Parrka* artist portrait

 
 

Parrka*

Baton Rouge-born artist Hal Williams performs under the moniker Parrka* (previously known as “pyramid vritra” or “Vritra”). Blending electronic music, punk, pop, and rap, the project incorporates synth lines, drum sampling, guitar, and loops to construct a distinct futuristic soundscape with a confident Southern charm and semi-dystopian wit.

 

Silver Gun Records / Artist

Parrka*

Electronic music, punk, pop and rap.
Synth lines, sampled drums, guitar and loops.

Parrka* in blue and red, with hands framing his face
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01 / The sound

Southern charm.
Futuristic sound.

Baton Rouge-born artist Hal Williams performs under the moniker Parrka* (previously known as “pyramid vritra” or “Vritra”). Blending electronic music, punk, pop, and rap, the project incorporates synth lines, drum sampling, guitar, and loops to construct a distinct futuristic soundscape with a confident Southern charm and semi-dystopian wit.

03 / WDYSWYEC / Zines

What's a Parrka? Cut-paper lettering

Sound becomes print.

Music meets photography, collage and print. Explore four digital zines from Parrka*’s WDYSWYEC series.