ATTRITION are pioneers in a darker electronica. Formed in 1980 in Coventry, England, influenced by a mix of punk ideology and experimental art aesthetics, they emerged as part of the early '80's UK Industrial scene alongside contemporaries Coil, Test Department, Legendary Pink Dots, In The Nursery, Portion Control et al. Founder Martin Bowes has steered the band through a 25 year career, fueled by a succession of critically acclaimed albums...and selling over 60,000 to date. The band has regularly toured Europe and North America, played Mexico and Asia, appeared at major festivals and had their music included on a number of film soundtracks.... (most recently two of their songs are included on the US cult film “Mint in box” alongside the Pogues…)
The US Debut Imprint (Sin *Attrition* solo project) is to be held at Conflux!
"...Finally, masters of industrial gothica imprint will be bringing their signature brand of thoughtful, moody electronic experimentalism. imprint comprises shadowy pseudonymic figures, bearing the roles "Chaos in Order" and "Order in Chaos" respectively. ... With an album under production and the band's developing links with Attrition, imprint are clearly going places, making this a great time to see them at a local level before they become massive" Invention Live - Bath
http://www.myspace.com/imprintuk
San Francisco-based Unwoman, also known as Erica Mulkey, creates darkly beautiful music. Her repertoire is a powerful collage of vocals, cello, and electronics. Matthew Heilman of Starvox.net writes, "Her style ranges from a kind of experimental trip hop to swirling darkwave atmosphere with just enough static and noise to give it that extra technical punch." She began playing the cello at nine years old, and piano at eleven. At thirteen Erica wrote her first songs for piano and voice. At sixteen she began studying electronic music at a local community college while continuing to play the cello and piano, compose, sing, and study music theory. Erica performed in Rasputina at Convergence 12 in New Orleans and in part of their June 2006 US tour. She has also performed with Falling You and Push Dance, among others. In 2007 she recorded sessions for Attrition, Jill Tracy, and Aoede for their upcoming releases. She also stars in a successful Siouxsie and the Banshees tribute band called Spellbound.
http://www.myspace.com/unwoman
A deviation from the norm in both image and sound, Charlie Drown draws inspiration from sex and violence in equal measure to craft a unique sonic vision. Straddling brutality and frailty with ease and effortlessly encompassing the past, present and future of music. The music of Charlie Drown, while undoubtedly infectious, is difficult to pigeonhole, largely due to Charlie's broad spectrum of influences. Not content to be just another pretty face in rock star drag, Charlie writes, sings, sequences, plays many instruments and finds capable dynamic musicians for recording and production for all of the music, as well as hand picking those who perform it. Ambitious and aggressive in the studio, she has earned the respect of her peers in the community. A take-no-prisoners attitude and theatrical flair makes for some memorable live performances.
The Ghosts Project is comprised of veterans from the Atlanta arts scene: composer Paul Mercer on violin/viola (The Changelings, Brass Knuckle Surfer, Dp3 and The Sweet Meat Love and Holy Cult), Davis Petterson on percussion (Dp3, Strezo, Khat), and Minka Wiltz on vocals (The Atlanta Opera, The Alliance Theater, and Capitol City Opera). Several sightings of The Ghosts Project have been reported and praised in Atlanta, GA: The 5 Spot, Smith's Olde Bar, DragonCon ; San Francisco, CA; Portland, OR; Fayetteville, AK; Seattle, WA; Raleigh, NC; and Tokyo, Japan. There is a palpable yet creative force that emerges from the collaboration of a passionately played 150 year old violin, a rhythmic percussion section and a hauntingly alluring soul--rock--R&B--opera singer. There are few in today's musical world that seek out this state of creative schizophrenia; however, The Ghosts Project steps boldly into the unknown with unbridled joy. The members of The Ghosts Project have been recognized in The Creative Loafing, The Village Voice, The Atlanta Journal and RE/search Publications.
http://www.myspace.com/theghostsproject
http://www.myspace.com/paulmercer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nu_WaSuh_UE
http://www.myspace.com/mmworldnfinite
The Red King introduces a completely new form of performance, a ritualized style that is proving influential throughout the underground. Certainly, these performances break the conventional idea of what a live 'band' can achieve. Combining aspects of bhutto, ritual, alchemy, medicine, and chemistry, all the senses become involved in a ritualistic transformation. Elements of earth, fire, water, and air take shape as The Red King summons the necessary spirits for a communal experience. Additional muses and familiars contribute dance, cinema, performance art, costuming, and musical interpretation. Among many past contributers are Ouroborus Press, A Minority of one, Stella Morgana, VIAL, LaughingCrowe, AJNA, Anima Nocturna, and Chymica Spiritus. In addition, those who attend one of these rare shows and are willing to subject themselves to the dangers involved in a Red King ritualized performance are rewarded in mind, body and spirit. Audience members are encouraged to participate as interaction is the highest level of understanding....
http://www.myspace.com/somniferumalchemy
Breaking into the Synthpop scene in 2004 with his now internationally recognized album "Fortress of Solitude", his music has reached a loyal following from fans on the internet, and is making a mark in Goth/Industrial clubs and dark alternative radio programs around the world. The popularity of the first track "Dying Beauty" inspired a Maxi-CD single with remixes by prominent artists in the scene including Assemblage 23 and Pigface drummer Martin Atkins, further elevating this rising Synthpop star. Adding a tranquil and soothing touch to the sounds of Gothic and Darkwave, Stark has made a niche for himself developing his own genre of vibrant and emotional "Romantic Synthpop". The sound is reminiscent of European Electro and Synthpop artists such as Depeche Mode and De/Vision, but offers a distinct and genuine quality of it's own.
Sailing on the dark golden sea of an Atlantean Sumer that never was, Azphodel is the music and performance-art egregore created by Zane Lazos. Long-necked Turkish lute and other bowed and plucked strings, experimental acoustic and electronic instruments, and voice all intermix to create a tapestry of cunning and rapturous sound. Azphodel was spawned in Portland, Oregon and has performed with renown Portland Near-Eastern percussionist and vocalist Michael Beach (Brothers of the Baladi, Arabesque), gothic vocalist and multi-instrumentalist La Sorcière Noire, organic-electronic rock act Stalking Jane, solo artist Sonic Alchemy, tribal fusion dance troupe Mystic Enchantment and theatrical fire fusion dance troupe Serpentine.
Birthed on the front steps of Dulany Auditorium during late night escapes from their University studies in 2001, Edward Nicholas and Joseph Ronin started crafting songs that were deeply driven by their post punk influences. This is only the beginning... DISCOGRAPHY: Crankspiv Records Compilation V "Sweet Lies" - 2002 The Haunt "Dance Among The Dead"- 2005 Voyage EP - 2005 United Forces of Phoenix Volume 1 - 2006 Jones Hall - 2007 Smoke And Spotlight Compilation Vol. 3 "My Fellow Man" – 2008
http://www.thedaughtersofbristol.com
IVY COVERED WALLS is the music of Dorien Campbell, specializing in the ever evolving sounds of chamber pop and modern folk. The songs on the forthcoming record will feature composr and violinist Terra Peach, the down tempo trance percussion of Jonathan Howitt, and some ethereal guitar work by Kirk Kristlibas.
http://www.myspace.com/ivycoveredwalls
Bio and Info to be available soon!!