Afterimage

About

Afterimage is an experimental music project that emerged during the early 1980s industrial and experimental music underground. The project is documented through a sparse but intriguing catalog of releases that span the decade. Their 1981 LP "Strange Confession / The Long Walk" marks an early statement, showcasing a sound rooted in experimental and industrial aesthetics. The project later compiled work under the "Anthology" title, with versions released on cassette through independent labels Trance Port Tapes (1984) and Calypso Now (1985), reflecting the lo-fi ethos and DIY distribution methods characteristic of the era's underground tape culture. While specific details about the project's membership and stylistic evolution remain limited, the release history suggests a commitment to experimental sound design and compilation aesthetics typical of 1980s industrial and noise music communities. Afterimage's output contributed to the broader landscape of cassette-based experimental music during a formative period for underground sound art.