Photo credit: Angel Ceballos

 Hailing from Baltimore, Dope Body, will be bringing their brand of noise rock to Supersonic Festival this October. The four piece’s latest album ‘Natural History’ (named in homage to the grubby basement location where the band first started) has just recently been released on the Drag City label, which describes the band as having a “primal hardcore thrash vibe”.

Sound interesting? Well, reviews of their new release have been trickling in from all over the place and so far it seems people rather like it. Here’s a couple of reviews to get you all excited and you can also stream the new album in full over at Spin (link below):

“…a whale of a record” – Spin (Spin is currently streaming Natural History in full here)

“By deconstructing some of heavy rock’s tendencies, they manage to underline the convivial feeling that should be inherent in dancing like a fool in the middle of a moshpit” –  Tiny Mix Tapes

“…Natural History, which combines the disintegration rock of U.S. Maple with the where-did-those-come-from? hooks of Meanderthal-era Torche.” – City Paper

First and foremost, we are thrilled to invite back former Supersonic Festival alumni, someone who appeared at the very first Supersonic in 2003 (he also performed again in 2008 and with King Midas Sound in 2010) we are of course speaking of Kevin Martin aka The Bug. This time, Kevin Martin will be bringing the party vibes accompanied by the world’s fastest rapper and founder of Raggamuffin hip hop Daddy Freddy and Flow Dan (co-founder of UK Grime collective Roll Deep).

What Supersonic Festival line up would be complete without a local hero? For the tenth birthday celebrations, Supersonic are delighted to host the latest project of Nicholas Bullen, forever pushing and evolving ways of working with sound. With a highly impressive career spanning 35 years having founded Napalm Death and since established himself as sound artist and composer in his own right. Nicholas Bullen is known for his captivating multimedia performances and his omnipresence will undoubtedly be witnessed across the entire weekend. Stay tuned for more information regarding his involvement soon.

Bringing great diversity and an air of playfulness to the festival are a trio of musicians from the Finnish label Fonal Records. Visual artist and musician Islaja will marvel with her compelling combination of her unique vocal delivery and interweaving of a rainbow of instruments. Lau Nau, the free spirited Finnish artist otherwise known as Laura Naukkarinen playfully and expertly blends ethnic tinged folk songs with curious and intuitive sounds conjured from both familiar and exotic sound sources. And one of the most recognised experimental music makers, Jan Anderzen will perform as Tomoutonttu offering an exuberant cacophony of streams, mutilated voices and found sounds resulting in an all-round ecstatic display of contemporary music.

Over the next few months an exciting programme of film, talks and exhibitions will be revealed, including the unveiling of plans for sonic led dining experiences at the festival. There are still some more musical additions as well, all exploring & celebrating 10 years of adventurous music.

As a reminder, here is a list of the line up as it stands; Body/Head/Bohren Und Der Club Of Gore/The Bug/Carlton Melton/Clifford Torus/Dope Body/Drunk In Hell/ Dylan Carlson/Flower-Corsano/Goat/Hey Colossus/Hookworms/Hype Williams/Islaja/Jarboe/JK Flesh/Kevin Drumm/KK Null/Lau Lau/Lichens/Merzbow/My Disco/Nicholas Bullen/PCM/Rangda/Richard Dawson/Ruins Alone/Sir Richard Bishop/Six Organs Of Admittance/Small But Hard showcase/Stian Westerhus/SWLLWS/Thomas Ankersmit/Tim Hecker/Tomoutonttu/Ufomammut/Warm Digits and Zeni Geva

Tickets are available via https://supersonicfestival.com/tickets

Italian doomsters Ufomammut have announced the their next release. ORO – Opus Alter will be released on 17 September in advance of their Supersonic appearance and is the follow up to Opus Primum (8th best album of the year so far, according to The Quietus).

They’ve also released this teaser to get you excited:

Supersonic Festival, the world renowned event for adventurous music, art film and beyond is celebrating its 10th birthday.. We love a party so are expanding our celebrations by hosting two very special taster shows in London and Birmingham in August. These events showcase the sorts of artists programmed at the festival, and celebrate our passion for adventurous new music.
Taking place at  Eastside Projects, on Saturday 4th August King Midas Sound System and JK Flesh, joined by Iron Fist Of The Sun, Laurence Hunt and Sarah M Farmer will bring, abstract, abrasive and titanic sounds into the walls of this converted art gallery/warehouse space in Digbeth. Tickets are £15  for five brilliant acts, and we’ll be running a lovely real ale bar.

If you’re London inclined, a Supersonic Festival taster will take place on Thursday 9^th August at Corsica Studios, in association with The Quietus. This event will feature King Midas Sound (without the system), JK Flesh and Glatze (aka Sam Underwood). Tickets are available via http://www.corsicastudios.com

Hi there! My name is Caroline and last year I was the artist liaison intern at Supersonic Festival.

I’d attended the festival as an audience member for a few years, but in 2010 I decided to apply as a volunteer. This ended up being so much fun that a year later, when I noticed the intern job advertised, I thought why not give it a shot! At the time I was still at university sat most days alone in front of a computer screen trying to finish off a 50,000 word thesis I couldn’t wait to be done with. I desperately wanted a change. So I was beyond ecstatic when Capsule called me up post-interview to say I’d got the job!

The role was really hands-on which was exactly what I’d been craving. I wanted to learn about how the festival was run, acquire new skills, engage with people and generally get stuck in. In my more ‘official’ role I was helping arrange artist work visas, putting together welcome packs, sending off emails detailing the what/where/when particulars of hotel bookings, sound check times and performance venue information. This involved liaising with agents, whose personalities I would discover are as varied and sometimes as eccentric as the artists they represent!

In addition, I was also heavily involved in more general tasks like helping organize the stockroom (a mammoth assignment, but also a treasure trove of cool stuff to sift through), ordering the wristbands everyone wore throughout the festival and doing signage. Oh, that signage!!! I have to admit that drove me crazy by the end. No matter how many signs I’d typed up and printed off, they always seem to go ‘walkies’, and, just when I’d thought every possible eventuality had been covered, someone would come along to pronounce: “You need another sign that says…!”. Not to mention the mad rush to get everything up before Friday doors opened! The other little job I did was keeping track of all the workshop attendees, dealing with their queries and liaising with the different workshop leaders.

In the months preceding the festival the work pace is more relaxed, however, in those two weeks directly beforehand everything steps up a gear, or five! So prospective interns be prepared! It’s challenging and you’ll be running around with a to-do list that keeps piling up along with a very real deadline looming. But don’t let this put you off, it was also one of the best experiences I’ve ever had and I can’t recommend the opportunity enough! I met some fantastic people both in the Capsule ladies and core staff, as well as in the other interns who worked alongside me in their respective roles. Everyone has their own tasks to get on with, but everyone’s also really helpful, so you’ll never feel ‘alone’.

Before I got involved with Supersonic I had no idea it was basically run by a core team of 8-10 people in the lead up to the festival. In my head I’d imagined a squadron-like military operation of a vice-this and a deputy-that. Working behind the scenes has given me a new appreciation of the festival… it really is a labour of love! Having said that, over the festival weekend there are also a huge number of brilliant volunteers and friendly staff who help bring the festival together in the final stages. It’s great to get to chat with them as they dish out dinner, hand out volunteer t-shirts and work tirelessly backstage and beyond. Everyone seems to be passionate about making the festival experience the best it can be for all involved. It’s difficult to describe what an incredible feeling it is to know you’ve been part of something so special and that you hard work has been appreciated.

On the weekend itself I spent most of my time stage managing in the theatre space, introducing speakers to each other and keeping a watchful eye on time. However, I still got to see a fair amount and I’d say my personal highlights were Secret Chiefs 3, who were mesmerizing, Alexander Tucker, who put on a magical performance in the theatre, and Circle, who added a great bit of theatrical heaviness to the bill. I also really enjoyed Tony Conrad’s humorous talk, browsing the various marketplace stalls, Turbojugend jacket spotting and, of course, partaking in a bit of cake. A really surreal experience was waking up each morning of the festival and geeking out as I looked around a hotel breakfast room full of musicians who I’d seen on stage the night before pounding out crushing riffs and infecting audience bodies and minds with their sonic onslaught. There they all were tucking into their full English, a stark contrast to say the least!

I hope relaying my intern experience here will encourage those of you interested in an internship this year to take the plunge. I’d like to end by saying a massive thanks to Capsule for giving me the opportunity to work with them. The internship taught me a huge amount and I’m so grateful for that because it’s made me think about what I want to do next. It’s also made me an even bigger Supersonic Festival fan and I can’t wait to see what surprises are in store for this October. That reminds me… HAPPY 10^th BIRTHDAY!!!

Photo credit: Ed Pinto & Sult_ taken from the Supersonic Flikr group pool found here.

There are two intern opportunities for Supersonic Festival 2012, offering valuable insight into the running of a large scale arts event. To learn more about the roles, and how to apply, please visit https://supersonicfestival.com/info/volunteers/

The Quietus have posted up a sneak preview of a new Carlton Melton track – have yourself a listen , and get a taster of the psych heavy bliss you’re bound to reach when they play Supersonic Festival.

lysergic San Franciscan four-piece Carlton Melton are here for all your sun hailing needs, with their new Smoke Drip 12″ that shipped on the 18th June just so it could arrive on the doorstep today. We’re pleased to be able to offer you a listen to the title track below, to give you a concentrated trip into inner space and back. Fans of Bardo Pond, Barn Owl, White Hills and all that psych-seared good stuff take note, strap in and lift off.   The Quietus

We recently advertised for a designer/illustrator to come on board and give Supersonic Festival a brand new look and feel for the event’s 10th anniversary. We were overwhelmed by the response; there were nearly 60 applicants, and some amazing talent out there. Thank you to all who applied.

We’re very pleased to appoint David Hand as the new festival designer. A prolific designer/illustrator, as well as the brains (and beautiful design) behind record label Lancashire and Somerset – who have released some brilliant records, all stunningly well packaged, by Enablers, Nathan Bell, Kogumaza and many more.

Hiya David…

“Hello, I am a graphic designer and sometime illustrator who resides in the Shropshire hills. I’m generally happiest when working on a music based brief, trying to convey sound into image. To work with the Capsule ladies on Supersonic is pretty great work indeed! Ever year they consistently deliver a damn fine line up and at volume, and this year’s is no exception.”

Learn more about David via  www.alongbirdalley.co.uk

Here’s some examples of David’s work, and watch this space for Supersonic’s brand new party outfit!

Part of the Small but Hard showcase, C_C (aka French artist Eduardo Ribuyo) is a master of handmade beats of analogue feedback loops. It’s gonna be a noisy night. Here’s a taster of his album, due out 1st September 2012

“After listening to a lot of jungle, dub and breakcore, Eduardo Ribuyo had his brains blown when he met NHK, aka Kouhei Matsunaga. The ensuing metamorphosis brought us C_C, master of handmade beats and analogue feedback loops. Taking k7 tapes as his primary material, and sourcing sounds from anything and everything, C_C produces heavily textured music breathing, repetitious, and deep. Live performances envelop, soupy and treacly, moving incognito through his signature improvised flow.”

For fans of Dead Fader, Devilman and Muslimgauze.

Sound artist and instrument inventor Sam Underwood AKA Mr Underwood, Glatze and half of drone tuba duo ORE, will be busy creating a number of custom made Oscillators to give away to generous donors to Supersonic Festival, via our We Fund campaign.

These will be in the form of a number of single-oscillator micro Noise Box synthesizers and a six-oscillator beast to anyone who has generously donated £500 + to our campaign.  They will be custom finished in celebration of Supersonic, by inviting illustrators and visual artists to make each one unique.

Like many arts organisations, we are currently seeking new ways to fund what we do while public funding is becoming more limited. The campaign is designed so that supporters of Capsule and Supersonic Festival can, if they are in a position to, donate funds to support our activity. We greatly appreciate all our audience’s support, whether through We Fund, ticket sales or volunteering.

If you’re interested in donating directly to the festival’s 10th birthday celebration, read more about our campaign here. Thank you gifts for donations are dependent upon the pledge, and include entrance to a Supersonic Tea Party, entrance to a specially commissioned Sonic Feast (a unique sound led dining experience) and these very special, hand crafted Noise Boxes.

Learn more about how Sam’s Noise Boxes work:

Check out the new video from Sweden’s Goat for the song ‘Let it Bleed’ from their debut album ‘World Music’. We can’t quite get enough of them here at Supersonic HQ and can’t wait for their festival appearance.

“Goatman made me pull my shirt off and start quoting Predator 2: “Voodoo magic. Fucking voodoo magic, man!” John Doran, The Quietus. Well said, as ever.

Supersonic needs YOU! This year, Capsule’s internationally renowned festival runs 19-21 October 2012 and there are two internship opportunities for dynamic individuals interested in learning more about the delivery of a large scale arts festival. You will receive valuable work experience and be credited as part of the Supersonic Festival core team.

Capsule are looking for a Marketing Intern to assist with the promotion of the festival and a Production Intern to assist with logistics before, during and after the event.

MARKETING INTERNSHIP

The Marketing Intern will work closely with Capsule’s Directors, assisting with the promotion of the festival. Tasks include:

–       Assisting with the Supersonic marketing strategy with focus on increasing national and regional audiences

–       Setting up and maintaining a festival distribution database

–       Assisting with mailing list management

–       Distributing promotional material as a core member of the festival street team

–       Preparing suitable content for the web

–       Online image collation

–       Maintaining social media subscriptions including Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, Last fm

–       Identifying relevant press opportunities and hosting press attendees and media sponsors

–       Assisting with artist/ press liaison during the festival (meet & greet/ hosting/ interviewing)

–       Assisting with the coordination and supervision of the festival box office (reporting on ticket sales, compiling guest and press lists)

–       Assisting with the delivery of a post-festival press report

–       Organising audience feedback

PRODUCTION INTERNSHIP

The Production Intern will work closely with Capsule’s Directors and Operations Manager assisting them with the production before, during and after the festival to include:

–       Production and co-ordination of commissions and partner events

–       Understanding the operations of the festival. Layouts, stalls, staff, suppliers, equipment

–       Preparation and set-up of festival production office

–       Co-ordination of festival volunteers

–       Site layout, risk assessment, health and safety and production manual

–       Aspects of Artists Liaison (catering, accommodation, travel)

–       Liaise with site stalls, catering and film crew access

–       Site set up and maintenance (Install, de-rig, signage, cleanliness)

–       Organising after festival party

–       Evaluation management

–       Delivery of an evaluation report post festival

–       Undertake other tasks as necessary and directed by Festival staff.

Please note, unfortunately we can only receive applications from people over 18 years of age. For more info please contact [email protected] with ‘Marketing Internship’ or ‘Production Internship’ as the subject title. You will then receive more information on the  role and details for application.

The deadline for applications is Monday 16th July and interviews will be held on Tuesday 24^th July. The successful candidates will begin the internship in August.

We’re thrilled to announce a whole host of exciting artists to the 10^th anniversary festival. Supersonic favourite Merzbow will perform a solo set as well as the ever changing Jarboe, Italian psych metal group Ufomammut and one of the most exciting live acts around at the moment – the inimitable Hype Williams.

Also added to the line up is Doomsday Student (born from the ashes of Arab on Radar), Norway’s Stian Westerhus, noise legend Kevin Drumm and Birmingham’s finest PCM. Add to that the frantic Clifford Torus, the ethereal sounds of SWLLWS and the crushing Mothertrucker along with electroacoustic artist Thomas Ankersmit, psych band Hookworms and noise rockers Hey Colossus!

We’re also excited to invite back the filth of Drunk in Hell, and special appearance from KK Null and Ruins Alone. To keep you dancing all weekend we’ve got Australia’s My Disco and the kraut/electronica duo Warm Digits and for those calmer moments, the gorgeous, stripped back songs of Richard Dawson.

Believe it or not, there are still some more very special additions to add to their already mega tenth birthday line up which we shall unveil soon, as well as more information about the art exhibits and film programme which is still taking shape behind the scenes. But for now, please enjoy this Supersonic Festival mixtape, featuring a selection of the line up so far, for your listening pleasure. Please feel free to host this on your site and help us to spread the word.

As a reminder, here is a list of the line up as it stands; Body/Head/Bohren Und Der Club Of Gore/Carlton Melton/Clifford Torus/Dope Body/Drunk In Hell/ Dylan Carlson/Flower-Corsano/Goat/Hey Colossus/Hookworms/Hype Williams/Jarboe/JK Flesh/Kevin Drumm/KK Null/Lichens/Merzbow/My Disco/PCM/Rangda/Richard Dawson/Ruins Alone/Sir Richard Bishop/Six Organs Of Admittance/Small But Hard showcase/Stian Westerhus/SWLLWS/Thomas Ankersmit/Tim Hecker/Ufomammut/Warm Digits / Mothertrucker / Zeni Geva.

Go HERE for ticket info
Go HERE for line up info

We’re looking for a designer/illustrator to work on this year’s Supersonic Festival. We’re looking for a creative and innovative team or individual to create a brand new look and feel for the festival, helping us to celebrate the 10th anniversary of one of the most dynamic arts events in the world.

The deadline is looming – please send your expression of interest to us by 5pm on Wednesday 30th May by sending a covering letter, CV and links to examples of work to [email protected]. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to tender.

Read more about the position via https://supersonicfestival.com/info/jobs/

Since announcing the initial line up for Supersonic Festival’s 10th birthday, early bird tickets have sold out (and in record time) and the event is really starting to take shape.

Supersonic now proudly announce an extremely special collaboration of the unique and unpredictable guitar pairing of the iconic Kim Gordon of Sonic Youth and free-noise guitarist Bill Nace. Together, they are known as BODY/HEAD.

So far they have only played a one off UK show, released a limited cassette on Ecstatic Peace and included a cover of ‘Fever’ for an Ultra Eczema compilation.  Given the credentials of both musicians, Supersonic are confident that BODY/HEAD will deliver a mind-melting performance.

Tickets are available via https://www.theticketsellers.co.uk/

There are other ways you can support the festival. We have set up a We Fund campaign to help us to deliver the festival this year, allowing us to continue this ambitious event. We’d truly appreciate your support.

There will be another announcement to follow in a few short weeks with more acts joining this celebratory event.

Supersonic Festival celebrates its 10^th year in 2012, and we are looking for your support to make it the best yet.

Capsule truly appreciate the support we receive from Supersonic Festival’s loyal audience. We wanted to acknowledge this by keeping Early Bird tickets at the same price, despite costs rising each year. Early Bird tickets remained at £70 for a weekend bursting at the seams with exciting music, performance, film, talks and more.

Due to rising costs, we are increasingly looking for new ways to continue what we do. We have created a ‘We Fund’ campaign to allow people, if they are in the position to, to support us further by making a donation to the festival this year. Your donations will help us to continue to put together a highly ambitious festival programme, allowing us to take risks on emergent artists and unique collaborations. We are hoping our loyal audience can help us further our ambition for this unique event.

£20 or more pledge – Thank you for your support! You will receive a festival brochure, badge and personalised thank you letter.

£50 or more pledge – Thank you for your support! You will receive a festival brochure, badge and personalised thank you letter. As a further acknowledgement of your generous pledge we will invite you to a Supersonic Tea Party.

 £150 or more pledge – Thank you for your support! You will receive a festival brochure, badge and personalised thank you letter. As a further acknowledgement of your generous pledge we will invite you to the Sonic Feast, join us and a number of performers for a special sound led dining experience.

£500 or more pledge – Just cos you can. Thank you for your support! You will receive a personal thanks in the festival brochure of which you will receive a copy, plus a badge and personalised thank you letter. You will also receive a token of Capsule’s sincere appreciation. Your generous pledge will help us to realise the festival this year.

Click through to the Supersonic Festival We Fund campaign

There are other ways you can support and enjoy the festival. Each year we recruit a number of volunteers to assist us in the delivery of Supersonic, where you can gain real insight into the running of a live event, and enjoy it! For more info go to https://supersonicfestival.com/info/volunteers/

We’re working with goCarShare to encourage people to pool their car journey to the festival this year. It’s an opportunity to save money and reduce your environmental impact. The service operates around Facebook, so you can even discuss the driving mixtapes beforehand.

So if you need a ride to Supersonic, have a look here http://gocarshare.com/festival/supersonic-festival

We’ve been waiting with baited breath for new Rangda material since their incredible debut ‘False Flag’ on Drag City. We’re told a new record is on the way and to heighten the anticipation, Ben Chasny (Six Organs of Admittance) posted the below video on his website. They performed new material at a show in New York:

Image – http://calsidyrose-wedontrentpuppies.blogspot.co.uk

FREELANCE DESIGN & ILLUSTRATION OPPORTUNITY FOR SUPERSONIC FESTIVAL 2012
Fee: £3500 (plus print budget TBC)

Supersonic needs a new look:
At the grand old age of 10 everyone needs a new party outfit, Capsule are seeking an innovative design and illustration team to help develop a new look for this year’s festival. Help us celebrate our birthday in style.

Working with Capsule’s Creative Director you will be responsible for the design and production of the marketing campaign for Supersonic Festival this will include a wide range of design applications from print to online including the Supersonic Festival brochure.

Capsule and Supersonic Festival is renowned for its strong brand and playful aesthetic and the successful candidate must suit this ethos. We are looking for someone that can deliver a unique, illustration led campaign matched with excellent layout skills, to take the Supersonic brand forward. The ability to manage print production is also essential.

To be considered for an invitation to tender, interested candidates should apply by email, please send the following:
• Up to date CV
• URL links to examples of current and previous work
• Covering email stating why you’re interested in the opportunity

Please email to [email protected]
Deadline: Wednesday 30th May 2012

Shortlisted candidates will be sent an invitation to tender by the 6th June, interviews will be held on the Thursday 14th June 2012 (please note it is possible for interviews to take place via skype)

Supersonic Festival takes place 19th-21st October, the design campaign needs to be delivered between June – October therefore the successful candidate will be required to start with immediate effect.

To get a sense of previous catalogues please see –

http://issuu.com/HeavyObject/docs/ss_11_catalogue_web/1
https://supersonicfestival.com/archive

Lots of shiny good reviews pouring in for JK Flesh’s Posthuman record. JK FLesh is Justin Broadrick of Napalm Death, Godflesh, Jesu, Greymachine, Final and countless other project and bands. JK Flesh is the name assigned to him by Kevin Martin (The Bug, King Midas Sound) when they were collaborating as Techno Animal.

Metal Hammer says “if Birmingham never gives us anything else ever again, there is always ‘that band’…Napalm Death” and describes Broadrick’s new project as “devastating” and “soul crushing”. Read more here.

After previously hosting Godflesh, Jesu and Final performances at Supersonic, we’re pretty thrilled to have Broadrick’s new project at the festival this year.

JK Flesh at this year’s Roadburn Festival:

Weekend tickets are available for Supersonic Festival from https://www.theticketsellers.co.uk

In record time, Supersonic Festival early bird tickets have sold out. Thanks to all who got in there fast, its great to see our enthusiasm for this festival shared by so many. Don’t fret you haven’t got a ticket yet, weekend tickets are only £80 for a full weekend of live music, performance, film, art and all the cake you can stuff in your face, they’re available HERE. Watch this space for further line up announcements.

Here’s just one of the many acts you have to look forward to…

For one weekend each year Digbeth’s arches vibrate with strange, wonderful sounds as the Custard Factory becomes the focal point for one of the UK’s most distinctive and respected music festivals…Supersonic Festival.

2012 marks the ten year anniversary of this dynamic, constantly challenging, experimental, multi-disciplinary arts festival, which identifies the otherwise indescribable connections between experimental music, art, performance and film. To commemorate this impressive and very special milestone this year, Capsule propose to work with Supersonic alumni and emerging artists to celebrate the achievements of the festival thus far whilst also focusing firmly on the contemporary. Because as well as giving a warm welcome to many influential, era-defining artists over the years, Supersonic always has an uncanny knack for highlighting new acts before everyone else is talking about them.

Taking place 19-21 October 2012 at Custard Factory, Birmingham. we are very pleased to announce a special appearance from Germany’s Bohren & Der Club of Gore. This will be an exclusive UK show from the doom ridden jazz outfit and we’re incredibly excited!

This year will also see performances from:

Lichens / Dylan Carlson / Zeni Geva / JK Flesh / Carlton Melton / Tim Hecker / Dope Body / Rangda / Flower-Corsano Duo / Six Organs of Admittance / Sir Richard Bishop / Goat and a Small but Hard label showcase featuring DJ Scotch Bonnet plus many many more to be announced

Early bird tickets are available from https://supersonicfestival.com/tickets

Last year we brought you a pretty amazing line-up (even if we do say so ourselves) but for our 10th anniversary this year we want to do even better! We are taking a moment to look over all the good stuff from 2011 and we hope you’ll tag along and get excited about 2012 with us! Don’t forget there is still time to give us your suggestions for who you’d like to see this year, so here’s a little inspiration…

Agathe Max

Alexander Tucker

Alva Noto

Antilles

a.P.A.t.T.

Astro

Backwards

Bardo Pond

Barn Owl

Circle

Cloaks

Cut Hands

DJ Scotch Egg

Drum Eyes

Drunk in Hell

Electric Wizard

ENVY

Eternal Tapestry

Fire! with special guest Oren Ambarchi

iconAclass

Klaus Kinski

Lucky Dragons

Mike Watt + The Missingmen

Modulate

Monarch

Nathan Bell

Orthodox

Part Chimp

Pekko Kappi

Pharaoh Overlord

Scorn

Secret Chiefs 3

Selfless

Silver Apples

Slabdragger

Teeth of the Sea

The Berg Sans Nipple

The Skull Defekts

Tony Conrad

Turbonegro

White Hills

Wolves in the Throne Room

Zombi

Last year’s Supersonic Festival saw many great moments, but perhaps one of the biggest highlights was In Conversation with Tony Conrad.
John Doran (The Quietus) spoke to sonic and visual art legend, Tony Conrad, about his long line of collaborative work. Here’s your opportunity to listen again to the talk as Tony gives insight into his cross artform approach, moving between the world of visual art, film and sound. The pair also discuss Tony’s early days working with The Velvet Underground as well as other influential characters. A rare and humourous treat! Enjoy… and check back next week for another recording.

In conversation with Tony Conrad @ Supersonic Festival 2011 by Supersonic Festival

For those of you who missed or want to re-enjoy the A-Zine panel discussion from the theatre space at Supersonic 2011 you now can listen to it in full on here!

Featuring Alex Zamora of Fever Zine, Nic Bullen, formerly of Napalm Death and Charlie Woolley, archivist of a unique collection of fanzines and political ephemera dating from the punk movement and its aftermath assembled by artist and collector Toby Mott. The panel discussed the history of zines, their inspirations and the resurgence of zine culture.

p.s. More stuff next week…

AtoZine panel discussion @ Supersonic Festival 2011 by Supersonic Festival