WHITE CENTIPEDE NOISE PODCAST

[Cranial Blast]

I think there is similar quality in noise or power electronics. I don't think so many watch horror to be "scared" and in same way somewhat obscene noise may not be listened for sake of being "shocked" or such. It may be purely inspirational, in positive ways.

I was going to say about the thing they talked about horror movies often being the hunt. Good cover, good promising slogans on cover, and then most of the film is absolute boredom and few moments of violence or horror. You can say same thing about a lot of XXX films. Most of s/m, bondage, or more explicit material used to be that you'd be fast forwarding 55 mins of whore trying to get dog do something, and 5 mins of... well... something. Or slow paced plot, boring repetition, and nevertheless, you'll end up getting more... hah. Its the exploitation film tradition. Exploitation perhaps the subject, but also.. audience?

I like this sentence a lot, where you say "I don't think so many watch horror to be "scared" and in same way somewhat obscene noise may not be listened for sake of being "shocked" or such. It may be purely inspirational, in positive ways". To add to that, I think it can lead to an epiphany of some strange aura and need for some sort of violence, that can bring one to a sense of unexplainable euphoria. The film Videodrome and much of Cronenberg's work brings forth this sense of euphoria, at least for me that I cannot quite explain well enough. In no way do I visit any of my horror film collection in a way that I would say to be "scared, or shocked" it's definitely for a sense  of utmost inspiration.

I think in regards to add comment to your next paragraph in regards to fast forwarding, especially in XXX film to by pass some the slowed and boring leads up, is a bit the same with many low end production horror flicks of the 70s, often there is this present desire for that specific dopamine hit. Fast forwarding to seek out what you've been waiting for and just skipping ahead to what's most intense. Definitely a formula constructed in the name of exploitation, that all to often gets moved along quickly out of seeking more, fast and now!

[Cranial Blast]

Is noise really not enough?

I find it strange that in a genre/subculture of music so specific and obscure, with such fanaticism and so little documentation or journalism, that people are more interested in hearing an artist talk about food or sex or cars than about what they think about noise, how and why they do it, etc. Aren't there enough outlets that cover such topics? My aim is to provide a full picture of the artist and their work. Of course those things are often a part of that picture and well worth addressing or even exploring, but I know the thought of a great artist like Jaako Vanhalla, who I would really like to know a lot more about, doing an interview where he only talks about tea is irritating to me. No disrespect to Lasse or Personal Best zine (I love his work and appreciate the zine) but this approach smacks of boredom and a flippant attitude to the art-form that is noise.

As for my own approach with the podcast, I'm learning on the job, but definitely improving as I go. The time span was less than 2 weeks from thinking: "someone ought to do a video podcast interviewing noise artists" to saying: "I guess I'm going to be the one to do it," and now here we are. I don't have any experience with journalism or interviews, and I don't pride myself for being a particularly charismatic conversationalist or great intellectual. I'm asking the questions that I as an artist and person deeply involved and obsessed with noise want to know. I am not interested in being one of these "podcast-podcasts" where it's all about 2 free thinkers riffing off each other and providing a mind-blowing conversation about "whatever" to the listener. I do want to go DEEPER and learn more about the individual as an artist, but don't want to spend disproportionate amounts of time talking about their childhood or day jobs, unless those turn out to be particularly relevant to their work. Sometimes they are, most of the time they're not. It's also very much about shop-talk for me, and not necessarily providing the most accessibly entertaining conversation to the casual noise fan. The "procedural interview" is a skeleton I've been using to make sure I stay focused and don't forget to cover important ground, but it's definitely something I'm always trying to improve upon. Still, I think most of my guests have done a great job taking my questions as a starting point and running with it. I'm trying to get better at running along with them. The video chat format isn't the most conducive to free flowing conversation, but that's a limitation I deal  with. I have already planned to have certain guests back for a second round to talk more in depth about specific things, so that will indeed happen. I've also started to do private solo episodes for patreon supporters, partially based on questions asked/topics from supporters, which already seems like it will be quite interesting.

I do genuinely dream of this podcast being something a wider variety of people will find engaging and valuable, and will continue to strive to make it that, but only on my terms. I am not at all interested in pandering to people who are "over" noise, who think noise is over, who use phrases like "one of the few noise artists who actually..." or "finally something fresh..." I'm not going to focus on spicy but irrelevant stories in order to make it interesting to more people. I would be extremely disappointed if someone sat down with Joe Roemer for 2 hours and only wanted to talk about "fucking trannies" and not his thoughts on all of the other interesting stuff he has been involved with.

That said, I am sincerely interested in hearing more from people about what kinds of questions they are interested in hearing from artists and honing my interview skills. Please do reach out.

I think you're doing a fine job mate! I think it's great what your doing and definitely improving and progressing with each video, which is amazing as like you said you kind of just jumped into this with little to no experience. I feel like you touch on subjects very well and often leave no stone unturned as far as the artist's scope of work as a whole. I think that is what's most important about White Centipede Noise podcast is that you're able to really stay focused on "noise" which I can imagine it can be quite difficult when some of these videos go for 2 hours long! What's also great is you highlight artists specific works well enough in the interview that it is intriguing for the listener to actually go out after the video and seek out the artists work. For instance I wasn't very familiar with Worth, but after the video I was more inclined to check out his work and give him a closer look and it's like...wow, how haven't I checked Worth out before, so with that said these interviews are very good and can open people up to new artists that maybe they weren't as familiar with before. Keep up the great work!

[FreakAnimalFinland]

Oh, that was something I could have mentioned about new video beside comment about "local noise" phenomena: The video quality when it is not "zoom meeting", but actually happening somewhere, makes is vastly better. I know that it is not doable few times a month, with artists living all around the globe, so this will probably remain as rare treat.

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OUT NOW!!!

Noise Cribs with Grant Richardson

In this first 30 minute episode, we're invited into the home of Grant Richardson, the man behind death industrial project GNAWED and Hex Audio Labs, arguably the most prolific and trusted mastering engineer in the scene. Grant showed us all around his giant house in Minneapolis, which is almost entirely dedicated to his work in the noise industrial underground. From his mastering suite, to his lathe cutting studio, to his backyard barbecue pit, we get to see it all!

Because this is the debut of the series, I'm making it available on the public YouTube channel for 24 hours. Due to the heavy workload and equipment required to produce Noise Cribs, it is classified as WCN TV Premium content and will be available only to Maniac's Circle Patreon supporters or higher in the future. You can get access to more, and co-produce future premium content at https://www.patreon.com/whitecentipedenoise

Watch free for the next 24 hours: https://youtu.be/pG4bgqQYQgA?si=V2aDQVuJlJlRd77i

[FreakAnimalFinland]

Really good. Seeing the way he does mastering, taking it absolutely seriously is pretty inspiring. I've heard some Finns mentioned they spend XXX amount of money to master tape.. and of course I know he does good job, but also that he clearly puts money in good use to improve gear and studio was very nice.

I like room after room cluttered with somewhat weird stuff.

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Noise Cribs with Grant Richardson is now available through Patreon:

https://www.patreon.com/posts/noise-cribs-with-94549911?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

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In this episode, I break down my favorite 10 releases of 2023, and in the EXT., share some further reflections on the year. I love checking out peoples' year end lists, and look forward to meeting up to talk about everyone else's at the WCN video party at the end of this month. Thanks for watching, listening, supporting, and making this year such a success!

https://youtu.be/LJPa4A3v-wM?si=Y34J928xaPg7GnCV

[Cranial Blast]

Really good. Seeing the way he does mastering, taking it absolutely seriously is pretty inspiring. I've heard some Finns mentioned they spend XXX amount of money to master tape.. and of course I know he does good job, but also that he clearly puts money in good use to improve gear and studio was very nice.

I like room after room cluttered with somewhat weird stuff.

I like rooms with the clutter and weird and random stuff too. It kind of reminds me of like Buffalo Bill's house on Silence Of The Lambs or something like that, in terms of the rooms being really different with some odd things around, haha. I like how Grant has various rooms of media on every floor. He's got some CDs and tapes around here and some stacks around there. His mastering room was like opening a door into another universe, totally surprised me! Also like the random animal skulls around the house and the random oddity type of things. I love that sort stuff.

I remember a long time ago watching Texas Chain Saw Massacre 2 with this women and saying how much I'd like to live "where they live" being all underground and lit up strangely like some ghoulish bunker and I think she thought I was fucking nuts, but I get a straight sense of nostalgia about that sort of thing. Now I'm waiting for the cribs video where somebody has a set up like that, haha.

[FreakAnimalFinland]

Latest episode dealing with top releases of 2023 is good example what kind of advantage is to describe noise with native tongue, instead of being trapped within minimal vocabulary. Even if Oskar would not go into absolutely deepest analysis of sound, he tends to be able to go into such detail of what noise in each particular item is, that it is good to listen to. Not just listing favorites, but more!

[WCN]

OUT NOW:
WCN TV: Noise Cribs with Sam Stoxen of Phage Tapes out now on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/whitecentipedenoise

Trailer: https://youtu.be/iQeCVmqTgj8?si=a1zIY6cdr5ICBKGl

[Cranial Blast]

OUT NOW:
WCN TV: Noise Cribs with Sam Stoxen of Phage Tapes out now on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/whitecentipedenoise

Trailer: https://youtu.be/iQeCVmqTgj8?si=a1zIY6cdr5ICBKGl

Just upgraded the membership so I could check this video out. Very interesting how Sam can manage all of that like he does. He's got a lot of overhead to say the least.

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OUT NOW - Samantha Hernandez of PARASITE NURSE on White Centipede Noise Podcast

PARASITE NURSE has blazed a name for herself in the noise scene over the last several years with her own brand of razor sharp cut-up and gloomy atmospherics, with releases on esteemed labels such as Dead Gods, No Rent, and Oxen, and live sets that have stunned audiences across the USA and Europe. In this interview, Samantha shares details about her Eurorack-focused approach to noise, recent tour experiences, and opens up about the person behind PARASITE NURSE.

In the Patreon exclusive EXT. segment, she even shows us her Eurorack rig in detail with her camera, breaking down each module and what she uses it for https://www.patreon.com/whitecentipedenoise

https://youtu.be/fGqElezP-rQ?si=2gxeCnEyEoswFpyq

[FreakAnimalFinland]

I have to admit that I have been a bit confused with the nurse bands, hah, thinking that Parasite Nurse would be some sort of collaboration involving Torturing Nurse (one artist that could be interesting to see interviewed as he plays so abnormally lot all around the world?!).
Quite new artist, and putting out stuff on such labels barely have any stuff. Great moments is when she mentions having basement show happening every night, and Oskar goes "every night?!". But would have been curious to ask what exactly is happening? Who plays? 350 noise shows a year? hah...

Discussion of if "modular harsh noise" is "genre", is quite curious. Maybe not a genre, but I suppose we do talk about "pedal harsh noise", or "power electronics", even when the sound artists are making is totally unlike the others. There is some other quality that unifies, than is the final outcome identical. One could say, based on these examples, that the gear Parasite Nurse is using, is equally possible to identify, and used in ways gear sort of "directs the usage". Just like "tape noise" or "pedal noise" directs the approach quite a lot despite end result varies.

Possibly best "pick up line" I have heard, is "can you be Sickness to my Slogun"!

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This week on WCN TV I crack open a fresh distro order from Satatuhatta and reviewed everything inside. New releases from THOMAS D'ANGELO, ARTBREAKHOTEL, SKIN CRIME, CORRAL SHUT, ROCKER Zine and more! Watch the full episode at https://www.patreon.com/whitecentipedenoise


Preview: https://youtu.be/o4X47VrZnLM?si=HtdeUqtXkEaZ9hco

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OUT NOW - Pete Jennings of PAIN APPENDIX on White Centipede Noise Podcast

PAIN APPENDIX alchemizes classic sources, such as scrap metal and abrasive field recordings, into powerful and unique compositions of harsh industrial noise. An artist whose work closely shadows the arc of his personal life, his work stays close to the dangerous side of industrial music, exploring excess and degeneracy as well as spiritual evolution. Through his deep discography of splits as well as several distinguished solo albums, Pete Jennings has earned international respect for his dedication and mastery of his craft.
https://youtu.be/rf79o4Zep9o?si=yOMg3PsU71EhTWsA

In the Patreon exclusive EXT. segment of this interview, Peter and I continue on the conversation about the importance of artistic freedom. You can also download the track "Steelsonik Ripwork" from his new CD, Manuhypnoz.
https://www.patreon.com/whitecentipedenoise