British electronic innovators Portion Control, formed in London in 1979, have unveiled a fully remastered and expanded edition of SEED EP3.1 through Artoffact Records. Originally issued in 2021 as a set of short and long-form pieces, the new version has been expertly mastered by Paul Lavigne at Kontrast Mastering. It now includes three additional tracks, among them the striking video for "Possessed". With 16 electronic songs and instrumentals spanning nearly 64 minutes, SEED EP3.1 serves both as an ideal entry point for new listeners and a captivating revisit for long-time fans.
Emerging from the immediate post-punk landscape, Portion Control quickly forged a raw, minimal sound built on sequenced synthesisers, samplers, and strident vocals driven by relentless rhythmic structures. Their fiercely independent approach and bold experimentation with early technology positioned them as pioneers of the electro-industrial genre. Seminal releases such as I Staggered Mentally (1982), Hit The Pulse (1983), and Step Forward (1984) became cornerstones in the evolution of hard-edged dark electronic dance music, inspiring a generation of artists including Skinny Puppy, Nitzer Ebb, Front Line Assembly, and Nine Inch Nails.
True forefathers of electro-punk, industrial, and EBM, Portion Control continue to excite and inspire audiences worldwide. Their live performances remain high-octane affairs, with vocalist Dean Piavani prowling the stage as waves of electronic sound and immersive visuals engulf the crowd. Each release reaffirms their reputation as innovators who refuse to compromise their vision.
After decades of staunch independence, Portion Control have signed with Artoffact Records to secure a broader platform for their work. The partnership will not only bring new material but also curated reissues of their extensive back catalogue, ensuring their groundbreaking contributions to electronic music are fully recognised and accessible to a wider audience.
With SEED EP3.1, Portion Control reaffirm their place as trailblazers of electronic sound—offering both a retrospective celebration of their legacy and a bold step into the future. Link
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