On the Ruins of the Great Black Swamp
Friday, June 29, 2012
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Woah!
This is a fantastic review of the new Shiflet LPs. "There is no overt passion of any sort in Shiflet’s extreme close-ups of
harsh textures, no drama in the churning, processed strings, no
sentiment in the long pans over softer-textured aural surfaces, just as
there is no emotion in the beautifully rendered close-ups of somebody’s
palms on the front and back sleeves." Awesome!
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Riso Print Gocco
Mega bummer. I had a project idea for the Summer that requires me to break out my Riso Print Gocco.
If you are unfamiliar, it is a small and simple home screen printing kit. A friend once described it as the Easy Bake Oven of screen printing. I first learned about it from Twig Harper of Nautical Alminac who used it to print tape covers. I got one in college and used it to make arm bands, t-shirts, art, and tape covers. A few years ago, I used it to make the invitations for my wedding. It is a great tool with a lot of possible applications.
With this Summer project in mind, I checked my supplies a few weeks ago to find that I am out of bulbs and screens. The bulbs are single-use flash bulbs that expose the screens, burning the image into them. I finally got around to checking the internet today to see about ordering some supplies. To my horror, the company has discontinued all of the Gocco supplies. They sent out the last of the supplies to retailers in 2009: the year I made our wedding invitations.
Crazy!
Anyway, here is some info on the Print Gocco as well as resources for people who are attempting to keep it alive.
If you are unfamiliar, it is a small and simple home screen printing kit. A friend once described it as the Easy Bake Oven of screen printing. I first learned about it from Twig Harper of Nautical Alminac who used it to print tape covers. I got one in college and used it to make arm bands, t-shirts, art, and tape covers. A few years ago, I used it to make the invitations for my wedding. It is a great tool with a lot of possible applications.
With this Summer project in mind, I checked my supplies a few weeks ago to find that I am out of bulbs and screens. The bulbs are single-use flash bulbs that expose the screens, burning the image into them. I finally got around to checking the internet today to see about ordering some supplies. To my horror, the company has discontinued all of the Gocco supplies. They sent out the last of the supplies to retailers in 2009: the year I made our wedding invitations.
Crazy!
Anyway, here is some info on the Print Gocco as well as resources for people who are attempting to keep it alive.
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Pitchfork Review
Here is a new review of Shiflet's new records on Type. I am honored to have been a part of these releases.
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
New Startless Reviews
The new Vital Weekly features reviews of the two new Startless releases.
Overall, Frans doesn't seem to like them that much, but does refer to them as "intelligent noise matter." I appreciate the sentiment. Given that he doesn't completely bash them, I think that his evaluation is based on personal taste rather than anything else. So, I will take the criticism with a grain of salt. He knows what he likes and he doesn't like it when music moves into more harsh or chaotic territory.
Overall, Frans doesn't seem to like them that much, but does refer to them as "intelligent noise matter." I appreciate the sentiment. Given that he doesn't completely bash them, I think that his evaluation is based on personal taste rather than anything else. So, I will take the criticism with a grain of salt. He knows what he likes and he doesn't like it when music moves into more harsh or chaotic territory.
Monday, April 30, 2012
Show in Columbus
This Friday I will be playing a Fuse Factory Show. Here is the basic info. Check the link for more detailed overviews of the artists.
Our May Frequency Fridays show features
Sound artist Tim Kaiser (MN)
Experimental electronic musician Hal McGee (FL)
Cassette composer Jason Zeh (OH)
Electronica-ambient trio Circuitry Room (OH)
Date: Friday, May 4, 2012.
Location: Wild Goose Creative (2491 Summit St. 43202).
Admission: $8, $10 for 2. Doors open 8pm.
Our Frequency Fridays 2011-2012 season is supported by a generous grant from the Greater Columbus Arts Council. Note: Hal McGee will be performing the Action Sound Painting Orchestra – anybody who wants to participate can bring a battery-operated electronic instrument and amplifier, or an acoustic instrument to play.
Our May Frequency Fridays show features
Sound artist Tim Kaiser (MN)
Experimental electronic musician Hal McGee (FL)
Cassette composer Jason Zeh (OH)
Electronica-ambient trio Circuitry Room (OH)
Date: Friday, May 4, 2012.
Location: Wild Goose Creative (2491 Summit St. 43202).
Admission: $8, $10 for 2. Doors open 8pm.
Our Frequency Fridays 2011-2012 season is supported by a generous grant from the Greater Columbus Arts Council. Note: Hal McGee will be performing the Action Sound Painting Orchestra – anybody who wants to participate can bring a battery-operated electronic instrument and amplifier, or an acoustic instrument to play.
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