Hagop Tchaparian to release debut album on Four Tet’s Text Records
Bolts is out in October.
British-Armenian producer Hagop Tchaparian has announced details of his debut album, set for release on Kieran Hebden’s (Four Tet) Text Records later this year. Bolts is scheduled for October 21 and today's announcement is accompanied by new song "Round," which can be heard below. Last month Hagop shared “GL” and “Raining,” both of which also appear on Bolts.
During the '90s a teenage Hagop, who prefers to go by his first name, played guitar in grunge band Symposium, opening for Red Hot Chili Peppers and Metallica as well as playing Warped Tour before splitting. He then embraced the club culture in his native London, working as a tour manager for both Hot Chip and Four Tet.
The artwork for Bolts was curated by music and skate photographer Atiba Jefferson. In a statement Hagop said it is "a crazy dream to be able to work with someone who provided so much of the inspiration throughout my life."