗𝙟𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙏-𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙨 are available just in time for tomorrow's ! These handprinted beauties were designed by Alex Wilson and are available for $15 (+shipping) in S - 2XL via our bandcamp or through DM🖤
[for size reference, Mah Nu is wearing a size S in this photo, with t-shirt collar cut off]

We're excited to release our new 𝘼𝙧𝙘𝙖𝙣𝙚 𝙊𝙗𝙟𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙏-𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙨! Available in Small through 2XL, these black tees with white print will be ready to ship by Wednesday of next week! Designed by and screen printed by hand, these are available for $15 + shipping via our bandcamp or through DM on our Insta ( object)! Thanks for the support!
https://arcaneobject.bandcamp.com/merch

𝙊𝙧𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮!! Alex lent his button maker and we're putting in some muscle to include some of these goodies in your cassette orders, Thanks again for all your support🎶👾📻

Video shows Mah Nu sitting on the floor, assembling Arcane Object logo buttons using a metal button maker.

𝙊𝙧𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮!! Alex lent his button maker and we're putting in some muscle to include some of these goodies in your cassette orders, Thanks again for all your support🎶👾📻 Video shows Mah Nu sitting on the floor, assembling Arcane Object logo buttons using a metal button maker.

𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙠 𝙔𝙤𝙪!
We are humbled and grateful for the resounding response Janna Lee's release got from all of you! It is something special to know that others recognize how powerful and impactful Janna's debut solo work is. We are 𝑺𝑶𝑳𝑫 𝑶𝑼𝑻 of the limited- run art-cassettes for this release, though youncan still listen to it in its entirety on our bandcamp
Follow .sirene____ on IG to stay updated on whats next from our favorite ballet dancing, multi-instrumentalist!

Orders will be shipped out as soon as this weekend's ❄polar vortex❄ passes Chicago, and will include some stickers, and our new A.O. pins! Thank you so much, friends!🖤

CHIRP Radio is playing String Line Distance by cinchel from his Arcane Object release right now!

𝙊𝙪𝙩 𝙉𝙤𝙬:
Janna Lee - Arcane Object

We are honored to announce Janna Lee's (.sirene____ ) release through Arcane Object! Available through our bandcamp, digitally and in limited run art-cassette, as well as directly from Janna. This work of art and sound proves to be equally intense, disturbing, and transformative. A Content Warning card is included upon opening the sealed art-cassette package, detailing the subject matter Janna works with in this release. We appreciate your support during Bandcamp Friday and all the love you've been showing our label🖤

We are honored to announce Janna Lee's release through Arcane Object, Friday February 5th! Available through our bandcamp, digitally and in limited run art-cassette, as well as directly from Janna. This work if art and sound proves to be equally intense, disturbing, and transformative. A Content Warning card is included upon opening the sealed art-cassette package, detailing the subject matter Janna works with in this release. We appreciate your support during tomorrow Bandcamp Friday and all the love you've been showing our label. Stay tuned for tomorrow's official release announcement featuring more photos of this special and sensitive art-cassette release🖤