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GENERAL SOUND DISCUSSION / Re: Live show reports / commen...
Last post by k.p.g - Today at 06:02:53 PM
I played my final show of 2025 this weekend in Ellenville, New York; small house show with a major lineup. 

First up was Spreaders (whose house was where we played), who continues to be a knockout live performer.  His mastery of all things tape (cassette, 8-track, etc.) is truly second to none, and is something you have to see to believe.  Of course, not everyone does have the luxury to just come to a house show in upstate New York, which really makes me crave some more new Spreaders recordings to come out sooner rather than later!

As previously stated, I performed this night as Dead Door Unit.  It seemed to be pretty well received, even when I made one of the PA speakers rumble off the kitchen counter and fall directly onto my table. I was pretty surprised none of my gear broke/turned off from that.

Pain Appendix delivered a pretty nuanced and structured third set.  The flow was pretty on point, and it was fun to pick out the little nuances of each section as they passed.  Probably the longest set of the night, but offered up enough to keep the crowd hooked into place.  Also enjoyed the restraint Pete showed, as there was really no point at which he just said "fuck it, let me just turn all the pedals on"

Robert Fuchs continues to deliver electrifying sets every time I see him play.  All electronics failing and sputtering to total bliss.  At the end of the set, Dean cut the volume a little and continued ripping like it was nothing.  I think the intentional volume drop provides another layer to the project's sound.  Call it some domestic ambiance.  No notes.  Excellent.

Matt Luczak closed the gig with tons of tape guts and mixer sputter.  Matt told me after the gig that he usually lets his reel-to-reel players warm up for about 20 minutes before playing, but decided to throw caution to the wind tonight.  Worked well in his favor.  A completely shattered ending to this very fun show.
#6
Live Show Announcements / Re: Finnish noise gig calendar...
Last post by DBL - Today at 04:48:07 PM
Metsäkirkko was added to the bill with Merzbow, and the event location was changed to Ääniwalli:

14.01.2026 @ Ääniwalli, Helsinki
Merzbow (JP), Metsäkirkko
Event at Tiketti
Venue's event page

Also coming up next year:

30.05.2026 @ Turku, Finland
Sutcliffe No More (UK), Bizarre Uproar + Grunt, KSNK, Vigilantism, Pseudokommando
SI topic
#7
GENERAL SOUND DISCUSSION / Re: PLAYLIST with COMMENTS/REV...
Last post by k.p.g - Today at 03:25:52 PM
Merzbow - New Takamagahara ([OHM] Records/Jazzassin Records)
Could this be the most slept on release in the 90s era of Merzbow?  I don't know -- maybe others had heard of and regraded it highly before me, but then again, I have never seen talk of it anywhere.  So I'm going to go out on a limb and say yeah, this is highly underrated!  Some of the harshest highs and deepest lows of the Merzbow sound palette are on display here.  This made for a great driving soundtrack after a gig.  I found myself on multiple occasions throwing my arms up like "YES!  THIS is why he is king!"  We can only dream of reaching this kind of excellence.  This is a crucial release.  Listen right now.
#8
CLASSIFIED ADS / RAREST Sotos for Sale: Playgro...
Last post by Jesman - November 30, 2025, 11:57:23 PM
Hey gang, I've got a copy of the first printing of arguably Sotos's rarest book, Playground Sex, in very good condition for sale on eBay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/267496317856 I ordered a copy from Timeless in Paris himself around 2000, and its one of only a hundred copies printed and spiral-bound. (I'm selling only because, well, while I appreciate transgressive art, I also gotta eat--and the value of rare Sotos books has exploded in the past quarter century...)

The condition is very good: Tight binding, bright white pages, some wrinkling at a few of the edges, and all reasonable offers will be considered (the Buy It Now price is so high on eBay because, well, sometimes a few of his books get near that number and I'd happily take it. But seriously, feel free to make lower--if still serious--offers).

Also, I'm almost never on this site, so message through eBay unless you're willing to wait a bit...



#9
Live Show Announcements / Re: Turku 30.5.2026: Sutcliffe...
Last post by Balor/SS1535 - November 30, 2025, 07:15:21 PM
So I guess Bizarre Uproar is back to live performances in some capacity?
#10
Live Show Announcements / Turku 30.5.2026: Sutcliffe No ...
Last post by HWS - November 30, 2025, 05:23:29 PM


HARSH WAYS SYNDICATE PRESENTS:
30.05.2026 Saturday
Turku, Finland

Sutcliffe No More (UK)
Bizarre Uproar + Grunt
KSNK
Vigilantism
Pseudokommando

Private event - you are invited
Preorder tickets 35 €
Contact: harshwayssyndicate@gmail.com