Pleasure Under Pressure is a timeless and sophisticated The Rorschach Garden album. It´s analog sound is not overly retro, but rather deeply melancholic yet resiliently positive. determined but never aggressive, it’s charming electronic pop with a distinct ’80s electro-wave influence that defies easy categorization.
The Rorschach Garden was founded by Philipp Münch as a solo project in 1988. Initially, the project made its mark in the underground tape scene. in the beginning, Münch experimented with synthesizers, creating a sound that blended elements of ambient, industrial, and avant-garde music. this first phase of trg ended in 1996 due to his involvement in other musical projects. In 2001, TRG returned with a new musical direction, leaning towards synth-pop and minimal-electro. this revival began with the release of the first 7″ vinyl on the Bazooka Joe label. surprisingly, the song ‘state protection’ became a club hit and a cult favorite among minimal-electro enthusiasts.