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Rodrigo Constanzo Podcast – 11 June 2009
Here’s a grab bag from what I’m currently listening to. Some you might know, some you should know. A few notable mentions: Zs/Extra Life both contain Charlie Looker, and EL recently played Futursonic Festival. Peter Blasser is the instrument designer of the kooky things I usually play. Kid Koala’s track is performed live, using two…
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Pesticide Organica – 14 May 2009
Pesticide Organica is a self-supporting musical node. Producing music of the utmost contempt and repugnance, masked by a veneer of acceptable social norms. The ubiquitous force of Pesticide Organica permeates even the most one-dimensional of minds. http://www.myspace.com/pesticideorganica
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The Red Box – 9 April 2009
The Red Box – Radioactive Princess enters Stage Right through a whirlwind of pure noise offering up a saucer full of proto-jazz. Non-songs fed on the children of improv, anchored by a rhythmic intensity at their centre. Concentrated moments filtered through long lost vinyl, deflecting like electric snowflakes. http://www.myspace.com/ultratrash
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Diva Abrasiva – 12 March 2009
Lin Zhang(CN): Synths, Curving harmonic guitar, Machinedrum, Circuit bents, Trumpet + Obumpet, Power tools, Deconstruction material, Bamboo Sheng, Er Hu, Xun(vessel flute), Non-therapeutic singing bowl, Teeth and Tooth brash,… Matthew Salewski(US): Bass, Clarinet, Ned Kelly bucket, Washing machine back panel, Amp burning feedback, Concrete, Tree trunk, … Nick Styles(UK): Throwing guitar, Prepared Fishing Weight, File,…
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Panter/Andreae Duo – 12 February 2009
Sam Andreae and Finlay Panter melt our faces with some exciting drum/sax improvisation.
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Mick Beck – 11 December 2008
The Noise Upstairs hosts three of Shefield’s finest improvisers from the FREENOISE label. A trio of Mick Beck (incredible tenor sax)/ Stefano Giust (Italian version of Corsano on drums but better!) and Jonny Drury on electric guitar. Together it’s going to be a riotous affair, but also at times beautiful! Their names will be in…
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Fonik – 13 November 2008
Formed by ex – members of Psychiatric Challenge to carry on the performance and promotion of alternative, experimental forms of music and improvisation. They have releases on Electronic Musik, Casual Seizures, Earth Monkey, Classwar Karaoke & Knife in the Toaster. http://www.myspace.com/fonikfonik
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Rodrigo Constanzo – 9 October 2008
Rodrigo Constanzo is an experimental performer and composer living in Manchester, England. He is an avid improviser and performs regularly using home made electro-acoustic instruments. Rodrigo Constanzo was born in Madrid, Spain in 1976. He then spent the next three decades living in Miami, Florida, before moving to Manchester, England where he resides today. He…
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Noiseclub – 11 September 2008
Been playing noise in and around liverpool since 2003, always try to put on a full psychedelic show with mind blowing visuals. dont really want to rattle on and say blah blah blah…. but if you like experimental improvised music come see us. http://www.myspace.com/noiseclub1
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Beats & Pieces Big Band – 1 July 2008
*DEBUT LIVE SHOW* We are extremely proud to present the debut performance by this incredible all-original big band, blending electronics with tight big band playing and forward-thinking experimental grooves. Plus, before and after the live set will be an extra chance to join in an special edition Noise Upstairs jam. How could you stay at…
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They Destroyed His Image – 25 June 2008
A night of electronic music, free improve and new sounds. Sets from The Destroyed His Image, findlay_hunter_rennie, ifVersionLinger and Moon Grizzly. http://www.myspace.com/theydestroyedhisimage http://www.myspace.com/moongrizzly http://www.myspace.com/findlayhunterrennie
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Jon Thorne – 4 May 2008
An evening of uncomposed sounds.” – Jam session with featured artists. Jon Thorne (Lamb, Oedipus Complex) performing a rare solo bass and electronics set. Levenshulme Bicycle Orchestra collaborating for the first time with midlands improv-quartet Black Carrot. They Destroyed His Image; laptop duo from the MANTIS collective. In amongst these sets the artists will all…
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Exploits of Elaine – 5 December 2007
Exploits Of Elaine, Brittle Stars, Dealing The Hand A cracking line-up of noise-makers of all types from Manchester and. http://www.myspace.com/theexploitsofelaine
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LBO / Messner / F_H_R – 27 September 2007
The Noise Upstairs presents… Messner (welsh acoutic alt.pop) + special guests The Levenshulme Bicycle Orchestra and a debut by a somewhat familar Manchester improv trio. http://www.myspace.com/findlayhunterrennie http://www.myspace.com/levenshulmebicycleorchestra http://www.myspace.com/messnermusic
