Memphis, TN: Optic Sink’s Natalie Hoffmann (NOTS) creates a musical paradox: an endeavor that doesn’t seem to belong to any particular time or place. She constructs with sounds that are synthesized and stripped down, yet bristling with urgency and brutalist emotion. With percussionist Ben Bauermeister (Magic Kids, Toxie, A55 Conducta) by her side, the two set up camp on the post-punk side of the minimal electronic scene.
Today sees the release of their debut, self-titled album via Goner Records. These are eight fully defined, atmospheric collages crafted with plenty of room for Hoffmann to play and test an artillery of sounds. Optic Sink defy categories, shape-shifting from cold wave to psychedelia to distorted noise rock. In the process—which frequently occurs in a single song—they claim unchartered territory as they cathartically fragment and reassemble sounds, concepts, and verbal constructs. The conflict they define is life in America in 2020, finding beauty in the journey despite what the final resolution might be.
Don't miss Optic Sink's official Record Release Party streaming live from Goner Records in Memphis, TN! It kicks off at 7PM EST with DJ sets from Goner founder Zac Ives and special guests followed by a listening party with Ben and Natalie who'll be answering questions live. The night rounds out with a DJ set from Ben (AKA DJ Damp Velour). For more info and to tune in on Twitch go here or Facebook go here. 
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