Outahead

**Outahead** is the solo electronic project of Chicago-based musician and visual artist Michael Vallera, known for crafting moody, textured soundscapes that blend ambient, industrial, and experimental influences. Operating at the intersection of abstraction and narrative, Vallera’s work as Outahead often explores themes of dislocation, memory, and the uneasy relationship between technology and human emotion. His releases, like *Visitor* and *The Hanging Clown*, layer brooding synths, fractured beats, and field recordings into immersive sonic collages that feel both intimate and alien.

With a discography that includes recent standouts like *Cut Through* and *Pushaway*, Outahead’s music balances sharp rhythmic precision with hazy atmospherics, creating a cinematic vibe that’s equally suited for headphones or art installations. While Vallera keeps a low profile, his output remains a hidden gem for fans of avant-garde electronica looking for richly detailed, emotionally charged compositions.

Genres

Experimental

Ambient

Avant-garde

Glitch

Drone

Idm

Industrial

Dark Ambient

Cinematic Music

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Latest Release

Soundtrack to a Car Crash

Outahead

Album - 13 Tracks - Released April 18, 2025