Observations from the Lab for January 2024
Only two weeks late this time! Welcome to Observations from the Lab for January 2024. This week, we’ll be looking at basically all of the same projects as last week, but with a tiny dollop of new information.
The Progressive Polka Project has revealed the artwork and track listing for their impending album Polka, Pizzazz, and Polkas. Harold Bartholemy Jr. has this to say about the the artwork, which was created by frequent GoatVision Labs collaborator Sara Gonzalez:
“The Progressive Polka Project’s main goal has been to spread joy to our legions of fans through our catchy and accessible music. However, we acknowledge that in polarized times, it can be difficult to define what “joy” would be for all audiences. Sara Gonzalez’s artwork for our new album reflects this tension, but by drawing on the simplicity of the Corporate Memphis art style, it reminds us of what we all hold in common: a love of our favorite brands, products, and celebrities.”
The album will be available in an extremely limited run of 25 cassette tapes designed, duplicated, and assembled by hand at GoatVision Labs. Check the album’s bandcamp page for full tracklist, credits, and preorder options! Polka, Pizzazz, and Polkas releases January 20.
Continuing on with some quick news and teasers, moth_OS will be releasing a new single February 2 titled nite shift. February will also see activity from The Goat Wizard, who will be busy conducting a big experiment related to their next release . . .
Aside from other vague rumblings, that does it as far as news for January and into February goes. Expect next month’s update to be slightly late to accommodate! 2024 is shaping up to be a big year for the Lab, which means that Observations will also be regular and frequent in order to keep followers informed. You can do your part to stay in the loop by making sure you’re following this site, our email list, our twitter account, and social media for our artists. Until next time, this has been Professor Madson with January’s Observations from the Lab.