Artist
Tekst
Early 1980s experimental audio project releasing abstract cassettes through Underwhich Audiographics, exploring industrial and noise aesthetics.
About
Tekst was an experimental audio project active during the early 1980s, primarily documenting their work through cassette releases on the Underwhich Audiographics label. Operating within the broader context of industrial and experimental music that characterized the underground tape culture of the era, Tekst created abstract sonic works that reflected the experimental aesthetics of early 1980s Canadian and North American avant-garde circles. Their four documented releases—Avatamsakas Wave (1981), Unexpected Passage (1982), Infinite Anatomies (1983), and Moving Human Coils (1984)—demonstrate a consistent engagement with unconventional sound design and tape-based composition. The project's consistent output through Underwhich Editions, a significant independent label for experimental music distribution, positioned Tekst within the broader underground network of noise and experimental practitioners. The titles of their releases suggest conceptual frameworks influenced by philosophical and anatomical themes, though limited documentation remains regarding specific production methods or personnel involved in the project.