The new album from Abuse Potential side-project Surrogate Activity is now available from Imploding Sounds in digital and pro-CDr formats.
Three tracks of layered harsh noise with a strong HNW influence. An exploration of old growth forest sites in the Republic of Ireland.
Art and design by Z. and Birth Control Productions.
After a hiatus of nearly a year, Birth Control Productions return with our newest release. BirthControl08 is Universe 25’s [Untitled] cassette.
Two long rehearsal pieces from the reclusive Los Angeles solo project of Patrick C Albertolle, each originally recorded to tape in single takes during May of 2019. Albertolle employs an extensive selection of sonic interrogation devices from his obsessively-compiled personal gear collection to summon up superbly layered, mechanical-sounding sonic visions of decrepitude and anhedonia.
Abstract and schizoid, this tape resounds with the personal despair and atomisation of urban modernity. The artist draws on power electronics, death industrial, rhythmic noise and minimal techno to manifest a strong debut that is both ear-splittingly harsh and precisely meted-out. Crushed and shambling static, squealing feedback, pounding drum machines, murmured and highly distorted vocal interjections, and pulsing bass tones come together to create an industrial noise recording that is both deeply indebted to classic recordings and absolutely grounded in the contemporary scene. This one is not to be missed.
Strictly limited to 50 copies on pro-duped cassette with hand-numbered j-cards. $6US or €5. Ships from our new base of operations in the Republic of Ireland.
Order by direct contact at birthcontrolproductions@gmail.com or at our Discogs or Storenvy shops.
Announcing the latest semi-official Abuse Potential release, part of the Birth Control Productions catalogue but unavailable in any physical format.
Occasionally this death industrial/shitnoise project will deign to release archival material for free through its bandcamp page. This latest nugget of failure is derived from choice sessions recorded between 2012 and 2018— creations not fully-enough-realised to send to a label, but still interesting enough to share with the so-called world, if only for reasons purgative. Open wide!
Hear this as a “taster” (oh yes) for more complete works coming before the end of the year. ‘Worst One Yet’ includes the very crème of my “private sessions,” remixed and remastered so as to be palatable to a wider audience. Feeling out and attempting to define the sound of a masturbatory endeavour heavily indebted to Mania (R.I.Fucking.P.), BDN, and Megaptera, among others.
The longest track here was originally released, in a much simpler form, on a DIY series of 3-4 bespoke cassettes given to a couple friends and admirers.
One day I’ll grow up, and then you’ll be sorry.
The first ever interview with our "downright disgusting and horrific organisation" was published today in issue #5 of the tabletop gaming/counterculture webzine Six In The Head.
Corpus discusses industrial noise, anti-humanism, our recent relocation to Ireland, our reasons for shunning digital sales, Warhammer 40K, and more.
Download the issue at no cost here.
More news to come...
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