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THYX
Stefan Poiss, THYX
Background information
OriginVienna, Austria [1]
GenresFuturepop, Experimental pop, Progressive Synthpop, Electronic, Industrial, Electronic Body Music
Years active2012 - present[2]
LabelsTHYX Records,[3] Metropolis Records [4]
MembersStefan Poiss
Websitewww.thyxmusic.com

THYX is an electronic music project created by mind.in.a.box front man, Stefan Poiss.[5] The project was founded in 2012 and has released four full-length albums. Many of the THYX tracks have a complimentary, but not identical sound to Poiss's other main project; mind.in.a.box.[6]

The sound of THYX has been described as having a crisp, entrancing, nostalgic, and distinct musical soundscape. [7][8][9][10] THYX crosses the musical genres of Electronic, Progressive, Experimental, Industrial, and Electro, with many tracks suitable for club dancing. [11][12][13][14] Poiss has been noted for using a signature flavor of modulated vocals and synthesized instruments in many of his compositions. [15]

THYX is self-described as "The wave between sound and resonance."[16] Much in the same manner as mind.in.a.box, the music is heavily influenced by futurist elements and cyberpunk concepts.[17] [18] THYX often follows in the footsteps of mind.in.a.box regarding melody, form, and the use of digitized, delicate, machine-like vocals.[19][20][21] Yet, THYX distinctly differs from Poiss's work in mind.in.a.box in several key avenues such as including a greater influence of musical genre sounds, and more diverse lyrical content. THYX also differs by omitting a reoccurring narrative from the discography such as that which appears across most of the mind.in.a.box albums. [22]

History

THYX was formed in 2012, although project creator Stefan Poiss has indicated that the foundation for THYX was laid around 2000 with the composition of a track entitled "THYX."[23] This title was designed as an acronym for a particular musical state of reality. Poiss has affirmed that the THYX music project is about rediscovering this specific, elusive, musical state, that he found during musical experimentation. [24]

THYX has been described as having taken up the banner from where other artists in alternative electronic music left off in the 1990s, and thus is distinctly experimental and unique, even within the electronic music community.[25]

In 2012, Poiss created a fan-based track titled "Project Tape Evidence." The song was composed of various samples from individual contributors among the THYX and mind.in.a.box fan bases.[26] The project name was in reference to the song, "Tape Evidence," which is a separate track, appearing on the 2006, mind.in.a.box album, Dreamweb.[27]

Contributors

Ray Koefoed contributed work on "Ships To War," and both the original and rock remix of "Survival Instinct" (Below The City).

Joshua Kreger served as lyricist for the songs "Roses" and "The Endless Journey"(Below The City), as well as for "The Phial"(Headless). [28] [29]

Will Lowe served as lyricist for "A.I."(Headless). [30]

Chai Deveraux served as lyricist for "Snow In July" (The Way Home).[31]

Gerhard Hoffler(mind.in.a.box) served as lyricist for "In The Past" (The Way Home). [32]


Discography

Albums

The Way Home (2012) [33][34]

Below The City (2013) [35][36]

Super Vision (2014) [37][38]

Headless (2016) [39][40]


Singles

Network Of Light (2013) [41]


Special Releases

Project Tape Evidence (2012) [42]

Survival Instinct (2013) [43]

Survival Instinct Rock Remix (2013) [44]

Ships to War (2013) [45]

Robots Don't Lie (2014) [46]

References

  1. ^ https://www.facebook.com/thyxmusic/
  2. ^ http://www.thyxmusic.com/#music
  3. ^ https://www.discogs.com/label/364299-THYX-Records
  4. ^ http://www.metropolis-records.com/artist/thyx
  5. ^ https://www.facebook.com/thyxmusic/
  6. ^ http://www.releasemagazine.net/reviews/thyx-headless/
  7. ^ http://www.chaindlk.com/reviews/?id=8338
  8. ^ http://www.isnradio.com/articles/release-thyx-super-vision-3284702712
  9. ^ http://www.releasemagazine.net/reviews/thyx-below-the-city/
  10. ^ http://regenmag.com/reviews/thyx-below-the-city/
  11. ^ http://www.jhmusicpromotions.com/webzine.php?subaction=showfull&id=1339696520&archive=&start_from=&ucat=2&
  12. ^ http://www.reflectionsofdarkness.com/artists-p-t-cdreviews-134/12426-cd-review-thyx-the-way-home
  13. ^ http://www.thyxmusic.com/#news
  14. ^ https://www.facebook.com/thyxmusic/info/?tab=page_info
  15. ^ http://www.releasemagazine.net/reviews/thyx-headless/
  16. ^ http://www.thyxmusic.com/#about
  17. ^ http://www.thyxmusic.com/#about
  18. ^ http://regenmag.com/reviews/thyx-below-the-city/
  19. ^ http://www.releasemagazine.net/reviews/thyx-headless/
  20. ^ http://www.intravenousmag.co.uk/2013/07/review-thyx-below-city.html
  21. ^ http://www.releasemagazine.net/reviews/thyx-super-vision/
  22. ^ http://www.mindinabox.com/
  23. ^ http://www.releasemagazine.net/reviews/thyx-the-way-home/
  24. ^ http://www.thyxmusic.com/#about
  25. ^ http://www.releasemagazine.net/reviews/thyx-headless/
  26. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjoBbOmSb70
  27. ^ http://www.mindinabox.com/
  28. ^ Poiss, S. (2013). [Liner notes]. In Below The City[CD]. Wien, Austria: THYX Records.
  29. ^ Poiss, S. (2016). [Liner notes]. In Headless[CD]. Wien, Austria: THYX Records.
  30. ^ Poiss, S. (2016). [Liner notes]. In Headless[CD]. Wien, Austria: THYX Records.
  31. ^ Poiss, S. (2012). [Liner notes]. The Way Home[CD]. Wien, Austria: THYX Records.
  32. ^ Poiss, S. (2012). [Liner notes]. The Way Home[CD]. Wien, Austria: THYX Records.
  33. ^ http://www.thyxmusic.com/#music
  34. ^ https://www.discogs.com/artist/2657879-THYX
  35. ^ http://www.thyxmusic.com/#music
  36. ^ https://www.discogs.com/artist/2657879-THYX
  37. ^ http://www.thyxmusic.com/#music
  38. ^ https://www.discogs.com/artist/2657879-THYX
  39. ^ http://www.thyxmusic.com/#music
  40. ^ https://www.discogs.com/artist/2657879-THYX
  41. ^ http://www.thyxmusic.com/#music
  42. ^ http://www.thyxmusic.com/#music
  43. ^ http://www.thyxmusic.com/#music
  44. ^ http://thyxmusic.com/store/en/thyx/89-thyx-ray-koefoed-survival-instinct-rock-remix-flac.html
  45. ^ http://www.thyxmusic.com/#music
  46. ^ http://www.thyxmusic.com/#music
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