RIP Roland S Howard

Very sad news that Roland S Howard has passed away. Battling cancer, he passed on Dec 30th at the age of 50.

Story
Here or Here

AkuYou Tracks

Here are a few tracks from my band AkuYou.

Sleepless by AkuYou

Blinded by AkuYou

REPOST : PART 1 Formulation 2009

Brad Miller has decided to repost his awesome 4 part download only compilation, Because God Told Me to Do It, in time for the holidays.
There is some really great stuff on these downloads and all are completely FREE. YES FREE! The original download had an instrumental version of Piano Somewhere from AkuYou. The repost has the corrected version with vocals. I highly recommend these 4 downloads. You can't lose!

Track Listing;
1 Fire Alarm - AxemRangers
2 Ahi Mele - The Missing Middle
3 Witness At The Fountain - The Vivi Sect
4 Wall Of The Shot (God's Version) - No It Is Opposition
5 Burning/Crawling - Vampyramidf/F
6 Will You Come Now - Phallus Dei featuring John Walker
7 Celebration Of The Moon - Salakapakka Sound System
8 Fire - A Forgotten Tale
9 PianoSomewhere - AkuYou
10 Viral Symphony 4th Mvt (Edit) - Joseph Nechvatal
11 Gorka krv - Tearpalm
12 Echoes - Elvatorium

Get it Here

Parts 2, 3 & 4 will be posted in the coming days.

Crystal Antlers @ The Earl

Crystal Antlers at The Earl in Atlanta. Dec 10 2009.

Myspace

Site

Buy

Video from Untied States & Hawks

Untied States and Hawks both played friday Dec 4 2009 at The Earl in East Atlanta Village ATL GA. Here is a bit of video from the show;

OuterLoop Page

Got an email today letting me know that OuterLoop now has a myspace page. Responsible for the awesome Christmas compilation tapes put out years ago around Atlanta. (Perimeter Records then Outer Loop, history at Beyond Failure)
James Joyce has a great write up on his blog, Beyond Failure, about the history and a full download of the '87 tape here.

Here is the track listing:
1. Merry Christmas, Dammit by Jon Kincaid, Bryan Lilje, Todd Ploharski, Melinda Spratt, Christopher Swartz and Doug Hughes
2. Chimes by Christopher Swartz
3. I'm Dreaming by Todd Ploharski
4. Arctic Christmas by Doug Hughes


Later releases included Atlanta bands such as St. Nicks Evil Moronic Twin, Pineal Ventana, Sequence 3, Seely, Routerwelm, Liars Club, Peppermint Synapse, Tilde Course, Accustat, James' Magic Dragon, Broken Symmetry, Hughes/Swartz, , Overdoor Head Traction Ensemble, Casper Fandango, Starblood, Happy Billionaires.

Check back for more info in the coming weeks. Beyond Failure is doing writeups on lots of the xmas tapes up until the holiday is over.

Some Sites I Frequent

Today i thought I would list a few sites that I check out regularly.
Mostly music related and in no particular order:

Thee Other Sound Blogspot

Because God Told Me To Do It

Built on a Weak Spot

Gimme Tinnitus

Experimental Etc

Radiobutt

Death By Audio

Kill Your Godz

The Music Slut

Big Fan of Satanist

Tiny Mix Tapes

The Sound of Indie

The Daily Swarm

Beautifull Noise

Sucka Pants

7" Atlanta

Beyond Failure

Ducks Battle Satan

BeAtlanta

The Noise Is

Under the Influence

The Pessimist Club

Mutant Sounds

We Are Disabled

Madrotter

Good Bad Music

BrooklynVegan

Free Music Archive

Anchor Brain

Building Drain to House Insane

OhmPark

RCRD LBL

NextStop

529 Calendar EAV

Tight Bros Calendar

Oh My Rockness NYC Showlist

WFMU Blog

WREK Underground Recordings

Free Music Software

New Chinese Stars Video

So my northern friends up in Providence have a new video for their song "Body" off their newly released album "Heaven on Speed Dial." Chinese Stars have been releasing consistently good music since the breakup of their other band, Arab on Radar. Catchy, off-kilter, screechy vocals, mesmerizing drum patterns, toe tapping good time.

Mp3 - Rabbit Face - Chinese Stars
Check it out!

Official Video For Body Off Of Chinese Stars' Heaven On Speed Dial from Anchor Brain on Vimeo.

Clipd Beaks New Album Coming

Clipd Beaks is one of those bands I accidentally came across a couple of years ago while in search of something new to listen to. They are noisy, layered, sonic and dark but always get my foot tapping. i really like these guys.
They released their first full length "Hoarse Lords" in 2007 and finally in Jan of 2010 their second full length "Realize" will be released on LovePump United label.

Tracklist:

1. Strangler
2. Blood
3. Broke Life
4. Visions
5. Home
6. Atoms
7. Dust
8. Desert Highway Music
9. Jamn
10. On One
11. Shot On A Horse

Website
Myspace

Final Grammal Seizure Release

Erik from Grammal Seizure says that this is his final release under "Grammal Seizure"

In his own words :

"O.k. ..... here's the deal. "MISSION TERMINATED" is exactly that.... It is the final release from GS.... and it's FREE ! I have some other releases that are slightly older than this and they may be released in the near future... "Non Stop Brutality" may be released on Inner X Musick as well.... But as for GS, I am flat out exhausted with the project.... So better to go out on a high (free) note, than to keep dragging out the same shit.....

MISSION TERMINATED is 12 songs that all GS fans will surely like..... It's actually the last 2 releases I was working on combined.... and the cover is a nod to TG's break up record "Mission of Dead Souls"...... So it's been interesting, but time to move on with things... There will be other projects from me in the future.... I'm just wore out right now and need a break..

Thanks to all the fans around the world... Honestly I never thought GS would even get noticed... So thank you to everyone."

Get it Here


Myspace

Thee Transmissionary Movement Collective

Korean Tacos in the ATL

I am so excited to be trying, for the first time, a Korean style taco here in Atlanta this weekend. I have been hearing about all the amazing food trucks that serve big cities around the US and have always felt slighted that Atlanta hasn't caught on to it.

I read about the buzz in LA with the Kogi taco trucks and how amazing the taste is. So I was excited when I started reading about Atlanta's own Hankook Taqueria. While it is not a moving taco truck and sits in a plain storefront, I keep reading good things.

From what I understand they only serve lunch as of right now.
Your choice of Chicken "Dak Gogi" marinated in Spicy Korean BBQ
Beef "Bul Gogi" marinated in Korean BBQ
Pork "Dae Ji Gogi" Pulled pork with Spicy Korean BBQ
Fish "Saeng Seon Jeon" Panko crusted tilapia with hoisin tarter
Tofu "Tubu" crispy tofu

Then you have a choice of 2 dressings:
1. Lettuce, green onion, green cabbage tossed in soy sesame vinagrette
2. Yellow onion, cilantro and lime juice

They offer Burritos stuffed with fried rice kim chee with the above dressing choice

Quesadilla's chicken , beef or pork with sour cream and jack cheese

Then some apps/ street snacks
Fried Dumplings with ginger scallion pork filling
Vegetable stir fry potato noodles with sesame soy sauce
Rice and pusan fish cake in spicy broth
Tempura fried korean sweet potato
Rice, sesame veggies and spicy korean sauce
Soba noodles w/veggies and red pepper vinagrette

Hopefully i will some photos after i visit this weekend.

Another review here

AkuYou Interview and CD Review

BeAtlanta.com has posted an interview and cd review with my project AkuYou. The interview was done with Clara and I a few weeks ago.



Here is the cd review:



"Holy Hell. These girls just turned my brain inside out. This brand-new Atlanta band just let eight infinitely forceful songs loose on a split release with Grammal Seizure, a one man band from Maryland. AkuYou, consisting of Kim Chee and Clara Clamp, doesn’t seem to easily fit into any existing musical genre that I am aware of, unless pineal gland rock has already been coined. Using multiple effects and well thought out instrumentation, Kim shapes unique sound textures, which surround both Clara’s vocals and some pounding percussion that will certainly wake you up. Their song Bass Split is a perfect example. It flawlessly imitates the sounds one’s brain might produce while having a not-so-great experience on a strong psychedelic drug… plus drums. If this doesn’t sound fun to you then you need to just get over it and give it a try anyways. If you desire something a bit less ambient, their song SS has a bit more of a driving force, which really allows Clara to show you what she’s got. Or there is Henry, my personal favorite, which lies somewhere in the middle. Set aside the time to lie down, grab your biggest head-phones, concentrate, and experience AkuYou. You wont regret it."

Untied States @ Criminal Records, Photos

Instore performance at Criminal Records in Atlanta for Untied States cd release.
Oct 24 2009

Experiment A.D.

A double release from Experiment A.D. (Erik Stanger, Grammal Seizure, Nordhausen) is now available here.

"Out now is a double release cd from my new project EXPERIMENT A.D. This is 2 recordings (INFRASTRUCTURE and BLARING REALITY) on one disc ...... 15 songs of death industrial / power electronic hell.... All for just 10 bucks."

Check it out!

Subarachnoid Space in Atlanta

A few photos and a video from the Subarachnoid Space / Ovo show at Drunken Unicorn on Sept 30 2009 in Atlanta. I didnt get a chance to get any Ovo shots ... SORRY.

John Zewizz Free Single

John Zewizz/Sleep Chamber

"Thank you to Inner-X-Musick for supplying this FREE single. Three different versions of the title track off the up coming John Zewizz solo release "2012". The release should be available within a month or so. Feel free to post this link EVERYWHERE. Repost this post EVERYWHERE. However you want to do it...

Track Listing:
2012 - 1 20012 (Radio Mix)
2012 - 2 2012 (Club Mix)
2012 - 3 2012 (Soundtrack Mix)

Download Here

Experimental Klinik from Grammal Seizure

Experimental Klinik is now out. 7 tracks

From Grammal Seizure "OUT NOW ! The new GS full length. "Experimental Klinik"..... 7 songs of love........ love of torture and experimentation....that is....."

Buy it Here

FU*K SH*T Up Podcast #1

Erik from Grammal Seizure has posted his first podcast.

In his words, "I am going to do an on again off again (basically whenever I feel like it) downloadable podcast called "Fuck shit up !). It's going to involve lots of genres of music I like.... so you may here WHITEHOUSE and then a DISCHARGE track butted up against each other...... no limits here... Of course there will be GRAMMAL SEIZURE & NORDHAUSEN stuff on the show.... I will do an introduction at the beginning of the show and let the music destroy from there on out... Keep an eye out here at the blog for the downloadable shows.... "


The playlist is as follows:

1. GIFTGASATTACK - blood soaked children
2. GRAMMAL SEIZURE - weapon ov sound
3. ATRAX MORGUE - A.D. pt 8
4. THE GREY WOLVES - I.T.A.
5. BATCHEEBA - doctor person
6. AKUYOU - SS
7. SLEEP CHAMBER - fetish
8. DEATH IN JUNE - knives (live)
9. THROBBING GRISTLE - weapons training (live IRC cassette release)

Download is Here

Check it Out

Go-Devils Reunion @ Criminal Records

I have a few photos from the Go-Devils reunion show at Criminal Records from 9.5.09
They played the next day as well at the Drive-In-Invasion.

New Grammal Seizure Ep

New ep from Grammal Seizure available NOW.

"Brand new GRAMMAL SEIZURE e.p. "The mechanics of suicide" dedicated to Marco Corbelli / Atrax Morgue is OUT NOW !......

You can buy it HERE with paypal and credit cards only 7 bucks plus shipping for 5 songs that will steamroll all your goodwill and crush your spirit...."

Butthole Surfers Dates 2009

Photo from Butthole Surfers Myspace


So the early lineup (and best in my opinion) has gotten together for a tour. Back in the 80's the Butthole's were one of my most favorite bands around. Lucky for me I was able to see them perform in their heyday. I lost interest through the 90's but when I heard the original lineup was doing some dates my interest peaked.
They did a few shows last year and early this year in Europe and NY I think.
They are hitting Atlanta on Sept 26 and playing at Masquerade. (One of my least favorite venues in the city mostly because of the rude staff.)
Tiks are $20 if I remember correctly.
So if you are a fan this could be the best time to catch them together. From what I have been hearing, the set is made up of old material and prob no "pepper" which in my opinion is perfect!


09.24.09 - Houston, TX - House of Blues
09.25.09 - New Orleans, LA - House of Blues
09.26.09 - Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade
09.28.09 - Baltimore, MA - Sonar
09.29.09 - Philadelphia, PA - Trocadero
09.30.09 - Boston, MA - The Paradise
10.02.09 - Toronto, ON - Phoenix Concert Theater
10.05.09 - Columbus, OH - Newport Music Hall
10.06.09 - Madison, WI - Barrymore Theatre
10.09.09 - Denver, CO - Ogden Theater
10.10.09 - Salt Lake City, UT - Urban Lounge
10.12.09 - Vancouver, BC - Commodore Ballroom
10.13.09 - Seattle, WA - Showbox SoDo
10.14.09 - Portland, OR - Crystal Ballroom
10.16.09 - San Francisco, CA - Grand Ballroom - Regency
10.17.09 - San Diego, CA - Canes Bar & Grill
10.18.09 - Los Angeles, CA - Club Nokia
10.30.09 - Dallas, TX - Granada Theatre
10.31/09 - Austin, TX - Stubb’s

Art by Danette Haser

My good friend and musical partner of many years, Danette Haser, is FINALLY having an art show to showcase her amazing talent. Opening night is this Sat, Sept 5 2009 from 10pm to midnight at 7 Stages Theater in Little 5 Points, ATL.

Free so come by and check out the artwork. There will be a DeeJay set by Brian James and live music from our good friend Kathleen Lynch (NYC), oh and beverages also. Come out and support Danette and her art.

Here is a little bio thingy:

"My name is Danette Haser and I have been drawing all my life. I am
basically a self taught artist, having only taken a few art classes in
college but not being able to follow the professor's direction. I quickly
abandoned any thoughts of continuing with art classes, but I never stopped
drawing.
I follow the voices in my head and where my hand leads me. I find my
inspiration in the end of life: road kill, the useless, and unusual. Fear
and obsession. As much as darkness leads me, so do children, animals and
life. My daughter is a new inspiration to me with her curiosity, brightness,
and positivity. Fairy tales and magic. Conflict and contradiction. I
desperately seek balance through my art. In the newer drawings, I'm
starting to use a little color where as in the past the color hurt my hands.

My other creative outlet has always been music. I have been a singer for
the bands Pineal Ventana and Victory Girls, and I am currently singing with
AkuYou and yet to be named project.

Thank you for letting me share my work with you."

Art by Danette Haser
Sat Sept 5th
10pm - Midnight
7 Stages Theater Little 5 Points
FREE

GRAMMAL SEIZURE plays ATRAX MORGUE

More FREE music from Grammal Seizure is up today. This guy is a maniac when it comes to releasing music. Does he ever sleep? haha

Anyway here is the info directly from Grammal Seizure:
""In Memoriam Marco" GRAMMAL SEIZURE plays ATRAX MORGUE.... Is a tribute 2 song free download. I cover "Beautiful Razor" and "Electrodeath excitement" on this internet only free release.... I did this because Marco in all his forms (atrax morgue, progretto morte, and his work with Maurizio Bianchi ALL HAD A HUGE INFLUENCE on me even wanting to start my own Power Electronics project.... Marco had just as much influence on me as WHITEHOUSE, THROBBING GRISTLE and THE GREY WOLVES...... You may not hear it, but he's in my music in some form....

So HERE'S THE FREE DOWNLOAD "In Memoriam Marco"
Enjoy and say thank you.... "

New Releases

This was an internet release that has been mastered and re-released as a physical cd.

""THAT'S ROMANCE: A Loving Tribute To John Zewizz" is exactly that. A tribute to the legendary American Industrial Musick pioneer John Zewizz. Featuring songs spanning John's long and vaired career by artists from all over the world.

Released via FOAMIN' SODOMY RECORDS in conjunction with the KILL YOUR GODZ web page.

Get it Here


All proceeds go to FREE THE BEARS FUND INC. Let's make that alot of money!

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This release is from Nordhausen which is Erik's, from Grammal Seizure, new project.
The release date is set for Sept but he has posted a preview track.

"My side project to GS...... NORDHAUSEN has a full length cd titled "Projekt 1" coming out on Inner-X-Musick on September 1st. 9 songs of old school RAMLEH style industrial / power electronics.... I will post the link to purchase the release on September 1st.... Until then here is a free download of 1 of the songs off of "Projekt 1"... It's called "TOTAL POWER"..."

Tracks Here

Enjoy

New Lonesome CD

Photo by Donny Lamonto


The recently recorded cd from Atlanta band Lonesome is now up in it's entirety at myspace. Recorded back in March at Seizures Palace in Brooklyn with the awesome Jason LaFarge.
Give it a listen in it's entirety. Hopefully a physical copy will be available soon.

Veil of Thorns

This is a FREE download before the physical release on Inner-X Musick.

Taken from Because God Told Me to Do It:
"Inner-X-Musick is proud to announce it's first release by Veil Of Thorns. And because I run this blog - and because P. Emerson Williams is forward thinking artist - and because we both agree in the importance of the free flow of musick - and because the musick itself demanded it... You (the reader) reap the benefit.

"NECROFUTURIST" by Veil Of Thorns is the second non /SLEEPCHAMBER release on the newly revamped Inner-X-Musick, the first being the outstanding "Medical Report" by Grammal Seizure. However, "NECROFUTURIST" is the first release that is being offered as a FREE DOWNLOAD before the physical release becomes available."

Track Listing ...
1 Thought Pollution Evolution
2 Through The Fire
3 Standing
4 The Vandals Exquisite Corpse
5 The Lifeless Trio Kept Playing
6 Wailing In Glass
7 Waltz
8 Pleasure In Nightmare
9 Giving Ascent
10 Dancing Revelation
11 Let Loose Into That Good Mourning
12 The Reflection
13 Deny Fascination
14 The Only One Left
15 Die As One
16 Entertainments Subsume Concern
17 Head Up Get Out
18 The Dead Channel

Get it now! This is good stuff!

Head Up Get Out - Veil of Thorns Mp3
Full Release Here

Anchor Brain

Just got word from my buddies up in Providence RI about a great new record label. Anchor Brain, great name considering the whaling and fishing history in this area. Seems like a labor of love between Arab on Radar guys and Six Finger Satellite. Would love to find out who is actually behind this great idea.
Essentially they will NOT release cd's. Everything will be digital downloads and artwork which will be mailed. Here is a description from their mouth,

"Rather than sit back and watch the rapid unraveling of a once exciting and thriving music industry, Anchor Brain has decided to take back the helm and steer things into a new direction…FORWARD!

What is ANCHOR BRAIN? It is a new record label whose goal is to utilize fresh marketing ideas to bring international attention to the many amazing and unique bands originating in Providence, R.I. Plans include replacing obsolete Compact Discs with limited-edition silkscreened posters that come complete with a download code for the record. The label will also release limited-edition silk screened LP’s, subscription-only unreleased tracks and will have worldwide digital distribution.

Through these ideas Anchor Brain hopes to curb the rampant downloading theft of independent music and reaffirm the respect that listeners once had for the blood sweat and tears that went into making records.

The first three bands to be signed by the label are The Chinese Stars, Six Finger Satellite, and Sensitive Hearts. The label will unleash these three records in October of 2009. So beware…"

Sounds great doesn't it! Especially with the amount of Providence bands that I already like I am hoping this will help keep them around and expose others to their creativity.

Right now they are offering up tasty mp3s from the upcoming releases.

Rabbit Face - Chinese Stars
Wilson P - Six Finger Satellite
Scratchy - Sensitive Hearts

Support this label I have a feeling they will release some great stuff.

Director Reel

Just came across this video recently. Years ago Pineal Ventana did some music for Chad Rullman's short film "Kotoran Jiwa." The video below is a Director Reel from Chad posted on YouTube with clips from some of his work which includes videos of Mastodon and Neurosis. The backing music on the video is from Pineal Ventana.
Enjoy

Beme Seed

Just came across this video on youtube of a great band that my friend Kathleen was part of. Beme Seed was the name and making great psyched out music was their game. From the late 80's this video is.

This is from their myspace page:
"beme seed lived and breathed their music for a short time here on earth....as the singer, i loved being in the practice room and playing all the time...each musician brought so much to the session...it was incredibly organic. the guitarist michael, eric the bassist and kenny the drummer had awesome ways of relating through their instruments. i loved singing with them...
two main visiting players, jason young and bob barrett left their significant impressions as well.
good fortunes never seem to cease when you invite sonic truth into the room...
looking back, it seems such a luxury to have been able to spend so much time playing music so much. we practiced much more than we played out. i always wished we could have people come to our practice space to hear us because the sound was so perfect..."
Wikepedia
Amazon

Watch it Now!

AkuYou/Grammal Seizure Split Release

Now available ... Split Release from AkuYou and Grammal Seizure.
AkuYou's first release, on Thee Transmissionary Movement Records, is a split with the awesome Grammal Seizure from Baltimore. 5 tracks from Grammal Seizure and 8 from us. Beautifully put together, hand assembled with artwork from each project included. TheeBradMiller has posted 2 free tracks for download. Just a little taste to wet your whistle. There are limited copies available of this release and once gone, they will be gone! Cost $5 per cd plus shipping email me if interested or go to Grammal Seizures shop Here.
Buy It!

Hallux Live @ Union Pool

Just in time from the last post ... Here is a recent video of Hallux playing at Union Pool May 27 2009. Brooklyn
Presented by Pendu Org Video Shot by Todd Pendu

Hallux : Brooklyn Via Atlanta

Hallux from NYC/Brooklyn consists of 3 Atlanta transplants that made a mark on the Atlanta local music scene back in the 90's. (Jake Klotz is the vocalist for Hallux, not from the ATL) Hallux is dirdge metal, sluggish, heavy drop C? tuning sort of stuff.


Andrew Barker on guitar. He still plays with Atlanta Jazz greats the "Gold Sparkle Band." They were one of my favorites acts back in Atlanta during the 90's and still going strong in NYC. (Charles Waters is still involved). They relocated to NYC. Andrew was also in another GREAT Atlanta Band called "Melts."
Myspace for more projects from Andrew.
Another
Gold Sparkle Stuff

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Jason LaFarge:Photo by Darcie

Jason LaFarge was a band member and good friend of mine in Pineal Ventana. He moved to NYC and started his own recording studio in Brooklyn. Seizures Palace is "Home of the Gowanus Sound." He has worked with names such as Akron Family, Michael Gira and Devendra Banhart. (many others) Jason is a busy guy and has a few projects going including Hallux and Blue Prostitutes.

Jason LaFarge with Pineal Ventana

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Hans Chew played in numerous Atlanta bands and drums in Hallux. Funny how all these guys ended up playing metal in NYC! I always knew him as a drummer round these parts but his piano and keys playing is out of this world! He also plays in a NYC band The Helix which is the backup band for Dave Shuford. (another Atlanta transplant)under the name D Charles Speer.

Good Night Irene by Hans Chew

This Week in Atlanta Shows

Tiny Vipers is playing @ 529 over in East Atlanta on Wednesday July 1st. In support of her new record out on SubPop July 7th.

Dreamer Mp3
Wikepedia
Buy Here

7pm July 1 @ Criminal Records FREE Instore Performance All Ages
10pm @ 529 Wed July 1st - 21+

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Lonesome is playing the Earl's 10th anniversary. Lonesome has Atlanta band alumni from Babyfat, Pineal Ventana and Centre. Check them out!
July 4th starting in the afternoon there will be a slew of bands scheduled for the festivities.

The schedule is as follows:
Sat July 04, 2009 | 4:00PM | $10
Triple Ds presents : The EARL's 10th Anniversary & 4th of July bash!
The Selmanaires
Rizzudo
The Orphins
Young Antiques
Anna Kramer & the Lost Cause
Pardner
The Meeks Family
Hollow Stars
Lonesome
The Long Shadows

Lonesome Mp3 Live NYC How Will i Know

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Photo CROSSFIRE (Leigh Righton)

Japandroids are playing at the Drunken Unicorn later that night (July 4th). 2 Piece from Canada consisting of drums, guitar and vocalizers.
Buy "Post Nothing"
Heart Sweets Mp3
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