ABOUT:

Ice Planet 9000: Crafting Cinematic Cosmic Journeys
Formed in 2018, Ice Planet 9000 is the brainchild of Brent Zius and Karl Learmont. Their music defies genre boundaries, blending elements of “Active Ambient” and the iconic “Berlin School.” Inspired by 70s sci-fi classics and legendary artists like Jean Michel Jarre, Vangelis, and Tangerine Dream, Ice Planet 9000 weaves intricate sonic landscapes using a mix of modern and vintage synthesizers, along with custom-built musical instruments.

Albums and Artistry
Their first two self-released albums were successfully crowd funded thanks to a strong, loyal fanbase. These albums are supported by a rich concept and storyline.
“Sequence 1: Glass Jar” (Feb 2022)
This debut album features six 70s synth-inspired instrumentals that serve as the soundtrack to a futuristic universe. Imagine massive deep space tankers—aptly named “Glass Jars”—mining water and transporting it back to distant colonies. The vinyl release boasts stunning 3 gatefold art on both sides, complete with snap-together pieces representing crew members, the enigmatic Sonic Lathe, and alien artifacts. The inside album cover doubles as a backdrop for creating your own cosmic scenes.
“Sequence 2: Star Chamber” (March 2024)
Their second album takes listeners on an 80-minute cosmic odyssey. With 11 tracks, Ice Planet 9000 continues to explore celestial realms. The hand-painted sci-fi artwork gracing the CD, USB, and digital versions adds to the immersive experience. There was even a Deluxe Boxed edition—resembling pieces of an exploded spaceship! The tri-fold panorama artwork and accompanying booklet provide insight into the album’s captivating storyline.

Merchandising …and Sci-Fi!
Ice Planet 9000’s merch is also otherworldly. Brent worked as merch distributor and manufacturer for bands such as KMFDM, Lords of Acid and many other Wax Trax bands.
Karl’s band Angelspit has earned a reputation for pushing boundaries with fun and inventive merchandizing. This results in merch which re-ignites the imagination of a generation bought up on sci-fi!
In a short time, Ice Planet 9000 has been featured on Ambient music Podcast and radio all over the world. They have been played on WDIY / WMUH Soundscapes (Galactic Travels), Black Night Meditation Podcast, Dog Germs Radio, Sequences Magazine, Tones & Drones, Convergence Zone, Schrodingers Rat, Hypnagogue Podcast and many others.

Visual and Transformative
Ice Planet 9000’s music transcends mere sound; it’s rich, complex, and profoundly visual. They have created several music videos based on hand painted content - not AI generated (View their YouTube here). Each track invites listeners to embark on transformational voyages through the cosmos.

“Sequence 3: <Title TBA>” (Due Spring 2025)
Ice Planet 9000 are currently working on their third album – focusing on long form ambient pieces inspired by Nebula and the eternal sound of super nova remnants. All tracks are recorded live using Blaster Beam (a six foot instrument with 11 piano wires tuned to the low threshold of human hearing), Moog One, vintage samplers and modular synthesizers.

ICE PLANET 9000 URLs
http://iceplanet9000.com/
https://twitter.com/iceplanet9000
https://www.instagram.com/iceplanet9000/
https://iceplanet9000.bandcamp.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@IcePlanet9000/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrAfVV7eq_UphDTNUBhvAUg
https://www.facebook.com/iceplanet9000

STREAMING
https://tidal.com/browse/artist/21377796
https://open.spotify.com/artist/7lST4A3CCOv5gDUIZRJyC7
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/ice-planet-9000/1532302034

Based in Los Angeles.