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Serj Tankian Unveils 'Covers, Collaborations & Collages' With First Single, Sets Oct. 24 Release

The ten-track compilation revisits archival recordings through weekly commentary with bespoke artwork.

Photo by Travis Shinn

Overview

  • The release campaign begins today with "Electric Dreams" and continues with one new track each week until the full compilation arrives October 24 via Serjical Strike Records/Create Music Group.
  • Collaborations include Deadmau5 on "A Seed," Bic Runga on "Things Unspoken," and composer Lucas Vidal on the cinematic "Apocalyptic Dance."
  • The set features covers of Chris de Burgh's "I'm Counting On You" and Armenian songwriter Ruben Hakhverdyan's "When Death Arrives."
  • Artist D. S. Bradford created the artwork for every single and the album cover, and he contributes lead guitar on "Kneeling Away From The Sun."
  • Tankian describes the material as pre-existing archival recordings, and he will share the inspirations and stories behind each weekly track.