Rejecter - "Shadow" Video Premiere

Video Week continues on The Brvtalist with the music video premiere of "Shadow", by emerging Los Angeles-based artist Rejecter. Filmed and edited by Chad Fjerstad and Londry, "Shadow" is the second video offering from the solo project of Dustin Hollenbeck. Influenced by industrial, drum and bass and techno, Rejecter crafts tracks that are rooted in the dark arts but carry a subversive pop sensibility. This video explores the artist's aggressive, nocturnal nature and brings us into a world of sheer madness.

Filmed/edited by Chad Fjerstad and Londry www.rejecter.fail

Rejecter will be performing live at this year's Manufactured in Los Angeles Festival on September 4th, plus we can expect a remix for Collapsing Scenery, an audio single featuring Tearist (with a concept shoot) and the next video, "The Outs" is due out in September. We also look forward to the artist's first full length release which is currently in progress. For more, please visit www.rejecter.fail, Facebook and Soundcloud.

-JRS

Côme - Fear (Kerri LeBon Remix) Video Premiere

The Brvtalist is pleased to present the music video premiere of Fear (Kerri LeBon Remix), one of the latest offerings from French producer Côme. This comes off the release, Between Generations, the third EP, and first of this year from Renne-based label Ritual Process. In keeping with the label's previous output, Côme explores the colder side of 80's influenced techno and forward thinking industrial. Between Generations is a shadowy EP and a razor sharp example of the producer and label's commitment to the dark and romantic side of experimental electronic music. This remix is one of our favorite tracks on the EP and a stellar contribution from the multi-talented Kerri LeBon. The video is directed by British-Nigerian artist Tony Sebastian Ukpo, and we asked the artist for a few words about the clip:

The video was inspired by suspense films from the 60s, primarily Roman Polanski's Repulsion - because of the title and sense of dread and mystery that the track inspired. It is shot in real time in London with actresses Ellen O'Connor and Vera Chok. More work can be viewed on website www.vertigoheights-film.co.uk.

Between Generations is limited to 300 copies and distributed by 712 Distribution. For more information please visit Ritual Process, Soundcloud and RA.

-JRS

New Brvtalism No. 061 + Krake Festival Preview

The Brvtalist is proud to present a new mix by Codex Empire. Titled Excursions (One), this is an incredible hybrid live/DJ mix originally performed on 11th June 2016 at the Noiztank night in Vienna. The concept was to use atmospheric drone, dark ambient sounds and spoken word passages played from vinyl combined with live electronics for rhythmic content.

Codex Empire is the project of British born, Vienna-based producer Mahk Rumbae He has been creating challenging experimental electronic music for 25 years working as one half of industrial/ experimental band Konstruktivists as well as a raft of varied solo and side-projects. His two recent EP's on Brvtalist favorite Aufnahme + Wiedergabe firmly cemented his place as one of the most innovative acts in the contemporary techno scene today.

Codex Empire will be performing a full live set at this year's Krake Festival in Berlin. Krake is an annual event hosted and curated by the Berlin based label Killekill. In a city that can’t stop partying, this festival comes as a breath of fresh air, combining an eclectic line-up with documentary screenings, creative workshops and even a label boutique.

With Krake, the focus is not made on growing with each edition, but rather on creating and nurturing a community of like-minded people, while staying true to the DIY ethos. This is a festival created by passionate people for passionate people, and it gives everyone the chance to get involved and educate themselves. Across four days and three separate venues, Krake (meaning “octopus” in German) spreads its musical tentacles and starts by luring people to the opening night at Urban Spree on Wednesday for lectures, live acts and performances from X-Ray Audio, WSR, Vinyl, Terror & Horror, Anno Stamm & Transforma.

On Friday, we move to Suicide Circus where you’ll be able to enjoy performances from Alec Empire, Samuel Kerridge, Codex Empire or Vertical67, just to name a few, accompanied by visuals from the29nov films. For Saturday and Sunday, the rough, loud and dirty Griessmühle in Neukölln will host a label boutique where you’ll have the chance to dig for some of the best independent music fitting the flavor of the festival (including Brvtalist favorite Instruments of Discipline) , a performance from Max Durante's Turntable Noise Orchestra, and a DIY Synthesizer workshop. Don’t forget to catch the screening of “I Dream of Wires”, the legendary documentary about the history, demise and resurgence of the modular synthesizer, performances and much more.

For the complete program, head over here and start making plans. For more Codex Empire visit Facebook and Soundcloud.

-Marie Bungau

Instrumentation Used

ELECTRONICS
Elektron Analog Four
Roland TR707
Coron DS-8 drum synth
Moog Minitaur
MFB Nanozwerg
Ableton Live

VINYL
Atavist/Nadja - 12012291920/1414101
Herbert Brün – Klänge Unterwegs Und Anepigraphie
Peter Michael Hamel - Aura
Espen Jensen/Kjetil D Brandsdal - Org
Kitchens of Distinction - Spacedolphins
James Machin/Steve Pittis - Potential Transitions Jan/Feb 96
Maleficia - Maleficia
Narwal - The Album
Dirk Serries - Microphonics I-V
Tangerine Dream - Zeit
Tesendalo / Doc Wör Mirran / ANA Orchester – Sewing Me, Sewing You
Ken Thomas - Beat the Light
Throbbing Gristle - Heathen Earth
Toemass - The Hydro-Triad
C.W. Vrtacek - Learning To Be Silent

Haute Couture Fall 2016

One of the most exciting, innovative and awe inspiring times on the fashion calendar is the Haute Couture event in Paris. Only open to specially selected designers, the Haute Couture shows are unlike anything else. Extravagant productions, extreme luxury and avant garde collections fill the runways as the designers are not inhibited by the usual constraints of ready to wear. This year had exceptional offerings and we have selected pieces from some of our favorite shows.

J. Mendel

Contemporary luxury meets old world glamour in designer Gilles Mendel's first Haute Couture show in Paris. The French designer has done quite well for himself in New York but this homecoming event certainly made a big splash. Taking influences from both of his homes, the pieces carried a downtown edge that mixed well with extravagant details of the dresses.

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Iris Van Herpen

At this point, I'm not sure there's a more exciting designer in fashion than Iris van Herpen. Year after year, the Dutch designer jumps into the future and creates clothes that are as technologically advanced as they are tasteful. This year's Haute Couture line was no exception. Inspired by the study of cymatics, which is a model vibrational phenomena, different waveforms were definitely front and center. Also included were amazing handblown glass beads and silicon tentacle dresses that HP Lovecraft would adore.

Maison Margiela

Perhaps the most Brvtalist of the collections is John Galliano for Maison Margiela. After a near career ending scandal a few years ago. the designer has done well for himself keeping quiet and designing solid collections for the iconic French house. As always, his shows carried a militant, almost anti-establishment sensibility and his long standing love for French Revolution themes is evident. We love the oversized proportions and pops of color and great accessories.

Valentino

We've been kind of re-obsessing over the Elizabethan age recently so we were thrilled to see a well executed collection that was inspired by the controversial Queen. While McQueen and other British designers have mined this look before we didn't mind at all as the Italian take on it was refreshing and managed to stay true to the era while updating the looks to be modern and surprisingly sexy.

Atelier Versace

We instantly admired Donatella's collection which has less emphasis on traditional Versace embellishment and sexiness and featured a more refined, almost professional look at times. The asymmetrical curves and drapery were exquisitely handled and the color tones perfectly complimented the collection.

Ariisk - Fatal Errors EP

While making music for well over a decade, there have been very few physical releases from Los Angeles via Chicago-based artist Ariisk. Rolan Vega's project has been a favorite of ours for the past few years and we collaborated on a New Brvtalism installment, as well as hosting a live appearance at the last Brvtalist/Blk Rainbow event in February. After contributing to a great Nation comp and a groundbreaking tape on Nostilevo, we were thrilled to hear the artist was receiving his first dedicated vinyl release on Chicago's Scrapes.

Out now, Fatal Errors is exactly what we hoped for - six tracks of freezing, retro-future dystopian compositions that transport the listener into a dark, uncertain world. With a sound unlike any other, Ariisk manages to craft a unique position in between experimental electronics, minimal synth and mutated techno. "The Invasion" is a perfect track to commence the record as it sets the mood and carries an almost science fiction soundtrack feel. "She Speaks Your Mind" is another standout track which perfectly highlights the artist's distant, robotic vocals and powerful, moody atmosphere.

The title track feels like a nervous explosive that leaves you waiting for it to detonate and perhaps our favorite selection is "RADIO TMRRW PPL", with its pulsating, hypnotic allure. Fatal Errors is a vinyl only release, which means there will be no digital download option at this time. With a limited run of 300, you can be sure these will go fast so you need to get your hands on one now. In the U.S. distribution is through All Day Records and European fans can order through Bordello A Parigi. All album artwork is created by the artist and the package design is a full sleeve, printed with offset lithography and professionally die cut and assembled. Ariisk is perhaps the perfect example of quality over quantity and each physical release is more impressive than the last. Fatal Errors is highly recommended. For more information please visit Scrapes.

-JRS

Track list:

1. "Invasion"
2. "Radio Thorn PPL"
3. "Point KLK"

Side 2
1. "Lost Life"
2. "Fatal Errors"
3. "She Speaks Your Mind"

Produced and mixed by Ariisk; Mastered by James Plotkin

New Brvtalism No. 060

The Brvtalist is proud to present a new mix by Australia's Consulate. Entitled "Illumination Rounds", New Brvtalism No. 060 is a heavy journey through experimental techno, EBM and industrial. We were first introduced to this mysterious producer via his release on the always stellar label, Algebra of Need. Carpathian Blues is a roughly 20 minutes long lo-fi experimental release that is moody, dark and haunting all at once. We also featured the excellent Black Narcissus tape last year which was released by Brvtalist favorite Portals Editions. This mix reflects some of these sensibilities as it moves through rhythmic noise, grinding industrial and driving techno. We look forward to hearing much more from this upstart producer. For more information please visit Soundcloud.

-JRS

Track list:
Tangerine Dream - Main Titles (Sorcerer OST)
Muslimgauze - Zindabad
DJ Spider & Marshallito - Nuclear Winter
DAF - Satellit
P-A-L - Leeste, Night
Richard H. Kirk - Black Jesus Voice
Skinny Puppy - Punk in Park Zoos
Consulate - Justice is Served
Consulate - Saigon
Christoph de Babalon - High Life (Theme)
Front 242 - Don't Crash
Bas Mooy - Violent More Violente
British Murder Boys - Fist
Godflesh - Pulp
Pact Infernal - Circle IX
Carl Crack - Mein Geist ist Dein
Hecate & Kareem - Untitled
Huren - Nuklearni
Sala Delle Colonne - Rome 1922
Nasenbluten - Steelworks Requiem
Cage Suburbia - Black Ops
Carmine Coppola - Strange Voyage

Crazy Love

Keeping with our film theme this week, we are excited to present "Crazy Love", a new fashion film by Between Pictures, fashion designer Sophi Reaptress and jewelry maker HVNTERGVTHERER. Shot in The Convent, a DIY space in Philadelphia, the film is inspired by a recurring dream of a young woman who has mysteriously stumbled into a wake. Directed, edited and produced by David Garcia, this is a haunting beautiful piece which is set the music of none of than Chelsea Wolfe. The designs of Sophi Reaptress blend perfectly with some of our favorite items from HVNTERGVTHERER, including the Sphinx Claw, Santorini Rings, Lumen Rings, and Sybil neckpiece worn as a head piece. We love the film's moody, emotional atmosphere and it's wonderfully shot to showcase the artists' work. Please enjoy:

For more information please visit Between Pictures, Sophi Reaptress and HVNTERGVTHERER.

-JRS

Film Credits:

All outfits are by Sophi Reatpress: http://www.sophireaptress.com/

Jewelry by HVNTERGVTHERER: http://hvntergvtherer.com/

Music provided by Chelsea Wolfe:http://www.chelseawolfe.net/

Sargent House Records: http://sargenthouse.com/

The Convent: http://www.theconventphilly.com/

Directed, Edited, & Produced by David Garcia of Between Pictures: www.BTPC.co

Moral Defeat - Summer Releases

The Brvtalist is pleased to present the latest tape releases by Copenhagen's Moral Defeat. We have featured several of the label's stellar artists before on site and we are ecstatic about the current batch of tapes for this season.

Haraam - The Resstablishment of Old Ideals

There's no stopping this dark Arabic gargantuan monstrosity. Moral Defeat presents a new tape from the project called The Reestablishment Of Old Ideals. The title of this new release, is focused on two things. 1: The idea that cultures are beginning to move back toward an older, more archaic social system. This could not be more true all over the world right now. 2: The project also makes a return to the old mood and sound of early Haraam releases. Containing those hints of eerie melodies, and heavyharsh rhythmic sections. Bass drowned hypnotic textures and corrosive moods filling the empty void nicely. Perhaps one of the most moody releases by Haraam. There's also future releases on the way, check it up on the labels Materia Productions, Yerevan Tapes and Fallow field. You can also catch Haraam at upcoming live performances in Berlin, Istanbul, somewhere in Russia and Roskilde Festival!

<a href="http://moraldefeat.bandcamp.com/album/reestablishment-of-old-ideals">Reestablishment Of Old Ideals by Haraam</a>

Sortlegeme - DAF

The second release by Danish world-techno act Sortlegeme, out on Moral Defeat. Mystical, tribal, ritualistic deep techno with soundtrack-ish elements which work like a charm here. No question of doubt about this release - atmospheric and menacing goes hand in hand. Worth the attention! Don't forget to check up on the debut, which also was released on Moral Defeat!. Fans of early Psychic Warriors of Gaia or Plastikman should definitely check it out!

Restive Plaggona - Without Principles

A new act out on Moral Defeat, all the way from Athens Greece! A strange techno hybrid, promising a new sound for the cult label. Organic and haunted technoid melodies, throbbing and ritualistic drums and deep ambiance. Beautiful and depressing sound aesthetics. Maybe David Lynch should consider technoid music like this as soundtrack? You can be the judge of that. Anyone with a lust for something new would love this! The act is also working on future releases - a tape out on Collapsing Market AND a vinyl out on Veleno Viola.

<a href="http://moraldefeat.bandcamp.com/album/without-principles">Without Principles by Restive Plaggona</a>

Body Stress - Sodomy In Silence

A new Body Stress release called Sodomy In Silence is also out on Moral Defeat. This is punishing work with its relentless Sutcliffe Jugend and New Blockaders noise assaults! Combining elements of harsh noise wall and old-school power electronics, although without vocals. There's more depth and ear candy on this release then what you could expect from just another noise release! A lovely tape, building a bridge between the old-school and the new-school of noise. A worthy cassette for any tape pervert!

<a href="http://moraldefeat.bandcamp.com/album/sodomy-in-silence">Sodomy In Silence by Body Stress</a>

For more information and purchasing, please visit Bandcamp, Soundcloud and Facebook.

-Per Najbjerg Odderskov

New Brvtalism No. 059

The Brvtalist is proud to present a new mix by Berlin-based artist Zanias. Utilizing the best elements of EBM, coldwave, techno and pop, Zanais' sound is a unique journey to both the past and future. Crafting works that are equal parts psychological, introspective and seductive, Zanias is one of our favorite projects happening right now. She is also the co-founder of one of the best parties and labels in the city called Fleisch. Through both live performance and DJ sets, we were instantly drawn to the artist's dark, hypnotic allure and smart, stylish delivery. From Zanias:

I've titled the mix ‘Follow the Body’, and it’s a selection of sounds designed to move both the body and mind. The tracks are focused on friends and peers that have inspired me most in my journey from coldwave into the darker realms of dance music. The title track is the opener from my upcoming EP, ‘To the Core’, which I produced in collaboration with Alex Akers from Forces. It will be released on the Vienna-based label Noiztank in the coming months. I’ll also be touring with Forces from September onwards.

We are extremely excited for the upcoming EP and all should definitely catch her on tour. We will keep you posted with more from this great artist. For more information, please visit Facebook and Soundcloud.

-JRS

Track list:
Alvar – Biotope
Cute Heels – Third Skin (The Hacker Remix)
Zanias – Follow the Body
Brunes – Yes, I Do (Artik Remix)
Monolith – Near Crash
Huren – Rituel Sonore
Schwefelgelb – Balancier Dich
Radical G – Kryptonite
Orphx – What Will Burn
Ancient Methods – A German Love
Morah – Up In Flames
Perc & Truss – Subox
Gesloten Cirkel – Submit-X
Phase Fatale – Steel
Terence Fixmer – I Swear
Operant – Insular
Daniel Avery – Reception (Perc Remix)
Dax J – The Invisible Man
Coil – Heaven’s Blade
Paula Temple – Cloned
Privacy – Apex Predator
Damaskin – Catacomb
HTRK - Poison

Night Gaunt Spring/Summer Tapes

L.A.'s Night Gaunt Recordings is a finely curated selection of some of the best and most interesting artists in the experimental underground. Not confined to just one sound, their releases cross over into the realms of noise, techno, post-industrial, power electronics and more. We've been fans for the past few seasons and featured the label's previous batch of tapes last year. The imprint has returned with three stellar releases including one from a favorite artist and performer at the upcoming Brvtalist live event on July 1st. We are proud to feature each release below.

Alexandra Atnif - Asymmetrik

Ms. Atnif has been on a tear since her Demo release last year and has since put out material on labels like Detroit Underground and newly formed Anthem Aesthetica. Asymmetrik is one of her most accomplished and cerebral works to date. The tape is comprised of seven total tracks, four on side A and three on B. "Fixed Target" commences the tape with the artist's signature rhythmic brutality and tracks like "Decay Mode" progress through moments of ambient and death industrial. The side closes with a climactic, almost cinematic digression into silence on "Anthems of the Deaf and Blind I". Side B offers more of the expertly crafted atmospherics and continues to expand on her arsenal of different realms of electronic production. We could not be more thrilled to be hosting Ms. Atnif's debut live performance, next Friday, July 1st at Complex in Los Angeles.

<a href="http://nightgauntrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/asymmetrik">Asymmetrik by Alexandra Atnif</a>

jjakub - Migration

Next up is the latest release by Nashville-based producer jjakub. This changes the pace a bit and moves into more elements of pulsating, industrial techno that is equally as ready for the warehouse as it is your home cassette player. Pulling inspiration from post-industrial, philosophy and urban decay, Migration is a stellar release that is a great example of the breadth of the label's roster. Both "Excess Labor 1" and "Excess Labor 2" raise the BPM's and offer fuel for the bleak times ahead while inviting the listener to get lost in the tracks' driving, centrifugal force. From the artist:

‘Migration’ is an attempt to convey feelings of hatred, desperation and deep, deep sadness moving back to a city that was replaced by another. One where the poor are pushed to the periphery, old homes torn down and replaced with condos. This a soundtrack to a place filled with yellow cranes and vampiric technocrats. ’Migration’ is the sound of when everything you’ve ever loved has turned into glass, and in your heart you’re terrified by the realization that the only way to stop it is with a firebomb.

<a href="http://nightgauntrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/migration-2">Migration by Jjakub</a>

Forbidden Colors - And They Danced In The Dragon's Mouth

Finally, we move to the experimental Forbidden Colors tape. Enrique Hernandez’ project is built on the harsher side of noise and power electronics. The latest material moves in a more rhythmic direction, letting in influences from techno and industrial. With a name borrowed from Yukio Mishima, and a distinctly queer aesthetic, Forbidden Colors is truly a sonic assault system. And They Danced... is an uncompromising release that is broken up into six distinct parts. Tracks "I" and "II" nicely start things off with a steady, building, distorted use of analog electronics dispersed with ominous samples and harsh noise. The rest of the release touches on dark ambient, death industrial and moments of dark techno which play well with the theme of the release. This is a great experimental work that is indicative of the sound Night Gaunt always seeks to promote.

<a href="http://nightgauntrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/and-they-danced-in-the-dragons-mouth">And They Danced In The Dragon&#39;s Mouth by Forbidden Colors</a>

All in all this is a strong lineup of tapes from one of our favorite local labels. Each release is well packaged and includes a download code as well. All three tapes are available now. For more information and purchasing please visit Bandcamp and Facebook.

-JRS