on embossed tales of throats the duo continues to develop a strong improvised language that pushes and pulls at sound playing in and outside of each other, at the acoustic resonances of their instruments and bodies, at their shared performance histories and at creating electrified playing experiences. the duo also investigates the use of both tape and digital recording technologies and various microphones to create changing impressions of their sounds and inspiration for new gestures.

the first album from john collins mccormick released under his own name (he has previously released albums as sky thing), is a collection of his sound sculptures that he has created and performed between 2012 and 2014. it is a patient collection. ten pieces, just over two hours of sound. it is released in conjunction with mccormick’s m.f.a. exhibition at herron school of art and design.