OUT NOW - MALACHI / BASTARD NOISE - KAWABATA MAKOTO

Malachi / The Bastard Noise - "The Immortals" - Three labels, two bands, one crushing release! Each group contributes two tracks, alternating between doom-laden hardcore and deep space sonic experimentation. Malachi (featuring members of Artimus Pyle, What Happens Next? and Fuck Face) brings together a mix of crusty hardcore and unstoppable doom, all shot through with mournful cello melody. The Bastard Noise lineup of Wood, Nelson and Rauf (also responsible for the critically-lauded "Rogue Astronuat" cd) come forth with their signature oscillator-based transmissions from the void, isolated communications from beyond Alpha Centauri. This split release is brought to you by Housepig, Hear More! and 200mg, in a heavy poly sleeve with a unique shifting-color six-panel insert by Thumbprint Press. $10 US / $12 World ppd
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Kawabata Makoto - "Tales of the Dream Planet" - The mastermind behind Acid Mothers Temple (and a zillion other projects) parked his spaceship long enough to fish this cd out of his beard and give it Housepig, before closing the hatch and rocketing back into the stratosphere. What he brought back from the Dream Planet is two tracks of long, overlapping guitar drones; glacially melodic, meditative and a touch otherworldly. Curl up in your favorite dashiki, let your hair hang down, fire up some incense (or anything else) and let Kawabata spin you a tale! This cd is presented in a dvd-style clear poly case with full-color four-panel jacket, and is limited to 500 copies.

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RICK GRIBENAS - R.I.P.

I found out that Rick Gribenas of Antennacle passed away this morning. I didn't know Rick well - we played some shows together on the Bastard Noise tour, and I enjoyed their sets and recorded material. Beyond that, Rick was a really nice guy and cool to hang out with. My deepest sympathies go to his family. Through the end of April, all proceeds from purchases here will go to them. If you'd like to donate more directly, this post at the Chondritic Sound Forum has details on a direct PayPal donation account and an Amazon Wishlist set up by the family. (03.17.09)

(SOLD) OUT NOW - Bastard Noise "Joined At The Skull - The Collaborations" Limited Edition Set!

Bastard Noise - "Joined At The Skull - The Collaborations" 2CDR / 2CD / 3"CDR - Special Limited Edition! The double CDR presents Bastard Noise in cahoots with longtime French experimental mainstay Christian Renou on the followup to their critically-acclaimed "Brainstorming" release, and with Brooklyn up-and-comer Golem Gross on the diabolical "Universe of Dishonor". Strictly limited to 100 numbered copies, this is a subscription set - once the 100 limited copies are sold out, both discs will be individually pro-pressed with different art and packaging. At that time, everyone who bought the limited edition will receive one copy each of both cd's, and a special bonus 3"cdr - Bastard Noise live on KXLU radio in 1997. This bonus disc will only be available as part of this set! (And yes, collectors, all numbers will match!)

FINAL UPDATE - this limited edition set is now SOLD OUT! Thanks much to everyone who ordered. The next steps: the artwork for the individual editions of "Universe of Dishonor" and "Brainstorming II" are being finalized now; once they are complete, production will begin. Once we have the finished discs in hand, we will email everyone with an estimated date for shipping of both the discs and the bonus 3". Watch your email box for more information, and thanks again! (02.09.09)

OUT NOW: Wilt / Bizarre Uproar / Kelly Churko

Finally! Three new Housepig joints available for you...

Wilt - "Scarecrow" cdr
The last of the live trilogy. This release documents Wilts most accomplished performances from 2006. Raw industrial meets fluid waves of death synth, and tortured vocals. For fans of Wilt's more abrasive material. Residing parallel to the textures found on “wither” and “winters whore” with the progressive attitude of “radio 1940” and “dark meadows”. Raw industrial sludge coupled with gritting psychedelics. Packaged in printed envelope with color & b/w 6-page booklet. Limited to 300 copies. $7 US / $9 World ppd.

Bizarre Uproar - "Bunker Sessions" cdr
Raw organic feedback and squalling metal percussion combine for an uncompromising live document. Finnish stalwart Bizarre Uproar grace Housepig with our hardest release to date (and probably ever!) Stuttering punishment recorded in a now-defunct undergroud bunker. Eight songs in one unstoppable onslaught, cut into 99 tracks for instant shuffle-remixing action! Packaged in a slimline poly case and strictly limited to 150 copies. sold out!

Kelly Churko - "The Confusion" cdr
Hospital and Lethal Firetrap member Kelly Churko steps out solo with The Confusion. Chirping synth squeals give way to mechanized chatter that yeilds to seismic drone and back again, into ultimate showers of noise. Atmospheric and intense, Churko delivers a composed and dynamic suite of sound. Packaged in printed envelope with full color 6-page booklet. Limited to 300 copies. $7 US / $9 World ppd. (10.01.07)