Philippe Laurent Hot-Bip

Minimal Wave is proud to present a full length LP by French mas­termind Philippe Laurent. The LP is entitled Hot-Bip, a pseudonym Laurent used throughout the 80s and 90s and also the title of his 1983 cassette on Fraction Studio. Hot-Bip features tracks recorded between 1979-1988, most of which have either remained un­released or only previously appeared on scarce 80s experimental cassette compilations. Laurent’s music can be described as spacey synthpop, containing much depth and range. It is edgy, polit­ical and pushes the limits, transforming his sound beyond one specific genre. Hints of classical influences as well as electro influ­ences can be heard. Hot-Bip showcases Laurent’s best musical out­put from the 80’s and includes some very avant-garde pieces from as early as 1979. A limited edition of 999 hand-numbered copies, this LP is pressed on 180 gram, translucent red vinyl and housed in a black and white matte printed heavyweight sleeve