"Sueta" contains some of the best live performances from Theodor Bastard, recorded in Russia, Lithuania, Germany and Belgium. There are some real marvels there like a collaboration with the American sax genius Ethan Jordan, performed in Belgium, or the slow-paced opium-driven "AlBor" with an autopsied sitar, recorded in a damp squat in Dortmund. The CD comes housed in a nice slipcase. Russian import.
Despite their different musical styles, (Glitch, IDM, Dark Ambient, Neoclassical, Power Noise etc) these artists turn out to have a lot in common - all united by an experiment, an attempt to break through the defined borders of direction. Convergence (a strong coming together) and its many uses in language, is the inspiration of this collection. Feat: Andrey Kiritchenko, Brain Fork, Brompton's Cocktail, Fizzarum, Hladna, Noises Of Russia, Notchnoi Prospekt, PalSecam, Porch Nap, Spies Boys, Theodor Bastard, Vishudha Kali and Volga - plus a bonus track from S.P.U.L.
VA - 'It Just Is (In Memoriam: Jhonn Balance)' 2 x CD (Fulldozer Records / Nocharizma)
Dedicated to the memory of Jhonn Balance (1962-2004) of Coil. Feat: The Threshold Houseboy's Choir (Peter Christopherson), Thighpaulsandra (feat. Balance), Theodor Bastard, Kotra, Alec Empire, Chris Connelly, Phillip Klinger (PBK), KK Null, Alexei Borisov, COH, Alva Noto, Scanner, H.H.T.P., Noises Of Russia, Kryptogen Rundfunk and many more. Russian import.