New Arrivals #257 + Fowl and Splinter Assembly at Initial Shock

• AE58: THE NAUSEA – Requiem is out now on vinyl and CD.
• The next Absurd Exposition batch containing tapes from Arthur Canterbury, Death Glaze, and the Slacking / Jute / Systems / Toanche Dwelling 4-way double tape will be ready for Initial Shock weekend.
• Advanced tickets for Initial Shock II are now available! Highlighting more of the performing artists below.
• Photos from The Rita / High Grove / Jute / Axiom / Eyden Zhao show on 6/20 below.

New Arrivals

Buried In Slag And Debris
UNTITLED #8

Dada Drumming
KAKERLAK – Obdormition CD
KAZUMOTO ENDO – At the Controls CD

Helen Scarsdale Agency / related
EKIN FIL – Sleepwalkers LP
G*PARK – Sub 2CD
JIM HAYNES – Insomnia CD
OMIT – Interceptor 2CD

Oxen
DEATH DEDICATION – Dopamine Abjection Sabotage CD
GHOST DANCE – The Future Holds Nothing Else But Confrontation CS
PERFECTED GRAVE VAULT CD

Second Sleep
ELISHA MORNINGSTAR – Saturae 8CS Box
EXJESUS / CASA DI CACCIA CS
HAMPAR SOUM – Japalm LP
MERCURY HALL – Hassle CS
PRIMORJE – Mental EU CS
WOLF CREEK / CASA DI CACCIA CS

Total Black
CASA DI CACCIA – Vivere in Città CS
DEATH KNEEL – Adaptive Emotional Use LP
INCAPACITANTS – As Loud As Possible CD
JOE COLLEY – Deformation of Tone LP
MARK HARWOOD – 10 Scenes & 1 Dream CS
MASONNA – Ejaculation Generator LP
NBDY – Forest Defense Is Self Defense CS
NO NATION – Offside CS
SPATE – Neuter CD

What Is Making Us Sick / related
SEHKTOR8 – La Casa dei Riflessi Nerri – “The House of Black Reflections” CS
THE NAUSEA – Requiem CS

Second Hand Arrivals

The next batch of second hand arrivals is being worked on. A drop can likely be anticipated early July.

Upcoming Events

Initial Shock II – July 6 & 7, 2024

FOWL and SPLINTER ASSEMBLY at Initial Shock

FOWL is the solo sound project of Ben Symonds that has had recorded material appear over the past year on labels like Buried in Slag and Debris and Disaster Sources. Dragging objects, cheap microphones and a predisposition for quiet moments result in impulsive organic noise.

SPLINTER ASSEMBLY explores the sonic connection between the mechanical and the human, often manifesting itself in scorching hot and brief live performances or self-released cassette tapes. By use of home appliances, found objects, contact microphones and magnetic tape, SPLINTER ASSEMBLY creates dark and jarring soundscapes. Influenced by sounds of urban life, monotonous household items, and gothic imagery. Short, loud and blistering.

Click here for advanced tickets to the main night of Initial Shock.

UNTITLED ZINE sponsors Initial Shock

UNTITLED is a pro-printed publication reporting on noise, avant-garde, and contemporary sound art practices. Chris Gibson, editor, has been a supporter of the fest since day one. On top of designing our promotional materials this year, he’ll be performing at the After Shock matinee as part of the Rhoda & dang. collaborative set.

The After Shock matinee is $10 PWYC at the door.

Scream & Writhe and Disaster Sources are pleased to announce Initial Shock II! The second edition of the Montreal noise fest will take place Saturday, July 6th at La Sotterenea.

Full lineup: Richard Ramirez (PA) / The Nausea (BC) / Heat Signature (OH) / Thin Mountan (PA) / Slime Street (SK/OR) / Flatgrey (BC) / Skin / Parasite Nurse (NY) / Echthros (AB) / Deep Grey (MB) / Death Glaze (ON) / Murmur (ON) / Fowl / Paxillus Succubus / Come and See / Splinter Assembly

The After Shock matinee will take place the following day (Sunday, July 7th) at MAI/SON.
Featuring: Molena (BC) / Erin Altomare (BC) / Green Mist (OR) / Jon Vaughn (SK) / Rhoda and dang. (NS)

Click here for advanced tickets to the main event.
Poster designs by Chris Gibson.
Follow @initialshockmtl on Instagram for frequent updates.

Playlist

Con-Dom – All in Good Faith
Bone Awl, Coil, Fire + Ice, Home (Smith, 2003), Hustler White (LaBruce, 1996), The New York Ripper (Fulci, 1982), Lou Reed, Swans, Vomitor, White Centipede Noise

Absurd Exposition
absurdexposition.bandcamp.com

Available

BARSTOOL MOUNTAIN – III CD
BARSTOOL MOUNTAIN – Tightrope Walker LP
CASA DI CACCIA – Grand Totàl CS
DODGE JONES RAGE – West Coast Power Outage V CD
KNURL – H2T CD
MATRIARCH – Visible Paint CD
MERZBOW – Aqua Necromancer (Expanded) 2LP
MO*TE – Throw a Stone CS
MURMUR / MUTTERING – Muted CS
THE NAUSEA – Requiem LP / CD
PHOLDE – To Favour the Occurrence CD
RUSALKA – Base Waters CD
UMPIO – Sin Memoria CD
UN REGARD FROID – Exophilie CD
ZENTA SUSTAINED – Serpent Track Patterns 12″
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Forthcoming

ARTHUR CANTERBURY – Talking To Dead People CS
DEATH GLAZE – Collapse CS
JUTE CD
KOBEUK / UMPIO CS
MASS MARRIAGE CS
NECROPSY HANGOVER CD
OF THE SKULL CD
ROTMANS / FOWL CS
SLACKING / JUTE / SYSTEMS / TOANCHE DWELLING – Quadrist 2CS
SPRING OF LIFE CS
WINCE & ALTAR OF FLIES LP