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Westov Temple - What's Left [GRCR​-​020]

by Westov Temple

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// In "What's Left," Westov Temple pays tribute to Inciting HQ in Philadelphia with a set of characteristically raw, dirty and hypnotic tracks. //

Great Circles owes its existence to Inciting HQ, a practice studio and small DIY event space in Philadelphia. From 2005 through 2019, nestled in the middle of a massive, increasingly disused and deteriorating commercial property, this box of sound and sweat was the home to countless raves and music events. For many, the name "Inciting" represented a space, a party, an experience that embodied the grit of Philadelphia and openly welcomed unusual music. The label naturally emerged as an aesthetic arm of Inciting for the resident DJs, musicians and producers. 

In summer of 2019, the entire property was sold to developers with plans for a residential complex of nearly 500 units. In October and November, we hosted a series of final events to properly commemorate the ending, shared a lot of emotional moments together, and then closed the doors for good. 

As of the release of this EP, the property has been demolished from its southern end clear through the entirety of Inciting HQ. What was once an Inciting bathroom wall is now an exterior, the mirror still hanging in place, beaming light back at the city. The last few Inciting bricks cling to the edge of the northern half of the property. The former venue is now replaced by a clear view of the sky, albeit temporarily. 

"What's Left" is a tip of the hat to thousands of hours spent packed into a tiny, hot oasis, on a dark dance floor that seemed to grow as the night wore on, surrounded by friends and music lovers, immersed in sound, remaining awake.

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released July 3, 2020

Sounds by Westov Temple // Mastered by Sean Thomas // Cover image by Westov Temple

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