Polygon_Cities showcased Monolake’s signature sound, blending dubby techno with granular synthesis. The album also featured field recordings from urban environments.
- Polygon_Cities was released on July 18, 2005, by Monolake’s own label, Imbalance Computer Music. The album was developed during Monolake’s relocation to Chicago. The track "R Bim" samples the interior of the Chicago Children's Choir.
- The album was developed during Monolake’s relocation to Chicago. The track "R Bim" samples the interior of the Chicago Children's Choir. The album’s sound design was heavily influenced by Robert Henke’s work with Ableton Live.
- The track "R Bim" samples the interior of the Chicago Children's Choir. The album’s sound design was heavily influenced by Robert Henke’s work with Ableton Live. Polygon_Cities is considered a landmark release in the microhouse and minimal techno genres.
Monolake is the electronic music project of German producer Robert Henke. At the time of Polygon_Cities, Monolake had moved from Berlin to Chicago.
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