There is a strong DIY ethic in the dungeon synth (DS) community. Given that basically no one has achieved anything even remotely resembling mainstream success with their DS projects, this is in part a necessity. There are a number of specialty labels, but perhaps only one or two big enough to constitute being someone’s full-time […]
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X-TG – “Desertshore / The Final Report” (2012)
I have a bizarre fascination with Throbbing Gristle, and while I own nine of their records I still wouldn’t describe myself as a “fan”. I am, however, incredibly intrigued that such an artistic collective could form and exist during the period when they did and that their transgressive performances and music would become so impactful. […]
Throbbing Gristle – “S.O. 36 Berlin: Führer Der Mensheit” (1983)
Throbbing Gristle is the car accident I can’t look away from. Their place in the cannon of industrial and experimental music is firmly entrenched, their bona fides established by those deemed to be knowledgable in such things. Frankly I doubt I have anything to add to the conversation – I’m not going to bring some […]