(sic 52) Guilty Connector Ikomayam Stars 'n' Nishinari EP 7"
This 7" EP decisively marks Guilty Connector's new identity, the first side focusing the electronics of the project's renown into an orchestra of feedback drones to realise a searing, attentive piece of tension and resolution.
The second side is a re-thought collection of sounds utilising minute low-end whisperings and subtle textural introductions for a subdued counterpoint to the scald of the first.
Cut at Abbey Road and pressed at Sydney's Vinyl Factory for attentive sound reproduction. Collage colour outer and greyscale inner covers, and handstamped labels. Edition of 200 copies.
(sic 53) Azoikum Anthropophagy CDR
Anthropophagy is in obvious contradiction to the recent Human Maggot Scum cassette on Nil By Mouth. Whereas that was a regressive trip of abrasive harsh rumblings, Anthropophagy is a detailed, directed, developed series of power electronics pieces comprised of synth, samples and perhaps the hint of vocals.
The clarity of production and attentiveness of the compositions also reveal that lewd fetishised edge which Azoikum has bared from the beginning.
Captivating, sexy, masticating artwork from Nicola Vinciguerra (Tisbor - Turgid Animal) which folds out into an inverted cross. Pro-printed discs. Edition of 100 copies.
(sic 55) Mania Aggrievous Abominations & Disorder C-30
Another bruising encounter from Mania chasing ugly, aggravated set pieces through seething lines of synth, harrowing vocals and upping the junk metal wrestling.
The first side is scarily domineering in its sudden outbursts, while the second side unleashes into thick, pulsing layers.
Folded A4 black and white collage covers in A5 ziplock bags. Colour tape labels. Edition of 100.
(sic 56) Altar Of Flies Black Tunnels C-20
Black Tunnels made complete sense when I was watching a prison interview with contract killer Richard Kuklinski. His vivid tale of leaving victims to be consumed by rats in uninhabitable caves found a perfect soundtrack in the tapes I was dubbing at the time.
Cold synth pacing and sniping noise elements define Black Tunnels, risible in its sickening crawl and crude, dimly-lit electronic clutter.
Another strong showing from Altar Of Flies after outings on Release The Bats, Styggelse, Husk, 905 and his own Hsten & Korset label. Printed covers and tape labels on grey stock. Standard edition of 50 copies.
(sic 56.5) Altar Of Flies Black Tunnels C-20 + 5"
This special edition of Black Tunnels includes a lathe-cut 5" vinyl containing two tracks which complete the kill, the record again housed in a printed sleeve on grey stock.
Both media have then been wrapped in a handmade assortment of broken timber, plastic sheeting, hessian and a tarry varnish.
Limited to 30 copies for enthusiasts only.
Please note the special packaging is a bit cumbersome and weighty, which affects postage costs.
(sic 57) The Vomit Arsonist Wretch CD
Wretch is brought to you in partnership with Force Of Nature and represents a journey through the mind of Andrew Grant, aka The Vomit Arsonist.
A decidedly personal and unnerving recording, Wretch was written during a period of mental instability that lasted nearly two years. The result is a release that bleeds raw emotion: loss, hatred, self-loathing, and reflection; starting at rock bottom with waves of dark ambience and quietly spoken words, moving further into the depths of a tortured mind. The result is a gradual advance into forceful, vengeful power electronics.
CD and insert in a slimline wallet. Edition of 500 copies.
Releases still available from Dieter Mh & Mnem, Ichorous, Broken Diode, Priest In Shit, The Rita & Wilt, Knife City, K2, Clew Of Theseus, Astro, Stegm, Hum Of The Druid, Fire In The Head, The Fortieth Day, Origami Bondepraktika & Origami Subtropika & Origami Synergika, Cloama, Conversations About The Light, TADM, Timisoara, Gelsomina, Aube, mes Sanglantes, KA, Facialmess, Hana Kodama, Agit8 and Chrysalis, as well as the Night Science III and Underground Australia compilations.
Full information on all of these releases, as well as ordering details, are available on the Cipher Productions website. Please pay us a visit.
The remainder of 2009 should hopefully see a N. 10", Praying For Oblivition cassette, 2673 CDR and Night Science IV 'zine/CD. Lathe-cut records from Murder Book and Anakrid & Warmth will also eventuate in due course. Also look out for the St Valentine's Day four-way split which is in the works. 2010 is already looking amazing, too.
Wholesale rates are available on all titles, stores/distros please contact for details.
Please contact me via the website - http://iheartnoise.com/cipherproductions - or via email - chris.cipher[at]gmail[dot]com - if you have any queries or require any information.