The publication formerly known as Grim Humour. 52 A4 pages devoted to interviews with Michael Gira / THE ANGELS OF LIGHT, Frans de Waard, Anthony di Franco / NOVATRON (also of RAMLEH, SKULLFLOWER) and Roger Doyle; a little fiction; the second helping of Amongst The Dust (feature on psychedelic / rock / exotica etc. obscurities) and an extensive reviews section (covering experimental / post-industrial / avant-garde / electronica etc. music, books & films). Recommended.
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BAIN WOLFKIND - 'Wasteland' MCD (Hau Ruck!)
(2007) This is Bain Wolfkind's fourth release on Hau Ruck! under this moniker. This release finds Bain Wolfkind treading a similar path to previous releases, only this time much darker, autobiographical, tragic and southern than ever before! Purely a solo 'back to basics' release with guitar, organ, tambourine, maracas, voice and nothin' much else. Think Leonard Cohen, Townes Van Zandt, Steve Young, Hank Williams and Michael Gira in a Mexican flophouse with a cheap guitar, a case of tequila and a tape machine. Digifile.
MICHAEL GIRA - 'Songs For A Dog' LP (Lumberton Trading Company)
(2006) Over the years, Michael Gira (Angels Of Light, ex-SWANS etc) has honed his craft into something more sophisticated without actually having lost sight of the power, emotional tugs, or even the simplicity of his earlier works. On 'Songs for a Dog', he has collected ten tracks (mostly culled from releases only available via his website, plus three unreleased tracks), that catch him in his purest form. Mostly built around his guitar and voice in a home studio environment, the songs here expose perfectly how he can function without the layers of sound he's also often fond of exploring. These songs capture an artist who seems forever capable of pushing himself into new avenues. Ltd x 2000 copies in textured packaging, complete with insert and pressed on heavy vinyl.
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PSYCHIC TV - 'Mr. Alien Brain Vs The Skinwalkers' CD & DVD (Sweet Nothing)
Genesis Breyer P-Orridge (Throbbing Gristle) and her reactivated Psychic TV aka "PTV3" release their second album. Most of these tracks were recorded live for NPR's "World Cafe" programme in Philadelphia, May 2008 or at Galapagos Arts Space, Brooklyn, New York 2007. This initial pressing includes an exclusive DVD boasting 30 minutes of unseen Psychic TV / PTV3 live, on the road and in the studio by filmmaker Marie Losier and other surprises. For this project Psychic TV / PTV3 were: Lady Jaye Breyer P-Orridge, Edley ODowd, Hanna Haddix, Marrkus Aurelius Cirkus Maximus Fabulous Perrson, David XXX Maxxx, Alice Genese and Genesis Breyer P-Orridge. NO overdubs, no remixing. What you hear is what the band played. Includes "I Am Making A Mirror", Lady Jaye's song / poem for Genesis previously only available on the vinyl version of "Hell Is Invisible...", the previously unreleased mix of "New York Story" by Michael Gira (Angels of Light, Swans), live recordings from PTV3's residency at Galapagos Art Space as well as 2 entirely new tracks: "The Alien Brain" and "I Love You, I Know". This album is lovingly dedicated to Lady Jaye Breyer P-Orridge: 1969-2007. Presented in a sumptuous 8-panel digifile.
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ROCK-A-ROLLA Issue #11 Magazine
The Festival Issue of UK bi-monthly magazine Rock-A-Rolla, featuring Super Sonic, Input and Green Man festivals. Features interviews with Michael Gira (Swans), High On Fire, Chrome Hoof, Les Savy Fav, Orthodox, Odd Nosdam, Qui, Walter & Sabrina, Eyvine Kang - and a Q&A with Odd Nosdam (Clouddead). Plus a special on "Classic Label" Load Records and the usual vast selection of news, music, DVD and live reviews from the avant-rock, metal, noise and experimental scenes. Always highly recommended!
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THE ANGELS OF LIGHT - 'New Mother' CD (Fringecore)
"New Mother" (1999) was written, sung, and produced by Michael Gira (Swans), with contributions from a variety of players ranging across the musical spectrum: Julia Kent (Antony And The Johnsons), Phil Puleo (Cop Shoot Cop), Bill Rieflin (R.E.M., Pigface, Ministry) and Thor Harris (Shearwater). File under Americana, Alternative, Folk Rock. Digipak.
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THE BODY LOVERS / THE BODY HATERS - 'The Body Lovers / The Body Haters' 2 x CD (Young God Records)
This release provides Michael Gira's side projects The Body Lovers "Number One Of Three" and The Body Haters "34:13" albums (originally released individually in 1998) in one double CD set. A superb line-up (including a long list of ex-Swans member) of Jarboe and Kris Force (Amber Asylum), Bill Rieflin (R.E.M., Pigface, Ministry), James Plotkin (Khanate), Mika Vainio (Pan Sonic), Tore Honore Boe, Phil Puleo (Cop Shoot Cop). "Gira has consistently made atmospheric music that doesn't take you into the atmosphere. It doesn't invite you to escape reality. It suffocates you with the not so comforting truths of humanity, without causing introspection, retrospection, or even speculation". The Body Haters disc contains a new, 10-minute track recorded specifically for this re-release.
