T.A.G.C. (Clock DVA member) reissues ‘Iso-Erotic Calibration’ for the first time on vinyl in 2025 – Pre-order now
T.A.G.C.
Out 17th January 2025 via Cold Spring is the T.A.G.C. (The Anti Group Communications) reissue of the 1994 album “Iso-Erotic Calibration” on vinyl for the first time. This occult electronics / industrial / dark ambient release is the work of founder Adi Newton (Clock DVA) who uses The Anti Group as an outlet for his research in psycho-acoustic music.
The material for “Iso-Erotic Calibration” was recorded over a period of three years and was originally released via Side Effects, the label of Lustmord, Musica Maxima Magnetica, and Adi’s own Anterior Research Recordings. Not only is it the first time this release is available on vinyl, it is also the first official CD reissue including four bonus tracks: two were bonus digital-only tracks (2013); one track is taken from the soundtrack to the 2011 T.A.G.C. film “Given”; one is a remix of the title track.
The CD comes as a 6-panel digipak while the vinyl is available in two different formats.
- CD in matt-laminate 6-panel digipak
- Ltd Ed 300 copies on brown heavyweight 180g vinyl in a matt-laminate sleeve
- Black heavyweight 180g vinyl in a matt-laminate sleeve
The bonus CD-only tracks are: “Iso-Erotic Calibration (After Glow Mix)”, “Adonne”, “Phantom Frequencies” and “Hommage Dr Jekyll Et Les Femmes” (6:50)”.
About The Anti Group Communications
The Anti Group Communications (T.A.G.C.), commonly known as The Anti Group, is an avant-garde art and music project from Sheffield, England. Founded in 1978 by Adi Newton and Steven Turner, it serves as a spin-off from the industrial band Clock DVA.
T.A.G.C. operates as an open-membership collaborative, focusing on research and development across various media, including sound, film, video, and performance. Their work delves into psychoacoustics and philosophical concepts, often accompanied by extensive liner notes that explain the theoretical foundations of their recordings. This approach positions T.A.G.C. as a project dedicated to acoustic research rather than conventional music.
The group’s discography includes releases such as “The Delivery” (1985), “Digitaria” (1986), and “Burning Water” (1994). After disbanding in 1996, Adi Newton revived the project in 2009, continuing with new releases and live performances.
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