INTERCHAIN — In My Apartment

Interchain – IN MY APARTMENT opens the L.I.E.S. catalogue at LIES-231 as a 12-inch vinyl that plunges into a restless electro-synth universe tinged with pop beats and wave-inflected rhythms. The Moscow-based duo, long a fixture of their home scene, arrive on the label with a nine-track LP that the label describes as “total disjointed angular electronic no-wave madness,” a collision of sharp sequences, thumping basslines and fractured vocal flickers that keep the listener in constant motion. Within the L.I.E.S. roster this release follows a busy period of output. Earlier in the year the label issued Mark Grusane’s “ANGRY BIRDS” (LIES-226) and Shin Watanabe’s “RED ZONE-ETHOS MAMA TRAX” (LIES-227), while Dellarge’s “FUTURO FUTURO” (LIES-232) arrived later. On the same day Cardinal & Nun released “SCARS LP 2x12” (LIES-217). Interchain’s entry therefore lands amid a series of experimental releases that share an appetite for abrasive textures and kinetic energy. Side A begins with the title track “in my apartment,” a concise burst that sets the tone with jittery, angular motifs and a sense of claustrophobic urgency. It segues into “the bird of luck,” which maintains the restless momentum while introducing a slightly more melodic twist, hinting at the pop-beat undercurrent that threads through the record. “zhulebino” deepens the tension with a darker, more relentless drive, and “vakhta” closes the side with a frenzied climax that pushes the no-wave aesthetic to its boiling point. Side B continues the assault. “facts” opens the second half with a sharp, staccato feel that feels like a sudden shift in the set, ideal for a DJ looking to reset the floor’s energy. “khovrino” follows, sustaining the kinetic pulse while adding a subtle sense of space. “polozheniye” introduces a slightly more hypnotic groove, offering a brief respite before the record ramps up again. “can you hear it” ramps the intensity, layering frantic textures that verge on the chaotic, and the final cut “chertanovo” releases that tension in a cathartic, almost ecstatic finish that leaves the listener breathless. In the context of Interchain’s output, this LP marks a significant moment: the first appearance on L.I.E.S. after a history of intermittent releases within the Moscow scene. While no other releases by the duo appear in the supplied data, the record’s placement among other boundary-pushing titles on the label underscores its relevance to the current wave of underground electro experimentation. For DJs, the record offers a toolkit of high-energy sections suitable for peak-time bursts or for building tension in the latter stages of a set. The angular sequences and aggressive basslines of the A-side tracks work well for rapid transitions, while the B-side provides moments that can be looped or layered to heighten drama. Collectors will appreciate the cohesive nine-track journey that captures a specific moment of no-wave-infused electro, a sound that feels both rooted in the duo’s Moscow origins and aligned with L.I.E.S.’s avant-garde ethos. The release arrives as a 12-inch vinyl, matching the format expectations of the label’s recent output. Its physical presence complements the raw, unfiltered energy of the music, delivering a tactile experience that mirrors the record’s visceral sound design. Interchain – IN MY APARTMENT, L.I.E.S. LIES-231, 12-inch vinyl, nine tracks, electro/synth/pop beats/wave beats, released 4 December 2026. Tracklist: A1. Interchain – in my apartment A2. Interchain – the bird of luck A3. Interchain – zhulebino A4. Interchain – vakhta B1. Interchain – facts B2. Interchain – khovrino B3. Interchain – polozheniye B4. Interchain – can you hear it B5. Interchain – chertanovo