Extra Noir Podcast

It’s somewhat odd to think that something so commonplace, something that was once so integral to the subcultures in which we grew up and migrated between, would become worthy of its own exhibition. As the recent swell of interest in zines (artistic, academic and otherwise) has revealed, however, these products are often indispensable cultural artefacts. Few other media formats, especially from the pre-digital era, capture so concisely and directly a distilled subcultural moment. As we were assembling this soundtrack, we tried to take stock of the various zines that we had ever collected or contributed to. On the contribution side, the themes range from ska music to horror movies to skateboarding. As far as collecting goes, the diversity is even more radically expansive.

We’ve tried to reflect some of that diversity in this playlist, while making sure that the punk and DIY scenes of the late 70s and early 80s get the prominence that they deserve. This exhibition will surely challenge us to think more expansively about what zines are and can be. Hopefully its musical accompaniment will encourage some similar exploration into the independent, underground and DIY music scenes that are so closely entwined with zine culture.

Tracklist:

Catholic Discipline - Underground Babylon

Crass - Banned from the Roxy

Bad Brains - Pay to Cum

Zounds - War

Stretching Journey - 080*

The Cramps - Let’s Get Fucked Up

The Homosexuals - Soft South Africans

Dancing Cigarettes - Burn in Heaven

Mydolls - Imposter

Snatch - Joey

Inflatable Boy Clams - Marin

The Raincoats - Fairytale in the Supermarket

Boss Eye - Chalky Aderall

Butthole Surfers - Mexican Caravan

Savage Republic - Viva le Rock and Roll

Red Cross - S&M Party

Shorty Cat - I Hate Her*

Crawler - It’s Not For You*

Minutemen - This Ain’t No Picnic

Violent Femmes - Add it Up

Maximum Joy - Building Bridges

Vivien Goldman - Launderette

Blah Blah Blah - Central Park

Rosa Yemen - Larousse Baron Bic

Cardboards - On the R to TZ

Crash Course in Science - Mechanical Breakdown

Bewitched - Chuck’s Got a Big One

Screamers - Matar Dolores

Microfilm - Centrefold

Pylon - Cool

Kuang Program - Gangs Are Blue*

Chrome - Caroline

Danielle Dax - Fortune Cheats

Puredigitalsilence - Seeweed*

Seth Martin - 새야 새야 파랑새야 (Bird, Bird, Blue Bird)*

Kuunatic - Roho Ulio Toweka

Khana Bierbood - Rustic Song

The Goat that Went Om - The Pirate Song

Bow Wow Wow - Why Are Babies So Wise?

Au Pairs - Come Again

Cabaret Voltaire - Sluggin’ Fer Jesus

Suicide - Shadazz

Alan Vega - Jukebox Babe

GENIUS - Shit City*

Avengers - Paint it Black

*Artists based in South Korea

Right now it's had to put anything into the world without it feeling like a statement about the COVID-19 situation. This episode isn't intended to be a statement of any kind, but at the same time, it felt flippant to just do a normal episode. So this one's a bit more sombre than usual, though we hope there's some enjoyment you can wring from it.

Tracklist here:

https://extranoir.tumblr.com/post/614250197234712576/extra-noir-episode-51-awful-grey-unavowable

Right now it's had to put anything into the world without it feeling like a statement about the COVID-19 situation. This episode isn't intended to be a statement of any kind, but at the same time, it felt flippant to just do a normal episode. So this one's a bit more sombre than usual, though we hope there's some enjoyment you can wring from it.

Tracklist here:

https://extranoir.tumblr.com/post/614250197234712576/extra-noir-episode-51-awful-grey-unavowable

We originally planned something a bit different for our 50th episode but the sudden and tragic death of Andrew Weatherall changed our minds. This isn't a full-episode tribute but we couldn't make a new episode without putting some tracks from The Guv on it. *MASSIVE LOVE AND RESPECT TO ANDREW WEATHERALL, 1963-2020*

Tracklist here: https://extranoir.tumblr.com/post/190968174898/the-sabres-of-paradise-jacob-street-7am-two-lone

We originally planned something a bit different for our 50th episode but the sudden and tragic death of Andrew Weatherall changed our minds. This isn't a full-episode tribute but we couldn't make a new episode without putting some tracks from The Guv on it. *MASSIVE LOVE AND RESPECT TO ANDREW WEATHERALL, 1963-2020*

Tracklist here: https://extranoir.tumblr.com/post/190968174898/the-sabres-of-paradise-jacob-street-7am-two-lone

Naturally, the new year for Extra Noir brings in lots of old music. Actually, we do have one new track from the great new album "7" by Sault. Otherwise it's the standard blend of post-punk, coldwave and minimal synth from the early 80s onwards. This show features Caroline K, Thick Pigeon, Liquid Liquid, The Legendary Pink Dots, Neo Museum and more.

Tracklist here: https://extranoir.tumblr.com/post/190007392768/extra-noir-episode-49-takashi-toyoda-sky

Naturally, the new year for Extra Noir brings in lots of old music. Actually, we do have one new track from the great new album "7" by Sault. Otherwise it's the standard blend of post-punk, coldwave and minimal synth from the early 80s onwards. This show features Caroline K, Thick Pigeon, Liquid Liquid, The Legendary Pink Dots, Neo Museum and more.

Tracklist here: https://extranoir.tumblr.com/post/190007392768/extra-noir-episode-49-takashi-toyoda-sky

We always like to do something a little different for October. This should qualify.

We always like to do something a little different for October. This should qualify.

We are super excited to announce our latest release, a vinyl edition of Tokyo psychedelic trio Kuunatic's dark and dreamy EP Kuurandia. We immediately fell in love with their singular blend of psych, dub and traditional influences, all topped off with a touch of horror movie soundtrack. A perfect fit for Extra Noir!

Pre-order copies are available for $12 until Halloween.

https://qrates.com/projects/16597-kuurandia

https://kuunatic.bandcamp.com/album/kuurandia