Connexion Bizarre was updated on 2008-05-05 with new webcasts, new reviews, new recommended events and links.

Reviewed this week were Xabec "Feuerstern", Moljebka Pvlse "Lode Lvx", Noise Dreams Machina "In / Out", Shrine "Distorted Legends, Pt.1", Edward Ruchalski "Territorial Objects", Wasteful Consumption Patterns "Solder"
This week's webcast features "asian eyes under the fade of red" with music selection by :JW: and "Soft Labour Times" with music selection by M.
This week, we begin a giveaway of three copies of Subheim's debut album "Approach" and announce the winners for the giveaway competition of the compilation "Antibothis" (see below for details).



Subheim "Approach" giveaway

We have three copies of "Approach" the debut album of Greek project Subheim (www.subheim.com) to give away, courtesy of the Tympanik Audio record label (www.tympanikaudio.com). "Approach" was recently reviewed in Connexion Bizarre and you may read the review here.
To be elegible to win a copy of this release please mail us info[at]connexionbizarre[dot]net with your full name and street address. The deadline for this giveaway is May 18th, 2008 and winners will be selected at random on that day.
Not valid for current Connexion Bizarre staff members.

"Antibothis CD" compilation giveaway

We had four copies of the new Thisco compilation "Antibothis" courtesy of the label. This is the audio CD that accompanies the 'occultural anthology' "Antibothis" and features spoken word colaboration between a selection of acclaimed underground authors and experimental musicians.
The winners were: Danielle D. (be), Ignacio P. (es), Monica G. (it), Nguyen K. (fr),


Webcast & Radio Show

Part 1 - Click here to stream or right-click to download
("asian eyes under the fade of red" with music selection by :JW:)
Thunderball - Heart of the Hustler (5:39)
[Scorpio Rising - Eighteenth Street Lounge Music]
Antlers Mulm - Filth in Several Styles (5:39)
[Of Withered Sparks - Loki Foundation]
Portishead - We Carry On (6:28)
[Third - Chrysalis]
Absolute Body Control - So Hard (4:33)
[Wind[re]wind - Daft Records]
Iberian Spleen - The Family Keeps Standing (5:57)
[Drama 'N' Base - Memento Materia]
Wave in Head - Emotional Machines (4:45)
[You - A Different Drum]
Ashbury Heights - Waste Our Love (5:22)
[Three Cheers For The Newlydeads - Out of Line]
Client - Drive (Dobro Lovemix by Boosta) (3:55)
[untitled - Out Of Line]
Cerrone - Time For Your Love (6:12)
[Cerrone's Paradise - C-Side]

Part 2 - Click here to stream or right-click to download
("Soft Labour Times" with music selection by M.)
Subheim - One Step Before The Exit
[Approach - Tympanik Audio]
M-Pex - Hydheia
[Phado - Thisco]
Mad EP - 51 Areas
[Bass.Hed - Ad Noiseam]
DJ Hidden - As She Laughed
[The Later After - Ad Noiseam]
Raoul Sinier - Brain Kitchen
[Brain Kitchen - Ad Noiseam]
Zentex - Uusiase
[V/A - C:\>_THOMAR - Thisco]
Spyweirdos and John Mourjopoulos with Floros Floridis - Utopia
[Epistrophy At Utopia - Ad Noiseam]
Sunao Inami - You Daren't Look Behind
[Laid Back Computing - Electr-Ohm]
Cruise [Ctrl] - White Lodge
[I Heard It! - Divine Comedy Records]
Skincage - I Saw A Pale Horse
[Things Fall Apart - Spectre]

Listen to the Webcast

Connexion Bizarre radio show @ Radio Zero
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Reviews



Xabec - Feuerstern
This release doesn't need any words to be advertised towards admirers of Xabec; they will already own the box. People still in doubt about whether to obtain a copy shouldn't wait too long. I wouldn't be surprised if this becomes be a (well deserved) bestseller.
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Moljebka Pvlse - Lode Lvx
Most of the time Drone records from Germany - run by the master of drones, Stefan Knappe of Troum - invests in lesser known names or artists who haven't had many releases thus far. So it was a big surprise to see the name Moljebka Pvlse in Drone Records' latest list of releases.
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Noise Dreams Machina - In / Out
The noisiest of a recent batch of releases by Drone Records is something of a new name, one Oscar Martin under the moniker Noise Dreams Machina - a name that fits perfectly in the Dream Machines theme from Drone Records.
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Shrine - Distorted Legends, Pt.1
Music-wise there is a lot to be discovered here. Nice mellow ambient layers form the basis on which static analog sounds create a feeling of loneliness. On the reverse side, some added bass sounds create an emotion that can only be described by the word mesmerizing...
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Edward Ruchalski - Territorial Objects
This album is recommended to anyone who considers themselves fans of older Organum or Nurse With Wound material. If you are into drone and experimental music at all, you would probably be quite content with this album as well.
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Wasteful Consumption Patterns - Solder
Although it feels like you've heard everything the album has to offer after only three songs, it is still a memorable selection of music that blurs the lines between breakbeat, digital hardcore, drum'n'bass and industrial.
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Connexion Bizarre events

Bodypop @ "Era Uma Vez No Porto" bar (map location)
17/05, saturday, 11pm-2.30am; Rua do Passeio Alegre 550, Porto (Portugal).
The "usual selection and latest news" of synthpop, electropop, robotpop, 8bitpop and bodypop!

Bodypop @ "Era Uma Vez No Porto" bar (map location)
21/06, saturday, 11pm-2.30am; Rua do Passeio Alegre 550, Porto (Portugal).
The "usual selection and latest news" of synthpop, electropop, robotpop, 8bitpop and bodypop!


Recently added links
The Vicious Alliance
VortexSoundTech
X-Line, netlabel formerly known as NBKline

Latest recommended links
Die Rote Form, noise industrial
"Where Are They? - Why I hope the search for extraterrestrial life finds nothing."
When does kinky porn become illegal?; Mother wins ban on violent porn (BBC)
Backlash relevant if you're on the UK, and want to do something about the news above
Creative Tips In Dealing With Spammers And Bulkmailers (found via Matt "Caustic" Fanale, thanks)
Vinyl Sleeve-Heads


Merchandise



Connexion Bizarre Pins
State your individuality and rhythmical reverberation with this set of five one-inch Connexion Bizarre buttons! One featuring the main C.B. logo, three featuring the alternative mascots/logos and one featuring the Connexion Bizarre "reverberate rhythmically" motto.
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