Data Cult Audio 0088 - Paul Stillwell by DC Audio

About Diversion Program:

Diversion Program is the Moniker of Mark Guzman. He is currently attending Goldsmiths University of London to study his masters degree in the sonic arts program.

He is associated with the Grid Search label+collective (https://soundcloud.com/gridsearch)

Mark draws influence from all types of music - mainly grime, techno, hip hop, dancehall.

About this set:

This set was sort of the culmination of techniques Diversion Program has been working on since late 2017 (slower tempo, long decay 808 style bass, crunchy distortion, 2000’s hip hop reminiscent grooves). All sorts of styles came about as something he

considered this to be one1 fluid idea stretched out over time.

He noted, "I have never used a microphone in my sets before until this set, and it was very liberating. I could use my

voice, something that I consider to be a very versatile instrument. I can use it when, and how I wanted to use it. It is essentially a new way for me to improvise.

Gear: modular, machinedrum, MPG 1000, Ableton

Links:

https://soundcloud.com/diversionprogram

https://diversionprogram.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/poloturtleneck/

Xexyz is the solo project of Milwaukee modular synthesist Sheila Teruty. Sheila weaves potent leads, spacey pads and ever evolving atmospheres to create soundscapes that are truly unique every time. Not one to shy away from individuality, Xexyz looks to push boundaries and walk you through a sonic journey to expand your mind and soul. Whether she finds herself playing techno or ambient, Xexyz transforms the sound space in effortless fashion to create unique and inspiring atmospheres for a mind bending experience.

Links:

www.soundcloud.com/xexyz

www.instagram.com/xexyz_

About Z_VK:

Z_VK is the project of Berlin based duo Konstantin Gervis and Jessica Kert.

Konstantin is a product specialist for the modular company TipTop Audio. He is also known for his live modular techno sets. On top of that he is also the bass player in the band Feld.

Jessica has been involved in music since the age of 12, and holds a position at the well known modular shop, Schneidersladen.

About this set:

A homage to Throbbing Gristle

One day in mid September, 2018 Konstantin decided to make a modular patch with 5 TG sounds simultaneously using one Tiptop Audio TG ONE, three regular ONE’s and a ONE prototype. Very quickly Jessica joined the experiment and it escalated into an intense period of recording sessions that lasted for about two weeks. From those sessions came this recording TG, I love you (vol 2). The record represents our deepest gratitude, love and respect to one of the greatest and most influential bands of all times.

Technical information: The samples were processed by variety of eurorack modules. The ones that made the most impact were Future Sound Systems TG03 and TG04 Gristleizer modules, Serge filters and especially Resonant Equalizer, Tiptop Audio Z2040 Filters and Z-DSP digital signal processors (Valhalla Shimmer, various Reverbs and Delays), Industrial Music Electronics Tyme Sefari looper and AJH Synth Mega-Phase 12 phaser. Very few non TG sounds were used in the recording, a few drum sounds (BD909 and Hats909), white noise, analogue Oscillator (Z3000) and some feedback.

No overdubs were performed or edits made, every piece was recorded in one take.

We would like to thank Chris Carter and Cosey Fanni Tutti of Throbbing Gristle as well as MUTE records for supporting this release and their never ending inspiration, thank you.

TG ONE module: http://tiptopaudio.com/tg-one/

Gristlezer: http://www.gristleizer.com/

Throbbing Gristle: http://www.throbbing-gristle.com/

Links:

www.zv-k.com

About:

Ypsi Kid – the ongoing project of Mike Mitchell, Ypsi Kid is a persona born out of Mike’s time in metro Detroit where he was exposed to the music of the 2nd and 3rd waves of Detroit Techno. This influence has been running through Mike’s music in all its forms throughout the years – from techno to breaks and bass and everything in-between - and continues with his focus now on the art of the modular.

The last 3 years has seen Mike move from producing “in the box” to focusing exclusively on the modular so he could find his sound and approach in order to relay the essence of Ypsi Kid. This recording is one of his first steps to creating a fully live, improvisational workflow with the modular where he can express the influences, and more importantly, his sound, to willing audiences.

This sound has Mike returning to the raw, analog sound of early techno - a sound that looks back to its roots & influences while also incorporating modern tools and techniques - the techno that formed the core of Ypsi Kid.

Links:

Detroit Underground - http://detroitunderground.net/artists/Ypsi-Kid/

SoundCloud – https://soundcloud.com/Ypsi-Kid

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/Ypsi_Kid/

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/SymbolicStudios

About:

Panic Girl dedicated her life to music from an early age. After receiving classical training in piano, guitar, and singing she got deep into the production of electronic music. If you visit her place, it is hard to not fall over a big mess of cables and different production gear like the Marxophone, a Eurorack System, ARP2600, Casio CZ 5000 or Juno 60 synthesizer. Influenced by a wide range of music Panic Girl delivers a deep mixture of electronica and experimental sounds. Besides writing her own lyrics, she writes and produces all recordings on her own. In 2017 she performed her first modular live gig at Superbooth with Jericho. Together with Anatol Locker she forms Lucid Grain, a modular project having released their first album on the label Modularfield.

Links:

https://www.panic-girl.com/

https://www.facebook.com/pg/panicgirlofficial

https://www.instagram.com/panic.girl.666/

https://soundcloud.com/panicgirl

https://twitter.com/panicgirlpro

About:

XOR Report

November 3, 2018. 33.7490° N, 84.3880° W. First known sighting of subject. Due to a number of factors, we do not currently believe that the phenomenon has actually formed recently but according to all known and non-redacted records it has remained undetected to date. Severe voltage fluctuations have interfered with preliminary scans. Sound source test results remain inconclusive but there are signs of a possible origin of the primary oscillation in the vicinity of 32.7555° N, 97.3308° W. Subject seems to have absorbed common temporal-rhythmic as well as harmonic-melodic patterns from its surrounding environment and adapted them to its own as yet unknown purposes. Core timbral readings are extremely unstable and subject to drastic change. Repetition to the point of monotony could indicate some advanced form of metabolic stasis designed to process and redirect energy, however even in these periods of relative regularity we detect the presence of multiple elements undergoing severe modulation and unpredictable non-linearities. At present, all of our preliminary analysis and documentation has been confiscated by the Data Cult Audio for distribution to unknown recipients.

Links:

[email protected]

https://www.instagram.com/xorsounds/

https://www.facebook.com/xorsounds/

Data Cult Audio 0081 - ΛØN by DC Audio

About:

For over the past 20 years John McCoy has been exploring improvisational and experimental music.

In 1997, John moved to Milwaukee where he began to record for Soutrane Records with various projects such as Castle Broadway, and Field of Sound as well as his solo endeavor, Mobile Sound Unit. At the time the music was a mix of found sounds, synths, cassette tapes, processed guitar and circuit bent toys all being fed through Audiomulch.

After a long detour away from music, John began to focus more of the modular synthesizer making it his instrument of choice over the last few years.

John is currently back in New Orleans working on a full length modular release as well as filming demo videos for Modular Addict and for other Milwaukee modular developers.

His collaborative project, Pilots, with Andy Wright, is in the process of finishing their upcoming release.

Links:

https://soutranerecordingcompany.bandcamp.com/

https://soundcloud.com/soundunit74

https://soundcloud.com/pilotstheband

http://www.youtube.com/user/soundunitz

About:

Julia Bondar is a self-taught electronic music artist. She is most known as part of dark, minimal wave project - Principal Uno which is recently released their debut album BLCK NOIR.

Being a primary part of the company Endorphins, a company focused creating modular synths, Julia has had the opportunity to discover a wide range of musical genres. This experience has helped her to develop a unique sound of her own. She extremely fluent in using acoustic electronic instruments on the stage, and has created a signature sound that is comprised of dark, mysterious danceable rhythms.

Links:

https://principaluno.bandcamp.com/

https://soundcloud.com/pral1