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Contents Track List 1. Bird at Sunrise 2. Texture Memory 3. Bridge To 4. Lines in a Grid 5. Kid Wave 6. Yesteryou 7. Spring, Oh Two 8. Erin Mills Malls 9. Integral House 10. Temple Cat A new album from Toronto's electronic music master, loved across genres and generations, after a 6.5 year hiatus! A timeless masterpiece pursuing the most organic texture and ultimate comfort to date. His first visit to Japan in 6 years has also been confirmed! Since the early 2000s, I AM Robot and Proud (IARAP), the project of Toronto-born Shaw-Han Liem, has continued to fascinate many listeners and creators across genres and generations, not just electronica and Western music listeners. In recent years, IARAP's reputation as a visual and sound artist has been rising with his posts that link video and sound through his own programming, while his music is also frequently heard in media such as news and information programs, as well as in shops. Now, IARAP's long-awaited 8th album, his first in six and a half years since the long-selling "Lucky Static," is finally complete. While inheriting the direction of the landmark "Lucky Static," which opened new doors with an organic sound that skillfully blends electric and acoustic elements more than ever before and successfully attracted many new listeners, this album has achieved another overwhelming evolution and deepening. All 10 tracks feature incredibly detailed and endlessly pleasant tones, melodies, and rhythms, and exquisite sound design that thoroughly eliminates unnecessary elements and makes the most of the space. His inherent sonic massage power and chill-out effect have also been further enhanced, making this a timeless masterpiece from a master who constantly pushes himself to the top. Mastering is handled by Sandro Perri, who has been a familiar face on IARAP's works since their acclaimed 4th album "uphill city" in 2008, and whose own solo work has also received high praise. A Japan tour, their first in six years, has been scheduled for March 2025, immediately following the album's release. All performances will feature a trio format with drums and synth bass, and will showcase a more evolved performance using Shaw-Han's own programming to link the sound and visuals of each player. Media reviews and more IAM ROBOY AND PROUD (IARAP), the project of Toronto-born Shaw-Han Liem, has continued to fascinate many listeners and creators across genres and generations, not just electronica and Western music listeners, since the early 2000s. In recent years, his reputation as a visual + sound artist has been rising with posts that link video and sound using his own programming, and his music is frequently heard in media such as news and information programs, as well as in shops. IARAP's long-awaited 8th album, their first in six and a half years since the long-selling "Lucky Static," is finally complete. (C)RS