Skinny Wolves + Maximum Joy Present:::
MAHJONGG (USA, K Records)
NOT SQUARES
COCHON AND ON
w/ Skinny Wolves & Maximum Joy DJs until 2.30am
Friday 17th October
Whelans, Upstairs
Wexford St, Dublin
Doors: 8pm
Adm: 12e / Tickets available from the Wav Box Office
http://www.wavtickets.com/
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MAHJONGG:
http://www.myspace.com/MACHINEGONG
"Mahjongg makes densely repetitive, experimental rock that draws from
various facets of world music, including contemporary Congolese—check
out their slow-building track, “Pontiac,” and compare to the distorted
mbira (“thumb-piano”) stylings of Konono No.1. Their sound also recalls
the seminal David Byrne/Brian Eno work, My Life in the Bush of Ghosts,
which placed North African rhythms and melodies in the context of
electronic music. Whereas Vampire Weekend threads bright, uptempo,
guitar lines through breezy pop songs, Mahjongg requires a more
concerted listen: songs add and shed layers at their own languid pace,
repeating rhythms to trance-like effect. The organic spirit of African
music is fed through a synthesizer, reborn on a drum machine.
Their latest release, Kontpab, samples from eclectic sources.
“Problems” adds synth-pop to the mix; “Those Birds Are Bats” squeals
into lo-fi punk. Elsewhere, they share a tendency toward droning
tribalism with Drum’s Not Dead-era Liars. More than many of their
compatriots, Mahjongg have chewed up their influences, spitting back a
sinister musical polyglot that will reward the curious and infuriate
the impatient. We asked Mahjongg multi-instrumentalist Hunter Husar to
share his thoughts on Africa’s popularity with the indie crowd, and he
was more than happy to opine."
Mahjongg Press Release:
Congratulations, just by reading this your life may well change
forever. You have now taken the first step out of The Grid and into The
Sphere. Consider this an introduction into the vast teachings of our
God Kontpab. This is also where you can meet the Chicago Kontpab Sect
"Mahjongg," so please join us, as we are all Kontpab. But first, a
little history.
Originally formed in the great bounteous Midwest region of the United
States "Mahjongg" began as a simple experiment between The Grid and The
Sphere. To attract the brood orientation of the young mind, Mahjongg
knew the only way to spread Kontpab's message was by forming a musiK
band. This ever-expanding Sect uses "irratainment" to teach the
warnings and Revelations of the almighty god Kontpab. Kontpab basically
warns the human race of the mass "funneling" of the populaceminds into
The Grid.
Once trapped in The Grid themselves, Kontpab instructed Mahjongg to
make a pilgrimage to Chicago, IL., where they would form their first
"warning orbs," at local art spaces and bars, and in turn be shown the
light that is The Sphere. It was during this time that the Machinegong
EP was recorded, and their first attempt to leave Kontpab's message
sublimated in the patricians of the clubs was a success. Kontpab showed
Mahjongg that The Grid's seemingly well-defined rules and laws could in
fact be used against The Grid itself.
Many not briefed on the vast Kontpab religion will never fully
understand Mahjongg during their "Warning Orbs," so they cut another
album to set into stone what Kontpab had clearly shown them: Raydoncong
2005 . Again using The Grid's vast amalgam of mathematical tools
against itself, The Sect were able to demonstrate to the brood, for
instance with prime numbered polyrhythms, that not only was the path to
The Sphere full of spectacle and self awakening, but pharmaceuticals,
beer, and dancing as well. It was here that Mahjongg became not only
teacher, but student, and this is where The Chicago Sects association
with the Water Babies began.
Born into the great Chicago winter of '06 in the septic rivers of the
Magikal Forest, the Water Babies used Kontpabs undivided and all seeing
power to unlock The Sphere's greatest secret: improvisation. With these
new teachings from the almighty Kontpab, Mahjongg was able to create a
new church and recording studio for the Chicago Sect. Soon the
tapestries of aural chaos were tempered and perfected. Software was
upgraded and drums tuned. With nervous but relevant hair follicles and
motley threads, Mahjongg hit the scene. Many eons of "Warning Orbs"
have since commenced, but the human race still chooses to "funnel" into
The Grid. It is because of this that Mahjongg is left with no choice
but to invoke the name of our great God almighty itself. And it is with
this name we proudly present to you our new album, Kontpab. For we are
all Kontpab.
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NOT SQUARES
http://www.myspace.com/notsquares
The sound of Not Squares could be described as electro-rock-thrash-dance.
Begun in January 2008, NS compiles of members of Gaju, Julip, Killing Spree & Tracer AMC.
Keith, Michael, Rachel and Ricki draw and re-draw what they have
gathered from previous experience attempting to create something fresh
and original which has tangible references, but aims to progress
further than a style.
Not Squares have drawn upon their combined record collections and
tastes and provided energy as the catalyst to their music. Through
intensive improvisation in the beginning and continual refining of
sketches and ideas, they have a very organic and democratic process to
producing music.
Recently we have:
• Played live shows with New Bloods (Kill Rock Stars) and Late of The Pier (Zarcorp).
• Received numerous air plays on Radio 1's Rory McConnell Show.
• Been interviewed and received airplay on BBC Radio Ulster's Across the Line show.
• Begun to record material for 7" and album releases later this year/ beginning 2009.
Quotes:
No Dancing Records: "Not Squares were easily the best debut performance
by any band I have ever seen. Keith is a demon! Like Mina but N.Irish.
Ace-ness."
Complication (Promoter): "Not Squares were fantastically awesome last
night...setting the bar pretty frickin' high!........ totally inspiring"
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COCHON AND ON...
http://www.myspace.com/cochonandon
Cochon And On... is the multi-instrumental solo work of Mervyn Craig (The Redneck Manifesto).
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More info:
Skinny Wolves //
www.skinnywolves.com /
www.myspace.com/skinnywolves
Maximum Joy //
www.myspace.com/maximumjoyclub
