Karl Hofstetter and John Spencer emerged from the desolate Indianapolis music scene in late 2000. Frustrated by common songwriting processes and seemingly ignorant song structures the duo threw out all compositions and just let their instruments (drums and electric four sting bass, respectively) speak to one another. On Glossolalia, the group’s first release on Sounds Are Active (co-released with the band’s own Joyful Noise imprint who released the self-titled LP) Melk The G6-49 defined their sound as heavy and grainy, combustible at any moment. Unable to fit creative circles into stylistic squares the group move in a direction informed by their influences, death and taxes.
In the middle of 2005 or 2006 ( I can't remember exactly) the band, or duo, went their separate ways. Karl currently enjoys fishing and running his label Joyful Noise Recordings, and playing drums for Lafcadio, Abner Trio, and other such acts. John is busy being daddy to his son Joseph and thinks he wants some more melk.
Schotel van de dag / Lost Bear : 10inch Split Schotel van de dag (dish of the day) is a brand new punk/hardcore/indie-band from Utrecht. They came to this world to serve humanity with uncompromised guitar violence! For this split they've teamed up with the 90's inspired hairy indierockers of Lost Bear. -- GET IT FOR FREE --
Hey guys what's up?? I moved to your neck of the woods. Do you remember how I first started belly dancing to rock and metal??? You should come check out this show and let's talk!
Just a reminder that Martin Atkins is going to host a free touring seminar! Aside from 30 years of touring experience (Nine Inch Nails, Ministry, Public Image Limited, Killing Joke, Pigface, and more), he's owned Invisible Records for 20 years, he's the professor of "The Business of Touring" at Columbia, and he's the author of the touring bible, Tour:Smart. He's a regular contributor to Suicide Girls, and a world famous DJ.
Sunday Oct 28 The Melody Inn 3826 N. Illinois St. Indianapolis, IN
Seminar starts at 5:30pm, and it's FREE
The book and the seminar focus on everything from intelligent routing, boosting your fan base, getting good press, how to avoid contract traps, managers and managing, signing on to national tours, and how to increase your merch.., to sex, drugs, and life on the road. Whether you're just starting out or you're completing your third midwest tour, this seminar will save your ass. It's free but it's 21 and older due to the venue.
After the seminar, starting around 8pm, Martin will be DJ'ing throughout the night. Expect the unexpected, and expect the underground and the experimental. Live music from pvrenchymv, The Holland Account, and Necropharmacon! Our Halloween set starts at 9pm, so be there! Costumes are encouraged, but wear whatever you want, just don't miss this party! Martin's going to be mingling and signing stuff all night.
Music at 8pm, 21+, just $5 at the door!
Check out the article in this week's NUVO, in the Music Preview section.
