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Subcreature

by Missions

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    Missions - Subcreature (HD057)
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1.
Truther 04:33 video
Tell me the truth, tell me whatever I’ll trust in you, I’ll believe you forever Is it under the skin? Is it one with the bone? Is it deep inside? Is it something you show? How far have you gone? And where will you go? Have you walked with the darkness that I know? Won’t you tell me your name? Tell me the truth Do you live with the pain? Or is it living with you? Do you cover your tracks? Or do you keep ‘em in view? Does it help you relax? Or is it just an excuse? It’s like you’re stuck in the wall, but you’re down on the floor You’ve seen the end of it all, and you’re begging for more Won’t you tell me your name? Tell me the truth You’re in love with the pain, it’s what makes you you Won’t you tell me your name? Tell me the truth
2.
Slime 04:24
Once upon a time, I had a friend named Slime He didn’t give a fuck He’s dripping down the walls, he’s gliding through the stalls His name was Slime You see the thing about this guy, he wouldn’t have to try He had style And all through the while He had a funk that’d make you smile His name was Slime He had a funny, he had a funny walk He had a funny, he had a funny talk See, my friend named Slime You’d think he lost his mind when he danced But just give him the chance And he’ll prove his romance for the beat So ooze into the ground and slither to this sound Feel the heat Be like that friend of mine and get lost through space and slime Forget the time Now do a funny, do a funny walk Now do a funny, now do a funny talk His name was Slime
3.
Spoken 04:46
Where do we go, now that we know? Either way one heart’s left in the cold Who do we talk to when there’s things to say? Or should we talk about it? Probably not, it could all go away I can see where we’ve gone, but not where we’re going But I’m not worried, it’s only bad at the end of the day You know I heat up, whenever you’re on my mind I’ve got to stand up, for the code that I’ve been living by You know I heat up, when you can’t be by my side But I’ve got to be tough, and learn to keep my head high What do we do? And how do we deal? What do you think? How do we feel? No one knows, no telling where we’re going But please don’t worry, I’m not gonna let it get in the way Cuz I can push it aside and you can lock it away But my hearts still breaking It’s no big deal, it’s only pain You know I heat up, whenever you’re on my mind I’ve got to stand up, for the code that I’ve been living by You know I heat up, when you can’t be by my side But I’ve got to be tough, and learn to keep my head high You know I heat up, whenever you’re on my mind But I’ve got to stand tough, maybe lonely but at least I’m high
4.
Dark Blak 05:20
I’ve got this feeling, you have it too The need to travel the stars, seek out adventures through The greatest unknown, just me and you I’ve got this itchin’, burnin’ desire To leave the world that I know with heat-thruster fire And blast right out of here Soar into the black I’ve got this feeling, you feel it too There’s something waiting out there Our journey’s not quite through It’s only just begun, we’re still so young But I hear a ticking, you hear it too The time is running out for me and you Cuz lift off’s pretty soon Soar into the black I miss that feeling, you miss it too Our summer under the stars, I still dream about you How wondrous it can be, but it’s torture too I love your spirit, you love mine too It guides us through the dark, there’s magic waiting for you It’s waiting for me too, you might say it’s waiting for us I’ve got this feeling, you have it too The need to travel the stars, seek out adventures through The greatest unknown, just me and you I’ve got this itchin’, burnin’ desire To leave the world that I know with heat-thruster fire And blast right out of here Soar into the black
5.
Subcreature 03:19
6.
Feelin' 05:17 video
I’ve spent way too long just sitting in one place waiting for you It’s been way too long since I’ve felt a home that I belong to Won’t be there in the springtime I won’t see your face and the morning too Won’t hold you in the nighttime I won’t be the place that you come home to Tell me once again, that you’ll wait for my debts to end That these rules were made to bend And you don’t mind the way I am Won’t you tell me twice? That I’m more than just a roll of the dice Don’t you think that I’m worth the ride? Do you love me for who I am? One of these days I’m gonna be on my time But until that time I’ve got a ways to go With one of these ways I’m gonna thrive on my dime And maybe I’ll find that I don’t remember how I feel But I won’t be there with you now I’ll be there with you some day again But I won’t be there with you now I’ll be there with you one day my friend But I won’t be there with you now I’ll be there with you one day again But I won’t be there with you now I’ll be there with you some day my friend But I won’t be there with you now I’ll be there with you one day again But I won’t be there with you now I’ll be there with you some day and then… One day, we’ll have it our way But until that day let’s make a plan for me and you And one way, on another day, we won’t have to say “I’ll be with you once again” But I won’t be there with you now I’ll be there with you one day again But I won’t be there with you now I’ll be there with you one day again But I won’t be there with you now I’ll be there with with you some day my friend But I won’t be there with you now I’ll be there with you until the end
7.
Confused 03:48 video
I, I wait for you Cuz I’m into you I was confused Now I, I wait for you “Meet me” you said and “I will wait for you” “Take time” you said and “I will wait for you” There once was a time we were both confused But “take time” you said and now I wait for you I, I wait for you Cuz I’m into you Yes I was confused Now I, I wait for you “Meet me” you said and now I wait for you “Take time” you said and now I wait for you There once was a time we were both confused But “meet me” you said and “I will wait for you” “Meet me” you said now I wait for you “Meet me” you said now I wait for you “Meet me” you said now I wait for you “Meet me” you said now I...
8.
Splash 03:41
9.
M'aidez 03:27
I’m looking for another way out And I’m looking for another way out Now your time has come Not a thing can be done Nevermind all the fun Nowhere to run I’m looking for another way out And I’m looking for another way out It is the end of the line And it’s the start of your mind It’s the void in your heart It’s the fear in the dark It is your place in the ground And it’s your need to be found I’m looking for another way out I’m looking for another way out And I’m looking for another way out And I’m looking for another way out
10.
Glimmer 06:24
So many blanks to fill-in, so many willing to lend The need to weigh in, it never ends So many opinions to see, so many ways to disagree It’s true, we’re all judging you It’s hard to believe that we provide it for free In a system where everything comes with a fee And we give them a way to divide us each day With the words that we lay, with the words that we lay So what if it’s true in the analysis of you That the debts you have accrued and to those they pass on to So what if it’s true that the things that we do Empower the few; selecting the ones that control you You’ve got to believe that we’ll all be okay even though there's a future where we have no say And you’ve got to believe yeah you have to unsee All the things they’ve shown you to help you feel safe All the signs they created you happily obey All the crap that you love, all the shit that you shove Being aware has it’s way of deflating It has its own way to keep us from mating But that is the way, that is how we regain… The strength that was lost from the ones of the past From the boomers who blindly followed the path That was laid out for them by those before then Will you hold out? Will you submit? Is this all there is? Is this really it? Is it too late? Are we too late? Will you hold out? Will you submit? Is this all there is? Is this really it? Is it too late? Are we too late? Will you hold out? Will you submit? Is this all there is? Is this really it? Is it too late? Are we too late? Will you hold out? Will you submit? Is this all there is? Is this really it?

about

Los Angeles-based electro-pop savant Missions makes his full-length debut with the momentous new Subcreature out August 2, 2019. Through the use of drum machines, synthesizers and electronic vocals, solo producer Josh Mills adds a rich emotional gradient and a fresh rhythmic step to the archetypal darkwave narrative as Missions. This impressive collection of addictive bass lines and smooth drum beats are produced and arranged with the proficiency of a polished studio engineer, while the core of Mills’ craftsmanship explores the shaded nuances of seduction and vulnerability. Subcreature is perfectly suited for both late-night dance floors and private listenings, with creative subtleties that peek through the hook-laden anthems and hopelessly romantic lyrics. The heartfelt songwriting and sculpted sound design on Subcreature reflect a unique interpretation of funk, new wave and early electronic music, making up the sophisticated language of Missions.

Josh Mills was born and raised in Texas and spent the bulk of his adult life developing his craft within the dense synth community of Austin alongside bands like S U R V I V E and BOAN. Mills was brought up in a large family of music enthusiasts with a profound appreciation for dance music and pop culture of the ’80s and ’90s. Industrial, new wave, punk and hip-hop became dominant forces of his formative years and blossomed with the rise of music blogs in the early ’00s and his own college radio show. It was not long before Mills began playing in various bands ranging from disco-punk to shoegaze and honing his skills with electronics, eventually adopting the solo moniker Missions. Since relocating to Los Angeles in 2017, Mills has maintained a heavy collaborative side to his career, working with Emmy Award winning Stranger Things composers Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein as well as writing, producing and performing with Parisian pop starlet Lou Rebecca. Now on Subcreature, Mills has constructed infectious rhythms interspersed with moments of pure cinematic beauty, carefully mastering the intricate balance of style and technique.

Reminiscent of late ’70s and early ‘80s electro-boogie, the vocals of Missions are synthesized through a vocoder, injecting a vibrant groove into the often cold realm of contemporary dance music. The passionate lyrics on songs like “Spoken” and “M’aidez” have a tangible human quality veiled through slick electronics and thumping bass. In addition to his lush synth tones and driving sequences, one of the most significant characteristics of Missions’ sound is the heavy half-time swing of the drum programming. The beats on tracks “Dark Blak” and “Feelin’” reveal an intrinsic worldview with hip-hop and R&B ingrained into the fabric of his musical vocabulary. This infusion of bounce and swagger underlines the wistfully drab overtones of Subcreature’s ten tracks, making this record stylistically complex and intensely fascinating. Mills’ catchy melodies and clever arrangements are indicative of a brilliant pop talent with the lens of a skilled composer, showcasing a unique blend of influences that are both innovative and classic.

At its essence, Subcreature is a fun and compelling statement of originality within modern dance music. Mills has built a truly endearing identity and established Missions as a new cultural force majeure.

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released August 2, 2019

All songs written & recorded by Josh Mills
Mixed by Michael McCay
Mastered by Joshua Eustis
Art by Telepath Design

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Missions Los Angeles, California

living electronic music from the blakk by one carbon-based lifeform. wild at heart and weird on top.

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