Dark Side of Mars
In his second EP, Scott Avery takes us on a journey through the life of MK2680—a fictional android, Martian, and human hybrid living between Earth and Mars in the year 3000. A young historian traveling through space and time searching for ancient African music traditions, MK2680's time machine malfunctions on a routine trip to Earth, leaving him stranded in Detroit in 1992. Techno, a genre he had yet to encounter, dominated the dance floors and airwaves during this time. Blown away by its emotional depth, futuristic sound, gritty textures, driving rhythms, and minimal yet hypnotic arrangements, MK2680 endeavored to make music to find a place in the universe. The result is "Dark Side of Mars."
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Center of the Universe
“Center of the Universe” is a dance track inspired by piano and vocal house from the 1990s. The song features LA-based vocalist Cheshy, who delivers an empowering message of self-affirmation, perseverance, and hopefulness over an unrelenting chord progression, a super smooth bassline, and a classic 909 drum groove. If you've been listening, you might notice some similarities to Scott Avery's latest track, "Set Free," featuring standout vocals from Monica Blaire. However, "Center of the Universe" distinguishes itself with a fresh and dynamic arrangement. Despite that, both tracks aim to get bodies on the dance floor.
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Set Free feat.
Monica Blaire
Diving deeper into Scott Avery’s singular sense of stylistic play, Set Free also doubles as a dance-worthy homage to the artist’s personal history. The infectious key riff that undergirds this throwback track honors East Coast dance music’s origins in disco. Meanwhile, presiding over Avery’s four-on-the-floor beat, vocalist Monica Blaire brings the verve and tenacity of her native Detroit—Avery’s current home and the center of his musical stylings. Skillfully integrating influences across eras and regions, Set Free presents the dance floor as a transcendent space beyond limits.
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Find
Another
You
Find Another You melds multiple genres into a four-part single featuring Monica Blaire, Detroit singer, songwriter and MC. Drawing inspiration from the legendary drummer Clyde Stubblefield (who recorded and toured with James Brown), Find Another You is an homage to Avery's first love, B-boying over rare breaks.
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Evil Eye
Evil Eye is an electro-fusion track inspired by J.J Johnson & His Orchestra's 1972 instrumental version of Across 110th Street by Bobby Womack. In what is fast becoming his signature sound, Avery playfully extracted elements from various genres to push electro beyond its storied 808 formulations, aiming to create something off-kilter, yet infectious.
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Dark Side of Mars
In his second EP, Scott Avery takes us on a journey through the life of MK2680—a fictional android, Martian, and human hybrid living between Earth and Mars in the year 3000. A young historian traveling through space and time searching for ancient African music traditions, MK2680's time machine malfunctions on a routine trip to Earth, leaving him stranded in Detroit in 1992. Techno, a genre he had yet to encounter, dominated the dance floors and airwaves during this time. Blown away by its emotional depth, futuristic sound, gritty textures, driving rhythms, and minimal yet hypnotic arrangements, MK2680 endeavored to make music to find a place in the universe. The result is "Dark Side of Mars."
Center of the Universe
Feat. Cheshy
Center of the Universe is a dance track inspired by piano and vocal house from the 1990s. The song features LA-based vocalist Cheshy, who delivers an empowering message of self-affirmation, perseverance, and hopefulness over an unrelenting chord progression, a super smooth bassline, and a classic 909 drum groove. If you've been listening, you might notice some similarities to Scott Avery's latest track, "Set Free," featuring standout vocals from Monica Blaire. However, "Center of the Universe" distinguishes itself with a fresh and dynamic arrangement. Despite that, both tracks aim to get bodies on the dance floor.
Set Free Feat. Monica Blaire
Diving deeper into Scott Avery’s singular sense of stylistic play, Set Free also doubles as a dance-worthy homage to the artist’s personal history. The infectious key riff that undergirds this throwback track honors East Coast dance music’s origins in disco. Meanwhile, presiding over Avery’s four-on-the-floor beat, vocalist Monica Blaire brings the verve and tenacity of her native Detroit—Avery’s current home and the center of his musical stylings. Skillfully integrating influences across eras and regions, Set Free presents the dance floor as a transcendent space beyond limits.
Find Another You
Feat. Monica Blaire
Find Another You melds multiple genres into a four-part single featuring Monica Blaire, Detroit singer, songwriter and MC. Drawing inspiration from the legendary drummer Clyde Stubblefield (who recorded and toured with James Brown for six years), Find Another You is an homage to Avery's first love, B-boying over rare breaks. Video: Matt Warren Bruinooge
Evil Eye
Evil Eye is an electro-fusion track inspired by J.J Johnson & His Orchestra's 1972 instrumental version of Across 110th Street by Bobby Womack. In what is fast becoming his signature sound, Avery playfully extracted elements from various genres to push electro beyond its storied 808 formulations, aiming to create something off-kilter, yet infectious. Video: Matt Warren Bruinooge
Pink Polo
Pink Polo features Avery approaching techno with verve. Flowing fast from the moment the needle drops, its driving beats are in constant flux, pulling you into an unstoppable groove. Video: S.E.G aka Selwa Abd & Greg Z
Child Self
As one of the earliest tracks that Avery produced, Child Self is a testament to the DIY ethos of Avery’s self-analysis. Avery recorded the percussive elements in his kitchen, demonstrating a unity of technical expertise with experimentation. Video: S.E.G aka Selwa Abd & Greg Z
Ecstasy
Ecstasy begins Child Self’s B-side with a tight, industrial wrap. From the earliest moments of its long, experimental intro, “Ecstasy” is Avery’s commentary on, and celebration of, the club context. Video: S.E.G aka Selwa Abd & Greg Z
Operational Tempo
As the closing track to Child Self, Operational Tempo is the coda to Avery’s come-up. Here, genre-hybridity and meticulous beat serve as a triumphant look at the production process, depicting the journey as an ode to perseverance that cumulatively mounts to a fever pitch. Video: S.E.G aka Selwa Abd & Greg Z
About
Born in Philadelphia and raised on the sounds of his father’s extensive record collection, Avery’s love for music was shaped equally by the city and his home. Early influences included basement parties and cookouts, which were sites of community and celebration, allowing for a genre-agnostic appreciation for music. In 2016, Avery saw himself relocate from his longtime home of Brooklyn to Detroit, where the Techno and the creative landscape provided daily inspiration. After his father’s passing in 2019, Avery’s earliest experiences with music were again brought to the forefront, catalyzing his entry into the world of electronic music.
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For live sets, collabs, remixes and press requests, contact me at scott[at]scottaverysound.com.