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GENERAL SOUND DISCUSSION / Re: WHITE CENTIPEDE NOISE PODC...

Last post by WCN - Today at 08:06:40 PM

OUT NOW - Bill Henson of JUHYO / Housepig Records on WCN Podcast

Bill Henson is an OG of both Minneapolis and international noise, playing in the duo JUHYO with Brian Kopish, running Housepig records, and working closely with artists like BASTARD NOISE, NAMANAX, AUBE, and more. He operates with an ethos that blends pragmatic professionalism with a DIY punk spirit. He also documents live Minneapolis noise extensively for his YouTube channel, and is working on a long-form documentary about the Minneapolis scene.

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Live Show Announcements / Re: 2-14-2026 - Banjo's Dead F...

Last post by Balor/SS1535 - Today at 06:43:00 PM

Consistently bummed to not be on West Coast. I'm particularly fan of WALLMART

Wallmart is tragically underrated.  Definitely worth catching live if you ever get the chance!

As Wurmmart employee, the name obviously is great to me.

Been corresponding with Ed. I actually sent him some ephemera for future shows! I hope it makes the noise show fashion cut!

Very cool---I had been wondering where he sourced his official-looking gear!

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GENERAL VISUAL ART / LITERATURE DISCUSSION / Re: Seen and not seen's, recom...

Last post by Balor/SS1535 - Today at 06:40:27 PM

In the end (SPOILER) I thought it was very funny that he was stabbed to death.  The whole thing was such an over-the-top slog of pain and torture.

Ah, I see what you mean. I got the impression it wasn't the actual cause of death, but rather the beating that happens right after. Gutting an already half-dead guy wasn't hardcore enough. Whoever that final boss was, hated the man so much that he wanted to anyway keep punching him in the face. Movie title explained!

haha  You are most probably right!

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GENERAL SOUND DISCUSSION / Re: Women In Noise? Women Here...

Last post by NedOik - Today at 05:31:42 PM

Mayuko Hino C.C.C.C. was not mentioned. Awesome.

She is mentioned on the first page of the discussion thread.

Doesn't she have an interview in Bananafish? Was that a C.C.C.C. interview, or just her? I would love to read what she has to say. I've never owned a Bananafish. I've only read THAT Macronympha interview "Mean Sheets" from Bananafish #10... Hino is discussed therein... OK! I'm going to reread it again; it never gets old...

There is an interview segment with C.C.C.C. on the Live At Club Lower Links VHS (reissued on DVD by Tribe Tapes):

https://tribetapes.bandcamp.com/album/live-at-club-lower-links

Do any of her text interviews exist online?

I didn't read back that far hehe silly me. There is a short interview clip of her here - subtitled in English : art demolition 4 - c.c.c.c. . If anyone has anything in English raise your hand.

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GENERAL SOUND DISCUSSION / Re: PLAYLIST with COMMENTS/REV...

Last post by impulse manslaughter - Today at 05:12:52 PM

Twice is Not Enough by Whitehouse never made an impact on me as it's less noisy, chaotic and violent than some of the other classics. I've been listening to it repeatedly over the last 2 days though and the creepy, minimalistic atmosphere is certainly growing on me. Up next; Quality Time and Mummy & Daddy.

[The Coffee Table ("La mesita del comedor"), 2022, by Caye Casas.]

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GENERAL VISUAL ART / LITERATURE DISCUSSION / Re: Seen and not seen's, recom...

Last post by moozz - Today at 04:44:44 PM

WAKE IN FRIGHT (1971) - what a mindfuck of a movie. always good to be kept on edge in modern days when watching an "older" film. considering the last time I saw donald pleasance he was (once again) playing a perpetually stressed out psychiatrist in ALONE IN THE DARK, it was nice to see him get a bit loony.

Not sure if anybody mentioned it. The Coffee Table ("La mesita del comedor"), 2022, by Caye Casas. Really nice.

This one was great and really funny (in a sick sort of way).  It's not too often that you see that sort of thing on film!

well put my friend. i remember nervously chuckling for a good majority of this. if you know anything similar shoot it my way!

There is a recent (2025) remake of The Coffee Table called The Turkish Coffee Table. I have not seen the original but the Turkish version was funny and gruesome.

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GENERAL SOUND DISCUSSION / Re: Women In Noise? Women Here...

Last post by moozz - Today at 04:33:47 PM

Minor correction: The Gloria does have at least one tape out. I got a copy at the Helsinki gig. Good stuff.

There is also that The Rita/The Gloria split tape that came out maybe a year ago. On this split she comes out as the winner IMO. Definitely looking forward to future gigs/releases.

[TAC]

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GENERAL SOUND DISCUSSION / Re: PLAYLIST with COMMENTS/REV...

Last post by k.p.g - Today at 03:47:23 PM

TAC - Back To, Not Front (Tribe Tapes)
I am not the most knowledgeable on the work of TAC, but what I have heard is great.  You can add this release to that list.  As the label put it, this release is not just some cobbled collections of odds 'n ends, but rather a piecing of forgotten material that contains the flow and power of a real album.  Feel like that is pretty much the case, no need to praise it much there.
What I do have to praise though is the sound palette itself.  Again, not being the biggest TAC fanatic, I found myself amazed by how little I was able to comprehend here.  Messing around with tapes, turntables and field recordings should feel easier to pick out, but outside of the last track (which I am pretty sure is just the artist walking around town or something), I found most of the runtime having me say "how is he doing that?"  I hear looping cardboard, broken radiators, domestic bliss.  It's all very good. 

Jeph Jerman - Keep the Drum (Concussion Solos) (New Forces, reissue)
Found myself falling asleep to this clang 'n clatter the other night.  You would think a record comprised of banging on pipes and bones would make for more of a daytime listen.  At a low enough volume though, it makes for a pretty nice ambiance!

Atrophist - The Happiest Country on Earth (Tribe Tapes)
Now this is a record I have been waiting to publicly discuss.  Max gave me a copy a while back to listen, and first time around I thought "wow, this is some really great stuff."  Now over this weekend, it received 3 plays in the CD player.  And I come back around to it thinking "it gets better every time!" 
To break it down, we can simply start at the artwork.  It's very pleasant on the eyes; tons of bright colors at play.  I especially look at the disc art and smile.  Reminds me of one family photo I used to see hung up around the house of me and my sibling as children in Germany.  I think it has to do with similar color palette. 
Now on the end of sound, this disc opens up with some chatter between a few unknown voices before it launches into this very crude brand of harsh noise.  Rarely is there a moment of bliss to be had, but this is also not your Merzbow brand of harsh noise.  It's far cruder, very lo-fi and very patient in its movement.  Sometimes, certain squeals/tones remain unbroken for several minutes on end.  Tension does not lead to anxiety, but rather a trance state.  When they do break, I take a big sigh and say "YES."
Excellent stuff; highest recommendation.

[Yeast Culture]

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GENERAL SOUND DISCUSSION / Re: Low fidelity art

Last post by k.p.g - Today at 03:16:04 PM

Yeast Culture comes to mind, as far as the visual end goes.

Seamus's stuff is pretty cool, although I need to dig more into the recorded material.  Played with Lean a few times back in the day, prior to COVID.  Always struck me as one of the more interesting acts up by way of Massachusetts at the time.

[The World As It Used to Exist]

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GENERAL SOUND DISCUSSION / Re: Women In Noise? Women Here...

Last post by Vrenndel - Today at 01:58:14 PM

Anenzephalia's later live gigs with a female member have been positively commented here, both in sound and live presence/intensity. I think she hasn't featured on any releases yet though? I might be wrong. Live clips and longer gig reports have been made by SI.

She is featured on one track actually, on The World As It Used to Exist tape on De/TAINMENT TAPES. Looking forward to any future material featuring her vocals on record. Last December performance in Dresden was great.