The Brvtalist Premieres: Rhys Fulber - "Digital Tension" (Aufnahme + Wiedergabe)

The Brvtalist is pleased to premiere a new track from Rhys Fulber. The legendary artist and member of Front Line Assembly brings us Diaspora, a new 12” on Aufnahme + Wiedergabe. The release includes 4 tracks including the slow burning destroyer, “Slip It In”, featuring vocals by Youth Code’s Sara Taylor. Today we present “Digital Tension”, a new version of the classic FLA track (and one of our all time favorites from the group). The latest version breathes new life into the work and gives it an even more menacing, industrialized body onslaught that is ready to storm dance floors everywhere.

Limited to 500 vinyl and digital. Out February 28th, 2020. Pick yours up now at: https://aufnahmeundwiedergabe.bandcamp.com/album/diaspora

-JRS

New Brvtalism No. 219 - Olivia

The Brvtalist is proud to present a new mix from Olivia. The Polish artist initially became known as a resident of the world renown Unsound Festival and a leading figure of the Krakow underground through the We Are Radar party collective. She quickly rose to international prominence with her razor sharp mixes and productions. Inspired by the sounds of the 1980’s, Olivia journeys through angular acid, loose-limbed electro, futuristic Motor City techno, concrete-clad industrial music, surging EBM, twisted Italo, glacial cold wave and metallic new wave.

Today, Olivia has her hands in many projects, collectives and live performance projects. These include Morskie Oko (a hybrid live/DJ project with Chino and Steffan Bennemann), Radiation 30376 (a live show with Chino that debuted at Unsound 2019) and Chrono Bross, a collaborative initiative with Kinzo Chrome. She also recently joined the Oramics collective, a Polish initiative supporting the visibility of women and non-binary artists.

Olivia’s work quickly caught our attention and we are thrilled to have this entry to our series which puts her unique sound and technical prowess on full display. For more visit Resident Advisor and follow Olivia on Instagram.

-JRS

The Plan V/A Premieres (Overture Militia, Inc.)

The Brvtalist is pleased to premiere two tracks from the upcoming various artists release, The Plan (Overture Militia, Inc.). Today we present MMMD - “Az Almok Itt Ernek Véget (rész 4)” and Miracle of Love - “White Sun Over Our Children - Exhale 22”. Both compositions represent the various sonic influences and sounds you will encounter on this massive 18 track compilation which comes out to over 2 hours of music from across the experimental, industrial, power electronics, noise and ambient realms.

The tenth release from Roman post-industrial imprint Overture Militia, Inc., The Plan is a massive compendium of some of the most interesting names from across the post-industrial community. Divided into three distinct movements, The Plan traverses some of the most powerful genres and themes across the sonic spectrums and we were instant drawn to its dynamic universe. The artwork by MLTFNK Studio, was created in order to graphically translate the sound performance of the release into a sort of a military action plan.

Out February 24th, 2020 on digital and limited cassette. Order yours at: https://overturemilitia.bandcamp.com/album/the-plan

-JRS

Savage Grounds - "Front Line" (Infoline Global)

The Brvtalist is pleased to premiere a new track from Savage Grounds. The Swiss duo return to their warpath with an all new release titled, Body Weight Compressor, which is six tracks of mutated mechanical destruction. Sounds from the factory floor meet corrupted waves for a menacing releasing that only Savage Grounds can provide. Today we present, “Front Line”, a militant march toward a dystopian world.

Out March 13th, 2020 on vinyl and digital. For more visit: http://infoline.global/

-JRS

Julia Bondar - "Talk Dirty To Me" (Endorphin.es)

The Brvtalist is pleased to premiere a new track from Julia Bondar. The Ukrainian-born, Barcelona-based synthesist, producer and co-owner of modular synthesizer company Endorphin.es is set to release, I Want Forbidden, a 3 track EP that looks into the hidden desires of our fantasies. "Talk Dirty To Me” is the second track on the release and it’s a lush, seductive composition of dark electro and techno elements which masterfully builds tension that explodes into your senses. The whole EP is an exceptional look at lust, passion and more all while put together with Bondar’s magic modular touch.

Out February 25th on Endorphin.es Productions. Pick up it at: https://juliabondar.bandcamp.com/album/i-want-forbidden

As a bonus check out the great video for “Lust” below.

-JRS

The Brvtalist Premieres: Sons of Traders - "Deep In The Flowers (Original Berlin Mix)"

The Brvtalist is pleased to premiere a new track from Sons of Traders. The project of Berlin-based, Italian industrial duo Tans and Mike Tansella Jr., the two have already released great material on imprints like Vastechoses, Rengaine, Gravitational Waves and Acero. “Deep In The Flowers” is their first self released EP and it contains one original mix and two exceptional remixes from Jasen Loveland and Chris Mitchell. Today we bring you the “Original Berlin Mix” and it’s a massive track with a brutalizing acid industrial techno groove. Along with a pulsating bass line over distorted drums which features a palette of modular sounds and percussion. This will instantly infect your mind, speakers and more.

The EP is out March 16th with a limited quantity of 300 for the vinyl lovers out there. Pre-order yours now on Bandcamp or pick up through Ready Made.

-JRS

Manufactured by PRESS YOUR BEAT and Tracks mastered by Ruben Montesco
Graphics provided by Vikas Malhotra (The Black Lodge). Logo on B side deigned by JEREMIAS ___BLANK__(Aperitif De la Mort)

Fee Lion - "Baby" Single + Video Premiere

The Brvtalist is pleased to premiere a new single and video from Fee Lion. “Baby” is a haunting, infectious track which is a special release for this Valentine’s Day. The Lithuanian-born, Chicago-based artist is a dark pop powerhouse, crafting a powerful sonic haze and entrancing vocals creating a unique brand of music, performance and beyond. Performing with artists such as Boy Harsher, Drab Majesty, Charli XCX and DJ Hell, among others, Fee has become one of our favorite artists to watch across multiple disciplines. Last year she released the smash album Blood Sisters, which recently received a great remix treatment out now on Bound.

A Bitchcraft production, the video is an eerie, seductive tale, masterfully shot and will leave you begging for more. Pick up the single now at: https://feelion.bandcamp.com/track/baby

Follow Fee Lion on Facebook and Instagram.

-JRS

Credits:
A Bitchcraft Production
Starring Nico Antunes
Directed by Aliya Haq
Written by FEE LION
Produced by Saró
Directory of Photography Paige Hochstatter
Gaffer Jake Joiner
Key Grip Matt Hatleberg
Production Coordinators Rachel Cole, Kaden Maloney
Set Dresser Alexis Vergara
SFX Makeup Edgar Ruiz
Makeup Assistant Erica Martens
Styled by FEE LION
Knife by Rozliubit
Song Composed, Produced and Performed by FEE LION
Mix, Mastering + Additional Production by John Hiler

New Brvtalism No. 218 - Heidi Sabertooth

The Brvtalist is proud to present a new mix from Heidi Sabertooth. Since 2012, the New York City-based singer, multi-instrumentalist, DJ and producer has cemented herself in the city’s community and beyond and has become known for her live hardware performances and vinyl heavy DJ sets. Her unique brand of electronics focuses on gritty drum loops, vintage acid and unruly sounds. Her entry to our series perfectly showcases this as she moves from raw industrial, pulse pounding techno and infectious experimentations.

With standout release on labels like Lobster Theramin, Lost Soul Enterprises, New York Haunted and more, Sabertooth starts the new decade with a huge EP on Ellen Alien’s UFO imprint. With The Void is four tracks of fast, improv techno that showcases the artist’s love for vintage hardware. Playing her machines like instruments, Sabertooth unleashes floor destroyers that are ready for this world or any other. Pick this one one up now on 12” and digital at: http://heidisabertooth.bandcamp.com/album/with-the-void

-JRS

  
    <a href="http://heidisabertooth.bandcamp.com/album/with-the-void">With The Void by heidi sabertooth</a>
  

*photo by Matthew Robinson

LaFontaine - "Dehumanized" + Q&A

The Brvtalist is pleased to premiere a track from Icelandic producer LaFontaine. "Dehumanized" is the title track off the forthcoming EP on Planet X. As the name implies, the EP examines modern day slavery in all of its forms and seeks to offer an answer to break these chains. The result is three original tracks and a stellar remix from Matrixxman which explode onto the scene and take the genre to other planetary systems. Ahead of the release on February 20th, we spoke with the producer about the EP’s concept, background and more (see below).

The EP is out on February 20th and you can pick it up on Bandcamp.

The Brvtalist: Dehumanized is the title of the new EP and your goal is to help break the chains of human slavery. Talk a bit more about the concept and your approach to making the tracks.

LaFontaine: All humans are slaves in today's world on some level. If it’s people who are hooked on social media, addicted to eating bad food, smoking, using drugs or something even more subtle that we don’t realize. I want to break that kind of slavery. The tracks are about what their title is... Getting transported to space to escape this dystopian world we live in and enter a utopian one and being dehumanized to get rid of our old ways and then party hard to Xymbals (pronounced cymbals).

TB: Tell us about where you grew up, your surroundings and how that affects your music.

L: Growing up in Iceland, most musicians always talk about how the Icelandic nature affects them and how they make music, I don’t think it works like that for me, maybe in my subconscious but I’m definitely not aware of it. I’ve always thought that hearing new music from friends and other artists i like affects and inspires me the most.

TB: Talk about Matrixxman's involvement in the EP and his remix/take on the title track.

L: Me, Exos and Matrixxman were playing together at this place in Iceland in 2018, soon after the place closed down we were outside talking about my EP after Exos showed him the tracks and the next thing I know he’s done a remix of the title track. I don’t really remember how it all went down because it just happened. He’s just a great dude and I’m super glad that he’s been supporting my music.

TB: Do you think the future holds a greater amount of human slavery?

L: Yes and no, I think a lot of people are aware about what goes on in our world today but they don’t do anything about it except for complaining on Facebook. Act up, support any aid you feel is important, help others and be kind. People need to forget about all this extra shit and care more about basic human kindness.

TB: What's coming up next for you?

L: Now I want to keep on releasing and playing more music, be more active in the studio and focus on the now, on being healthy and kind. Go and support Planet X, buy my EP... it’s insane.

Thanks to LaFontaine and Planet X.

-JRS

Outside Fashion: Fashion Photography From The Studio To Exotic Lands (1900-1969)

Thinking about the changes in fashion, photography, culture and beyond from the turn of the century through the late 1960’s is almost difficult to wrap your mind around. Two world wars, major technological advances and the birth of the modern fashion industry are just a few societal touchstones to consider. This is why, Outside Fashion: Fashion Photography From The Studio To Exotic Lands (1900-1969), is so fascinating to look at. On view now at Amsterdam’s Huis Marseille photography museum, Outside Fashion represents an incredible timeline of cultural trends, social conditions and much more from across six dynamic decades. Whether a studio shoot from 1910 to a stunning South American location in the 60’s, the exhibition brilliantly looks at everything from tourism, beauty, ready to wear fashion and photography itself. Looking at these photographs will undoubtedly transport you to the time and you can see the evolution of one of art’s most vital mediums.

On view now through March 8, 2020. For more visit: https://huismarseille.nl/en/

-JRS

Pierre Cardin dress. Gerasa, Jordan, 1965 (C)Henry Clarke / Galleria / Roger-Viollet

From the museum:

A unique Parisian fashion archive comes to Amsterdam

At Huis Marseille’s invitation, a selection of vintage fashion photography from the Palais Galliera Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris will be shown in Amsterdam in the winter of 2019. The exhibition will display unique photographs and magazines that are normally kept deep in the archives of the French fashion institute. The selection was made by Sylvie Lécallier, Head of the photography collection at Palais Galliera. The historical development of fashion photography, from studio settings to outdoor shoots, is a story of emancipation and liberation, both in visual and geographical terms. The exhibition shows how over the years women’s bodies gained increasing freedom – starting from static poses, shrouded in long gowns, and moving to sports activities, sunbathing, or simply laughing and walking down the street. Over the same period photography moved from black and white to colour, and the range of places where these photographs were made expanded enormously due to the advent of worldwide tourism.