Pygmy Children return with new album ‘Coincidental Strategies’, first single out August 29
Pygmy Children
Baltimore-based electro-industrial duo Pygmy Children will release their first full-length album in over 25 years, “Coincidental Strategies”, via Re:Mission Entertainment in fall 2025. The album marks the band’s first major release since “Low Life Dream” (1998, Out of Line Records) and continues a discography that includes “Deconstruct” (1995, Cleopatra Records) and the self-released debut “Malignant” (1994).
The lead single, “I Have No Name”, will be released Friday, August 29, across all major digital platforms. It includes a single mix, two remixes, and a new b-side. The full tracklist is as follows:
- I Have No Name (Single Mix)
- I Have No Name (Frontal Boundary Remix)
- I Have No Name (Slipjoint Remix)
- Threadbare Static
Pygmy Children consists of brothers Brian and Pete Roper. The band is known for aggressive synths, complex rhythmic structures, and a sample-heavy production style. On “Coincidental Strategies” you can expect acoustic drums and of course distorted vocals.
The band will support the new album with live dates on the Resurrection Tour, joining Mentallo & The Fixer for an East Coast run.
About Pygmy Children
Pygmy Children was an electro-industrial duo from the Baltimore/Washington D.C. area, active primarily during the 1990s. The band consisted of brothers Brian Roper and Peter Roper, who crafted a sound rooted in the gritty, experimental ethos of electro-industrial music, characterized by complex, layered compositions, harsh beats, and distorted or digitized vocals.
Brian and Peter Roper grew up in an environment that encouraged creativity. Their mother fostered artistic expression through projects like Saturday art sessions, which likely influenced their later musical endeavors. Peter began playing drums at age 15 and was involved in a speed metal band during high school, while Brian showed an early interest in progressive music. Their collaboration began when Brian started remixing material from Peter’s band using tape decks and a record player, laying the groundwork for their experimental approach to sound.
The duo’s creative process involved extensive experimentation, such as running synthesizers through effects units to a DAT recorder and later selecting usable sounds, or generating random patches to discover new textures.
Pygmy Children began their discography with releases on the independent label No Name No Slogan. Their first release was the “Face Down” EP in 1993, followed by the album “Malignant” in 1994. These early works established their sound, blending searing electronics, violent percussion, and dark, introspective themes often centered around death, disease, and societal decay.
In 1995, Pygmy Children signed with Cleopatra Records, a then prominent label in the industrial and goth scenes, and released their seminal album “Deconstruct”. This album, featuring tracks like “Never”, “Collapser” and “Intensify” had a danceable yet brutal sound, with an average tempo around 118 BPM.
After parting ways with Cleopatra Records due to the label’s declining interest in electronic music, Pygmy Children released their final known album, “Low Life Dream”, in 1997 through Out of Line Records. This album marked a shift toward a smoother sound compared to “Deconstruct”, with more sarcastic lyrics and faster tempos averaging 130 BPM. The duo worked with producer George of Urania, which Peter described as a fun and collaborative process.
After “Low Life Dream”, Pygmy Children’s output ceased, with Peter Roper announcing around 2005 that the project was effectively over. No specific reason for the disbandment was widely publicized.
In 2025 Re:Mission Entertainment announced the band signed to the label and would release new material.
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