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Tuesday 20 August 2013

Static Distortion Presents: Project 2501

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BIO:

Project 2501 is a conceptual audio/visual cybercore band from Skopje, Macedonia.
The concept of their work revolves around cyberpunk and science-fiction themes, usually inspired by such literature and/or films.

The band members are as followed : 
Filip Petrovski - lead vocals, guitar, synths, programming
Ljupcho Spirov - lead guitar, backup vocals
Stefan Atanasovski - synths, guitar, backup vocals
Zlatko Andonovski - bass guitar, backup vocals

The band started functioning in April, 2011.
By June 2011 they had already recorded and released their first EP titled "Ashes 2 Ashes/Analog 2 Digital".
The EP was a self-release at first, but a short time later, as it gained attention from listeners and labels, it was re-released by Crime:Scene Records.
The songs structure and production was edited for this re-release.

During the summer of 2011, the band did local gigs in their home town, promoting their first EP as well along with other new material they had done at the time.

In July, 2011 they did a live performance on a well known Macedonian alternative/electronica radio show titled "Ako Nikoj Ne Sviri" which is on Kanal 103.

After this, the band went through a few line up changes, the problem mainly being - finding a suitable guitar player.
This issue was resolved around October, 2011 with Ljupcho, the current guitar player.
Some time after this line-up change, the band also replaced their original bass player with their current one - Zlatko.

On the 29th of November, 2011, Project 2501 had the opportunity to be one of the opening bands for one of the creators of the digital hardcore genre - Atari Teenage Riot.
This live performance was a part of the biggest Macedonian annual festival called Taksirat.

On the 5th of May, 2012, Project 2501 attended one of the biggest East European Industrial/EBM/Dark Electro festivals - CyberFront which is bassed in Kiev, Ukraine.
Headlining the event this year were the inventors of futurepop - VNV Nation.

In the numerous reviews of the festival, Project 2501's performance was described as :

"...the following performers on "CyberFront", were the band PROJECT 2501 from Macedonia,
who were somewhat different direction than the previous band. Their music was much heavier than that of UNITY ONE, and also stylistically diverse.
Some songs of the songs by PROJECT 2501 were closer to nu-metal, while others were in no way dilute to industrial,
but they were all equally expressive while performed very the charismatic vocalist. Unfortunately, the song titles PROJECT 2501 were not declared,
the flashing inscriptions like "Dehumanization can begin" and "More or less this world fucked" on the screen behind them,
you can guess the meaning of the songs..."

- author Valerija Sokolovskaja (Nas Neformat) link :http://www.nneformat.ru/texts/?id=7027

"...handed the baton to the next festival participants, the band PROJECT 2501 from Macedonia.
Fully justifying their status of the conceptual audio / visual cybercore direction, the boys completed their installation of a visual presentation of
destruction of the planet, missile launch personnel, damage to the DNA, diluted dark alleys and grim anime characters..."

author : Marija Albinskaja (AWPromotion) link :http://www.awpromotion.com/reportazhi/otchety/page2/id239-cyber-front-fest-2012
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Static Distortion Presents: The Open Eyed Dreamer

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Static Distortion Presents: MiXE1

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BIO:

During 2010 the band started as a solo project by songwriter Mike Evans (at the time, guitarist of alt-metal band Broken Butterfly X). Mike began experimenting with electronics and laying down vocals himself resulting in the debut EP 'Module 01' which featured one of the band's most successful tracks - the emotional and trance-inspired 'Breathe'.
This led to the signing with UK label, Static Distortion Records, becoming one of the first bands on the roster. Subsequently, the sophomore EP 'Module 02' which was released in Summer 2012. The EP told a very personal story, each song representing a chapter relating to some big events in Mike's personal life around that time. 'Module 02' produced the standout song (and video) "This Is Not Goodbye" - once again showcasing passionate vocals, addictive synth hooks and a new aggressive element.

In late 2012, the band switched from solo endeavour to full on band. Lee Towson joined on guitar, bringing his unique style and take to the strings. No stranger to MiXE1, Lee had already appeared in the music video for 'This Is Not Goodbye' and also produced the lyric video 'A Spark In The Air' (a song released for free to celebrate signing to SDR). Lee O'Brien (formerly of Indie-Rock band Load"") joined the mix on drums - adding a fresh energy, technique and dynamics to the rhythm section. Finally talented musician Marcos Farias joined as the live bassist - rumbling the stage at the live shows.

Now, in 2013, the group are set to release their first effort as a band the "Lights Out" EP - featuring revamped songs penned inbetween the first two EP's but given the full band treatment. And the debut album "Starlit Skin" currently being mixed for a predicted release before the end of the year.


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https://www.facebook.com/mixe1/info

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Static Distortion Presents: M3SSAGE

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BIO:
M3SSAGE - Featuring Michael Evans of MiXE1, Steve Fearon of Ghost In The Static and Gary Walker of Defeat.

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Static Distortion Presents: Machine Rox


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BIO:
Machine Rox is the project of Richard Kaltenhauser (aka Richard K), an ex member of the Industrial bands Meat Machine and Global Noise Attack (GNA) with whom he was bass player, guitarist and programmer.
An early enthusiast of the use of electronics in the Goth/Rock scene, he made the natural transition from Goth/Rock to Electro/ Industrial. In 2010 the female singer Aga joined Machine Rox and in 2012 they recruited Nuj Farrow on drums and Valerian Oproiu on guitar for live shows. The music is a corrosive blend of Electro, Industrial, Metal and EBM.
Richard K also works on electro/industrial club remix for other bands and artists.
FREE PROMO (Synchrotrax records) FOR DJs, RADIOS AND MAGAZINES AT:www.promonetics.com


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Static Distortion Presents: Ghost In The Static

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Formed in 2009 by three musicians seeking a new challenge, Ghost In The Static was born with one goal in mind...to provide a real show... Blending influences as diverse as Gary Numan, Tool, Combichrist, Metallica and The Prodigy, Ghost In The Static look to provide a truly unique audio and visual experience. Fusing the organic and the mechanical, the human and the machine, Ghost In The Static bring you a dark vision of a near future, taking the audience on a roller-coaster of thundering beats, heartstopping guitar work and waves of distortion. We have seen the future...now heed our warning!

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Static Distortion Presents: D.E.P (Draconic Elimination Projects)


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Currently based outside London, and influenced by the multitude of hardworking independent artists to be found at venues such as Slimelight, Resistanz and the ever great Infest.

"...a unique musical project aiming to eliminate the draconian rules of what you can play, how you have to look to play it, and who should listen to it..." [original mission statement, Mark, 05/25/2005]

In tackling this challenge D.E.P's compositions veer off in surprising and unexpected directions, from instrumental guitar explorations, through distorted, sample driven EBM, ambient Electronica, Industrial Noise, occasionally settling on the odd 80's pop cover and even a full stage soundtrack for the play "Breathing Corpses".


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Static Distortion Presents: Digital Diktator

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BIO:It all began a few years ago, late 2009 i think, according to your calendar, when I, The Diktator, from the Omicron Theta system, got really, really bored. Thus, I decided that it was time to leave my own homeworld and venture into the farthest distances of the universe,to a planet, where, according to an ancient legend, all hell is breaking loose on a daily basis. 
Whilst i was awake the first few years of my travels, because i really hate the cryo process, spending most of my time working on audio spells and chants, i believed that for me to reach the destination in my lifetime, i will inevitably have to give in and freeze myself.
So, as I was drifting on through space, I decided to take a last day off on the beautiful beaches of a deserted planet in the middle of nowhere, before going into cryogenic sleep. As soon as I landed, a strange creature offered me some cocktails and started to talk about weird things. He introduced himself as Rösti the Conquerer, and decided that the space craft I arrived in was now his, him being the captain. I tried to convince him otherwise, but failed miserably, so i decided to take him with me, calling him "Captain", as it was the easier way around.
Rösti turned out to be a nice touch to my cosmic sounds, as he was used to play a guitar-like instrument, which he made out of hair attached to a piece of wood he found when he got deserted for, apparently, being extremely annoying.
After two nights of constant meditation and musical experimentation it was time to move on. Therefore, I locked unto the coordinates and set the autopilot to safely land on the planet upon arrival, while Rösti was ordered to program the cryo chambers to start revitalization upon landing, and furthermore, to activate the ship‘s ground defenses. After everything was completed, we engaged the cryogenic procedure.
As we awoke, we came out of our chambers, and soon noticed that we were moving in hyperspace, so we accessed the cryo system computer to check the ship‘s travel log. It showed that the ship had already been to the set destination and was now on a new course, away from the planet. Furthermore, we found out that "the Captain must have made a mistake" with setting the time for the cryogenic revitalization process a week too late, while completely forgetting to activate the defense systems. So, we cautiously made our way towards the bridge, as we started hearing mysterious chants getting louder and louder. We realized somebody was singing to our previous recordings.
As the door opened and we entered the bridge, we saw a male specimen of seemingly humanoid origins. He gave us a confused look, raised his hand in a strange gesture and mumbled something like " Live Long And Proper ".... Assuming this was his home planet‘s greeting, we replied with the same gesture and asked what he was doing on our ship. He replied that his name was Matt, and that he was on a walk through the woods, when he found a seemingly abandoned spacecraft and decided to enter. He apparently called out in hope of an answer but after a few minutes of complete silence, he made his way through the ship.
A few corridors down, he stumbled upon an empty control bridge. He looked around, and was ready to leave when the onboard computer asked him where he wanted to go. Being sick and tired of his world, called Earth, he asked the computer if it would be possible to leave and go somewhere else. To his surprise, all systems started going online, and the ship took off.
After a few days have passed, he started to explore the systems via the onboard voice activation system, and came across a file with the title " Sound Experiments ". He accessed the file and after hearing the sonic movement of sound particles he was compelled to sing along. A few minutes after that we entered the bridge.
We told him to show off his skills and after hearing what he had to offer, made him our accomplice. Now, WE embark on a journey of Weirdness, Depression, Sex, Drugs, Murder, Hatred and Love.... The path is long, but we shall be successful. And as soon as we arrive through the hyperspace gate into your orbit, we shall all rejoice whilst listening to the sounds of etherial frequencies from the Omicronian planes and Multiversial poems from the infernal abyss of Absu. Mankind must now gaze into the shifting sky, and know enlightenment, for the ones of whom you do not speak, are returning!!!!!!! Patience children!!!! First signals will be approaching soon....

Exp........of hu..nity..........co.....ous...for....pla..tary...........adv..ce...... no clue? then you are not meant to know, so don‘t bother!!!

Eterna Illuminatus!!!!
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Static Distortion Presents: Digital Deformation

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BIO:Formed in January 2010, Digital Deformation consists of M.J.Powell, the only member of the project. Soon after forming, the band released the debut album SYSTEM FAILURE, which gained some recognition for its harsh gritty sounds. DD was quickly featured on the CENSUS compilation, M.J.Powell was interviewed onwww.totalrock.com radio, being interviewed about SYSTEM FAILURE and having several tracks played.

In June, a quick follow-up was released, POWERTRIPS, containing a greater depth of sounds and complexity with is arrangements, gaining generally positive reviews. This album gained radio play on various radiostations around the world, and lead the band to be featured in ASPHYXIA webzine, and a feature on DMPs MECHANIZED compilation.

2011 saw the band record and release his first full album, NO SIGNAL, and venturing into the live arena, In early 2011, DD took to the stage, performing at Dark 7. The live show, with M J Powell’s amazing stage presence and energy, alongside NO SIGNAL’s pounding tracks, made him an interesting and exciting performer to watch, from Dark 7 his confidence and skill improved as he continued to do live shows across the summer and even guest keyboarding for System:FX.
In late 2011 Digital Deformation signed to Static Distortion Records.

2012 saw DD take a hiatus to record the new Ep "Digital Deformation", and explore other projects [joining SystemFX as live synth player]. With the self titled EP now, DD is set to hit the stage once more!


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Static Distortion Presents: Defeat


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BIO:
 
Defeat are Gary Walker and Anthony Matthews, two school friends who have known each other since their early teens. The pair discovered a similar taste in music and started writing songs together while still at secondary school, but it wasn't until Ant was at college that things got started in earnest, and they began writing and gigging sporadically in 1992 under the banner of "Seek Help", until a particularly troublesome gig caused the pair to re-evaluate the project and re-launch it as "Defeat".
Things really got going for the pair mid-way through 2011. Being spurred on losing his mother to cancer, Gary started reworking songs to have a cleaner, harder sound. Also, the mantra of "life is too short" came to the fore as did the determination to make something of "Defeat". Also the advent of technology now meant that the exchange of ideas was no longer limited to a couple of evenings a week jamming ideas at Gary's house.
The first step in re-energising Defeat was entering the track "Outburst" to a Side-line.com compilation competition. The track didn't win the contest, but it opened a door that was to change things...
Early in 2012, head of SDR Steve Fearon contacted the guys expressing an interest, and shortly after, Defeat signed to SDR in the spring of 2012.
At this stage the duo were putting the finishing touches to four tracks that went on to be released as the Outbursts! EP in July 2012. The EP was met by very favourable reviews, and bought the duo to the attention of the UK Industrial scene at large.
A remix compilation followed, with remixes of the tracks "Outburst" and "Parasite" taken from the Outbursts! EP. Their debut album [Seek Help] was released in June 2013, again to very favourable reviews and this summer also saw the duo open the Cybersonik festival in London –their first gig at the (in)famous Slimelight club in London.
As 2014 beckons, the traditionally "difficult" second album looms large on the horizon, but it is a challenge that Defeat will meet head on and at full steam ahead...

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Static Distortion Presents: Cease2Xist

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BIO:

Cease2Xist is Dayve Yates

Formed in 2010 comes a savage hybrid of heavy beats, Industrial noise and punk.

In November 2010 Cease2Xist released their debut EP ‘Living by the Bullet’ combining elements from various genres, this release showcased classic industrial music with razor sharp modern overtones. 

Inspired by people’s perception of all that is right and wrong with the world, Cease2Xist is harsh, relentless and unforgiving.

Debut full length album 'You Are Expendable' now available fromwww.staticdistortionrecords.co.uk

C2X Live is Dayve Yates, Jay Ruin, Seamus Bradd and O.S. Entity


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Static Distortion Presents: Cryogenic Echelon

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BIO:

Based in Australia, Cryogenic Echelon is first and foremost, the creative and critical outlet of Gerry Hawkins. His music being the embodiment of his innermost thoughts, ideals and vision of humanity. With multiple releases ranging from dark-electro, industrial dance, and aggrotech with flavours of hardstyle, dubstep and trance he always comes out with something fresh and new, yet never straying from the quality production and dark sound that is Cryogenic Echelon. In the 3 years so far of his career, he has progressed with leaps and bounds within the industrial scene.

2011 finds Cryogenic Echelon signing to U.S. based label Crunch Pod and presenting a debut release; "Fall Of The Reptiles". The six original tracks on the EP showcase what Hawkins and his cohort Ayax Ascension (additional production and vocals) are capable of as artists. Following Crunch Pod's departure, the project joined up with U.S maverick label CRL Studios.

2012 was a monumental year for Cryogenic Echelon. The debut album "Costume Of A Saviour" was released to underground acclaim. Following that, a successful bond was forged with Lawrie of Studio-X, with the two producing the second Cryogenic Echelon album "Antipode" which deviated heavily from the project's dark electro roots by including elements of Drum & Bass, Dubstep and Hardstyle . "Antipode" also featured a hit single "Demigod" which was featured as the introduction music for The Escapist Magazines "Jimquisition Awards Show 2012".

In 2013, after releasing a slew of remix EPs Cryogenic Echelon joined the label Vera Records and released "Pandora & Persephone". The EP featured the production talents of partners in crime: Ayax Ascension, Lawrie Masson and the additional vocal, lyrical and production talents of Eugene Nesci of vProjekt. This release again featured the genre smashing style, blending Pop, Drum & Bass, Dubstep & Dark Electro into a palatable package. Soon after Cryogenic Echelon performed its debut live show at Hardwired in Melbourne, sharing a line-up with Studio-X and Melbourne industrial band Sirus.

On July 15th, Cryogenic Echelon released the third digital album "Anthology" to solid acclaim. Featuring several powerful collaborations, once again proving the diversity of the project.
Always striving to create and constantly working on release after release, Cryogenic Echelon shows no slowing down as it gears itself to take over all there is.



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Static Distortion Presents: CTRL ALT DEL

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"We make electronic music and have fun doing it. Nothing is off limits and no style is out of bou unds as far as writing in concerned. We like it all and even though it confuses people there's little chance of us changing that:)

Sit back and enjoy the ride. It's heavy, ambient, glitchy, 8bit Geekstep weirdness..........we think?"


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Static Distortion Presents: Akrylic Spike Project


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BIO:
From an idea born in 2002, Rik has been officially writing and producing music as Akrylic Spike Project since 2005.

Since its inception the 'Project has seen the official release of the 'Self-Expression EP' and debut album 'Protosynthesis'.
With the assistance of Slimelight DJ Emmerick Gortz, A*S*P* has also performed gigs at underground club events around London.
More recently 'Crossworld', a stand-out track taken from the Protosynthesis album, was chosen to represent Akrylic Spike Project as finalist in the Sonic Seducer and Out of Line Battle of the Bands.

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Thursday 14 February 2013

What is 'Love'?

WHAT IS LOVE? (BABY DON'T HURT ME)


So it is that most divisive of days on the calendar…

ST VALENTINES DAY!

Regardless of your position on the validity of such a day, lets talk about love.

Don’t worry this isn’t going to be some mushy monologue about romance and whatnot.

Instead, lets talk about music and the love of it.

I have been in love with music since I was probably about 14 years old when I bought ‘Smash’ by the Offspring and it blew my mind, it was so different to what I had grown up with, or heard on the radio…It spoke to my teen angst in a way that I believe changed me significantly.

MANY YEARS LATER: Whilst my tastes have changed, music remains a driving force in my life, playing a massive part in my personal and professional life…as a music fan, musician and Label owner.

But why do we do it? Why do we spend so much of our money on a collection of structured sound waves, either collecting them or making them?

As any musician will tell you, its not to get rich…that is a 1 in a million shot.

Is it for fame?

I don’t think so; there are easier ways to get famous and certainly cheaper/easier ones.

Why does that kid sit in his room practicing guitar licks for 4 hours a day? Why does that 30 something guy keep getting in that van and playing shitty pub gigs to 20 people? Why does that couple spend every penny they earn to follow their favourite artist around the country on their tour?

I wish I could tell you but I am as bamboozled as to the significance of music as anyone, but I will say one thing…I am glad I have it in my life!

I would love to hear about your stories and your relationship with music, so please comment and let me know!!!

For those of you that are fans of valentines and are looking to spend the evening with your special one, here is the awesome track ‘A Spark In The Air’ by MiXE1:



For those that would rather the whole thing just went away and shut up, here is ‘Parasite’ by Defeat:


PS. Message to the Missus, happy valentine’s day Kathy ;)

Tuesday 5 February 2013

Promotion>Production>Product?

Promotion>Production>Product?

Random thoughts from Steve Fearon.

It is perhaps a sign of our times of over-commercialisation and our attitude to music, that I am seeing an increasing amount of emphasis being placed on the marketability and production quality of a song/band over the actual quality of the 'product'.

I think in this day an age, production quality is more attainable than ever, and there is admittedly little excuse for less than at least mediocre production values, and an artists image is of course an important aspect of the whole package...however the lack of attention on the songwriting itself is becoming a little worrying.

With all the time and money spent by people on getting the PR and mix right, learning new production techniques, new social media methods...how many artists are putting the same effort into the art of songwriting?

How many people have spent days hunched over a computer trying to get that Kick sounding just right?

LOADS

how many people have spent days working on a vocal melody, or a nice transition from the bridge to the chorus, or in trying to learn new ways of writing challenging counter-melodies?

Less I am willing to bet.

I am not suggesting that we neglect the production, or the business side of creating music, but it worries me that these are often getting more time and attention than the art to which we all fell in love in the first place.

The song is what speaks to the heart, so if you get that right the rest will amplify it.

If you neglect the art, what will you have to shine up and market?

Ask Mr Cowell...he has made a career from it.

As a positive end to this rather dour article (Sorry!) here is a track from our latest addition to the roster, MACHINE ROX!

Tuesday 15 January 2013

HMV – Too big to fail?


HMV – Too big to fail?

With the news that HMV has finally entered the drain it has been circling, there are a lot of cries for sympathy, shoe gazing and sadness that the High Street will be largely music free now.

With HMV dropping out, this leaves the digital big boys like Amazon and Itunes standing tall at the top of the music buying pyramid…and in some ways this is a big improvement…they have vastly bigger ranges of music, a well established interface and a better range of pricing.

However, what does this mean for the CD? The Vinyl? These items may truly be a niche medium very soon, which will be a shame.

The next 12 months will be very interesting with regards to how the big Record labels react, having been left with just the Supermarkets as a physical presence in many places, perhaps they will write off the CD now and fully embrace a digital approach?

Interesting times...

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