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Farley's sophomore full-length, Autonomous, signifies a turning point for his music. His earlier compositions, although dense, had always been heralded as catchy and poppy for an IDM producer. His songs have now become even poppier, but most importantly, he has started incorporating his own voice. Autonomous a deeply personal album took two years to make and was inspired by the very hardships that Farley has gone through over the years. Although there are serious undertones within the album, Farley manages to present the bittersweet reflections into catchy and uplifting pop songs, much like the melancholic sentiments expressed in a Pet Shop Boys or a New Order song. The disco-house stomper, Get Away, focuses on the difficulty moonlighting a music career, without sounding overly dramatic or cliche. N.Y.R. was inspired by his best friend's suicide, but again, his lyrics and music serve as a salve rather than a lament.
With all the things Farley has gone through, it would be easy for his music to fall into darker territories. Fortunately for us, Farley works through his pain not by wallowing, but by celebrating the present moment. Output Noise Records is proud to present to you the culmination of Farley's life's work: Autonomous.