An Important Number
Something is Wrong
The World Was Once Made With Hammers and Swords
Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana
Nicknamed the Square Colosseum this building in the EUR business district of Rome stands out as a striking example of Italian Rationalism and fascist architecture with neoclassical design, representing romanità, a philosophy which encompasses the past, present, and future all in one.
Making the Novation Monostation
The idea Novation had was a simple one: combine the synth power of the seminal Bass Station II with the sequencing power and simple usability of the Circuit. This interesting article outlines how the Monostation came to life thanks to the work of Alex Lucas, Nick Bookman and the rest of the team at Novation.
This article talks about its paraphonic capabilities.
Adi Newton Interview
Adi Newton and Maurizio Martinucci (aka TeZ) of Clock DVA guest in a Q&A at Rough Trade with host David Stubbs.
Kim Diaz Holm
Great art by Norwegian Kim Diaz Holm, who defines himself as “He/him/they. Father. Artist. Anarchist. Bipolar. Making art for free use. Abolish Copyright.” also known as Den Unge Herr Holm, is an artist from Bergen, Norway. He is known for spreading art for free use and advocating for copyright reform 1. He draws Daily Ink Monsters and tells stories of mental health, mythology, folklore, and copyright reform.
https://www.youtube.com/user/DenUngeHerrHolm/
https://instagram.com/denungeherrholm
2014 Aphex Twin Interview / Article
Old interview with Aphex Twin from Q Magazine. The whole website is full of stuff about the musician. Well worth a looksee.
Photographs Published in New Book on EBM
I am thrilled to announce that some of my historical artist and band photographs have been included in a new book about Electronic Body Music called Elektronische Korpermusik and written by Yuma Hampejs and Marcel Schulze. This book is a comprehensive and fascinating exploration of the history, culture and aesthetics of this genre of music that emerged in the late 1970s and early 1980s. It features interviews, essays, reviews and photos of some of the most influential and innovative artists and bands in the scene. I just wish I could read German to enjoy it more!
My photos included include Clock DVA, Dive, Nitzer Ebb and Insekt: some of the pioneers and legends of electronic body music, who combined electronic and industrial sounds, electronic beats, aggressive vocals and provocative performances to create a unique and powerful musical expression. I had the privilege of capturing some of their live shows and backstage moments with my camera, and I am honoured that they are now part of this amazing book.
If you are a fan of electronic body music or curious about its origins and evolution, I highly recommend you check out Elektronische Korpermusik. It is a must-have for anyone who appreciates this genre of music and its impact on the contemporary musical landscape.
That Which Hides
Welcome to a new mini album to bring in the end of this “interesting” year. There are 5 new tracks and 3 old demos from the archives. Some of the tracks can be downloaded for free, others for a small fee, or all 8 tracks can be yours for the price of a couple of cups of tea, or coffee.
Merch over here: teespring.com/coresect-that-which-hides
Keep your head up, see you next year!