New album from Man and Robot Society

Led by the visionary artist Jeff Hopp, Man and Robot Society crafts a unique musical world with their original fusion of 70s psychedelic vibes and modern electronic music. This innovative project draws heavily on krautrock and synth pop, wrapping their sound in a sci-fi aesthetic that transports listeners to distant musical landscapes.

With a strong concept-driven thread running through their compositions, the band’s music invites deep listening and imaginative exploration. First introduced to the world in 2018 with their debut album Robosapien, Man and Robot Society first won over audiences with seven immersive, synth-driven electronic tracks revolving around the theme of merging man and robot technology.

This debut laid the groundwork for what would become a distinctive and constantly shifting sound. Now, the project returns with their sophomore album titled Asteroid Lost, a nine-track adventure that marks a new chapter in their musical journey.

Asteroid Lost is released on limited edition 140-gram vinyl, featuring artwork from legendary artists David Hardy and Bruce Pennington, amplifying the album’s appeal as a collector’s item. The visual elements complement the sonic experience, providing an epic journey that’s both spiritual and cosmic.

Kicking off the album with “The Non-Believers,” playful tones flow into a laid back groove as shuffling drums usher in a collision of zapping synths and crunchy guitar lines. Taking the listener on a thrilling synth tock voyage cut with intricate blues-inflected licks, it’s an exciting jam that perfectly sets up the record.

“Nomads of the Sand” follows with with a downtempo spacey atmosphere where the soft taps of percussion and delicate plucks of guitar snake among buzzing synth sweeps to craft an immersive experience full of overlapping melody and gentle rhythm. “Comet Probe” presents a lullaby-esque scene capped by hushed vocal samples and warm piano plinks to create an intriguing moment of variation on the LP.

Other highlights on the album include the galactic aesthetic of “The Overlords” where eerie synth tones meet soothing piano notes to craft a stripped back sound of mesmeric musical bliss. “The Nekropol” injects more groove with the steady snap of drums propelling a vibrant blend of jazz-tinged piano and bass lines before sliding into a hazy synth-driven sound to form a truly epic musical journey.

Closing the album with title track “Asteroid Lost,” upbeat guitar rhythms and the flutter of synths ride the patter of drums as lead electric guitar lines add colourful brush strokes of sonic hues above to deliver a superb prog rock style outing to perfectly conclude the record. Throughout Asteroid Lost, Man and Robot Society serves up a spectacular display of stellar creativity brought to life by slick musicianship to offer a thrilling listening experience from start to finish.

Listen to Asteroid Lost below