Observation Room "Self Titled"

THIS IS A PRE-ORDER. EXPECT THIS RECORD TO SHIP BY RELEASE DATE 7/11/25.

Brooklyn’s Observation Room unveil their self-titled debut EP, a four-track descent into the stark, shimmering world of moody synth-pop. Drawing on the crystalline melodies of Book of Love, the industrial melancholia of Depeche Mode, and the stark minimalism of early Human League, the duo crafts a sound that is both deeply nostalgic and eerily contemporary.

From the pounding, chant-driven pulse of “Workers”—a mechanized anthem built on relentless synth grooves—to the sweeping, operatic sprawl of “Orange Moon Distance,” the EP moves between the mechanical and the cosmic with effortless precision. It’s a record that thrives on tension: sleek yet raw, futuristic yet rooted in Reagan-era unease.
Observation Room began as the solo project of Marina F, whose early demos were crafted in transit from the forests of Maine back to the electrified hum of New York City. The addition of Chloe Olson on bass, synths, and vocals solidified the duo’s sonic vision, deepening their already immersive live performances. Their music channels the past while peering into the future, connecting the dots between decades of electronic innovation and present-day anxieties.

A meticulously crafted introduction to their world, this debut EP cements Observation Room as one of the most compelling new voices in synth-pop. Step inside.

Pressing info:

• Blue and red splatter 12" — 50 copies
• Natural 12" — 100 copies

Produced and mixed by Marina F in New York City
Mastered by Will Killingsworth
Photography by Kevin Daniel

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