Flavor of the week #42

Absolute Body Control
www.myspace.com/absolutebodycontrolbelgium
( ;D --> Influenced by bands from the German and UK electronic scene, Dirk Ivens (synths & voice) formed Absolute Body Control early 1980, and was joined by Mark de Jonghe (synths) and Veerle de Schepper (backing vocals. became one of the first Belgian electronic acts who proved to be succesfull also on stage. In 1984 Dirk became a member of "The Klinik", followed by Eric who left after the 2nd album to form Insekt. In 1989 they released their last tape "Tracks" wich contained all ABC compilation contributions so far, but the band was put on non active well before. However, the public intrest was std so far,"Eat this" (1993) on the German VUZ records. Many people re-discovered the band and ABC releases became much sought after collector items. Still, it took them over 22 years to reform and play at festivals like the Tinitus (Sweden). With the release of the "Shattered Illusion" album, wich contains 10 brandnew tracks and the EP "Sorrow" on the Sonic Seducer Magazine, the band is completely back again and on tour all over Europe.)
Shattered Illusion
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Figures
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgr6ULrTEBY&a=4oVf-d_DwKDsBnsX9RsPaz4JptFjsLdo&list=ML&playnext=1


Die Antwoord
www.myspace.com/dieantwoord
http://dieantwoord.com/
( ;D --> Formed in Cape Town, South Africa during Spring 2009, Die Antwoord is an afrikaans futuristic rap crew consisting of Ninja (Watkin Tudor "Waddy" Jones of MaxNormal.TV) and Yo-Landi Vi$$er. DJ Hi-Tek keeps the beats nice and dirty. The majority of their debut album, $O$, was released for free on the Internet in 2009 - Ninja also handed out free albums with hand-drawn artwork at live shows called $O$: Burnt By the Master. As of Q4 2009, the band were 'officially' set to be working with Magnetron Music and were due to release a very special, limited-edition package for 2010 featuring the album, a DVD and a book. Die Antwoord's $O$ Album/DVD/Book package had a European release pending (featuring photography by Roger Ballen. But, it is impossible to buy their music anywhere, it seems...)
$O$
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Evil Boy
http://vimeo.com/15622428
Enter The Ninja
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wc3f4xU_FfQ


Simian Mobile Disco
www.myspace.com/simianmobiledisco  
http://simianmobiledisco.co.uk  
( ;D --> Simian Mobile Disco are a UK based production and remix team. Formed from the ashes of Simian in 2005 its members are James Ford and Jas Shaw. In addition to his work with Simian Mobile Disco, James Ford is a producer and has worked with bands such as Florence & the Machine, Arctic Monkeys, Peaches and Klaxons.)
Is Fixed
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( ;D --> It’s hard to believe this is the first U.S. mix release from British duo Simian Mobile Disco (a.k.a. Jas Shaw and James Ford), but it was well worth the wait. This two-disc set kicks off the first volume of a new series celebrating Fixed, a weekly party launched in New York City in 2004 by DJs JDH and Dave P at the Tribeca Grand Hotel. The parties have featured a who’s who of techno, electronica and indie electro — from LCD Soundsystem to Klaxons to Little Boots to M.A.N.D.Y. to Booka Shade to Justice. The Simians do the party’s diverse guest list proud with a varied, seamless two-disc set.)
Attack Decay Sustain Release
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Grendell
www.myspace.com/grendel
( ;D --> Dutch adrenaline flowing EBM (with their name originated from Beowulf) with Distorted vocals, acidic synth lines, pummeling bass lines, and jagged melodies :). )
Chemicals + Circuitry
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Soilbleed
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Se also:
http://barlemusic.blogspot.com/2009/12/flavor-of-week-52.html


Blutengel
www.myspace.com/officialblutengel
www.blutengel.de/
( ;D --> Blutengel (German: Blood Angel) is a German futurepop musical group. It was formed by singer Chris Pohl, also of the groups Terminal Choice, Tumor, and Miss Construction and the owner of the Fear Section label.)
Soultaker
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I'm Dying Alone
www.youtube.com/watch?v=saNoXJn_Jtc&feature=related
Der Spiegel
www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0gjtGW-Pwk&feature=related

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