Authors: Audrey Lockie
Localized: SIAK
From his visceral, body-shaking music to his commitment to live production instead of prerecorded sound, Nielson and his SIAK project subvert the notion of contemporary electronic music getting lost in the ether of computers. … read more
Localized: Matthew McMurray
Matthew McMurray doesn’t give many straight answers. Not because he comes off as elusive or aloof, but rather because he seems to be debating between two equally valid sides of an idea. … read more
Softwire Synthesis: CLC DIY Engineer
Given the complicated appearance and high cost of modular synthesizers, many people who are interested in synths have to fantasize or sit in confusion in front of the knobs, wires and switches. Iden’s DIY Fest booth aims to subvert these barriers, offering demonstrations and trials of some of his synthesizers, giving curious minds some informed guidance. … read more
Hoofless: CLC Performer
The intimacy of acoustic instruments, Jean’s arresting vocals and the almost sacred quality of Hoofless’ music allow audiences to become enveloped in the sound and performance rather than merely to observe casually. … read more
Combing Through Layers of the Bizarre: Swoody Records’ Davin Abegg
Davin Abegg, founder of Swoody Records, seems to intentionally keep the labels purposes enigmatic, enjoying the feeling of haziness and discover that makes Swoody’s music. … read more
Mechanical Ghost: A Conversation with 80KV
80KV is the moniker of local musician Autumn Rogers and centers around the use of motion-controlled gloves that Rogers uses as instruments. … read more
Evil Genius: Somewhere Between Nothing and Everything
Evil Genius are a group that can’t really be pinned down—their exhilarating and explorative music delves into many different styles and moods. … read more
