Metastaz

Metastaz creates a soundscape where the roots of Jamaican dub are transplanted into the cold, industrial soil of modern France. It is music built on the physical sensation of bass, but it is far from empty club fodder. There is a persistent sense of mystery and shadow, often enhanced by the inclusion of acoustic instruments like the cello, accordion, and melodica, which provide a human, almost mournful counterpoint to the precision of the machines.

What truly sets this project apart is the evolution from a solo production project into a full live band. This transition brought a gritty, organic energy to the recordings, allowing for more complex arrangements and a dynamic range that shifts from skeletal, ambient passages to crushing, rhythmic crescendos. The production is thick with reverb and delay, creating a sense of vast, cavernous space.

Listeners should start with the album 'Encounters' to hear the project at its most collaborative and polished. It perfectly captures the intersection of hip-hop vocal cameos, world music influences, and the core 'Jarring Effects' style of heavy electro-dub that defines the Saint-Etienne and Lyon scenes.