Earache Records have announced a brand new series of KiTalbums. That format gained popularity in South Korea and it features music releases on compact, cartridge-based devices that can be played through a phone app. The albums also include miniaturized liner notes and more. Earache’s series will include records from At The Gates, Morbid Angel, Carcass, Bolt Thrower, Napalm Death, Sleep, etc.
The following albums are part of the series:
- At The Gates – “Slaughter Of The Soul“
- Bolt Thrower – “Realm Of Chaos“
- Buckcherry – “Road Like Thunder“
- Carcass – “Heartwork“
- Entombed – “Left Hand Path“
- Godflesh – “Streetcleaner“
- Kris Barras Band – “Halo Effect“
- Massive Wagons – “Earth To Grace“
- Morbid Angel – “Altars Of Madness“
- Municipal Waste – “The Art Of Partying“
- Napalm Death – “Scum“
- Skindred – “Smile“
- Sleep – “Sleep’s Holy Mountain“
- Wormrot – “Hiss“
- Those Damn Crows – “God Shaped Hole“
More information can be found HERE. Earache Records head Tim Bailey commented:
“It can be overwhelming with the world of digital music at your fingertips. The endless choice available means I rarely immerse myself in albums the way I used to. I flit between albums. I’m impatient. My attention span is broken. I rarely give new records my full attention. And it means I don’t have that same intense connection to my new favourite music the way I once did. The KiT album invites us to go deeper.
I think KiT is already the most important physical format since the CD, and once music fans dive in and find the joy in it the way I have, I’ve no doubt it could be a major global player in the physical music world. Its unique combination of the tactility and scarcity of physical media and the portability and user-friendliness of the digital technology makes it the format for 2025 and beyond.”
He also added:
“We can learn so much about music consumption and fandom from K-Pop. Nine million copies have been sold since 2017 in the genre from the likes of Seventeen, Blackpink and more. Whilst the avid collecting of exclusive photocards which has helped drive K-pop sales will be a less prevalent sales driver to rock and metal fans, rock fans similarly love the bands they follow.
They want music that can be held in their hands, a piece of art to get lost in. A tangible, immersive experience that connects them to their favourite artist.”
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