Bon Harris, co-frontman of cult electronic act Nitzer Ebb, has reemerged with his new band Maven. The group features Harris on vocals / keyboards, Ethyl Meatplow's Biff Sanders on drums and guitarist Andy Troy (Polarbear).
Maven formed in Los Angeles (where Harris relocated to from Chicago and his native London) in 2001, a result of Harris desire to stretch his songwriting skills and use his voice for the first time. He came up with the material over a period of several years, in between lengthy studio stints with Marilyn Manson and The Smashing Pumpkins. Some of the Maven tracks were recorded in Chicago, while Harris was working with Corgan and producer Bjorn Thorsrud (Smashing Pumpkins, Dandy Warhols). Others were written and recorded in Los Angeles and at Thorsruds studio in Salt Lake City.
Biff and I began playing in Maven shortly after the breakup of Polarbear, said Andy. Bon was finishing up with Manson when we joined him. Over the next two or three years, we helped Bon finish an album worth of material here in Los Angeles that Bon started when he first moved from England. It just seemed to work from day one. Biff and I had a certain chemistry from Polarbear that translated well with Bons new material. Though Maven and Polarbear are unique, there are certain similarities in combining electronics with traditional instruments that made it familiar when we started working with Bon. We tracked most of the drums at my studio and recorded the additional guitar parts in my living room. Maven self-produced most of the songs, though we received additional production help from Helic Hadar, Bernd Burgdorf, and Steven Stuart Short. Manson performed on our Nick Cave cover of Hard On For Love. I had just finished mixing a record for the late Al McKibbon so Al offered to play stand up bass on Jesus, Mary and Jennifer Louise. We mixed the final versions of the songs with Bjorn. I think the general excitement for us signing with WMG/Cordless Records is in developing new songs together for the first time and continuing to play live.
The resulting material features Harris distinctive electronics and rhythm programming, as well as his first time being the sole front man. The result is both explosive and propulsive. Nitzer Ebb fans will recognize Mavens sound; yet with the additional personnel, there's a greater level of sophistication, which will please both the hardcore fans and appeal to the new audience. The main difference is Im singing and I wrote the songs, explains Harris. My voice is very different and the sorts of things I sing about are different. Theres certainly a connection to Nitzer Ebb; especially in the electronics, which is what I am best-known for.
Also not surprising is Maven's furious must-see live show, driven by Harris' fierce, brooding presence from the stage. Fans new or previous will not be disappointed by this new evolution.
Maven has just completed its first music video for The Candidate directed by Paul Brown and Andy Troy as adapted by concepts created by Marilyn Manson.
Another AfterDark exclusive event...Technocolor, Full on and Respectables do it again with another memorable electronic event!
DYNAMIX II (LIVE) THANKSGIVING EVE - WED. NOV 25
Hosted By: Johnny Dangerously
When: Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Where: RESPECTABLE STREET 518 Clematis St West Palm Beach 33401
Description: Dymamix II / Johnny Dangerously / DJ Storm / Mark Ivan / Duncan Beatz / Kriya / Cheezy / Imrpession / Xta-C / Black Mamba / Mute...Celebrating another memorable AfterDark event, Thanksgiving and Duncan Beatz & Kriya's birthday's.
The latest release from Digital Geist is available, the 4-track "Motorcade" EP! For less than $4US available worldwide through iTunes and other digital distributors.
Thank you again for all the love throughout the years, it really makes DG a worthwhile project to know that we have your support. A big, sincere thank you!
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Next Wednesday, November 11th...Technocolor & Full On present an AfterDark Special Engagement....
KRAFTY KUTS (The #1 Breaks DJ in the world) only S. Florida exclusive performance celebrating the release of his new CD and his feature on DJ Hero...
@ Respectable Street / Downtown West Palm Beach...
You can not afford to miss this...Email me for reduced guest list!
Hosted By: Johnny Dangerously
When: Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Where: RESPECTABLE STREET 518 Clematis St West Palm Beach 33401
Description: S. Florida Exclusive performance by the #1 voted Breakspoll DJ in the world 3 consecutive years running...This event is not to be missed...This will be Krafty Kuts only S. Florida Date this year.
Master of Deception EP – Tom Hades – Impact Mechanics Release number forty two for Impact Mechanics, this time featuring the talents of one of the most respected techno producers Tom Hades, fresh from his hot remix for Wehbba. Master mind Tom Hades has produced on labels such as Drumcode, Hell Yeah, 8 Sided Dice. This EP brings us the "Original Mix" of the title cut; Krank a gritty, straight forward Techno mover and the "Master of deception," a more driving and upfront version. The real gem here however, Krank, is a mega bass, slow-rising minimal flavored tech house track with a massive bassline. Atmospheric and dark in all the right ways. Clips can be found here
Just stopping by to say hello and give you some news. The award winning album 'Coolgilly and the Freakshow' from Centascope is available worldwide from CD Baby and directly from the merchandise page of the official website. You can also get the album from Apple iTunes, MSN Music, Rhapsody, Napster, Amazon.co.uk and many more.
I wanted to personally invite you to the next AfterDark event...our Halloween Ball @ Respectable Street in West Palm Beach. Our last event "The AfterDark Reunion" on Labor Day with DJ Icey was incredible, and I am bringing back the vibe every month with a great line up of the best Breaks / Electro talent in the world.
It is on Wednesday October 28th, celebrating Halloween and H-Bomb's (one of the creators of the Red Pill) birthday.
I am really stoked because I am bringing in one of the best break beat producers in the U.S....
DJ FIXX of illeleveneleven who also produces with Keith McKenzie as KMFX...this will be his first Palm Beach appearance ever.
alongside will be Johnny Dangerously with Mark Ivan aka Lo IQ, Dj Storm, H-Bomb and many more.
I am looking forward to seeing you there...
...check out DJ Fixx's myspace page...you will definitely love him if you already don't...
DJ FIXX - Over the past 10 years, breakbeat pioneer DJ Fixx has been stocking the shelves of record stores everywhere. Said by many as one of the most innovative and consistent producers in the industry, he continues to deliver some of the most sought after breakbeat tracks available. Alongside of Keith MacKenzie, Fixx is currently a leading producer for Keith's illeven:eleven label. Frequent solo installments can be found on ILL, as well as collaborations with Keith under the production duo 'KMFX'. With over 150 12-inch releases, over 75 exclusive digital releases, and five massively-distributed CDs under his belt, Fixx has assembled one impressive Discography. All of this resulting in
Urban Chemistry along with Technocolor invite you to our monthly premiere drum n bass event on Saturday Sep 19th...
SUBMORPHICS
Submorphics is Chicago-based producer and lifetime musician Greg Axelrad. Originally a duo consisting of Greg and longtime friend Ryan Lolas, late 2006 saw Greg taking full control over the project as a solo artist.
Drawing on influences such as soul, rare groove, jazz, hip hop, 70s rock, deep house and film soundtracks, Submorphics' eclectic musical DnB output has received widespread global support from artists such as Makoto, High Contrast, LTJ Bukem, Marky, Danny Byrd, Big Bud, Alix Perez, Nookie and many more.
A crowd favorite on the decks as well, Submorphics DJ schedule has increased in 2007-2008, playing coast-to-coast in the states, as well as touring in the UK and Europe. His sets encompass a wide variety of rolling musical dnb, as well as taking it more edgy and experimental, providing a diverse selection of beats every time.
With releases out and forthcoming on labels like Spearhead Recordings , Westbay Recordings, Phunkfiction Recordings, Sonorous Music, Vibez Recordings, Intrinsic Recordings, Blu Saphir Recordings, Future Retro Records and Cymbalism Recordings, Submorphics is becoming a strong force in an already thriving new-school North American drum n bass scene.
Now signed to LA/London-based Westbay Recordings for 2009, Submorphics has a plethora of forthcoming material to look out for in the new year, as well as some tidy remixes.
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