Also posted this on the Scream & Writhe forum but since the first suggestions were Freak Animal already I feel this might be appropriate to share here too. Note, also after recommendations are here I would like to continue this topic through reviews, thoughts etc., not to make it another topic that ends abruptly.
At a recent Noise evening with various mostly Dutch artists I realised my love for Harsh Noise again not only because of its cathartic effect which helps me cope with rebuilding myself and healing from 5 years being controlled on what to do and even what to like but also because I feel it really well.
With The Nocturnal Library mail order and archive I'd like to therefore share a continuing collection of Harsh Noise releases both old and new to inspire others and share great works. Therefore my question to you is what is essential Harsh Noise to you? And it can be a wide interpretation as there of course Power Electronics but also from the other side Tape Music kinda artists who have that edge.
Feel free to send me recommendations of artists, releases, labels and I'll make a selection.
This topic is a good start if you want to explore the classics;
https://special-interests.net/forum/index.php?topic=3724.msg31670#msg31670
Quote from: impulse manslaughter on July 31, 2026, 11:39:25 PMThis topic is a good start if you want to explore the classics;
https://special-interests.net/forum/index.php?topic=3724.msg31670#msg31670
Yes, that's a great topic, thanks for reminding me. I'll dig in more, order more releases and build a nice collection of releases in my archive as well as mail order. Thank you
Am not sure if you are asking about current essential or now classic essential. I guess the former since you mentioned mail-order, but if the latter, and if you havent checked it already :
https://rateyourmusic.com/list/mkrasna/one_hundred_essential_noise_releases_as_recommended_by_joe_roemer__macronympha_/
Also if you can find : One Hundred Essential Noise Releases as Recommended by Tommy Carlsson (Treriksröset) , in Shocktilt #2 zine. Someone had compiled a Discogs list for it, but it's not there anymore.
Quote from: Theodore on August 01, 2026, 02:43:52 PMAm not sure if you are asking about current essential or now classic essential. I guess the former since you mentioned mail-order, but if the latter, and if you havent checked it already :
https://rateyourmusic.com/list/mkrasna/one_hundred_essential_noise_releases_as_recommended_by_joe_roemer__macronympha_/
Also if you can find : One Hundred Essential Noise Releases as Recommended by Tommy Carlsson (Treriksröset) , in Shocktilt #2 zine. Someone had compiled a Discogs list for it, but it's not there anymore.
In a way I meant both classic essential and current Harsh Noise because as for the mail order this could include essential artists as well as new reissues of classics too. The list(s) as well as that last one I'll try to find look interesting. Plenty to check out still.