"Ballardesque" is the title of a forthcoming studio album and a related live psych rock project by the Austin, Texas-based experimental space-rock band ST 37. The project is inspired by the works and style of the author J.G. Ballard.
The term "Ballardesque" refers to the style and themes found in the work of the late British novelist J.G. Ballard, which typically involve dystopian modern landscapes, psychological breakdown, and the effects of technology on human psychology.
Key points about the project:
ST 37 is known for its experimental/space rock/psychedelic sound and has a long-standing appreciation for J.G. Ballard's writing, having previously adapted his novel Concrete Island into a song.
The album Ballardesque is a concept record, with all tracks based on various J.G. Ballard novels or short stories.
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