Here & Now Recordings independent record label based in Woking, UK, releasing music by grammy nominated and hit artists

Here & Now Recordings, Cinematic Sounds from the world's finest composers, producers and artists. Releasing positive, uplifting and timeless music, founded by curator, record store buyer and journalist John Cunningham.

 Artist : Sinclair 808

Album Title : Eyes That Never Sleep

Genres : Electronic, House, Downtempo, Dubstep, Indie, Rock, Synth, Soundtrack, Chorale

Label : Here & Now Recordings

Distributor : Beatport Amp

 

Release schedule :

 

The Asteroid single 25th Oct unlisted https://youtu.be/Aka24UBHdbk

Fading Away single 8th Nov unlisted https://youtu.be/XqSgBFelDEY


Eyes That Never Sleep album 15th Nov 

Focus track King Of Hostility unlisted https://youtu.be/wY59x73NCWs

Private listen full album https://s.disco.ac/oynrahucmjqe

 

Sinclair 808’s music officially licensed and playing in popular video games Fortnite (Epic Games) and Valorant and League of Legends (Riot Games). Last week Sinclair 808 ‘Touring Jonestown’ played in League of Legends alone for 349 hours. All tracks (Murder Bot, MK Ultra and Touring Jonestown available through Beatport Amp and Digital stores

 

Sinclair 808 numerous projects with Trent Reznor also NIN, Michael Stipe, Slayer, Zack de la Rocha,and Scissor Sisters

 

Dave Sitek “genius synthesist”

 

Eyes That Never Sleep

Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, Eyes That Never Sleep pushes the boundaries of Sinclair 808's sonic palette. The album showcases a wider range of emotional states than previous releases, mirroring the inner turmoil of its central character. From moments of introspective reflection to frenetic bursts of energy, each composition weaves a tapestry of sound that captivates and enchants the listener.

Eyes That Never Sleep delves into the twilight zones of synthwave and electro, drawing inspiration from Martha Wells' seminal novel, All Systems Red. Each track serves as a portal into the intricate psyche of Sinclair 808's protagonist, a sentient murderbot grappling with the echoes of its own consciousness.

At the core of the record lies a fusion of vintage analog synths and cutting-edge AI enhancements. Sinclair 808 masterfully blends the warmth of classic gear like the MS-20, Juno-6, and Roland Super Jupiter with the ethereal textures of code-generated sounds. The result is a breath-taking soundscape that feels both nostalgically familiar and strikingly futuristic, inviting listeners to immerse themselves in a world where technology and emotion intertwine.

From the haunting opening notes to the poignant finale, Eyes That Never Sleep invites you to explore themes of existential dread and digital despair. Through rich, vibrant beats and melancholic melodies, Sinclair 808 crafts a narrative that transcends mere music, offering profound insights into the isolation and fragmentation of consciousness in the modern age.

Join Sinclair 808 on this captivating voyage through the mind of a creature designed to obey, yet yearning to experience. Embrace the night, and let Eyes That Never Sleep be your guide into a realm where the eyes never close, and the heart never ceases its search for solace.

Sinclair 808

Paris born, New York based producer (Jean-Luc) Sinclair 808 for the past 20 years, has worked with some of the most influential and successful artists of his time, co-writing with visionary musician Trent Reznor, and engineering and doing sound design for the Scissor Sisters, Zack de la Rocha from Rage Against the Machine, and Michael Stipe from R.E.M., among others. A veteran of linear and interactive, Sinclair has also worked for id Software, Ubisoft, Looking Glass Studios, Marvel Comics, the BBC, and ATI Technologies. From sound design and consulting for the Doom 3 audio engine, to producing DVDs for bands like Ministry and Slayer that reached gold in the U.S., his experience covers a broad spectrum of the industry. In 2013, he scored the acclaimed documentary Small Small Thing which has gone on to win best documentary at the Montreal International Film Festival, Kansas Film Festival, and First Glance Film Fest.

Sinclair is a Faculty Member at New York University's Music Technology Department and Berklee College of Music's Electronic Production and Design division.

He scored the acclaimed documentary "Small Small Thing" and has been lecturing in Recife, Brazil, where he taught the country's first intensive workshop on Game Audio.

In addition to creating plugins for Ableton, Jean-Luc Sinclair is a publisher author. Principles of Game Audio and Sound Design is a comprehensive introduction to the art of sound for games and interactive media using Unity.

In 2024 Sinclair 808's music has been licensed and is playing in vastly popular video games League of Legends and Valorant (Riot Games), Fortnite (Epic Games) and first person shooter Counter Strike 2 via Plus Music’s interactive music player which adapts music in real-time to fit with gameplay. The Plus Music player can be downloadable from Overwolf’s app store

Here & Now Recordings

Here & Now Recordings independent record label based in Woking, UK, releasing music by grammy nominated and hit artists including David Baron, Donna Lewis, Dave Sitek and Kevin Kadish and songwriter producer for iconic labels Motown, RCA and Geffen Records Colin Baldry (Ambient Jazz Ensemble).