The name of the record, The Line or Curve, references the idea of symbols and sigils, which are intricate collections of lines and curves. They are expressions, arrangements or gateways of energy and if correctly drawn they may invoke and transform. But the configuration of lines and curves is vital; if not right, a sigil is useless and has no power. So at each point you are choosing whether to draw a line, or a curve. But also, it is a metaphor for the choice we have of our world view. It references geometries. In one geometric system the shortest path is a line. But in a curved space the shortest path is a curve. We can describe the world through either geometry. So, which way of looking at the world do we choose? This brings us back to the theme of separation and disconnection; the past few years have unearthed such deep divides over different world views that there is often no desire to attempt reconnection. My hope is that we will come to appreciate the common shapes expressed in our different geometries, our different world views says Ria Aursjoen.

“Their ability to create profoundly detailed, multilayered compositions, where every instrumentation acts like a well-articulated soundscape, goes beyond comprehension many times during the entire extended play release.” - Thoughts Words Actions

“The transition from the ethereal to the raw is seamless, taking the listener on a dynamic journey through soundscapes that range from delicate to intense.” - Skylight Webzine

“a dark musical weave forged of post-punk and gothic strands, a sonic web that is a neat blend of pulsing bass grooves and shaded ethereality, dark and delicious guitar slashes, and haunting sound washes. It is a sound that, rather than impact the listener, instead wraps itself around them and encompasses them, inviting them in and captivating them with its Stygian designs” - The Big Takeover

Undertow “The track feels like it was recorded in a studio deep beneath the earth, drawing power from subterranean caves and bubbling magma. There’s tectonic thunder in the pounding drums and rumbling bass and these are covered in a dissonant web of guitar chords and gritty synth. But the light in this inky blackness comes from Ria Aursjoen’s vocals which can skim the instruments during the verses before spiralling up in the vortex of the chorus.” - Joyzine

“'Ondine' shimmers inwardly with a wide, cinematic sweep through atmospheric Darkwave tones, colored by a lush, sparkling, and intricate guitar work, along with mesmerizing ethereal vocal incantations.” - White Light // White Heat

“Undertow," calling it “eerie and melancholic,” and "Ondine" which “creates an ethereal experience that envelops listeners in a realm of sea nymphs and bittersweet longing, reminiscent of the works of Drab Majesty, Clan Of Xymox, and Cocteau Twins”. Thank you! - Skylight Webzine

Octavian Winters have a new single, “Velveteen,” off of their EP, “The Line or Curve.” It took a little while to pick the Track of the Day today but “Velveteen” from the San Francisco post-punk band is the chosen one. Once you start listening, it will capture your attention even if your Attention Deficit Disorder is out of hand. - Chasing Destino