prOphecy sun – Bird Curious [pan065]

The human voice is a beautiful instrument, it is clear that prOphecy sun knows this.  On Bird Curious, the human voice is taken to new levels; loops and melodies are used to create dreamy pop textures and rhythms.  Words are used more in sound and shape rather than the specific meaning, allowing the listener to float along, opening up their own stream of  conscious.  The album is tagged as being improvised which just goes to show how connected prOphecy sun is with her voice, there is definitely a sense of peace and oneness on this record, something that can only be achieved genuinely.

For streaming and download : prOphecy sun – Bird Curious [pan-065]

 

In other prOphecy sun news, head over to her youtube channel, where she is uploading content almost weekly. Including this new live performance she did for Low Lives 4  (a worldwide networked festival).

 

Meatforce – Slaughterhouse VHS

These are stills from the Slaughterhouse VHS by Meat Force.

You can just download it or stream it, but if you want it on vhs you just have to send him one to tape over (he might even paint it)

Watch it here

Download it here

“2012″ – Various Artists [RDP - 015]

Ramshackle Day Parade presents:

2012

A collection of artists making strange music in Edmonton, Alberta.

AVAILABLE ON CD

 

Pizzarrhea! – Laser Bacon Eye Surgery

There has never been a band like Pizzarrhea! in Edmonton before, and there probably will never be a band like Pizzarrhea! in Edmonton again. One part Zappa, one part Gwar, 3 parts bad acid trip and i guess the rest is made of bacon maybe?  These beasts are a sight to behold, even if you cant get behind their music, their live show is not to be missed.

On their new album “Laser Bacon Eye Surgery” we hear the songs we have been blasted with over the last year or so. A step forward from the improvised “ELECTROS”.  The songs are loosely based off of an almost metal sound while what can only be described as an orchestra of god-knows-what blasts around these melodies causing a type of cacophony that takes you to another planet. After a complete listen you are left thinking, “what now? what can the future possibly hold for me?” and then without noticing you begin to dial 780-473-7373.

I WANT TO KILL EVERY HUMAN – S/T 7″

I went to Permanent Records the other day, spotted this 7″.  I asked Clint what it was, he had no idea.  It was marked $4 and I was $4 curious.  Worried this was probably a release from yet another Edmonton hardcore band my hopes were not high. I was pleasantly surprised.  Pure dissonance, at first listen this plays like a slower rhythmic drone, but it is built upon fast harsh percussive guitar.  This review comes about 4 years late as the 7inch was released in 2008, who knows how there got to be about 5 copies here in Edmonton, as far as i can tell this was released in Dallas.  I encourage everyone to ‘grip’ this right away, as i said early it is available at Permanent Records here in Edmonton, or online at Bill Murray Tapes

MEATFORCE – A Corpse Waltz

Meat Force hits us again with a new album “A Corpse Waltz”.  Perfectly capturing the feeling of waking from the dead….. not that i would know.

NO FACE – 999 999 999 [Various Artists]

This comes a couple months too late, but Our friends down under (not that far down under) have released a few comps and albums as of late.  Here is the most recent:

 

Chris Reimer (1986-2012) Tributes

This week’s Radio 3 podcast pays tribute to the late Chris Reimer, whose tragic death was announced earlier this week. Chad VanGaalen and Ian Russell (owner of Flemish Eye) are interviewed. You can listen here:

http://music.cbc.ca/#/Radio3/blogs/2012/2/Womens-Chris-Reimer-Remembered-Podcast-309
14:00 Tribute Intro / Interview with Chad VanGaalen
18:45 Women – Black Rice
42:00 Grant Lawrence remembering Chris
44:00 Women – Eyesore
50:00 Interview with Ian Russell

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There’s also a video that Kaelen Ohm created, mixing gorgeous footage with Chris’ music:
“In loving memory, this video was made in southern california where a small memorial site now sits overlooking the ocean.”

Some other Reimer-related links you might want to check out:

Chris Reimer memorial blog created by his sister.

Chris Reimer’s last recorded set recorded on February 8th, 2012 at Weeds Cafe in Calgary, AB.

Chris Reimer solo track from the Flemish Eye – Eye Spy compilation:

Gilbert Gottfried has something to say about Zebra Pulse

Holzkopf – Child Of The 90s [RDP_011]

Holzkopf is known as a sort of god around these parts, his influence on the scene in Edmonton has been great on many levels.  Respect is due.  Here on Child of the 90s, there is the signature Holzkopf sound, dirty beats, layered and fed through feedback, backwards samples and bass so fat it will make your mom look skinny.  Holzkopf has always been heavy on the beats, but this album is weighs a ton (like your mom).

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