Arthur Loves Plastic

An unintended visual of the late feline Arthur frolicking inside a supermarket sack mirrors the inventive spirit behind Bev Stanton's explorations in techno music. Operating from the D.C. region, this producer assembles intricate, high-velocity sonic environments within a modest basement workspace, regularly weaving in the fervent vocals of local jazz-folk performer Lisa Moscatiello together with striking audio snippets and miscellaneous fragments. Her extensive catalog shifts in mood from one release to the next, yet maintains an upbeat, rhythmic quality suited for dancing throughout. Bahamian-born and Florida-raised, Stanton has issued roughly one full-length project each year since 1995, chiefly via her own Machine Heart Records, with occasional lively remix compilations interspersed, and she has collected multiple Wammies from the Washington Area Music Awards. She has also supplied audio elements for stage productions, television programs, choreographed works, and commercials while establishing herself as a favored DJ in Beltway nightlife venues.