Discovery Zone, the musical project of New York-based artist JJ Weihl, has captured our attention with her synth-pop and thought-provoking concepts. Following her incredible debut LP, she returned in March 2024 with the release of her second album, Quantum Web. With this project, Weihl continues to push the boundaries of contemporary music, exploring themes of technology, consciousness, and human connection.

Today, Discovery Zone is premiering the animated video for ‘Operating System,’ a standout track from Quantum Web. Created with French filmmaker Pacôme Henry, this Clipart extravaganza perfectly complements the song’s synth work, bright computer sounds, and flute, courtesy of TOPS‘ Jane Penny. “‘Operating System’ tells the story of a rebellious computer folder that defies its destined purpose and embarks on a journey through different layers of reality, questioning the authenticity of its own existence. Is it truly alive or just following code?” Henry detailed. “Where does computing end, and where does life begin?” added Weihl.

The aesthetic also pays homage to the early days of computer science and the infinite doors it opened—from the birth of modern simulation theories to the rise of new art forms like computer-generated animation. For the video, Henry and Weihl drew inspiration from early CGI commercials, iconic Animusic videos (with some parts synced to the MIDI version of the track), and nostalgic Linux terminal ASCII art. The video also references The Twilight Zone show and Conway’s Game of Life — a fascinating, zero-player game from the 1970’s where evolution depends solely on its initial state.

Another exciting news for Discovery Zone fans: JJ Weihl is currently touring to support Quantum Web. Check the itinerary below.

28.10.24 UK Glasgow – The Glad Cafe
30.10.24 UK Coventry – The Tin Music & Art
31.10.24 UK Manchester – YES Basement
01.11.24 UK London – Corsica Studios w/ Freak Heat Waves
06.11.24 DE Offenbach – Kapelle
07.11.24 BE Liege – KulturA
08.11.24 NL Utrecht – Le Guess Who?
09.11.24 NL Amsterdam – Cinetol
14.11.24 DE Leipzig – Transcentury Update Festival

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Arnaud Marty

Arnaud, a passionate music enthusiast from France, now based in Madrid, founded HighClouds in 2015. With an ear for the dreamy, the ethereal, and the unconventional, he thrives on discovering and sharing boundary-pushing sounds. If it’s weird, bold, and forward-thinking, you can bet he’s here for it.

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