ZOD Records – news

updates about releases and shows from/with the ZOD Records/ Milwaukee posse

[mp3 clips available @ http://www.zodrecords.com]

UPCOMING RELEASES:

Zod .06 Brodie Guy/ Dan Doormouse split 12″

Release date: 5/4/01

Side A: Brodie Guy

01: get with this (crakkdown)

02: nightdrive 5761

03: contrails

This Marks Brodies debut release under his self-named alias “Brodie Guy”. Brodie has earned a reputation for bringing a fresh dose of spontaneity, and punk attitude to the abstract electronic scene. These 3 tracks feature some nice warm melodies alongside devistatingly harsh beat programing. Tracks range from sheer energy to melow ambience; maintaining an atmospheric playground of somber melodies throughout.

Side B: Dan Doormouse

01: chocolate cream-filled half-truth

02: double-sided dead-end

Dan’s side encompasses some of his most interesting material to date. Making clever use of Percussion and Melodies sampled courtessy of his vintage vinyl collection, Dan‚s outdone himself once again. For those who enjoy Dan‚s hilarious creativity, and playfully comedic style; these 2 tracks are sure to be timeless favorites.

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Zod .07: Various artists 12″‚ Compilation featuring: Gridlock, Seven Dials, Casino vs Japan, Dartanjal, and Pressboard

release date: 5/4/01

Side A:

01: korquen (seven dials)

02: /// sickmix (pressboard)

03: bathymetry (dartanjal)

Side B:

01: chandlers’ living room (gridlock)

02: aeron barkum (seven dials)

03: luton (casino vs. japan)

description:

While introducing a host of new artists to the Zod roster, the 2nd compilation takes on a very new approach for the label. It displays a more subdued and atmospheric feel than anything we‚ve released previous. The focus is to display the differentiating visions of the artists there in, while highlighting their originality. The general feel of the material is minimalist, with selected elements of complexity. The two debut tracks from Banjo Math are minimalist in sound set and evolutional in arrangement, in contrast to pressboards’ circular, repetitive yet catchy style. Bathymetry by Topscore recordings’ Dartanjal also emphasizes minimalism and polyrythm. Gridlocks’ contribution is a bed of lush texture topped with the grinding breaks we know and love. Casino vs. Japan really caps this collection off with a down tempo moody masterpiece. With a comprehensive theme of diversity between artists that share a common medium, this compilation is sure to

stimulate.

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Zod 09: Emotional Joystick 12″ EP2

release date: 5/4/02

side a

01: disfunked

02: rotterdam

03: the remington

side b

01: hardcore#1

02: moniker emporium

03: ignite

The second release from the zod debutante EmotionalJoystick proves to both compliment and challenge his first release. With a very solid sense of structure and a profound inclination for melody, This is the sort of EP you can listen to and completely loose yourself. Brilliantly constructed songs with an avant garde sound contrasted with an very accessible feel. We truly applaud the EmotionalJoystick’s second collection of songs.

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Zod 11: EmotionalJoystick 7″ picture disc

(ltd 250 copies)

release date: 5/18/02

side a:

orange

(treated acoustic guitar, akgC3000 microphone and computer)

side b:

fingerhut

(african finger paino, akgC3000 microphone and computer)

Both tracks share the theme of acoustic instruments as the sole source material. The piece “orange” is composed of field recordings of an acoustic guitar, while “fingerhut” makes use of an african thumb piano. The sounds are generated through untraditional playing methods, such as striking with a drumstick, or rubbing with a wet cloth. This marks a very unique project for the Emothional Joystick, featuring original artwork by the man himself.

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Zod 10: Gridlock Trace EP 12″

release date: summer 2002

Previously released on cd by the Oakland based label; Unit, this 12″ will also feature a remix by Somatic Responses, and another previouly unherard track by Gridlock.

(press coverage available soon)

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Zod 12: EmotionalJoystick Bellicose Pacific Fulllength CD

release date: summer 2002

This cd will contain several tracks taken from the first two emotionaljoystick eps, and several new tracks.

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Zod 13: Soplerfo EP for dogs 12″ & CD

release date: sumer 2002

Soplerfo’s EP for dogs is very minimal and its construction seemes to be that of found objects and other organic sources. It is very melodic and extremely warm. We were thrilled when we heard this demo and cant wait to release it.

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Zod 8: Venetian Snares/Fanny Split 12″

release date: undisclosed

expect utter mayhem supplied by these zod icons

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UPCOMING EVENTS:

Wed May 15th @

The Circle A Bar (corner of wiel & chambers)

Milwaukee, Wi

Venetian Snares

Otto von Schirach

djs doormouse & destro

$10 presale tickets available only at :

Massive records

2844 N. Oakland Ave.

(414.906.1751)

note: 50 tickets available for this exclusive evening.

http://www.massiverecordsource.com/addict/

http://www.zodrecords.com





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Sat May 18th @

The Barn

East Troy, Wi

Veneian Snares

Otto von Schirach

With:

Doormouse

Have a Few Get Some

EmotionalJoystick

CurtisChip

Stuntrock

Pressboard

Destro

Dirty Collins

Naked Disintercourse

(414.906.1751)

http://www.massiverecordsource.com/addict/

http://www.zodrecords.com





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may 3rd at

venue earth

belvidere, illinois

live

doormouse

emotional joystick

curtis chip

dr butcher md

animals within animals (awia)

Stallio!

notech

noise system 6

dj’s

destro

dj selly out

matt demmon

viscious cycle

outsider

dj colin

dj synthetic (christy)

got boy

reptile

info and directions at

http://brokenbeat.net

or contact

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Other fruitfull events in the nearer future:

April 24th @ the circle a bar (corner of wiel and chambers)Glam Slam!

a serious metal-athon sponsored by some of your favorite local djs

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April 27th @ thai Joes

J-slim 12″ release gig

featuring: J-slim,Doormouse, Why-B, and selt 1

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