Looks like anyone expecting a pre-summer in May is in for a downer, if these early days are any indication. But like never fear ~ we’re going for all sorts of indoorsy sounds this month and an impromptu mosh pit situation to exorcise the long winter blues. The kind of stuff that’ll check out once the sun checks back in, all in the spirit of the times. Without further had-dew:::::
OLIMPIA SPLENDID & DONNA CANDY DUO RELEASE IN THE TREF
MAY 27 AT TREFPUNT, GHENT::: A night for sludge resurfacing in celebration of our most recent LPs ~ we FINALLY rejoice in honor of Donna Candy’s Blooming debut and Olimpia Splendid’s aptly titled 2 with performances by two of the sickest power trios in the subterranean midst, complemented by the comedown highs of r.d.p.t.v’s bedroomcore tune selection. The Ghentian Trefpunt will indeed be the convergence point for all the stoned headbanging bubbling within. MORE INFO & follow the wavy bud ~ ~ ~
ZONE BLEUE - ZONE BLEUE K7
OUT MAY 30 ~ new cassette by a new secret project from dissonant electronics hero Somaticae::: ZONE BLEUE by Zone Bleue probes an arena of minimalism that feels like a synthetic orchestra high on emotional turmoil, a musical interpretation of blue skies on a computer background, an AI trying and failing its non-hand at New York School comps, or an improbable nursery room vibe instigated by the touching silliness of machines wanting to emulate the warmth of trumpets, accordions or the human voice. Prelistens and preorders::::
KRUTS ENFIN
After a seemingly eternal pause KRUT is back with two based digiEPs that were worth the wait: mysterious Swedish (???) duo TV Dinner Education make their first KRAAKosphere appearance with a 3-track banger of title and provenance still unknown 👀 PLUS the ever-prolific Texan singer/songwriter/DJ/producer more eaze graces the KRUTalog with a singer songwriter dj producer that you never woulda seen coming. OUT ON FRIDAY, stay tuned on the b’campppp.
ODDS N ENDIES
~ IN JUNE::: we’re stoked to collaborate with Hungarian kindred spirits UH Fest for a co-curated night at ABClub in Brussels 🎊 More info in next month’s newsletter but it’s basically already there and you can even grip tickets today if ya feel like it
~ RadioRoundup: 2 DNVGS up in the S/cloud ~ a deep dive into the world of Futura Resistenza with meneer Frederic Vandevelde whose vast catalog & Vedett-drenched enthusiasm refreshed & replenished /// plus REMOTE RADIO SWEETHEARTS with GG & Timothy broadcasting from different geozones and discussing some recent friend releases, ARGs and the usual nonsensical whatevers
~ YOUTUBE CHANNEL GOIN STRONG, with new uploads from KRAAK Fest as well as the Brugesian Dekanting eve with Asmus Tietchens, Rump State, Jazzoux & Les Marquises. More will trickle upwards soonwards