404.ZERO, AMÉLIE, EARRING, EVE, KRISTINA KARPYSHEVA — Shame

404.zero, Amélie, Earring, Eve, Kristina Karpysheva – SHAME Eyear Records’ EE005 arrives as a 12-inch vinyl EP that folds experimental beats techno, ambient techno and trip-hop techno into an existential audio essay. The release, dated 26 October 2026, is framed by a literary concept that mirrors Kierkegaard’s notion of anxiety as the vertigo of freedom, turning the record into a meditation on youthful choice and the overload of possibility. Within the Eyear catalogue, SHAME follows the earlier EE003 “Moonshot” by Xxok (2025), continuing the label’s commitment to forward-thinking, genre-blurring electronic works. While “Moonshot” explored cosmic synth textures, SHAME turns inward, using the same experimental ethos to interrogate personal and societal narratives. Side A opens with “Cold War”, a title that immediately suggests tension and a cold, distant atmosphere, setting a stark tonal foundation for the side. “Seoul 02” follows, its name evoking the bustling urban soundscape of the Korean capital, a natural continuation of the opening’s mood. The third track, “A daughter 03 (ft. EVE)”, introduces a vocal presence that shifts the focus toward intimate storytelling, while “Heavy Rain (ft. EVE)” deepens the emotional climate, its title promising a heavier, more immersive ambience that bridges the personal with the ambient techno backdrop. Side B begins with “A Tale of a City (ft. Kristina Karpysheva, 404.zero)”, a collaborative piece that expands the narrative scope to a broader urban tableau, linking back to the city references on side A. “Seoul 03 (ft. Amélie)” revisits the capital’s motif, offering a fresh perspective that complements the earlier “Seoul 02” while introducing Amélie’s contribution to the texture. The EP closes with “La Porte de l’Enfer”, a title that conjures an ominous threshold, providing a final, contemplative exit that resonates with the record’s overarching existential query. The EP’s construction feels like an omnibus film: field recordings of Korean subways, traffic lights and rain weave through each track, while spoken-word fragments on human relationships and war punctuate the beats. This collage of everyday sounds and literary references gives DJs a rich palette for storytelling on the dancefloor, allowing seamless transitions between introspective moments and kinetic techno drives. In the context of the artists’ output, SHAME stands as a singular statement that fuses cinematic scoring techniques with underground club rhythms. The involvement of 이명 (earring) as composer, mixer (with fandisk) and mastering engineer (Jiyong Kim at Motherbird Studio) ensures a cohesive sonic vision, while champion pressing handles the vinyl manufacturing. The artwork, also by 이명, reinforces the personal nature of the project. For DJs, the EP offers both mood-setting and peak-time material. “Cold War” and “Heavy Rain” provide deep, atmospheric backdrops suitable for late-night sets, whereas “A Tale of a City” and “La Porte de l’Enfer” deliver rhythmic propulsion that can drive a dancefloor forward. The vocal collaborations with EVE, Kristina Karpysheva and Amélie add identifiable hooks that can be layered with other tracks for dynamic mixes. The record is pressed on 12-inch vinyl, delivering the analog warmth that complements its experimental textures. The format supports the EP’s extended track lengths and allows collectors to experience the nuanced layering of field recordings and cinematic elements as intended. In summary, SHAME by 404.zero, Amélie, Earring, Eve and Kristina Karpysheva is released on Eyear Records, catalogue EE005, as a 12-inch vinyl EP comprising seven tracks that explore existential themes through a blend of experimental beats, ambient and trip-hop techno. Tracklist: A1. 404.zero & Amélie & Earring & Eve & Kristina Karpysheva – Cold War A2. 404.zero & Amélie & Earring & Eve & Kristina Karpysheva – Seoul 02 A3. 404.zero & Amélie & Earring & Eve & Kristina Karpysheva – A daughter 03 (ft.EVE) A4. 404.zero & Amélie & Earring & Eve & Kristina Karpysheva – Heavy Rain (ft.EVE) B1. 404.zero & Amélie & Earring & Eve & Kristina Karpysheva – A Tale of a City (ft.Kristina Karpysheva, 404.zero) B2. 404.zero & Amélie & Earring & Eve & Kristina Karpysheva – Seoul 03 (ft.Amélie) B3. 404.zero & Amélie & Earring & Eve & Kristina Karpysheva – La Porte de l’Enfer