JJ Weihl Expands Her Sonic Universe with “Quantum Web”
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If you’ve encountered Discovery Zone before diving into “Quantum Web,” the latest album realized by RVNG alongside Mansions and Millions, chances are it was through New York-based multi-disciplinary artist JJ Weihl’s 2020 release, “Remote Control.” JJ’s sentimental songwriting, coupled with her mastery of melody, production, and voicing, elevated “Remote Control” above the nostalgia that often saturates contemporary synth-pop production—and these qualities remain consistent on “Quantum Web.”
In a literal sense, JJ weaves fragments of “Remote Control” into “Quantum Web,” creating a process-oriented continuum that informs her work. However, the web widens in more ways than one on “Quantum Web.” JJ’s fascination with Cybernetics has led her through various corridors of study, culminating in the materialization of her research in “Cybernetica,” an experiential performance premiered in the summer of 2021. Here, the first few pieces from “Quantum Web” took form alongside JJ’s exploration of dreams, data, and both interpersonal and neural networks.
Much like Laurie Anderson’s approach to blending performance art with pop culture, JJ masterfully makes high-concept art relatable, unpredictable, and fun. The album’s dwindling inventory of the Quantum Web artist edition LP, featuring a holographic sticker and JJ’s autograph, is shipping now alongside a standard LP edition, a Japanese import CD via Plancha, and digital formats available on streaming platforms and Bandcamp. Alternatively, fans can pick up a copy from JJ herself while she’s on tour in the US, UK, and Europe.
As RVNG Intl. expresses gratitude for the opportunity to engage with listeners, they emphasize the joy of sharing music and experiences. With “Quantum Web,” JJ Weihl invites us to explore the intersections of sound, technology, and human connection—a journey that promises to be both enlightening and entertaining.
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