Oval
Everything published on Viyolens under Oval — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Essential Glitch Albums Explained
Ranked on substance, not novelty: the glitch albums that actually changed what the genre could sound like, from the contested "first" record to the coldest, most precise extreme.
The Best Glitch Artists to Know
No padding, no filler names. Here's the honest rundown of who actually built glitch, from the pioneer nobody credits enough to the ones still pushing it forward.
A Beginner's Guide to Glitch
Clicks, stutters and digital hiccups turned into music on purpose — here's a gentle, no-pressure way into glitch for anyone starting from scratch.
The History of Glitch
From a Japanese sound artist's damaged CDs to a German label's compilation series — the real, contested, occasionally accidental story of how glitch got its name.
Glitch for Newcomers: Where to Start
A patient, in-order listening path for anyone new to glitch — five records, why each one comes where it does, and what to do if a step doesn't click straight away.
