Pictureplane

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Pictureplane
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Egedy performing as Pictureplane in 2010
Background information
Birth nameTravis James Egedy
Also known asUpsetter [1]
Born (1985-05-01) May 1, 1985 (age 40)
Santa Fe, New Mexico, U.S. [4]
Origin Denver, Colorado, U.S. [4]
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • producer
  • singer
  • visual artist
  • fashion designer
Years active2004–present
Labels
  • Lovepump United
  • Anticon
  • Alien Body
  • 100% Electronica
Website pictureplane.bandcamp.com

Travis James Egedy [9] [10] (born May 1, 1985), [8] [11] [ non-primary source needed ] better known by his stage name Pictureplane, is an American electronic musician, visual artist and fashion designer based in Brooklyn, New York. [12] He first appeared in the music scene of Denver, Colorado, making a name for himself at Rhinoceropolis, the DIY space where he also lived. [13] He has been credited for coining the term "witch house". [14] He is also a founder of the fashion brand Alien Body. [15]

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Biography

Born in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Travis Egedy grew up a fan of hip hop. [16] In 2001, he started making music, using the Magix Music Maker software. [16] He was a member of the hip hop group Thinking in Circles. [16] He moved to Denver, Colorado to attend the Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design. [16] While at RMCAD, he became interested in noise and experimental music. [16] In 2004, he started using the pseudonym Pictureplane. [16] In 2006, he moved into Rhinoceropolis, the DIY space in Denver. [16]

In 2009, Pictureplane released a studio album, Dark Rift , on Lovepump United Records. [17] In 2011, he released a studio album, Thee Physical , on the label. [18] In that year, he also released Thee Negative Slave Mixtape. [19] In 2012, he moved to Brooklyn, New York. [20]

In 2014, he released The Alien Body Mixtape, which included guest appearances from Sole, Doseone, and Noah23. [21] In 2015, he released a studio album, Technomancer , on Anticon. [22] His 2018 studio album, Degenerate, was released on his own record label Alien Body Music. [23]

In 2020, Pictureplane released the first single, "Avalanche", from his upcoming 2021 album Dopamine. The album is being released through George Clanton's 100% Electronica label. [24]

In 2025, Pictureplane announced his sixth studio album, Sex Distortion, scheduled for release on October 31, 2025, through Music Website. The record, produced by Egedy himself and mastered by Ben Greenberg, features the singles "Heaven Is a State of Mind," "Velvet Lies (Metallic Garden)," and "Weeping Sky," the latter accompanied by a music video co-directed with Chris Burden. [25] [26] [27]

Discography

Studio albums

Compilation albums

Mixtapes

EPs

Singles

Guest appearances

Productions

Remixes

References

  1. ↑ Weinberg, Sam (September 28, 2018). "Pictureplane on What it Means to be a "Degenerate"". Underground Underdogs. Retrieved August 31, 2019.
  2. ↑ "Scythe – Candlelit Descent Down The Initiation Well" . Retrieved August 7, 2023.
  3. ↑ "area66 | SoundClick" . Retrieved August 7, 2023.
  4. 1 2 Stosuy, Brandon (July 15, 2009). "Band To Watch: Pictureplane". Stereogum . Retrieved November 21, 2018.
  5. ↑ Baxter, Jason (November 10, 2010). "Pictureplane Breaks Down Witch House". The Stranger . Retrieved February 8, 2014.
  6. ↑ Cragg, Michael (September 14, 2010). "New music: Marina and the Diamonds – Shampain (Pictureplane's Deep Dolphin Remix)". The Guardian . Retrieved September 3, 2015.
  7. ↑ "Pictureplane - Thee Physical". Tiny Mix Tapes . Retrieved January 26, 2021.
  8. 1 2 Birchmeier, Jason. "Pictureplane – Biography". AllMusic . Retrieved September 3, 2015.
  9. ↑ Herrera, Dave (August 6, 2008). "Denver – Backbeat Online – Live Review: Pictureplane, Yukon, Josephine and the Mousepeople at Rhinoceropolis". Westword . Retrieved August 10, 2009.
  10. ↑ "Aerial Black". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved July 11, 2023.
  11. ↑ Pictureplane (May 1, 2017). "I moved to NYC officially on May 1st in 2012. 5 years ago.... Crazy. Today is also my birthday and the pagan holiday of Beltane". Twitter. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  12. ↑ Sesar, Misha (February 3, 2015). "Pictureplane Ponders The Meaning Of Modern Day Life On 'Hyper Real'". The Fader . Retrieved September 3, 2015.
  13. ↑ Davies, Bree (June 4, 2014). "Pictureplane on his new music and the development of Denver since he moved to NY". Westword . Retrieved April 3, 2018.
  14. ↑ Nutting, P.J. (December 30, 2010). "Which house for witch house? – Pictureplane's goth beats are taking flight". Boulder Weekly . Retrieved September 22, 2015.
  15. ↑ Pearce, Walter (February 11, 2014). "Exploring Alien Body with Pictureplane". Impose . Retrieved April 3, 2018.
  16. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Murphy, Tom (December 1, 2015). ""You Need a Space to Get Crazy": Pictureplane on His Denver DIY Roots". Westword . Retrieved February 27, 2016.
  17. ↑ Collins, Matthew (November 23, 2009). "Pictureplane: Dark Rift". PopMatters . Retrieved September 3, 2015.
  18. ↑ Fitzmaurice, Larry (July 18, 2011). "Pictureplane: Thee Physical". Pitchfork . Retrieved September 3, 2015.
  19. ↑ Tambini, Kam (April 11, 2011). "Pictureplane's Thee Negative Slave Mixtape". The Fader . Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  20. ↑ "Pictureplane". Anticon . Archived from the original on July 20, 2017. Retrieved April 3, 2018.
  21. ↑ Greene, Caitlin (May 2, 2014). "Pictureplane, The Alien Body Mixtape". Impose . Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  22. ↑ James, Matt (October 29, 2015). "Pictureplane: Technomancer". PopMatters . Retrieved November 1, 2015.
  23. ↑ Davies, Bree (November 26, 2018). "Pictureplane's Travis Egedy Remembers Rhinoceropolis and Colin Ward in a New Music Video". Westword . Retrieved August 31, 2019.
  24. ↑ Lesuer, Mike (April 20, 2021). "Pictureplane Announces New LP "Dopamine" Along with Signing to 100% Electronica". Flood Magazine.
  25. ↑ Breihan, Tom. "Pictureplane Announces New Album Sex Distortion: Hear 'Weeping Sky'" Stereogum, September 4, 2025
  26. ↑ LeSuer, Mike. "Pictureplane Shares a Goth-Trance Banger with 'Weeping Sky'" Flood Magazine, September 4, 2025
  27. ↑ "15 New Songs Out Today" Brooklyn Vegan, September 4, 2025
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