As GORGONAUT prepares to unveil the forthcoming EP Ayame on October 16, 2026, “Infinite Regress” provides a further insight into the textural sonic world building by the Chicago-based solo project.
“Infinite Regress” is the opening offering on the upcoming release and encapsulates the central direction of the EP. Composed with intentional chaos, the instrumental textures and arrangements disorientate with jarring sounds and sudden rhythmic shifts. It evokes a sense of uncertainty and intrigue as to what awaits next.
Musically, the single embodies a loss of control and escalating tension. Aggressive passages alternate with pacified sections in a desperation to make sense of an irrational realm. Opening with chromatic guitar lines, a sense of strain and panic manifests through the music and it repeats in varying forms across the track. Ferocious heavy rhythms and harsh vocals are contrasted with softer moments.
GORGONAUT and the forthcoming EP arose from a desire to continue writing, creating and producing music alongside major life changes. Ayame delves into introspective themes, obsession, loss of control but also of taking future success into one’s own hands.
Ayame was produced, mixed and mastered by Ryan Bruchert at Biffco Studios. The EP cover artwork was created by artist Darius Puia @instagram.bakaarts.
About GORGONAUT:
Created by multi-instrumentalist Ryan Bruchert, known for work with BLACK SITES, HEWHOCORRUPTS, TRIALS, CENTAURUS, GORGONAUT serves as a focused creative platform unrestricted by stylistic boundaries. The project combines heavy guitar driven songwriting with electronic textures, atmospheric layering, and digital influences drawn from both metal and contemporary electronic music.
Drawing influence from artists such as DEVIN TOWNSEND, VOLA, VOYAGER, MOON TOOTH, DREAM THEATER, and THE BIRTHDAY MASSACRE, GORGONAUT continues to explore the intersection of metal, electronic composition, and immersive sound design while pursuing a distinctly personal creative direction.
Connect with GORGONAUT:
Bandcamp: https://gorgonautmusic.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://facebook.com/gorgonautmusic
Instagram: https://instagram.com/gorgonaut_music
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Gorgonautmusic
Twitch: https://twitch.tv/Gorgonaut_music
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1ka9Z1GS5M6V918RyMrb4y?si=JT_CNxylQv2z6H_giZVgng
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/gorgonaut/1873463146
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gorgonautmusic
Ayame Track List:
1. Infinite Regress
2. Extinction Burst
3. Vernix Caseosa
4. Chasing Ghosts
5. Mastertape
6. Inner Kingdom