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Profit Prison
Birth nameParker Lautenschlager
OriginSeattle, Washington, United States
GenresColdwave, synthwave, darkwave, goth, post-punk, electronic
Instrument(s)Vocals, keyboard
Years active2017–present
LabelsAVANT! Records, Hospital Productions, Heavy Days, Slow Club Productions
WebsiteProfit Prison
Musical artist

Profit Prison is the dark synth musical project of Seattle-based artist Parker Lautenschlager. Known for its melancholic and atmospheric soundscapes, Profit Prison blends elements of darkwave, post-punk, and synthwave, exploring themes of isolation, existential struggle, and emotional turmoil.

Career

Lautenschlager began his music career under the Profit Prison moniker in the early 2020s, quickly gaining recognition for his distinctive sound. His music combines haunting synthesizers, driving basslines, and introspective vocals. The project's darkwave sound is atmospheric with a fusion of retro-futuristic synths.

Lautenschlager has previously participated in the hardcore band Marrow, death metal band Excarnated Entity, power electronics act Anteinferno, and black metal band Bhereg.

Discography

Solo discography

  • Myra (2017 on Hospital Productions)
  • Cost of Living EP (2018, Heavy Days)
  • Six Strange Passions (2019 on AVANT! Records)
  • Dreams of a Dark Building (2020 on AVANT! Records)
  • Right to Know (2020 on Slow Club Productions)
  • Faust (2022 on Hospital Productions)
  • Gilt LP (2024 on AVANT! Records)
  • Feast On The Rose's Name (2024 by Hospital Productions)

Notable Singles

  • "Moment of Pleasure" (2021)
    • Collaboration with Nox Novacula.
  • "Sophia" (2023)
  • "Dreamer" (2023)

Compilations

  • Retrograde (2018 on Летпав)
    • Contributed the song "Judgement"
  • Divisive Distractions (2019)
    • Contributed the songs "120 Days" and "A Question of Etiquette"
  • Sonic Seducer Cold Hands Seduction - Vol. 222 (2020 on Sonic Seducer)
    • Contributed the single "A Premonition"
  • Year Of The Mask (2020 on AVANT! Records)
    • Contributed the song "Witnes"

Critical Reception

Blending nostalgic and contemporary sounds with deeply introspective lyrics, Profit Prison has earned recognition and acclaim within the darkwave and synth communities. Critics have recognized Profit Prison for its emotionally resonant music and innovative approach to dark synth.

Post-Punk has lauded Profit Prison as "at the forefront of dungeon synth," stating his sound "evokes the essence of a lucid dream set against the backdrop of Studio 54’s legendary dance floor, blending the ethereal with the electric." CVLT Nation has praised Profit Prison's work as "captivating," describing it as a "dystopian brand of synthpop" that is "equal parts synthpop, Hi-NRG, and Italo disco." New Noise Magazine described Profit Prison's work as delivering a "political punch," highlighting the project's engagement with themes of societal critique.

References

  1. "Track by Track: Listen to Profit Prison's Heartrending Dark Synth Masterpiece "Dreams of a Dark Building"". Post-Punk. September 11, 2020. Retrieved December 28, 2024.
  2. ^ Teeple, Alice (February 2, 2024). "Dark Synth Artist Profit Prison Returns in The Video for 'Sophia'". Post-Punk. Archived from the original on December 27, 2024.
  3. ^ Barney, Tyler (March 19, 2019). "Put yourself in 'A Strange Situation' with this new PROFIT PRISON video". CVLT Nation. Archived from the original on December 27, 2024.
  4. Harriman, Andi (March 14, 2022). "Darkwave Artists Child of Night and Profit Prison Pair Up For West Coast Tour". Post-Punk. Archived from the original on December 27, 2024.
  5. Keimig, Jas. "False Prophet: Ritual Veil, Profit Prison, Sharlese". EverOut. Archived from the original on December 27, 2024.
  6. ^ "AVANT! Records: Profit Prison – Six Strange Passions". XWave Radio. June 29, 2019. Archived from the original on December 27, 2024.
  7. Mish, Chris (July 27, 2019). "Post-punk project Profit Prison releases new EP "Cost of Living"". EBM Radio. Archived from the original on December 28, 2024. Retrieved December 28, 2024.
  8. Teeple, Alice (March 17, 2023). "Darkwave Project Child of Night Debuts Video for Kanga Remix of "Disappear" — Announces Tour With Profit Prison". Post-Punk.com. Retrieved December 28, 2024.
  9. Volker Kindt (April 11, 2019). "Profit Prison – Six Strange Passions". Outered Space. Retrieved December 28, 2024.
  10. Carrera, Rudy (April 13, 2019). "Profit Prison – Six Strange Passions". WavePress. Retrieved December 28, 2024.
  11. ^ Southgate, Dan (March 3, 2021). "Profit Prison – Dreams of a Dark Building". DIY Conspiracy. Archived from the original on December 27, 2024.
  12. ^ Herron-Wheeler, Addison (July 29, 2020). "Video Premiere: Profit Prison – '120 Days'". New Noise Magazine. Archived from the original on December 28, 2024.
  13. Volker Kindt (July 29, 2020). "Profit Prison – Dreams of a Dark Building". Outered Space. Retrieved December 28, 2024.
  14. "Post-Punk.com Best of 2020". Post-Punk. December 1, 2020. Retrieved December 28, 2024.
  15. Harriman, Andi (August 11, 2020). "Current Synth Pop Acts You Should Know". Post-Punk. Retrieved December 28, 2024.
  16. Reveron, Sean (July 29, 2020). "Listen to the minimal wave // Dark Disco of PROFIT PRISON 120 Days + A Premonition". CVLT Nation. Retrieved December 28, 2024.
  17. "Post-punk project Profit Prison releases new EP "Cost of Living"". XWave Radio. November 25, 2020. Archived from the original on December 28, 2024. Retrieved December 28, 2024.
  18. ^ Teeple, Alice (March 1, 2024). "Dark Synth Project Profit Prison Let's Slip New Single 'A Matter of Tact'". Post-Punk. Archived from the original on December 27, 2024.
  19. "Concert: Secret Wilderness / Sacramence / Profit Prison / Vacuole Eyes". Rhizome. August 3, 2019. Archived from the original on December 27, 2024.
  20. "Profit Prison". Record Turnover. April 24, 2024. Archived from the original on December 27, 2024.

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