ADSR – Poised Over Pause Buttons

Attack Decay Sustain Release (ADSR) originated as Todd Nickolas and Dominic Paterson’s synthesiser project during high school and was conducted in the serene surroundings of Todd’s family farm in Southwestern Ontario, Canada. Amidst the pastoral setting, natural sounds intertwined with the hum of machinery. Inspired by CBC Radio’s Brave New Waves program, they soaked up diverse musical influences from ELO’s futuristic rock to Skinny Puppy’s electronic body music. Now, unearthed cassette recordings from this era offer a nostalgic glimpse into their fearless exploration. Curated by Todd and Linus Booth, this collection embodies their spirit of discovery and experimentation back between the years of 1987 and 1991.