the arts of Riso!

Riso! (Ree-zo) is a musical computer art entity, founded in 2015. Riso’s work spans across a multitude of digital arts, including graphic design & original electronic music.

 

keyboard charisma

Riso’s debut release of the album “How Lucky” was released October 7th, 2016 via the now-defunct future-funk label KEATS//COLLECTIVE. The following summer, he followed that up with 5 track EP titled “Heartweight” on August 11th, 2017.

After a slow period consisting of couple guest tracks on the California based synthwave label Stratford Ct., Riso! began to form the base of the first artwork collection known as Perceptions. The next album, titled “Chairmen of the Electronic Orchestra (C.E.O.)”, released on March 27th, 2020. It was available on a limited run of blue edition cassettes. After a brief intermission, Riso! returned with the single “Melville Dreams” released on January 31st, 2022.

On November 1st, 2023, Riso! has released the EP “For Distant Viewing”.

The entire discography of Riso! is available for streaming and purchase through Bandcamp.


Fluoxetine Enters the Bloodstream (2023)

Selected screenshots from the 8 minute short film, following the ebbs and flows of anti-depressant medication and mental health. (watch it here)

 

Perceptions (2022)

a collection of shapes, curves, and a lot of question marks.


 

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