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Pocket Option
Insect Factory and Pocket Option: Exploring Unlikely Connections in a Digital World
At first glance, there may seem to be little connection between the immersive, ambient soundscapes of Insect Factory and the high-paced world of online trading platforms like Pocket Option. However, on closer inspection, both domains offer a form of introspection, analysis, and alternative engagement with time and perception — especially relevant in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape.Slowing Down in a Speed-Obsessed World
Insect Factory, the solo project of guitarist and sonic experimentalist Jeff Barsky, offers listeners a deeply atmospheric and meditative escape. Through spectral drones and ambient layering, the music encourages a break from the fast-paced, attention-fragmenting digital noise — a theme that resonates with traders and digital nomads alike, who often seek focus and mindfulness to make clear decisions in volatile markets.Parallels in Purpose: Art and Analytics
Both Insect Factory and platforms like Pocket Option allow for deeper engagement with patterns, timing, and intuition. Where Jeff’s music guides the listener through ambient terrain, trading platforms guide users through price trends and probabilities. In either case, slowing down and analyzing the environment — be it sonic or statistical — is crucial.Education and Awareness: Knowledge as a Bridge
Just as Insect Factory’s compositions open up new ways of listening and experiencing sound, Pocket Option provides tools and educational content to help users understand financial trends and cryptocurrency behavior. For instance, learning how many people own one bitcoin offers insight into the distribution of digital wealth, a factor that can influence market movements and personal investment decisions.A New Kind of Focus
In these increasingly hybrid times, where art and technology merge in unexpected ways, it’s not surprising that ambient music and online trading platforms might serve similar functions: guiding individuals toward a more deliberate, conscious use of time and attention. Whether through the slow unfolding of a drone-based track or the careful observation of a market chart, the goal is the same — a deeper understanding of the world and our place in it. Shows!2015 SPRING TOUR WITH PUBLIC SPEAKING
April 4 House Show Brooklyn, NY
with Ed Pastorini
April 5 Albany/New Haven/Northampton TBA
April 6 Zuzu Boston, MA
with Emerald Comets
April 7 House Show Lowell, MA
with Birdorgan
April 8 Machines With Magnets Providence, RI
with Wind & Ghosts, House Red
April 9 The Spotty Dog Hudson, NY
with Jeremy Purser
Insect Factory/Earthen Sea split LP now available!
Co-release with Earthen Zone
Edition of 300 on 140 gram black vinyl
LP reviews from Washington City Paper, Tiny Mix Tapes
