*200 copies limited edition* Former Pulled Apart By Horses guitarist James Adrian Brown has been tirelessly sculpting his new sonic identity since early 2021. After making the transition from fuzz-soaked guitars to swarming synthesizers, Brown has been regularly releasing singles, remixes, collaborations and composing scores over the past three years. July 19th marks the release of his first EP titled “Terra Incognita.”

This expansive and cinematic journey, comprising six tracks, represents a meticulously crafted electronic odyssey delving into Brown's psyche during a challenging period. The EP vividly captures the landscape of Brown's mental health struggles, which felt dark and all-encompassing. Yet, through self-discovery and resilience, Brown found his way back to the surface, illuminating a path forward. Initially conceived as Brown's debut album, "Terra Incognita" evolved naturally, reflecting shifts in his life and musical direction. The EP showcases Brown's use of tape recording hardware, analogue synthesizers and physical instrumentation, some of which were sourced from the Yorkshire Dales, where his studio is based. From stone xylophones crafted out of railway line sleepers to scaling radio masts to capture air traffic control messages with homemade antennas, "Terra Incognita" explores themes of self-exploration, mental discovery, and inner healing.

Reflecting on "Terra Incognita," Brown shares, “I had this musical journey in my head, a kind of road trip almost. The intention of creating an album free from expectations, focusing instead on experimenting with instrumental compositions inspired by emotions. All the recording sessions were really immersive and deep physical experiences, incorporating the landscape, countryside, and anything I could find we could capture audio from. As the boundaries of the work became clear and my mental health improved, it just felt artificial to force additional pieces to complete a full record. Rather than store these tracks away to make way for an album, it felt right to release them out into the wild as an EP.”