Feardepartment

Feardepartment is an independent German electronic music collective and record label founded in 2006 by producer and DJ Daniel Lopatin, known professionally as Oneohtrix Point Never. The name "Feardepartment" is a portmanteau combining "fear" and "department," reflecting the group’s exploration of anxiety, paranoia, and existential themes in their music. The collective operates as both a creative project and a platform for experimental electronic soundscapes, often blending industrial, ambient, and glitch elements.

The music produced under the Feardepartment banner is characterized by its atmospheric, disorienting, and emotionally charged sound. Tracks frequently feature distorted vocals, eerie synths, and rhythmic experimentation, evoking feelings of unease or introspection. The collective has released several albums and EPs, including *Feardepartment* (2006), *The Feardepartment EP* (2007), and *The Feardepartment EP Vol. 2* (2008), which gained attention for their avant-garde approach to electronic music. Collaborations with other artists, such as the 2010 release *The Feardepartment EP Vol. 3* (featuring contributions from artists like Autechre and Aphex Twin), further expanded its influence in the experimental music scene.

Beyond music production, Feardepartment has been involved in live performances and collaborations with visual artists, reinforcing its interdisciplinary approach. The collective’s work has been praised for its ability to merge technical precision with raw emotional impact, appealing to fans of experimental electronic music, ambient, and industrial genres. While its output is relatively limited compared to other electronic acts, Feardepartment remains a notable figure in the niche of introspective, genre-defying electronic soundscapes.