The Work of Anna Taut

Oil on canvas is perhaps one of the most classic mediums in which an artist can work. Even in 2015, in the midst of a digital art revolution, few works can convey the emotion, mood and talent of an oil painting. That's why when we saw the work of Polish painter Anna Taut (thank you We And The Color), we were immediately hooked.

Born in Warsaw in 1984, Ms. Taut received her degree in painting in 2009 from the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdnask. She would later go on to win various awards and accolades including the Grand Prix of the Minister of Culture and Heritage in 2012. Now based in Berlin, she has participated in various group exhibitions in Switzerland, Germany and more. She also does significant work with public art murals.

Ms. Taut is interested in working with human forms and exposing a sense of place and emotion. Integrating geometry and even a bit of surrealism, her women convey solitude, strength and an atmosphere that encapsulates both the subject and viewer. We love her beautiful interpretations of the female body and use of fashion which becomes part of the subject's movement and structure. Her dark moods and bleeding imagery also speaks to our affinity for all things grim. From the artist:

"(…)I’m talking about a person, his condition in relation with the surrounding world. I like to put him up against various spaces, forms, put him in different realtions, observe and react on the outcome. In a painted work I look for an emotion, a state which I don’t name, but consequently strive to its exposal. Painting should move, touch, impact. It’s all about emotions and subconsciousness in my case. I rely on sensitivity and openness of a viewer who is more prone to describe my paintings than I am. That’s good."

The paintings of Anna Taut spoke to our sense of space, humanity, femininity and darkness. She is currently working on more public murals and we are thrilled to follow the career of this amazing painter. For more, please visit her official site and Facebook.

-JRS

New Brvtalism No. 027

A sliver of light streams through the room and that is your que to wake. The pain of a new day crushes your spirit. You quiver at what lies ahead.

The Brvtalist is proud to present a new mix by Austin-based producer JT Whitfield. Incorporating elements of industrial, noise and ambient, Whitfield's output is some of the most interesting material in a crowded sea of artists. We were first introduced to his work from our friend TEXTBEAK and quickly related to his style.

Coming out in approximately two months is a 12" EP on Texas-based label Rural Isolation Project. We are also incredibly excited about his upcoming cassette release on the always impressive Chondritic Sound, entitled Adjustment. New Brvtalism No. 027 is an all vinyl mix that is beautifully composed and showcases the DNA of Whitfield's sound. We are thrilled to have a great producer make such a contribution to our series.

For more music please visit Soundcloud.

Berlin Atonal Recap

The Brvtalist is proud to present a recap of arguably the best, most interesting music festival in the world. Since the festival's relaunch, we have watched in awe as some of our favorite acts have performed in what looks to be one of the most incredible venues around. This year our friend Alison Phlōrā, one half of the amazing Abyssal Podcast (which just released a great mix by Dahlhous), traveled from her home country of France to take in the festival. Upon her return, we asked if she would contribute a recap of her experience and she graciously obliged.

Berlin Atonal

by Alison Phlōrā

The earliest editions of Berlin Atonal occurred between 1982 and 1990, and they featured now legendary underground artists such as Psychic TV, Einstürzende Neubauten, Test Dept, 808 State and Die Haut. After a 23 year abscence, the historic event returned to the city in 2013 and 2014 with a very impressive lineup each time. This year, Atonal struck again with an event that couldn't generate more excitement. The festival's venue, The Kraftwerk, is simply one of the biggest and most unique post-industrial sites in the world. When you enter, you can feel the wounds of the old Berlin city, melting in to the new revolutionary subculture. Guests come from parts of Europe and Asia, all with a curious eye and to take part in the city's community. The atmosphere of the venue immediately invokes a physical experience. The resonance creates a heavy vibe that seems to crush you to the ground. Through the Kraftwerk people walk as ghosts and shadows. From a smoky atmosphere and a major absence of light, you discover, at different corners, the interesting art installations. There are six varied pieces all meant to challenge and interact with the formidable Kraftwerk space in their own ways. The works consisted of:
- Pierre Bastien, ‘Mechanology in 4 Rooms’ (2015) Kinetic sound producing sculptures, amplifiers

- Rainer Kohlberger ‘not even nothing can be free of ghosts’ (2015) ‘moon blink’ (2015) ‘humming, fast and slow’ (2013) Projections, stroboscopes

- Pedro Maia ‘Wasteland’ (2015) Loops, degraded film

- Studio Joanie Lemercier ‘Blueprint’ (2015) Projection, sound

- Laytbeuis ‘Susurrus Lights, Aggregate III’ (2015) Sound responsive fluorescent tubes, microphones, amplifiers, analogue FX

- Transforma ‘Dark Flow’ (2015) Viscous Liquid, Pumps, Projections

It is nearly impossible to describe all the amazing performances, most of them world premieres that take place during these five days. The installations, combined with the dark beauty and devastation of the projected images, produces a deep meditation on humanity’s capacity for destruction and violence while also creating a special relationship with this unique space. The aim is to play with the history of a place, the performers, the architecture and the spectator's sensibilities.

New to Atonal this year, was the introduction of a second stage. Around 6 p.m each evening, guests would sit at the "Null stage" and became hypnotized by the exclusive film screenings that Atonal presented. Thursday saw the music documentary "Industrial Soundtrack For The Urban Decay" - which featured artists such as Throbbing Gristle, Cabaret Voltaire, NON, SPK, Test Dept, Clock DVA, The Klinik/Dive and many more. During this time, if upstairs, you could hear a strong sonic wave that carried from the main stage. Then, stepping on to the stairs, you suddenly realize the enormous area and the huge screen that this is a one of a kind viewing experience. Meanwhile, the main stage hosted an incredible array of performers and musicians. Throughout the festival you continuously oscillate between various artists and their worlds, each one projecting their own visual images which creates a unique aesthetic and environment.

On Friday, all eyes were on Peder Mannerfelt, as he put on an incredible performance. Mannerfelt became a true contemporary artist, as if conducting a live act for the gallery. A creepy yellow wig hid his face, accompanied by a hypnotic loop video of a man half naked, deeply looking to the crowd as if a psychopath. Moving slowly, it became apparent that Mannerfelt himself was perhaps a mental patient and challenged the crowd throughout the performance. His psychedelic ambient and distorted images gave way to a strong industrial sound, making for a true mental and physical experience.

The highly anticipated Ugandan Methods (Regis + Ancient Methods) stayed true to their esoteric and morbid aesthetic, offering dark industrial, noise and techno vibes. I couldn't appreciate more the performance of Regis - yelling in to the microphone with rage and violence, accompanied by Ancient Methods and a video loop of an old silent French film that seemed to deal with a witch burning for her crimes against her religion.

So many more great names graced the main stage of Atonal. Artists like Alessandro Cortini, Kangding Ray (playing with his machines), followed by the fantastic Mogwai, Ryo Murakami, Paul Jebanasam and Tarik Barri. Saturday at midnight, we heard the best of Shed, performing some of their most classic tracks. Then, around 1 a.m, the Null Stage opened for the second time of the night with a fine selection of label showcases. From Subtext to Northern Electronics, which offered an incredible ambient atmosphere and guests like the talented Puce Mary, Abdulla Rashim (presenting Lundin Oil), the serious Varg, Acronym, Vit Fana and many more. The Null Stage was an area of true visceral and tangible listenings - running from ambient and industrial to experimental and techno. The impressive Lakker had an incredible live show with some hard break bass, pushing the crowd to dance more and more until the end of the performance. Also, the clean, Polar Inertia, presented a live act that was a real surprise - lasting for one hour and taking you inside their cold and melancholic universe. Other great Null Stage artists were Not Waving, Powell, An+i and Blood music. Saturday night was a fantastic set from Head High that pushed the crowd into a good old rave atmosphere.

In true Berlin fashion, it wasn't over after the performances at Kraftwerk. Afterparties ruled the night until (at least) 8 in the morning. You could visit Tresor, Globus or Ohm depending on the artist and/or DJ of your liking. Thursday night, Ohm presented an unexpected choice of artists that offered a UK bass vibe, trasnsitioning to a dubby mood and sometimes house. On Saturday, the excellent Goth Trad made an appearance.

Inside Globus, the vibe was turned way up, making for an intense dance party. It was mostly house and techno and you could easily recognize some great Robert Hood tracks. As always, Tresor had the punishing techno vibes in a dark, almost sinister room that requires some mental preparation before entering. Regis ruled the club on Thursday with a heavy bumping set, followed by Peder Mannerlfelt and Pär Grindvik to end the night. Also at Tresor on Saturday, you could catch a true techno line-up featuring Felix K, Abdulla Rashim, Shifted, Skarn (live) and Sigha, throwing down tracks until well into the late morning.

Finally, Sunday was the last day of the festival. The main stage presented an impressive schedule to close out the last 5 days - WSR, Bitsream, Samuel Kerridge (presenting Fatal light Attraction), Lustmord, Clock DVA, and the highly attented Ben Frost presenting A U R O R A with MFO. The night was over at Kraftwerk at midnight but you could continue at Ohm for the closing party.

On a global scale, Berlin Atonal brings a nearly unrivaled selection of performers and artists. The festival is not only about music, but also about art and interaction. Guests come as true industrial fans, techno fans, foreigners and Berliners. However, just being there is a special experience for everyone as you get to see your favorite artists perform live in a breathtaking environment. There is also the constant discovery of new artists that makes for endless inspiration. Since the festival began, Atonal seems to have a keen eye on the evolution of such a special wave of music. Further, no longer a nostalgic time in Berlin, Atonal actually helps to usher in a new period of industrial and electronic music, revealing great artists and allowing the opportunity to discover the history of a movement and how it has evolved to the present day in just a five day period.

-AP

Barbara I Gongini A/W 2015

The Brvtalist is proud to present the Men's and Women's Autumn/Winter 2015 collection by Scandinavian fashion designer Barbara I Gongini. Born in the Danish Isles of Faroe and now based in Copenhagen, Gongini's designs pay homage to Nordic heritage while infusing them with a progressive edge and innovative fabrics that combine to form a wholly unique brand. Her designs first caught our eye on the runway as we loved her sophisticated silhouettes set against a primitive, almost primordial aesthetic.

We are thrilled to have the opportunity to showcase her latest collection which continues her design evolution and highlights her ability to utilize multiple layers and a variety of fabrics that makes for some of the best looks we've seen this Fall. Her outerwear immediately caught our eye as we were struck by the use of exquisite furs, luscious leathers and beautiful silks. Mixed in with luxury fabrics are denim, jersey and linen which creates a very nice juxtaposition for Fall attire. Each look maintains a sense of utility and functionality while still upholding a very avant-garde point of view. The construction of each garment takes center stage and the monochrome palate adds an extra layer of intrigue and refinement. From the designer:

A whimsical silence surrounds us. We exhale. As the elements defy the exterior, we stand vast, embracing a sense of solemn unison. There is nobody else.

The time of reckoning. Us and our universal dialogue. We seek to reach further with vigorous diligence. With intent, we advance, ever composed in profound togetherness.

For AW15 BARBARA I GONGINI researches garment tactility. Layers appear as singular attributes, carefully shaping the structured yet languid silhouette. Apparent tailoring constructions are re-assessed without compromising wearability. Japanese thick wool, sleek fur and sturdy leather are paired with breezy jersey, textured linen and soft washed silks. A focus on hidden functionality is supported by underplayed colour shading, here expressed through a sensory deep black, variations of grey and subtle notes of white.

Sturdy re-worked denim is combined with overlay coats, sweats appear layered with ripped hand-knits and lightweight elongated shirts are juxtaposed by tailored wool vests. Seams and stitches become part of an exoskeleton, enhancing both anatomy and sculpted forms. Shirts feature multi-functional closures, allowing wearers to shape their respective silhouette with intent. A selection of layered circular cuts invite for transparency in the collections’ overlaying fabrics. Leather accessories exist as cordial wayfarers, back strapped, harnessed, as fitted vests or utility cuffs.

AW15. No sign of a way out. A collective remains. As the silence fades, only sentient wanderers prevail.

For more information please visit barbaraigongini.dk

-JRS

*click to enlarge. All images by Nicky de Silva.

New Brvtalism No. 026

What began as a whisper is now a shriek. Your calm is dead and replaced by fear. Prepare for the unknown.

The Brvtalist is proud to present a new mix by multidimensional artist, TEXTBEAK. Mike Textbeak has always straddled the line between experimental, industrial and dance music with releases on labels such as Carlos Peron's Dark Daze label, Tundra Dubs (San Francisco), Lasergun (Berlin), Bleak (Vienna), Pale Noir (Madison, WI), Vaatican Records (France), Xynthetic (Canada), Time Theory, 21/22 Corp, Swishcotheque (UK), Colin Johnco (France), Amduscias, Audiotie (Germany), Politicide (Germany), and co-owns the Philtre Com imprint with co-conspirator Claus Muzak aka Lucas Kuzma of The Strange Agency (musical instrument app company).

We have always followed Mike's output - whether original material, through his label or a DJ set, he continues to be a part of so many amazing projects and an important figure on the underground scene. His weekly radio show, TXTBK’s CHVяCH XV BяXK3N 7ANGvAG3, has become a staple within the so called witch house/grave wave movement with past guests including Robot Elephant Records, MASCARA, MATER SUSPIRIA VISION, ∆AIMON, Funerals, and many others. Just released was Flex EP with Voctave on Sequel Sound out of San Francisco as well as Ghost Ornithology on Cassette through Moon Sounds Records. Also, one of our most listened to albums right now is BITWVLF, which is out on his own imprint.

New Brvtalism No. 026 is a two hour journey through the complex mind of its creator. From industrial, goth and techno, to haunting experimental and eerie samples, this edition demands your attention. For more TEXTBEAK please visit Mixcloud, Facebook and Twitter.

-JRS

COH & Coil - My Angel (Director's Cut) > Love Uncut

M.E.S.H. - Optimate > Piteous Gate

Cindytalk - Everybody Is Christ > Camouflage Heart

GRYPT - Love Me (Euxini remix) > LOVE ME

Clock DVA - Tortured Heroine > Advantage

Black Marble - Pressure > Weight Against the Door

The Cure - The Hanging Garden > Pornography

Ben Frost - Venter > A U R O R A

In the Nursery - Butyrki > Counterpoint

Virgin Prunes - Ulakanakulot > ...If I Die, I Die

Virgin Prunes - Decline And Fall > ...If I Die, I Die

Public Image Limited - Hymie’s Him > The Flowers of Romance

Swans - Blind Love > Children Of God

Orphan Swords - Asmoday > License to Desire

Bauhaus - Mask > Mask

Severed Heads - Nightime Falls > Gigapus

Scanner - Passage De Recherche > (bbsulcd002) Lauwarm Instrumentals

Tribes Of Neurot - Manifestation by Modern Means > Silver Blood Transmission

Flesh Welder - Zippercunt (Remix by VERIN) > Zippercunt

Vice Device - Breathless > Breathless

Apollyon's Visage - Black Haired Qveen > Mortal Coil

Skinny Puppy - Download > Last Rights

My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult - Universal Blackness > I See Good Spirits And I See Bad Spirits

Shlohmo - Relentless > Dark Red

Perturbator - Night Business > Nocturne City - EP

BITWVLF - Bound Blade (Sco & Чернọбуркv Remix) > MMXV

After The Flood - Beyond The Latter > After The Flood 2

David Bowie - Subterraneans > Low

The Legendary Pink Dots - Paris 4am > Malachai-Shadow Weaver Part 2

Cvlt Nation Bizarre

The Brvtalist is excited to feature the launch of a brand new online marketplace that is truly one of a kind on the web. The Cvlt Nation Bizarre is now open for business and it features an incredible variety of artisans selling all different types of goods. The thing that sets the Bizarre apart from from other online marketplaces is its commitment to offering music, art, fashion and home goods from artisans who maintain the dark arts aesthetic. This is truly a refreshing concept as creatives who share this aesthetic can often get lost in a sea of mediocrity and "mainstream" manufacturers. We at The Brvtalist share Cvlt Nation's ideology and we are thrilled that artists and consumers alike can now have a place to shop and present their creations.

In honor of the launch, we scoured the Bizarre and wanted to showcase some of our favorite brands and items currently available on the site. This is by no means a "best of", just a curated selection of some of our favorites.

Morph Knitwear

We were immediately drawn to the craftsmanship and geometry of the pieces from Morph. Based in Portland, OR, designer Angela Thornton creates garments that are both utilitarian and artistic. Challenging traditional norms of what knitwear can be, her clothes are unique, intelligent and made from some of the best materials.

SophiReaptress

A fashion designer from Philadelphia, SophiReaptress focuses her work on the shadows. Crafting deep hoods, intricate leggings and architectural tunics, we love her aesthetic and juxtaposition of hard lines and curves.

Swathe Cape ($100), Metallica Silver Leggings ($65)

Hvnter Gvtherer

We were so thrilled to see one of our favorite jewelry designers on the marketplace. To make it even better, the Bizarre is the first place you can get the new collaboration with Heather Gabel. Inspired by Ancient Egyptian Gods, serpents and more, these hair pins are beautifully made with the attention to detail and ideology we have come to expect from the brand.

Burke & Hare Co.

The candles from this Providence, RI based brand are all handmade using vegetable and paraffin wax. Utilizing everything from sacred geometry to vintage news clippings, these pieces look great whether burning or on display in the home.

Nona Limmen

The prints from this Amsterdam-based photographer are both haunting and captivating. They transport you to a vision of an otherworldly realm and the viewer can easily get lost in their dark environments.

Halo of Flies

Not only can you find fashion, jewelry and art, but some great labels are also on the site selling cassettes, cds and vinyl. Halo of Flies was started back in 2006/2007 and releases brvtal records of metal, punk and grindcore. This Svffer record is a relentless onslaught of terror that never lets up from beginning to end.

This is by no means an exhaustive list as it would take us days to talk about our favorite things on the Cvlt Nation Bizarre. Not only does the site cater to our aesthetic, but more importantly, it represents the new economy - a place where people can use their own channels to distribute their goods and consumers can shop artists from around the world in one place. This marketplace is an incredible accomplishment and we look forward to seeing it grow. Please visit www.cvltnationbizarre.com for more.

-JRS

Hopper + Space Q&A

One of the main tenets of The Brvtalist is to connect the dots between different eras, disciplines and mediums. Architecture, furniture and interior design are so interconnected but striking the right balance is incredibly difficult. That's why the discovery of London-based design studio Hopper + Space was a true gift. The duo of Ben + Joe create interiors that are progressive and forward-thinking, while referencing some of the best time periods of interior and furniture design of the past. The studio has also released a new range of original furniture that successfully fuses their knowledge of style and design with the latest technology, making the pieces feel very fresh. The Brvtalist reached out to the duo to find out more about their background, approach and original line of furniture and they graciously provided us with some great responses. Please find the Q&A below.

Techno Chair for L'oreal designed by Philippe Starck. Available for purchase through Hopper + Space.

The Brvtalist: I would love to get a brief background on you both. What were you both doing before H+S? I know you design home interiors, restaurants and now even furniture. Has Hopper + Space always existed in this form or have your practice areas expanded over time?

H+S: Before Hopper + Space existed Joe worked for a wildlife rehabilitation charity and Ben worked in recruitment. We've both always loved design, interiors and art from an early age. As children we both loved raking about in Jumble sales and Charity Shops looking for the interesting, the old and the unusual. From the start of Hopper + Space midcentury furniture pieces have been our main area of work. We've spent years finding, researching, restoring and selling the less common designs from small British cabinet makers alongside pieces from the more popular brands such as G Plan or McIntosh. We've spent a number of years sourcing and reupholstering 20th century sofas, armchairs and daybeds. From the start we knew they had to be vibrant and eye catching. With our reupholstered pieces we like to give them a one off feel. One of our favourite pieces was a 1950's Ercol Studio Couch which we reupholstered in fabric designed by Christian Lacroix. Being so interested in design and interiors progressed into an interest in launching our own range of furniture. Our Original Range is in a midcentury style but updated for the modern home.

From time to time we would get asked to source pieces for restaurants, cafes, offices and meeting rooms. This led to us being asked by several companies to redesign areas of their premises and even a college to redesign their whole canteen and design studios with a vintage industrial feel! It's fantastic to see pieces you've restored alongside pieces you've designed come to life in a public space.

We've always had an interest in latecentury design and have recently been exploring furniture and interiors from the 1980's and 1990's. There are some great pieces out there and tons of unexplored design history.

TB: I love the dots you connect in all aspects of your work. Linking the connecting points between different periods of design is no easy task. We know b/c we try to do something similar on our site! Talk about how you find the connections between art deco, mid century, post modern/Memphis, etc. and create something that is still of the moment or even the future.

H+S: Good design transcends time. We think the key is to mix it up and keep it fresh! For example a faithful reproduction of a 1940's living room is cool but we wouldn't want to live with the heavy style 24/7. Mixing up antiques and pieces from all decades with contemporary pieces is definitely the way to go if you want to connect the dots in your own home.

TB: I've been so into the Memphis School for a while and love pretty much all of the pieces you have on your online shop. How do you approach looking for items for your projects or to sell? Do you base it purely on design, rarity, build quality or something else?

H+S: Since seeing houses in films as children we've both been fascinated by the Memphis designs and post modern pieces.

The beautifully vulgar excess of Bette Midler's house stuffed full with Memphis Milano replicas in the film Ruthless People and the creepy post modern meets gothic vibe of the house in Beetlejuice both really stuck in our minds. We're really excited to be exploring the 80's/90's designs of the Memphis Group members, Ron Arad, Niels Gammelgaard, Philippe Starck and many others at the moment. We've been collecting Memphis and latecentury pieces ourselves as well as offering them for sale on our site and find there are some stunning designs out there. When sourcing pieces we go for designs that we like. Something that catches our eye and has got it. It could be a Memphis Milano lamp or a piece by an unknown designer but if we like the style and it catches our eye the chances are we'll go for it.

TB: What inspired the new range of furniture? We love the Bloc sofa and how it takes some ques from the Soviet Era. Talk about the process of creating this first piece.

H+S: Thanks, so glad you like it and want to feature it in your site. Our Original Range of furniture is inspired by 20th century design. We wanted to take the midcentury aesthetic and offer a range of furniture that has its wonderful style yet looks fresh in a modern space. Our BLOC range is inspired by Eastern Bloc modernism. We were looking at the Brutalist architecture of the Soviet era and kept noticing the furniture. A sort of boxy, slightly chunky version of midcentury furniture design. The more we looked into it the more we fell for its style. It was important for us to work with the very best upholsterer we could and offer quality furniture pieces that are built to last.

TB: What are some projects your currently working on that you're excited about and/or whats next for H+S?

H+S: We have more of our Original Range designs ready to go into production. As for our 20th Century pieces we've been sourcing some fabulous pieces designed by Philippe Starck, more 80's Ikea and early 1990's furniture from London based designers.

The Brvtalist would like to thank Ben and Joe for taking the time to answer some of our questions. It's always a thrill speaking with others who shares the same mindset (and aesthetic) as myself. Please visit Hopper + Space for more information. Also, be sure to connect with them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

-JRS

From left to right: 1. Hopper + Space Bloc sofa. 2. ACHILLE CASTIGLIONI FOR ZANOTTA PLANT STAND - Available through Hopper + Space. 3. Late century interior inspirations.

No History No Future - Jean-Louis Huhta

Now listening at Brvtalist HQ: the latest release by Stockholm's Jean-Louis Huhta. A true legend in the Swedish underground music community, Huhta began his career playing in the punk band Cortex and then as a percussionist for one of our favorite hardcore bands, Anticimex. Today you can find him devastating dance floors as Dungeon Acid or playing with post-metal outfit The Skull Defekts.

We have long been a fan of Huhta's output and originally connected with him on New Brvtalism No. 011. For us, that mix cemented his incredible breadth of knowledge and also his affinity for experimental and noise elements. Enter - No History No Future. Recorded live in Stockholm direct to disc between 2006-2008, this is experimental music at its finest. Modular, ambient, electro-acoustic and everything in between, No History No Future is an intense journey through the mind of a true creator. Tracks like "Prime Time" and "Blackened" are excellent examples of Huhta's ability to push you deeper and deeper in to the depths of dark space - where there are no boundaries and no limitations. We are honored to have the chance to present such incredible material to our readers and we urge you to turn off your mind and turn on your headphones.

<a href="http://glisteningexamples.bandcamp.com/album/no-history-no-future">NO HISTORY NO FUTURE by Jean-Louis Huhta</a>

Fans in the Los Angeles area can catch Huhta twice this coming week. First, on Friday, August 14th for Feels Music Official Berzerktown Afterparty featuring Dungeon Acid, Henning Baer and a secret guest from the techno capital of Detroit. Then, on Sunday, August 16th, he will be performing with The Skull Defekts at Berzerktown II. Both events are not to be missed.

-JRS

Oil Thief - "Undesire"

The Brvtalist is proud to premiere the latest release from Los Angeles-based experimental artist Oil Thief. Building off the success of his previous effort, Obsolescence and Monality, Undesire is a two track cassette that takes the listener deeper into the depths of ambient, noise, industrial, techno and more. Dark, crushing vocals and brvtal, melancholy electronics make for an incredible sonic hybrid that will find a home with fans of everything from techno to death industrial.

The first release on the newly formed cassette label, Centennial Apt., Undesire will be distributed through Chondritic Sound and is also available via digital download. Fans in Europe will also be able to pick up the cassette at the much anticipated Hive Mind & Oil Thief European tour this fall. The Brvtalist will be sure to bring you more information on that when available. For now, enjoy these great compositions of sinister experimental electronics.

-JRS

<a href="http://centennialapt.bandcamp.com/album/undesire">Undesire by Oil Thief</a>

Mastered by Cory Hanson 2015
Layout by Greh Holger
Written, recorded and produced by Oil Thief 2015
Oil Thief is Lee Landey

New Brvtalism No. 025

Drifting in a cloud of pure euphoria, you completely let go. In a dream state that is between two worlds, you finally feel at ease.

The Brvtalist is proud to present a new mix by Los Angeles-based Drab Majesty. Perhaps our favorite live and recorded act of the moment, we wanted to make the Silver Edition of our series something special. His full-length album, "Careless", is currently out on Dais Records (first pressing sold out!) and will soon be taking off on a full length tour with Seattle's King Dude. The Brvtalist was lucky enough to attend his record release show in Los Angeles and we were quickly transported to a another world - entranced by Drab's mix of dream pop, synth, wave and incredible performance art. Below, please find the dates for his current tour and we urge you not to miss a show. For more information, please visit Facebook and Soundcloud.

-JRS

TOUR DATES
09.09 San Francisco, CA - Elbo Room
09.20 Los Angeles, CA - Echoplex/LA Psych Fest
09.21 Los Angeles, CA - Teragram Ballroom w/ Psychic TV
10.02 Los Angeles, CA - Echo #
10.09 San Diego, CA - Whistle stop ^
10.10 Phoenix, AZ - Apt 512 ^
10.11 Santa Fe, NM - Radical Abacus ^
10.12 Austin, TX - Cheer up Charlie's ^
10.13 Dallas, TX - Crown and Harp ^
10.16 - Philadelphia, PA - Milkboy #
10.17 Boston, MA - Great Scott #
10.19 Brooklyn, NY - St. Vitus #
10.20 Montreal, QC - Turbo Haus #
10.21 Toronto, ON - Hard Luck Bar #
10.22 Columbus, OH - Ace of Cups #
10.23 Chicago, IL - Beat Kitchen #
10.24 Minneapolis, MN - 7th St. Entry #
10.25 Lincoln, NE - Vega #
10.26 Denver, CO - Larimer Lounge #
10.28 Salt Lake City, UT - Urban Lounge #
10.30 Boise, ID - The Shredder #
10.31 Portand, OR - Mississippi Studios #
11.1 Seattle, WA - Chop Suey #
^ w/ Them Are Us Too
# w/ King Dude

TRACK LISTING
Haus Arafna - Pain To Love
Sort Sol - Marble Station
Red Lorry Yellow Lorry - Generation
Creepers - Unknown
King Dude - Rosemary
Black Mare - Elk Sedge
Death In June - The Giddy Edge of Light
Martial Canterel - Lips Not Listening
High-Functioning Flesh - Grotesque Light
Geneva Jacuzzi - Dark Streets
Oppenheimer Analysis - Modern Wonder
The Twins - I'm Staying Alive
Drab Majesty - The Heiress