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Artoffact Records
Artoffact Records is a Canadian/ Icelandic record label that concentrates on industrial, postpunk, heavy metal, and electronic music. The label was founded in 1999. History In 1997, Jacek Kozlowski laid the groundwork for Artoffact Records. In June 2013, the label put on a live showcase performance of some of its bands, including Prospero, Encephalon, and Legend. Artists on this label * 3Teeth * Absurd Minds *Actors * Aesthetic Perfection *Alice in Videoland * Apoptygma Berzerk *Ayria *Blank *Bootblacks *Cabaret *Cat Rapes Dog *cEvin Key *Cloud Rat * Coil * Colony 5 * Controlled Bleeding *Dawn of Ashes *Dead Quiet *Dead When I Found Her * Devours *Download *Encephalon *GGGOLDDD *Ghost Twin *Headless Nameless * Headscan *Individual Totem *Interlace * Jesus on Extasy *Juno Reactor *KANGA * Kælan Mikla *Kauan *Kobold *Leathers *LEGEND * Marsheaux * Massiv in Mensch * Mlada Fronta *Moksha *Monster Movie *Nash the Slash *Netz *Noise Unit * Öhm *ÖTZI *Ovo *Ploho *Prospero *Ps ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Electronic Music
Electronic music is a genre of music that employs electronic musical instruments, digital instruments, or circuitry-based music technology in its creation. It includes both music made using electronic and electromechanical means ( electroacoustic music). Pure electronic instruments depended entirely on circuitry-based sound generation, for instance using devices such as an electronic oscillator, theremin, or synthesizer. Electromechanical instruments can have mechanical parts such as strings, hammers, and electric elements including magnetic pickups, power amplifiers and loudspeakers. Such electromechanical devices include the telharmonium, Hammond organ, electric piano and the electric guitar."The stuff of electronic music is electrically produced or modified sounds. ... two basic definitions will help put some of the historical discussion in its place: purely electronic music versus electroacoustic music" ()Electroacoustic music may also use electronic effect units to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Controlled Bleeding
Controlled Bleeding was an experimental music group based in Massapequa, New York, United States. The group was founded by Paul Lemos, the group's only consistent member. Most of Controlled Bleeding's released recordings feature two main collaborators, Chris Moriarty and vocalist Joe Papa, who both died in the late 2000s. In February 2020 Lemos announced that the band had dissolved. Since their first full-length release in 1983, Controlled Bleeding released over 30 albums spanning several different genres, many of which were released on notable independent labels. Their cross-genre approach combined with the out-of-print status of many of the group's releases is reminiscent of the work of other experimental and cross-genre groups of the 80s and 90s such as Coil and Swans. Recorded output Controlled Bleeding have been highly prolific since 1983, putting out more than 30 full-length releases on labels such as Dossier, Wax Trax!, Subterranean, Soleilmoon, and Roadrunner. Due to the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
OHM (band)
OHM (sometimes stylized Ohm: or OHM:) is an American instrumental rock/jazz fusion power trio group fronted by former Megadeth guitarist Chris Poland and featuring bassist Robertino "Pag" Pagliari. The band was formed in 1998 and has released four studio albums and a live album. OHM also records occasionally as "OHMphrey," a larger ensemble but anchored by Poland and Pagliari. The band often performs at the Baked Potato jazz club in Studio City, Los Angeles, which is a neighborhood of Los Angeles. On May 21, 2016, drummer Nick Menza died from heart failure while performing on stage with OHM at the Baked Potato jazz club. OHMphrey OHMphrey is an American instrumental collaborative group formed in January 2008. An offshoot of the band OHM, OHMphrey features three members of the Chicago-based progressive rock jam band Umphrey's McGee (guitarist Jake Cinninger, keyboardist Joel Cummins and drummer Kris Myers) as well as former Megadeth guitarist Chris Poland and bassist Robertino ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Noise Unit
Noise Unit is a Canadian industrial band, founded by Bill Leeb of Front Line Assembly as a side project. The band has seen several changes in line-up, with Bill Leeb being the only permanent member. History Noise Unit's first album, ''Grinding into Emptiness'', arose from the collaboration between Leeb and Marc Verhaeghen of Belgian industrial band Klinik. It was released in 1989 through Wax Trax! and Antler-Subway. The 1990 album ''Response Frequency'' included Rhys Fulber. After the completion of the album, Verhaeghen left Noise Unit for several years. Fulber remained with the band for the next three releases, including the contemporary techno album ''Decoder'' in 1995. Verhaeghen resumed his collaboration with ''Noise Unit'' for the 1996 album ''Drill'', which also featured members of German industrial band Haujobb. After an eight-year hiatus, Leeb teamed with former Front Line Assembly member Chris Peterson in 2004 to release ''Voyeur'' in 2005. Jason Filipchuk and Mic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nash The Slash
James Jeffrey "Jeff" Plewman (March 26, 1948 – May 10, 2014), better known by his stage name Nash the Slash, was a Canadian musician. A multi-instrumentalist, he was known primarily for playing the electric violin and mandolin, as well as the harmonica, keyboards, glockenspiel, and other instruments (sometimes described as "devices" on album notes). Nash worked as a solo artist beginning in 1975; founding the progressive rock band FM in 1976. Soon after releasing the band's first album, ''Black Noise'', in 1977, he left the band; he resumed his solo career in 1978 (it was not until after Nash's departure that the album was widely promoted, eventually charting and receiving a gold record award). He rejoined FM from 1983 to 1988, followed by a brief reunion from 1994 to 1996, all concurrent with his solo work. Nash's music covers an eclectic range, varying from instrumental—mood-setting music, to rock and pop music with vocals. In addition to giving concert performances, he ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mlada Fronta
''Mlada'' (russian: Млада, italic=yes, the name of a main character) was a project conceived in 1870 by Stepan Gedeonov (1816–1878), director of the Saint Petersburg Imperial Theatres, originally envisioned as a ballet to be composed by Aleksandr Serov with choreography by Marius Petipa. The project was revised in 1872 as an opera-ballet in four acts, with a libretto by . The composition of the score was divided between César Cui, Modest Mussorgsky, Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov, and Aleksandr Borodin, including interpolated ballet music by Ludwig Minkus. The project was never completed, and although much of the score was composed, no performing edition is currently in use. This work is ''not to be confused with'' the completed and occasionally performed opera-ballet ''Mlada'' (1890) by Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov, which uses the same libretto by Viktor Krylov, but is otherwise a different composition. Composition history ''Mlada'' was conceived in 1870 by Stepan Gedeonov, di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Massiv In Mensch
Massiv in Mensch is a German industrial musical duo made up of Daniel Logemann and Mirco Osterthun (Varel/Germany). They have signed to swedish Katyusha Label in 2017. When they play live, they use additional support from Jonathan Millat, Muck Kemmereit, Thomas Rauchenecker, Tomas Appelhoff and Marwin Voß. The band was invited to play thrice at Wave-Gotik-Treffen in Leipzig in 2000, 2005 and 2012. Their album ''Menschdefekt'' rose to 16th place in January 2005 on the French Alternative Charts. The 2017 release ''Am Port der guten Hoffnung'' is their most successful album to date, topping at number 3 on German Alternative Charts. Despite the fact that most of their lyrics are in German German(s) may refer to: * Germany (of or related to) ** Germania (historical use) * Germans, citizens of Germany, people of German ancestry, or native speakers of the German language ** For citizens of Germany, see also German nationality law **Ge ..., Massiv in Mensch is quite popular and wel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marsheaux
Marsheaux is a Greek synthpop duo formed in Athens in 2003. The group is composed of vocalists, songwriters and keyboardists Marianthi Melitsi and Sophie Sarigiannidou. The name Marsheaux is derived from the first syllable of each band member's name. Both members sing almost exclusively in English. Andy McCluskey of OMD said about this band: "I do have a soft spot for Marsheaux I have to say. They have a certain sort of wispy, melancholic charm". History Marianthi Melitsi and Sophie Sarigiannidou were born in Thessaloniki, Greece. In 2000, they moved to Athens and founded Marsheaux in 2003 to further their appreciation of electronic pop music. In 2015, they explained to a music blog called AZLTRON the origin of the band: "We were at a Depeche Mode party in Athens 12 years ago, and the guys from Undo Records told us that we can only play Depeche Mode themes in our synths. So we decided to form a band and make a track for a compilation they were working on, called ''Nu Romantics ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kælan Mikla
Kælan Mikla (, ) is an Icelandic post-punk band, formed in 2013 in Reykjavík. The trio consists of Laufey Soffía (lead vocals), Margrét Rósa Dóru-Harrýsdóttir (bass) and Sólveig Matthildur Kristjánsdóttir (synthesizer). Their music has been described as post-punk, dark wave, cold wave and gothic. The band's debut album ''Mánadans'' was recorded in 2014 and featured Matthildur on drums instead of synthesizer. They released a self-titled follow-up in 2016, ''Nótt eftir nótt'' in 2018 and ''Undir köldum norðurljósum'' in 2021. They are currently signed to Artoffact Records. The band has played the famous Dutch music festival Roadburn, been championed by Robert Smith of the Cure and opened for Placebo and Alcest. History Kælan Mikla formed in 2013 as an entry for a local poetry contest hosted by the Reykjavík City Library, combining Matthildur's written poems with Rósa's bass and Soffía's vocals. Matthildur was a trained flutist who learned drums for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juno Reactor
Juno Reactor is a multi-national musical and performing group, primarily based in Brighton, UK. Known for their cinematic fusion of electronic, global influences, and orchestral symphonic approach, collaborating with composer Don Davis and composing for the musical score of '' The Matrix (Reloaded and Revolutions)''. Central to the project is Ben Watkins and his collaborations with a constantly changing ensemble of musicians from across the world. This ensemble has included Mabi Thobejane, Amampondo, Steve Stevens, Eduardo Niebla, Greg Ellis, Taz Alexander, Sugizo, Budgie and recently Hamsika Iyer and Maggie Hikri. History Juno Reactor was formed as an art project in 1990. Ben Watkins wanted to collaborate with other artists, producing exciting projects that were not commercially driven. He wanted to create experimental music and non-musical soundtracks that would work with installations, art pieces, and film projects. Juno Reactor released their first single, "Laughing Gas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jesus On Extasy
Jesus on Extasy (shortcut: JoE) was an electronic rock band from Essen, Germany, formed in 2005. The band was formed in 2005 by the cousins Dorian Deveraux and Chai Deveraux. After their first big show at one of the biggest festivals in Europe ''Bochum-Total Festival'' the band signed to Drakkar Entertainment. Subsequently, the band supported L'Âme Immortelle for two dates during their 2006 tour. History In 2007 Ophelia Dax, Alicia Vayne and BJ joined Jesus on Extasy. JoE released their first full-length studio album ''Holy Beauty'' in March 2007. The album contains a remix of the song ''Assassinate Me'' by Sascha Konietzko of KMFDM. The band toured in support of Letzte Instanz, and later Entwine. During 2007 the band also collaborated with label-mates Xandria on a remix of their single ''Sisters of the Light''. One of their most recognized songs, "Assassinate Me," is made by Macedonian disc jockey Dj Qche, also known as Borche Armenski. The collaboration between Dj Qche and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
