Artefracture is getting ready to roll out its latest skullfuck which will see electro-thrash-pop weirdness from SHiTHoTCYNiCS backed with the mind-melting eclectic grandeur of a single 24-minute masterwork from Snoblind. Topping it off is the 'Dancing on War' painting incorporated into the evocative artwork, courtesy of artist, graphic designer and musician Jeroen Brulez.
Here's a taster courtesy of Vincent from Snoblind that's been making the rounds on the interwebz. Pack this into your pipe and smoke it - http://youtu.be/-HABk-FpU-o
About C O L D W A R:
Initially slated to be one of the first releases on the Artefracture label last September, this split release between SHiTHoTCYNICS and Snoblind became an all-consuming monster feeding off waking hours as the two acts involved slaved over hot recording consoles adding layer after searing layer to make something truly great.
The end product 'C O L D W A R' slams together clashing tones and ingenious hooks to make for an abrasive, yet ultimately rewarding listen. Starting off with five rapid-fire missives from SHiTHoTCYNiCS mixing the energy of punk rock and hardcore with an industrial slam and kitchy, yet intricate Casiotones, the thrash segways into the centrepiece of the collaboration - Snoblind's 24-minute-long glitch-to-dub-to-trip-hop-to-hip-hop composition 'Bombshelter Suites'.
While both outfits have been wide-reaching in the ideas covered with previous releases this time round they're setting new standards for themselves, for the definition and expectation of what Hong Kong-based artists are capable of envisioning and for the wider perception of electronic music as a whole. This is not dance music, this is not a cold, insipid collection of club-ready hipster bangers; 'C O L D W A R' lives, breathes and progresses through an arch to break new ground.
SHiTHoTCYNiCS:
Nosebleed-high standards in lo-fi. Punk Rock orchestration with junk shop electronics.
Snoblind :
An army of two cranking out surreal visuals with brooding beats, thumping bassline and cinematic atmosphere. They do not push envelopes as they are the envelopes.
'C O L D W A R' will be available from http://artefracture.bandcamp.com as well as http://www.indiemusicbox.hk/ for PAY WHAT YOU WANT DOWNLOAD from 9th April onwards.
More information can be obtained from:
http://artefracture.bandcamp.com
http://www.facebook.com/Artefracture
http://www.snoblind.com/
http://snoblind.bandcamp.com/
We had a great time playing at How To Dress Well's Hong Kong leg of world tour. We shared the stage with HTDW and MRJ3. Great people and great music, many thanks to Kimi and everyone at Hidden Agenda, plus everyone who enjoyed the show. We appreciated it.
Shout out to Nick, VJ and film geek extrodinaire. Keep in touch!
Snoblind is proud to be part of Artefracture, a collective of HKG-based musicians who have "punk-rock hearts with impeccable DIY aesthetics".
Check out Artefracture's facebook page, like it and spread the word around:
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Tigerbomber's Bogus Journey - Album release party
https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/286110594816235/?notif_t=plan_user_invited
Brothers and sisters! The time is near!
26th May, laser that date into your goddamn brain.
Your favourite depraved iconoclasts Tigerbombers are set to inflict 'Tigerbombers' Bogus Journey' - a fearless and unstoppable sonic statement. The record will be online for fr...ee download and is 10 scorchers in 25 minutes of the most fun you'll ever have with your pants on.
It is only apropo that we embark on this journey with sufficient rapture, drama, whimsy and theatrics. That will happen at the hedonistic heart of the city when we christen this sumbitch with victorious libations.
While you're vomiting your brains out your skulls we've assembled an eclectic and eccentric showcase of the city's top-class best:
SNOBLIND:
Cinematic, downtempo electro maestros. Spellbinding, mind-blowing and genius.
http://snoblind.bandcamp.com/
LAURA PALMER:
Noir-au-go-go noisemongers, a glorious wall of sound with a primal pulse.
http://www.facebook.com/LauraPalmer.hk
HEAD CLOWNS:
Colourful and festive folky funk-punk of the highest caliber.
http://www.facebook.com/Headclowns
We will soon be announcing details for ticket presales. CAPACITY IS LIMITED. We suggest lying, cheating and stealing to get your hands on one to be part of the elite few rocking up to the hottest party in town. They will be available from Hong Kong Brewhouse for $100 and on the night for $120.
Date: 26 May 2012 (Saturday)
Time: 8:30 PM
Place: LKF's one and only - Hong Kong Brewhouse
Tickets: Available soon from HK Brewhouse
Check out our performance at last year's Clockenflap, plus our good friend DJ K-Melo's blazing boogie set at Clockenflap at VIDEO section!
After two years, we finally muster the strength to put out a four track EP, which pretty much reflects our state of mind as at 2012. Free download at snoblind.bandcamp.com for free (or name your price).
ENJOY THE MADNESS!
Snoblind's music was featured in Series 8 of "Roadtrip Nation", currently screening across US on PBS. For US folks, please check your local listing. For outside-US folks, please visit the Roadtrip Nation for catch-up episodes, inspiration and ideas of life-defining experiences. Enjoy!
Watch Roadtrip Nation at : http://roadtripnation.com/watch/watch_hub.php
Visit Roadtrip nation website at : http://roadtripnation.com
We are at it again: Clockenflap 2011!
December 10-11, 2011 at West Kowloon Cultural District
More details to follow.
Hong Kong-based electronica musicians.
Snoblind is Vincent and Regina on Computers, Samplers and Bass. An army
of two with surreal visuals along downtempo beats, dubby basslines,
cinematic atmosphere and jazzy melodies.