Connexion Bizarre - webzine & webcast (updates thread 2008)

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Connexion Bizarre ( www.connexionbizarre.net ) was updated on 2008-01-28 with new webcasts, new reviews, new recommended events and links. In addition, this week we continue a give-away competition courtesy of Artoffact Records (see below for details).

Reviewed this week were Individual Totem "Mothfly" and Joe Colley "Hive".
This week's webcast features "Playlist #37" with music selection by João and "Zig Zag Pop" with music selection by M.

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Individual Totem "WWW EP" giveaway
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We have 4 copies of the limited-edition "WWW", the much-delayed EP release by electro-industrial legends Individual Totem to give away, courtesy of Artoffact Records ( http://www.artoffact.com ).
Delayed for years, this EP celebrates the return of Individual Totem after nearly 7 years of silence and heralded another release by this German duo on the Canadian label Artoffact, a full-length album titled "Mothfly", also released on Artoffact.
To be elegible to win a copy of this release we ask you to send us a list of all the full-length albums released by Individual Totem (extra points if you know on what label was supposed to release "WWW" back in 2001).
Mail us the answer at INFO[at]CONNEXIONBIZARRE[dot]NET with your full name and street address. The deadline for this giveaway is February 2nd, 2008 and winners will be selected from the correct entries at random on that day.
Not valid for current Connexion Bizarre staff members.


Webcast & Radio Show

Part 1 - http://www.connexionbizarre.net/webcast/cb_20080128-0203_a.mp3
("Playlist #37" with music selection by João)
Hocico - About A Dead (06:06)
[About A Dead - Out Of Line]
Dulce Liquido - Pissed Off (05:40)
[Shock Therapy - Out Of Line]
Suicide Commando - Godsend (Kiss the Deceased) (05:52)
[Godsend Menschenfresser - Noise Terror Productions]
Grendel - Crucify (05:34)
[Prescription Medicide - Noitekk]
Aslan Faction - DNA Download (05:36)

Life Cried - Stale (04:38)
[VA United Vol I - Noitekk]
Acid Trauma - Sistema de Fantasias (04:56)
[VA Elektrocinetik II - Dada X]
Psyclon Nine - Divine Infekt (03:56)
[Divine Infekt - Noitekk]
Xentrifuge - Disembodied (04:44)
[Light Extinguished - Noitekk]
Rotersand - Lifelight (Redestructed by Rotersand) (06:28)
[VA Club Bizarre 3 - Zoomica Music]

Part 2 - http://www.connexionbizarre.net/webcast/cb_20080128-0203_b.mp3
("Zig Zag Pop" with music selection by M.)
Null Device - You're Not That Charming
[Excursions - Nilaihah]
Lowe - Move Me (Ambra Red Eurodisco Remix)
[Tenant Remixed - Megahype]
Michigan - The Nomad
[Pulse Of Pain - A Different Drum/Memento Materia]
B! Machine - Consequence
[The Falling Star - A Different Drum]
Individual Totem - Mothfly
[Mothfly - Artoffact]
Synapscape - Blades
[Now - Ant-Zen]
Utopia:Banished - Kayal
[Dirtward - AEntitainment]
Señor Coconut Y Su Conjunto - Autobahn
[El Baile Alemán - MultiColor Recordings]
Celluloide - Luna Square
[Naphtaline LP - BOREDOMproduct]
Marsheaux - People's Mind
[Peek A Boo - Undo Records]
I, Synthesist - Paradise
[Art Of Survival - Satellite Symphonics]
Backlash - Transit
[Shape Of Things To Come - Memento Materia]

http://www.connexionbizarre.net/webcast.htm

Connexion Bizarre radio show @ Radio Zero
The Connexion Bizarre radio show can be streamed every Friday at 23:00 GMT and Wednesdays at 10:00 GMT from www.radiozero.pt .


Reviews

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Individual Totem - Mothfly
"Mothfly" is a strong comeback for this talented German band and should be well received by industrial music lovers who decide to give it a chance.
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/reviews/r_individualtotem_m.htm

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Joe Colley - Hive
A concept piece built around field recordings of bees in and outside their hive. While the 'beehive' concept could have been elaborated and expanded upon much further, "Hive" is still a solid release that will appeal to fans of drone and experimental ambient.
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/reviews/r_joecolley_h.htm


Connexion Bizarre events status:

Bodypop @ "Era Uma Vez No Porto" bar
[b]16/02, saturday, 11pm-2.30am; Rua do Passeio Alegre 550, Porto (Portugal).
The "usual selection and latest news" of synthpop, electropop, robotpop, 8bitpop and bodypop!

Recommended Events:
Note: we are not directly involved in the organization of these events.

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Enough Noise
2008-02-22, Fábrica de Som, Porto (PT)
Live performances by PS and Sektor 304 and after-party with spinning by M. (Connexion Bizarre)
Please check http://enoughrecords.scene.org/ for more information.

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Connexion Bizarre ( www.connexionbizarre.net ) was updated on 2008-02-04 with new webcasts, new reviews, new recommended events and links. In addition, this week begin a CD give-away, courtesy of Hive Records (see below for details).

Reviewed this week were Moljebka Pvlse/Seventeen Migs Of Spring "Ravha/Electric Gardens", Cyanhide "Dancefloor", Vas0k "Vas0k" .
This week's webcast features "Why is there a second necrogoat?" with music selection by DJ Fork Surgery and DJ Istabmyhead and "Where did all the free time go to?" with music selection by M.



Liar's Rosebush "Circle The Squares" giveaway
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We have 1 copy of Liar's Rosebush album "WWW", courtesy of Hive Records ( www.hiverecords.com ).
To be elegible to win a copy of this release please answer the question "What is the title of Hive's 2005 split release featuring Liar's Rosebush and Scrape[dx]?"
Mail us the answer at info[at]connexionbizarre[dot]net with your full name and street address. The deadline for this giveaway is February 9, 2008 and winners will be selected from the correct entries at random on that day.
Not valid for current Connexion Bizarre staff members.


Individual Totem "WWW EP" giveaway
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/images/individualtotem_www.jpg
We had 4 copies of the limited-edition "WWW", the much-delayed EP release by electro-industrial legends Individual Totem to give away, courtesy of Artoffact Records ( www.artoffact.com ).
Delayed for years, this EP celebrates the return of Individual Totem after nearly 7 years of silence and heralded another release by this German duo on the Canadian label Artoffact, a full-length album titled "Mothfly", also released on Artoffact.
To be elegible to win a copy of this release we ask you to send us a list of all the full-length albums released by Individual Totem (extra points if you know on what label was supposed to release "WWW" back in 2001).
The winners were: S. Horner (us), S. Malik (us), R. Oliveira (pt) - who in addition to correctly listing Individual Totem's discography also knew that "WWW EP" was to be released by Inception Records in 2001 - and A. Machado (pt) selected at random from those that supplied a correct discography listing.


Webcast & Radio Show

Part 1 - http://www.connexionbizarre.net/webcast/cb_20080204-0210_a.mp3
("Why is there a second necrogoat?" with music selection by DJ Fork Surgery and DJ Istabmyhead)
IRM - Inside the Skull of a Mannequin
[Oedipus Dethroned - Cold Meat Industry]
Nic Endo - Le Sacrifice
[Cold Metal Perfection - Digital Hardcore Recordings]
Henrik Nordvargr Björkk - Noma Klaw
[The Dead Never sleep - Old Europa Cafe]
Wumpscut - Rise Again (Haus Arafna remix)
[Bonepeeler - Betonkopf Media]
Mira Calix - Sparrow
[One On One - Warp Records]
Venetian Snares - Pygmalion
[Doll Doll Doll - Hymen Records]
Mentallo & The Fixer - First Flower After The Flood
[Enlightenment Through A Chemical Catalyst - Alfa Matrix]
Twinkle - L'Altération Cinglante
[Le Jouet - Audiotrauma/Ant-Zen]
Bong-Ra - Necrogoat
[Full Metal Racket - Ad Noiseam]
Curse of the Golden Vampire - Insecticide
[Mass Destruction - Ipecac Recordings]

Part 2 - http://www.connexionbizarre.net/webcast/cb_20080204-0210_b.mp3
("Where did all the free time go to?" with music selection by M.)
Von Magnet - Electroflamenco (Mimetic Remix)
[De L'Aimant - Von Magnet]
Twinke - Ton Style
[Le Jouet - Audiotrauma/Ant-Zen]
Geomatic - Unknown
[Blue Dream - M-tronic]
Brian Eno - Wire Shock
[Nerve Net - All Saints Records]
NNY - Cristal Palace
[V/A - Thisagree & Shadow - Thisco/Underworld Mag]
Config.Sys - Frame Dragging (P.A.L remix)
[Back And Forth - Pflichtkauf]
Manufactura - Canto Gipsy (MNFCTR vs. Displacer)

Das Gritli Moser - [i]SpyKnAg0R (Dark And Deserted)
[Cha-Cha-Cha With The Devil - Laridae]
Zotz - Metalflex
[V/A - Parazit - Yb70]
Anders Gjerde - Leuchtfeuer Der Adleraugen
[V/A - nucd#02 - NuMusic]

http://www.connexionbizarre.net/webcast.htm

Connexion Bizarre radio show @ Radio Zero
The Connexion Bizarre radio show can be streamed every Friday at 23:00 GMT and Wednesdays at 10:00 GMT from http://www.radiozero.pt/


Reviews

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Moljebka Pvlse/Seventeen Migs Of Spring - Ravha/Electricity Gardens
Throughout our everyday existence there is a constant aural stream flowing in from our environment. While most people can easily discard these bits of disassociated memory, the artists behind Moljebka Pvlse and Seventeen Migs of Spring utilize these relics to form a lucid dream of disconnected familiarity.
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/reviews/r_va_re.htm

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Cyanhide - Dancefloor
Anachronism aside, the album is well worth listening to, with a wide appeal that spans aging goths as well as fans of layered dark electro like early Velvet Acid Christ or In Strict Confidence.
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/reviews/r_cyanhide_d.htm

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Vas0k - Vas0k
Vasøk claims influences from electronica and hip-hop to Russian protest songs and Norwegian black metal but don't think too hard about any but the first on that list. Ultimately, the impression of "Vasøk" becomes one of too much time spent on self-indulgence and not enough on coherent content.
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/reviews/r_vas0k_v.htm


Connexion Bizarre events status:

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Bodypop @ "Era Uma Vez No Porto" bar
( http://www.wikimapia.org/#y=41147735&x=-8667596&z=18&l=0&m=a&v=2 - map location)
16/02, saturday, 11pm-2.30am; Rua do Passeio Alegre 550, Porto (Portugal).
The "usual selection and latest news" of synthpop, electropop, robotpop, 8bitpop and bodypop!

Recommended Events:
Note: we are not directly involved in the organization of these events.

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Enough Noise
2008-02-22, Fábrica de Som, Porto (PT)
Live performances by PS and Sektor 304 and after-party with spinning by M. (Connexion Bizarre)
Please check http://enoughrecords.scene.org/ for more information.


Recently added links
http://www.action-nano.com/, O T X side-project
http://www.freezeetch.com/
http://www.abgurd.com/, Russian experimenal music label
http://www.label.aliens.sk/
http://tokyoblog.livejournal.com/, "Moresukine" Tokyo blog (webcomic)

Netlabel releases spotlight:
ftp://ftp.scene.org/pub/music/groups/enough_records/enrmp151_goto80_-_open_funk_sores.zip - Goto80 "Open Funk Sores" (Enough Records)

Latest recommended links
http://www.p2pnet.net/story/14853 - p2pnet RIAA school report
http://www.foreignpolicy.com/story/cms.php?story_id=4146 - Battlefield Earth
http://strangemaps.wordpress.com/ - Strange Maps
http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/2008/02/historys-greate.html - History's Greatest Gadgets


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Connexion Bizarre Pins
State your indivuality and rhythmical reverberation with this set of five one-inch Connexion Bizarre buttons! One featuring the main C.B. logo, three featuring the alternative mascots/logos and one featuring the Connexion Bizarre "reverberate rhythmically" motto.
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/store/s_cbpin001.htm


Connexion Bizarre web-logs & networking sites (in decreasing order of activity/importance)
Livejournal: http://connexion.livejournal.com/
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/connexionbizarre
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Connexion-Bizarre/8535422630
Ning: http://theconnexionbizarre.ning.com/
LastFM: http://www.last.fm/user/connexion_biz/
Trig: http://www.trig.com/connexionbizarre
Hi5: http://connexionbizarre.hi5.com/

News feeds
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/rss.xml - site updates

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Connexion Bizarre ( http://www.connexionbizarre.net/ ) was updated on 2008-02-11 with new webcasts, new reviews, a new media feature, new recommended events and links. In addition, this week we conclude a giveaway courtesy of Hive Records and begin another giveaway courtesy of newcomer project Das Gritli Moser (see below for details).

Reviewed this week were Stpocold "What Happened Outside", Mirko Uhlig / Dronæment "Farewell Fields", Aa1 "Live At Electroline", Thermostatic "Joy-Toy (2007)", The Chaos Industry "Karoshi", Dino Felipe "Dino Felipe Is Sleeping".
In the media section, the first instalment of "Business Taveller" by Carlos Ferrão.
This week's webcast features "SICK. 011908 - 2nd set" with music selection by DJ Burn and "This Is Noise-Pop" with music selection by M.



Das Gritli Moser "Cha-Cha-Cha With The Devil" giveaway
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We have 5 "artist's edition" copies of Das Gritli Moser's debut album "Cha-Cha-Cha With The Devil" ( http://www.myspace.com/dasgritlimoser ), courtesy of the artist. Das Gritli Moser is a side project of Herwig Holzmann, the artist better known as Photophob ( http://www.photophob.net/ ) and "Cha-Cha-Cha With The Devil" is available as a FREE download from http://www.laridae.at/. Herwig Holzmann himself propsed this give-away for 5 superb hand-crafted (and hence quite rare) copies of "Cha-Cha-Cha With The Devil".
To be elegible to win a copy of this release please answer the question "From what novel was the name 'Das Gritli Moser' taken from?" Yes, it's a difficult one but this object is well worth the effort.
Mail us the answer at info[at]connexionbizarre[dot]net with your full name and street address. The deadline for this giveaway is March 2nd, 2008 and winners will be selected from the correct entries at random on that day.
Not valid for current Connexion Bizarre staff members.

Liar's Rosebush "Circle The Squares" giveaway
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We had 1 copy of Liar's Rosebush album "WWW", courtesy of Hive Records ( http://www.hiverecords.com/ ).
The winner was: C. Ferrari (ca)


Webcast & Radio Show

Part 1 - http://www.connexionbizarre.net/webcast/cb_20080211-0217_a.mp3
("SICK. 011908 - 2nd set" with music selection by DJ Burn)
Eric Prydz - Call on Me (Eric Prydz VS Retarted Funk mix)
[Call On Me 12" - DATA records]
Dirty Sanchez - Fucking on the Dancefloor
[Really Rich Italian Satanists - Hypnotic]
Royksopp - What Else Is There? (Trentemoller Remix)
[What Else Is There? - Astralwerks]
Benny Benassi - Satisfaction (Greece Dub)
[Satisfaction - ZYX Music]
Moby - Dream About Me (sebastian Ingrosso Remix)
[GO - Moby Remixed, the very best of Moby - MUTE]
Boys Noize - The Battery (original mix)
[Oi Oi Oi - Boyznoize Records]
SŽbastian LŽger - Take Your Pills
[Take Your Pills 12" - Kingdom Kome Cuts]
MOTOR - Night Drive
[Unhuman - Novamute]
Phon.o - Ridin' Dirty
[Burn Down the Town - Shitkatapult]
I need Bud- Lucky Luciano feat. SPM
[Latin Rap Mix vol 2 - Latin One Stop]

Part 2 - http://www.connexionbizarre.net/webcast/cb_20080211-0217_b.mp3
("This Is Noise-Pop" with music selection by M.)
Dekad - Dive
[Confidential Tears - BOREDOMproduct]
Nun - Dream Away
[Sunlight - Substream]
Mark Nicholas - Two Sandwiches (Detroit Mix)
[Perversions - Dirty Electronic]
Modan Garu - Modan Garu
[V/A - nucd#02 - NuMusic]
Xenia Beliayeva - Nanotubes
[V/A - We Are Punks - Datapunk]
Elektrofant - Ridwan
[V/A - nucd#02 - NuMusic]
Sam & Valley - Rebirth
[Stupid Love Or Smart Laugh - Afe Records]
Lynx And Ram - Med School
[The System's On And It's Flashing Red - Sublight]
100blumen - Barricades
[Flowers And Barricades - Le Petit Machiniste]
Synapscape - Tale
[Now - Ant-Zen]
Death Pile - Porn Victim/Born Victim
[Final Confession - Pain Compliance]
Nagasaki Fondue - Masturbated By A Cripple In A Wheelchair
[V/A - Like Music To Their Ears Vol.2 - Mechanoise Labs]
Sporadik - Object Permanence
[V/A - Elements Of Circuitry: A Tribe Called Glitch Vol.1 - Backwards Records]

http://www.connexionbizarre.net/webcast.htm

Connexion Bizarre radio show @ Radio Zero
The Connexion Bizarre radio show can be streamed every Friday at 23:00 GMT and Wednesdays at 10:00 GMT from http://www.radiozero.pt/


Reviews

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Stpocold - What Happened Outside
Whether you're expecting pure sublime noise, harsh ambient or even a tribute to electronic legends, there's something here for everyone with a taste for a roughly distorted mirror to society. It's loud, misanthropic and likely to offend somebody.
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/reviews/r_stpocold_who.htm

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Mirko Uhlig / Dronæment - Farewell Fields
An hour's worth of minimal drone-influenced ambience, showcasing the talent of two emerging names of a new generation of sound artists.
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/reviews/r_va_ff.htm

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Aa1 - Live At Electroline
"Live at Electroline" is a weird and wonderful journey that is certainly worth taking for those who appreciate sound composition outside the realm of typical auditory comprehension.
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/reviews/r_aa1_lae.htm

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Thermostatic - Joy-Toy (2007)
It can be just what the doctor ordered to lift jaded folks out of seasonal depression, with playfully addictive repertoire of Nintendo love songs. Or it could simply annoy the Jesus Christ out of you. In either case, you won't be quick to forget it.
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/reviews/r_thermostatic_jt2007.htm

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The Chaos Industry - Karoshi
All in all, a clumsily constructed recording, deficient in power, emotion or excitement. Kudos to The Chaos Industry for attempting to bring the live music element into a predominantly virtual genre, but I feel far more growth is still needed.
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/reviews/r_chaosindustry_k.htm

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Dino Felipe - Dino Felipe Is Sleeping
Is there a method to all this madness? Only Dino knows, so don't bother attempting to decipher this outlandish hodgepodge of misfit electronic doodling. It's not supposed to make sense; just sit back and take it all in - you'll sleep better that way.
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/reviews/r_dinofelipe_dfis.htm


Media

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Carlos Ferrão - Business Traveller
"As prosecutors, we are used to dealing with the most appalling manifestations of humanity's cruel side on a daily basis. This is something that all of us have learned to endure as an essential part of our profession. (...) This is our routine."
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/media/g_biztravel.htm


Connexion Bizarre events status:

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Bodypop @ "Era Uma Vez No Porto" bar (http://www.wikimapia.org/#y=41147735&x=-8667596&z=18&l=0&m=a&v=2 - map location)
16/02, saturday, 11pm-2.30am; Rua do Passeio Alegre 550, Porto (Portugal).
The "usual selection and latest news" of synthpop, electropop, robotpop, 8bitpop and bodypop!

Recommended Events:
Note: we are not directly involved in the organization of these events.

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Enough Noise
2008-02-22, Fábrica de Som, Porto (PT)
Live performances by PS and Sektor 304 and after-party with spinning by M. (Connexion Bizarre)
Please check http://enoughrecords.scene.org/


Recently added links
http://www.centrumchaos.com/glitchcity/" - Glitch City Records, netlabel (via PS)
http://www.numusic.no/" - NuMusic (no), festival
http://www.issuu.com/" - Issuu, online publishing resource

Netlabel releases spotlight:
ftp://ftp.scene.org/pub/music/groups/enough_records/enrmp154_ps_vs_sektor304_-_ps_vs_sektor304.zip - ps vs sektor304 "ps vs sektor304" (Enough Records)

Constantly updated links
http://del.icio.us/connexionbizarre

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http://www.connexionbizarre.net/ was updated on 2008-02-25 with new webcasts, new reviews, new interviews, updated fiction content, new recommended events and links. In addition, this week we continue the giveaway courtesy of newcomer project Das Gritli Moser (see below for details).

Reviewed this week were Punch Inc. "Fight Club", Yuki Tendo "Saturnine", Emmon "The Art & The Evil".
Interviewed were Eric Oehler of Null Device and Mirko Hentrich and Carsten Stiller of the Audiophob record label.
In the media section, a new installment of "Business Traveller"
This week's webcast features "Carolina's hybrid twins - soundtrack for a tecnosexual intercourse" with music selection by :JW: and "20080225-0302" with music selection by M.
Regards,


Das Gritli Moser "Cha-Cha-Cha With The Devil" giveaway
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We have 5 "artist's edition" copies of Das Gritli Moser's debut album "Cha-Cha-Cha With The Devil", courtesy of the artist. Das Gritli Moser is a side project of Herwig Holzmann, the artist better known as http://www.photophob.net/ and "Cha-Cha-Cha With The Devil" is available as a FREE download from the netlabel http://www.laridae.at/ Laridae. Herwig Holzmann himself propsed this give-away for 5 superb hand-crafted (and hence quite rare) copies of "Cha-Cha-Cha With The Devil".
To be elegible to win a copy of this release please answer the question "From what novel was the name 'Das Gritli Moser' taken from?" Yes, it's a difficult one but this object is well worth the effort.
Mail us the answer at info[at]connexionbizarre[dot]net with your full name and street address. The deadline for this giveaway is March 2nd, 2008 and winners will be selected from the correct entries at random on that day.
Not valid for current Connexion Bizarre staff members.


Webcast & Radio Show

Part 1 - http://www.connexionbizarre.net/webcast/cb_20080225-0302_a.mp3
("Carolina's hybrid twins - soundtrack for a tecnosexual intercourse" with music selection by :JW:)
Lusine Zakarian - Sourd-Sourd (XI-XIII) (4:05)
[Armenian Medieval Spiritual Music - OCTA Records]
Covenant - Unforgiven (4:45)
[United States of Mind - Dependent Records]
Ashbury Heights - Ilusion (3:44)
[Three Cheers For The Newlydeads - Out of Line]
Kirlian Camera - Dead Zone in the Sky (vintage solution mix) (6:37)

Die Form - [i]Masochist II (4:55)
[Histories Volume 2 - Trinity]
Front Line Assembly - Sado-Masochist (6:24)
[Flavour Of The Weak - Off Beat]
Lords of Acid - Drink My Honey (4:01)
[Voodoo-U - Never Records]
Laibach - Tanz Mit Laibach (4:19)
[Tanz Mit Laibach - Mute Records]
Hybryds - Schreie (5:53)
[Electric Voodoo - Trisol]
Angelspit - Vena Cava (3:30)
[Krankhaus - Dancing Ferret Discs]
Ministry - What a Wonderful World (Louis Armstrong) (7:01)
[Cover Up - 13th Planet Records]

Part 2 - http://www.connexionbizarre.net/webcast/cb_20080225-0302_b.mp3
("20080225-0302" with music selection by M.)
Trajedesaliva & Chaos Condensed - Pequeño Relato De Un Cuerpo Descompensado
[Ciertos Animales De Costumbres Discretas - Caustic Records]
NoN Ethos - Syk Asfalt
[Sky Asfalt - Afe Recrods]
Ahnst Anders - District
[Dialog - Pflichtkauf]
Andrew King - Cruel Lincoln
[The Amfortas Wound - Athanor]
Sleep Research Facility - 86ºS 115ºW
[Deep_Frieze - Cold Spring]
Kenji Siratori - Narcolepsy Suicide (feat. Djet)
[Epidemic Animals - Old Europa Café]
Kadaver feat. Refuse To Die - Funerals Of Tomorrow
[...Where Tattered Clouds Are Stranding - The Eastern Front]
Hecate vs. Lustmord - Megavoid
[The Law Of The Battle Of Conquest - Hymen Records]
The [Law-Rah] Collective - Heaven
[...As It Is... - Spectre]

http://www.connexionbizarre.net/webcast.htm

Connexion Bizarre radio show @ Radio Zero
The Connexion Bizarre radio show can be streamed every Friday at 23:00 GMT and Wednesdays at 10:00 GMT from http://www.radiozero.pt/


Reviews

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Punch Inc. - Fight Club
The only real requirement when listening to Punch Inc. is a simple one: volume, and lots of it. Crank those speakers as far as they can go and, if possible, do so within an enclosed space. The resulting reverberations and noise cross-contamination interferences that build up are spectacular: truly the only way to fully appreciate this recording.
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/reviews/r_punchinc_fc.htm

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Yuki Tendo - Saturnine
Crystal clear, yet terrifyingly complex beats coupled with mechanised atmospherics. Haunting sound effects echoing over repetitive melodies. Exciting, sensitively structured sequencing that builds beautifully before floating back down to the grim inter-track silence.
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/reviews/r_yukitendo_s.htm

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Emmon - The Art & The Evil
If you like your electro poppy, upbeat and catchy, Emmon is the thing for you. Not really retro but more an updating and reinterpretation of the classic electro and synthpop sound. All the hooks and coolness are intact but redefined for a new generation.
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/reviews/r_emmon_taate.htm


Interviews

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Eric Oehler - Null Device
Started well over a decade ago by Oehler and college friend/main lyricist Eric Goedken, Null Device has gone from a slightly askew synthpop/EBM hybrid and evolved to a completely askew creative endeavor that combines so many styles of music and lyrical invention whose musis is, to say the least, exhilarating.
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/interviews/m_nulldevice.htm

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Mirko Hentrich and Carsten Stiller - Audiophob
"Serving you with best industrial-ambient music since 2004." is the motto of this small experimental music label founded by Mirko Hentrich (of Spherical Disrupted) and Carsten Stiller (of Alarmen). For four years they have worked to do just that, both as a 'conventional' record label as well as, more recently, a netlabel.
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/interviews/m_audiophob.htm


Media

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Carlos Ferrão - Business Traveller
"As agreed, I will begin sending you copies of the documentation we have been compiling. Once again I apologize for the piecemeal nature of these deliveries but I know you are eager to start your work. I am starting today with the first e-mail of many."
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/media/g_biztravel.htm


Connexion Bizarre events status:

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XeHz @ "Era Uma Vez No Porto" bar
( http://www.wikimapia.org/#y=41147735&x=-8667596&z=18&l=0&m=a&v=2 - map location)
28/02, thursday, 11 pm-2 am; Rua do Passeio Alegre 550, Porto (Portugal).
M. (Connexion Bizarre) and PS ( http://enoughrecords.scene.org/ ) present a showcase of experimental electronics: ambient, breakbeats, idm, trip-hop, 8bit, glitch and others.

Bodypop @ "Era Uma Vez No Porto" bar
( http://www.wikimapia.org/#y=41147735&x=-8667596&z=18&l=0&m=a&v=2 - map location)
15/03, saturday, 11pm-2.30am; Rua do Passeio Alegre 550, Porto (Portugal).
The "usual selection and latest news" of synthpop, electropop, robotpop, 8bitpop and bodypop!


Recently added links
http://www.modulateonline.com/ - Modulate
http://www.sickdisko.com/ - Sick Disko (us), club event

Netlabel releases spotlight:
http://www.dincise.net/insubordinations/releases24.html - Andre Vida "I dont know whats wrong with me, my computer eyes or my internet knees" (Insubordinations)
http://www.lastfm.fr/music/Phllox/Minimal/ - Phllox "Minimal" (Last.FM)

Latest recommended links
http://88.80.13.160/wiki/Wikileaks - WikiLeaks, still online...
http://commons.globalintegrity.org/2008/02/internet-censorship-comparative-study.html - Internet Censorship: A Comparative Study
http://www.alternet.org/democracy/77498/?page=1 - "When Change Is Not Enough: Seven Steps To Revolution" (from AlterNet)
http://www.ralentz.com/old/space/feynman-report.html - Feynman's Appendix to the Rogers Commission Report on the Space Shuttle Challenger Accident
http://www.obsoleteskills.com/ - Obsolete Skills

[MiscGenius]

nice content
damn you got a huge staff :)
must be easy to get stuff to put
on the site with so many people to work with

[connexion]

Connexion Bizarre ( http://www.connexionbizarre.net/ ) was updated on 2008-02-25 with new webcasts, new reviews, new interviews, updated fiction content, new recommended events and links. In addition, this week we continue the giveaway courtesy of newcomer project Das Gritli Moser (see below for details).

Reviewed this week were "Konkrete" compilation, Memmaker "How To Enlist In A Robot Uprising", Toy Bizarre "kdi dctb 039", Instant Movie Combinations "Shipyard", igOr OGOGO "Solo View", Windimoto "The Travels Of Windimoto" .
This week's webcast features "Elli Hip-Hop" with music selection by DJ Fork Surgery and "Existential TATA Box" with music selection by M.


Das Gritli Moser "Cha-Cha-Cha With The Devil" giveaway
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We had 5 "artist's edition" copies of Das Gritli Moser's debut album "Cha-Cha-Cha With The Devil", courtesy of the artist. Das Gritli Moser is a side project of Herwig Holzmann, the artist better known as Photophob and "Cha-Cha-Cha With The Devil" is available as a FREE download from the netlabel Laridae. Herwig Holzmann himself propsed this give-away for 5 superb hand-crafted (and hence quite rare) copies of "Cha-Cha-Cha With The Devil".
The winners were: N. Berger (ch), G. Consigli (it), M. Joseph (ca), A. Lawrence (us), M. Lemoine (ca).
http://www.myspace.com/dasgritlimoser
http://www.photophob.net/
http://www.laridae.at/


Webcast & Radio Show

Part 1 - http://www.connexionbizarre.net/webcast/cb_20080303-0309_a.mp3
("Elli Hip-Hop" with music selection by DJ Fork Surgery)
Mad EP - Dweller
[Eating Movies - Ad Noiseam]
Amon Tobin - Esther's
[The Foley Room - Ninja Tune]
Aesop Rock - None shall pass
[None Shall Pass - Def Jux]
Modeselektor - 2000007
[Happy Birthday - BPitch Control]
PuppetMastaz - Pet Sound
[Creature Funk - New Noise]
Saul Williams - List of demands
[Saul Williams - Fader Label]
Antipop Consortium - Laundry
[Tragic Epilogue - 75 Ark Records]
The X-ecutioners Feat. Anikke - Like this
[Revolutions - Sony]
Mothboy - X in his territory
[The Fears - Ad Noiseam]
Ra - Dr Murkewerkdichliebe
[Wxfdswxc2 - Sublight Records]
lapsed + Nonnon - Z crazy eyes
[The Death of Convenience - Ad Noiseam]
Silk Saw - Ratchet Mechanism
[4th Dividers - Ant-Zen]
P.A.L. - Jobs
[Modus - Ant-Zen]
Dälek - Eyes to form shadows
[Absence - Ipecac]

Part 2 - http://www.connexionbizarre.net/webcast/cb_20080303-0309_b.mp3
("Existential TATA Box" with music selection by M.)
Quench - Ration Creed
[Fanion - Lovethechaos]
Autoclav1.1 - Small Days (broken by DJ Hidden)
[Broken Beats For Broken Hearts - Hive Recrods]
Somatic Responses - Cut Up Musick
[Digital Darkness - Hymen Records]
Totakeke - Show Me Faith
[eLekatota (the other side of the tracks) - Tympanik Audio]
Xanopticon - Mehtunic
[V/A - Circuits Of Steel - SSS Records]
Chaos Condensed - Humus
[Ciertos Animales De Costumbres Discretas - Caustic Records]
E.S.A. - Randomly Selected Drawbacks Of The Human Condition
[How Pure Would Your Utopia Be? - Hive Records]
Tzolk'in - Kumk'u
[Haab' - Ant-Zen]
Kadaver - Bukkake Zombie
[Some Animals Are Equal - T'an! K'aven!! Ash!!!]
Config.Sys - Himmelstürmer (Synapscape mix)
[Back and Forth - Pflichtkauf]
H.I.V.+ - Heretic Waves
[We Are All Haunted Houses - Caustic Records]

http://www.connexionbizarre.net/webcast.htm

Connexion Bizarre radio show @ Radio Zero
The Connexion Bizarre radio show can be streamed every Friday at 23:00 GMT and Wednesdays at 10:00 GMT from http://www.radiozero.pt/


Reviews

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V/A - Konkrete
In summation: an intellectual collection of some inspirational mood music, well worth listening to, that suggests a promising future for Spectraliquid.
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/reviews/r_va_k.htm

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Memmaker - How To Enlist In A Robot Uprising
On first listen this album packs more punch than Mike Tyson in top shape and scores in awesomeness in a level comparable to the Transformers. Despite the danger of the novelty eventually wearing off, it is an excellent debut release and the swift kick in the pants that the electro-industrial scenes are in dire need of.
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/reviews/r_memmaker_hteiaru.htm

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Toy Bizarre - kdi dctb 039
After all is said and done though, this really is a pretty unique release. Toy Bizarre definitely does have his own sound in this field and I'd be more than willing to check out further releases of his.
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/reviews/r_toybizarre_kd0.htm

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Instant Movie Combinations - Shipyard
Admitted, the sounds could have been a bit more interesting at times - a bit more varied modulations, additional layers, etc - but, for the well trained ear there is sonic pleasure at the shipyard.
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/reviews/r_instantmoviecombinations_s.htm

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igOr OGOGO - Solo View
This is art for art's sake in a lot of respects and there was a danger that I would start skipping tracks in desperate fashion, trying to eek out some life amongst the depths of this disc. I felt emotionless and numb, and it was all a little too much for me.
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/reviews/r_igorogogo_sv.htm

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Windimoto - The Travels Of Windimoto
While "The Travels Of Windomoto" isn't particularly well-achieved, there may be potential for vast improvement in their brand of house music by addressing the major flaws that can be spotted a mile away and perhaps adding some variety by incorporating elements from other music genres.
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/reviews/r_windimoto_ttow.htm


Connexion Bizarre events status:

Bodypop @ "Era Uma Vez No Porto" bar
( http://www.wikimapia.org/#y=41147735&x=-8667596&z=18&l=0&m=a&v=2 - map location)
15/03, saturday, 11pm-2.30am; Rua do Passeio Alegre 550, Porto (Portugal).
The "usual selection and latest news" of synthpop, electropop, robotpop, 8bitpop and bodypop!

Recommended Events:
Note: we are not directly involved in the organization of these events.

Sick Disko
2008-03-22, Branx, Portland OR (US)
Live performances by PS and Sektor 304 and after-party with spinning by M. (Connexion Bizarre)
Please check the http://www.sickdisko.com/ - Sick Disko site for more information.


Recently added links
http://www.ruine-process.com/ - Alter Der Ruine, American electro-industrial/hardcore/rhythmic noise.
http://catita.pavlentij.com/ - Catita!, netlabel

Netlabel releases spotlight:
http://www.divshare.com/download/3474096-8dd - L'homme Manete "Fest-noz Commodore" (Catita!)
http://coldinside.fileburst.com/madeinfire/MIFR-667_ps_-_closing_in_(ep)_2008.zip - PS "Closing In" (Made In Fire)

Latest recommended links
http://www.eol.org/ - Encyclopaedia Of Life
http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20080224-getting-the-public-to-pay-attention-to-good-science.html - Getting the public to pay attention to good science (Ars Technica)
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7265212.stm - The most spied upon people in Europe (BBC News)
http://www.rentagerman.de/ - Rent-A-German (spotted by Bak_teria)

Constantly updated links
http://del.icio.us/connexionbizarre


Merchandise

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Connexion Bizarre Pins
State your indivuality and rhythmical reverberation with this set of five one-inch Connexion Bizarre buttons! One featuring the main C.B. logo, three featuring the alternative mascots/logos and one featuring the Connexion Bizarre "reverberate rhythmically" motto.
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[connexion]

nice content
damn you got a huge staff :)
must be easy to get stuff to put
on the site with so many people to work with

Thanks, we do strive to bring interesting quality content on a regular basis! :-)

Staff-wise, I can tell you that despite our numbers, we're still severely understaffed and constantly on the lookout to add more people to our staff. However, finding good, reliable writers and DJs isn't that easy and we regularly receive more promotional material than we can handle confortably. Also coordinating the work of all the staff, plus site promotions and such is a LOT of hard work.

[connexion]

Connexion Bizarre ( http://www.connexionbizarre.net/ ) was updated on 2008-03-10 with new webcasts, new reviews, updated fiction content, new recommended events and links. In addition, this week we continue the giveaway courtesy of newcomer project Das Gritli Moser (see below for details).

Reviewed this week were Cloama + Blutleuchte "From Wasteland Mausoleums", Pixelh8 "The Boy With The Digital Heart", Suicide Booth "Aura EP", Universal Poplab "Uprising", Tor Lundvall "The Seasons Unfold (sampler)" .
In the media section, a new installment of "Business Traveller"
This week's webcast features "Playlist #38" with music selection by João and "Hectic 20080310" with music selection by M.



Webcast & Radio Show

Part 1 - http://www.connexionbizarre.net/webcast/cb_20080310-0316_a.mp3
("Playlist #38" with music selection by João)
Pankow - Adrenalina (07:28)
[Pankow - Blank Your Mind]
Twinkle - La Victime Volontaire (05:11)
[Le Jouet - Audiotrauma & Ant-Zen]
The Young Gods - Secret (03:42)
[Super Ready / Fragmenté - Play It Again Sam]
F.E.V.E.R. - Do You Breed Summer? (Shhh... Mix) (03:40)
[Electronics - Thisco]
Acumen Nation - Rally And Sustain (Bushwhacker Mix) (05:18)
[VA Industrialnation Vol. 02 - Industrialnation Magazine]
Muckrackers - Monoton (Abrasive Blast Mix) (05:00)
[VA Schlagstrom! Krrrbrrrtztzkrrr 02 - Rustblade]
Alec Empire - Overdose (Remix) (04:56)
[VA Schlagstrom! Krrrbrrrtztzkrrr 01 - Rustblade]
Marilyn Manson - 1996 (04:01)
[Antichrist Superstar - Interscope]
Bizarra Locomotiva - Hiena (03:58)
[Bestiário - Symbiose]
F.Y.D. - Involvement (03:10)
[Defied (Chapter II) - Audiotrauma]
Chrysalide - Wake Up (03:57)
[VA Schlagstrom! Krrrbrrrtztzkrrr 01 - Rustblade]
Diabolos Rising - 666 (06:06)
[666 - Osmose Productions]

Part 2 - http://www.connexionbizarre.net/webcast/cb_20080310-0316_b.mp3
("Hectic 20080310" with music selection by M.)
a034 - Electrostatic
[Chemical Nature - Afe Records]
Subheim - Howl
[V/A - Konkrete - Spectraliquid]
Geomatic - Holographic Messiah
[Blue Dream - M-tronic]
Autoclav 1.1 - Nothing But Pillow Teeth (Alter Der Ruine Mix)
[Broken Beats For Broken Hearts - Hive Records]
Destroid - Bird Of Prey
[Loudspeaker - Scanner]
Individual Totem - In Memorial
[Mothfly - Artoffact]
Dekad - Next Time
[Confidential Tears - BOREDOMproduct]
Hong Kong Counterfeit - Private Tokyo
[Counterparts LP - Kinetik Media]
15 Degrees Below Zero - The Peculiar Apparatus
[New Travel - Edgetone Records]
Agnivolok - Sculptor
[V/A - ...Where Tattered Clouds Are Stranding - The Eastern Front]

http://www.connexionbizarre.net/webcast.htm

Connexion Bizarre radio show @ Radio Zero
The Connexion Bizarre radio show can be streamed every Friday at 23:00 GMT and Wednesdays at 10:00 GMT from http://www.radiozero.pt/


Reviews

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Cloama + Blutleuchte - From Wasteland Mausoleums
Behind many of Howard Phillips Lovecraft's works lies a hidden terror, an incomprehensible force that if beheld in material form often led to madness. The foreboding sound of "From Wasteland Mausoleums" is reminiscent of such strange stories.
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/reviews/r_cloamablutleuchte_fwm.htm

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Pixelh8 - The Boy With The Digital Heart
You can't get more retro than this if you're into this kind of stuff. And like popping up your favourite cartridge in your favourite 80's system, this will - strangely - bring you back all those memories that only those wonderful devices can usually replenish.
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/reviews/r_pixelh8_tbwtdh.htm

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Suicide Booth - Aura EP
Despite the obvious influences and similarities to many 80's genres, "Aura" has a sort of intemporality to it which would probably make it a great record had it been released anywhere between the 1960's and the 2030's, and maybe even beyond.
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/reviews/r_suicidebooth_aep.htm

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Universal Poplab - Uprising
'Gay Synthpop', in the third, non-homophobic sense of the word, is an acquired taste, especially amongst those who enjoy harder electronic music. Universal Poplab, as their name suggests, have broad appeal and should be heading straight for the pop charts. If only synthpop was in fashion again!
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/reviews/r_universalpoplab_u.htm

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Tor Lundvall - The Seasons Unfold (sampler)
The music is soft and delicate, pleasant while occasionally suggesting a little darkness, especially on the closing track "November's Fields". Gentle melodies flow calmly into the listener's conscience and spacious instrumental arrangements provide soothing release.
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/reviews/r_torlundvall_tsus.htm


Media

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Carlos Ferrão - Business Traveller
"As agreed, I will begin sending you copies of the documentation we have been compiling. Once again I apologize for the piecemeal nature of these deliveries but I know you are eager to start your work. I am starting today with the first e-mail of many."
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/media/g_biztravel.htm

[connexion]

Connexion Bizarre ( http://www.connexionbizarre.net/ ) was updated on 2008-03-17 with new webcasts, new reviews, new media features, new recommended events and links.

Reviewed this week were Null Device "Excursions", Totakeke "eLekatota: The Other Side Of The Tracks", ESA "How Pure Would Your Utopia Be?", Algol "Deep Thoughts About Universe9", Parade Ground "Rosary".
In the media section, a new installment of "Business Traveller" and the re-release of the "Mothers Against Noise vol.1" compilation.
This week's webcast features "Cultured Box (part I)" with music selection by DJ Istabmyhead and "Razorwire Candy" with music selection by M.



Webcast & Radio Show

Part 1 - http://www.connexionbizarre.net/webcast/cb_20080317-0323_a.mp3">Click here to stream or right-click to download
("Culture Boxed (part I)" with music selection by DJ Istabmyhead)
Ab Ovo - Fragments
Hinsidan - Finally
¥?¥ - White Sand
Ad.Ver.Sary - Friends of Father
Scott Sturgis - Euphondisson
Sofa Surfers (feat. Oddateee) - 21st Century Army
Amon Tobin - Defocus
cLOUDDEAD - I Promise Never To Get Paint On My Glasses Again (1)
Boards of Canada - Sixtyniner
Ra - Wonderful Bastard

Part 2 - http://www.connexionbizarre.net/webcast/cb_20080317-0323_b.mp3">Click here to stream or right-click to download
("Razorwire Candy" with music selection by M.)
Autoclav1.1 - This is Untitled (Synnack remix)
[Broken Beats For Broken Hearts - Hive Records]
5F-X - Breikelbitjes
[The Xenomorphians - Your Friendly Alien Invasion - Hands Productions]
Memmaker - Energon³
[How To Enlist In A Robot Uprising - Hive Records]
Ambassador 21 - In Love
[Fuck All Systems - Invasion Wreck Chords]
H.I.V.+ - Havoc2027 (ultimate EBM mix by Bak XIII)
[We Are All Haunted Houses - Caustic Records]
Mandelbrot - Thorny Hands
[Thorns - Audiophob]
Nazi Bastards From Aldebaran - Cleansing The Planet

dISHARMONY - [i]Masonic
[Frames - Aliens Productions]
Heimstatt-Yipotash - Mühsal Der Kosmonautenkrankheit
[Perpetual Beta - Hands Productions]
Oxyd - Transmission
[Larva - Aliens Productions]
S.i.c. [Single impulse code] - Play On
[1 Drum Line 8 Analog Lines - Caustic Records]
Mark Hamn - À partir est d'ici la seule solution
[Je déchire l'ongle aux criminels - Afe Records]

http://www.connexionbizarre.net/webcast.htm

Connexion Bizarre radio show @ Radio Zero
The Connexion Bizarre radio show can be streamed every Friday at 23:00 GMT and Wednesdays at 10:00 GMT from http://www.radiozero.pt/


Reviews

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Null Device - Excursions
You know it when you find something that can't be easily categorized and yet it does fit the title with such perfection that only the album itself can rival with... This is one of those cases and it does make it as an interesting experience indeed.
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Totakeke - eLekatota: The Other Side Of The Tracks
"eLekatota" is one of those albums that demands (and deserves) the listener's undivided time and attention to be fully appreciated. An excellent listening choice for those occasions in which one finds time to not do anything else but sit down, relax, appreciate a very good record and forget about life's worries.
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ESA - How Pure Would Your Utopia Be?
The sophomore release of British musician Jamie Blacker's solo project, ESA (Electronic Substance Abuse), shows that the positive critical reactions his debut offering were quite deserved and that the artist was still capable of improving the quality and creativity of his work.
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Algol - Deep Thoughts About Universe9
The tracklisting on Algol's "Deep thoughts about universe" reads like something approaching the catalogue of a surrealist art collection (exemplified by "Aware of universe's inevitable collapse" and "The conversation of space to time") but the lofty pretensions to high art end there, thankfully.
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Parade Ground - Rosary
"Rosary" won't certainly bring Parade Ground into the forefront of industrial music, but it's worth a few spins especially if you miss the sounds and experiments of the 80's. If you don't, it is possible that you will get tired after some minutes into the record, since this is certainly not easy-listening stuff.
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Media

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Various - Mothers Against Noise vol.1
Re-release of the "Mothers Against Noise vol.1" noise and experimental sound-art compilation. Originally released in 2005 as part of the Mothers Against Noise (dot) Org temporary web phenomenon.
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Carlos Ferrão - Business Traveller
"As agreed, I will begin sending you copies of the documentation we have been compiling. Once again I apologize for the piecemeal nature of these deliveries but I know you are eager to start your work. I am starting today with the first e-mail of many."
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/media/g_biztravel.htm">Read more


Connexion Bizarre events status

Bodypop @ "Era Uma Vez No Porto" bar 19/04, saturday, 11pm-2.30am; Rua do Passeio Alegre 550, Porto (Portugal).
The "usual selection and latest news" of synthpop, electropop, robotpop, 8bitpop and bodypop!

Bodypop @ "Era Uma Vez No Porto" bar 17/05, saturday, 11pm-2.30am; Rua do Passeio Alegre 550, Porto (Portugal).
The "usual selection and latest news" of synthpop, electropop, robotpop, 8bitpop and bodypop!

Recommended Events:
Note: we are not directly involved in the organization of these events.

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Sick Disko
2008-03-22, Branx, Portland OR (US)
http://www.sickdisko.com/

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Deep6 Productions presents Iszoloscope vs. Memmaker + Sinnack & Worms Of The Earth
2008-03-23, DC9, Washington DC (US)

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PT.Core 4
2008-03-28, Rock In Chiado, Lisbon (PT)
http://www.thunderdome.web.pt/

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Slaughterhaus 5: Colonisation Begins
2008-03-29, The Others, London (UK)
http://www.slaughterhausfive.org/

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STFU Porto
2008-04-24/25/25, Fábrica de Som, Porto (PT)
http://www.myspace.com/stfuporto


Recently added links
http://www.bsm.us/grenadier/
http://www.igorrr-music.com/
http://www.tarantullashop.be/

Netlabel releases spotlight:
http://www.netaudio.ru/musica-excentrica/releases/exc012/
http://www.heimstatt-yipotash.de/landslide/landslide.php

Latest recommended links
http://i-blogue.blogspot.com/ - I-Blog
http://itnews.com.au/News/72057,childlike-intelligence-created-in-second-life.aspx
http://www.scientificblogging.com/adaptive_complexity/bad_science_journalism_and_the_myth_of_the_oppress ed_underdog


Merchandise

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Connexion Bizarre ( http://www.connexionbizarre.net/ ) was updated on 2008-03-24 with new webcasts, an updated media feature and recommended links.

In the media section, a new installment of "Business Traveller".
This week's webcast features "Cultured Box (part II)" with music selection by DJ Istabmyhead and "20080324-0330" with music selection by M.



Webcast & Radio Show

Part 1 - http://www.connexionbizarre.net/webcast/cb_20080324-03230_a.mp3
("Culture Boxed (part II)" with music selection by DJ Istabmyhead)
Drop The Lime - Circles
[Shot Shot Hearts - Tigerbeat6]
Burial - Archangel
[Untrue - Hyperdub]
Silk Saw - Jugstrack
[Maschinenfest 2000 - Pflichtkauf]
Spyweidos - 3.5 ec
[Wetsound Orchestra - Poeta Negra]
Black Lung - Panic Squad Interruption
[The Great Architect - Nova Zembla]
Sven Väth - Dein Schweiss
[Contact - Schallplatten GmbH]
Modeselektor - Godspeed
[Happy Birthday! - BPitch Control]
Saul Williams - African Student Movement
[Saul Williams - Fader Label]
Autechre - Eutow
[Tri Repetae - Warp Records]
Architect - Colorado 6am

Twinkle - [i]La Victime Volontaire
[Le Jouet - Audiotrauma/Ant Zen]
Polyspace - Express
[The Label Compilation 01 - Funk Welten]

Part 2 - http://www.connexionbizarre.net/webcast/cb_20080324-03230_b.mp3
("20080324-03230" with music selection by M.)
Kenji Siratori - Dead Souls (feat. Julia Durer)
[Epidemic Animals - Old Europa Café]
Manufactura - God Damn The Sun (Swans Tribute) [MNFCTR vs. The Operative]

Xabec - [i]Open State (Re-Programmed Rmx by Mnemonic)
[V/A - Hyperreality - Aliens Productions]
Saburo Hirano - Depths In Minamo 2
[V/A - My Life In An Insulation Test - Electr-Ohm/Appliance Japan]
Andrew King - The Knight Templar's Dream
[The Amfortas Wound - Athanor]
PS vs Sektor304 - 4:57
[PS vs Sektor304 - Enough Records]
ESA - Principals of a Paradisic Resolve
[How Pure Would Your Utopia Be? - Hive Records]
Ambassador 21 - Megeneration
[Fuck All Systems - Invasion Wreck Chords]
Sona Eact - Hydro Crash
[Hard Industrial Loop Check - Pro Noize]
Beton Barrage - All Signals Down
[V/A - Like Music To Their Ears Vol. 2 - Mechanoise Labs]
Tugboat - Never Enough
[V/A - 8BP050 - 8bitpeoples]
Quench - Fanion
[Fanion - Lovethechaos]

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The Connexion Bizarre radio show can be streamed every Friday at 23:00 GMT and Wednesdays at 10:00 GMT from http://www.radiozero.pt/ .


Media

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Carlos Ferrão - Business Traveller
"This is the first chapter from Saskia Miller's draft novel which I feel is relevant to your understanding of Mr Tim Miller and what has occurred. It details his first night in India and is a clear sign of his failing mental health..."
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/media/g_biztravel.htm


Connexion Bizarre events status:

Bodypop @ "Era Uma Vez No Porto" bar 19/04, saturday, 11pm-2.30am; Rua do Passeio Alegre 550, Porto (Portugal).
The "usual selection and latest news" of synthpop, electropop, robotpop, 8bitpop and bodypop!

Bodypop @ "Era Uma Vez No Porto" bar 17/05, saturday, 11pm-2.30am; Rua do Passeio Alegre 550, Porto (Portugal).
The "usual selection and latest news" of synthpop, electropop, robotpop, 8bitpop and bodypop!

Recommended Events:
Note: we are not directly involved in the organization of these events.

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PT.Core 4
2008-03-28, Rock In Chiado, Lisbon (PT)
Please check http://www.thunderdome.web.pt/ for more information.

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Slaughterhaus 5: Colonisation Begins
2008-03-29, The Others, London (UK)
Please check http://www.slaughterhausfive.org/ for more information.

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STFU Porto
2008-04-24/25/25, Fábrica de Som, Porto (PT)
Please check http://www.myspace.com/stfuporto for more information.


Recently added links
http://www.mangenerated.com/rrsr/ - ManGenerated/RRs.R, Belgian experimental/noise collective/resource/label
http://www.invisible-war.net/ - Invisible War, podcast host, serious music appreciation and discussion platform
http://dtrash.mypodcast.com/ - Dtrashcast, D-Trash Records podcast

Netlabel releases spotlight:
http://alquimiasonora.checkmate.com.br/ZandoZ%20Corp.%20-%20Organismus%20Palha%e7us%20(2008)%20%5bPTDM008%5 d.rar - ZandoZ Corp. "Organismus Palhaçus" (Alquimia Sonora)

Latest recommended links
http://www.mypodcast.com/fsaudio/dtrash_20080322_1752-198714.mp3 - D-Trash Records 2008 New Releases Mix
http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=150677 - Gutsville #1 (full issue), available for free as JPG's @ Newsarama.
http://www.economist.com/research/articlesBySubject/displayStory.cfm?story_id=10880936&subjectID=34896 3&fsrc=nwl - Everywhere and nowhere: social networking will become a ubiquitous feature of online life. That does not mean it is a business (Economist)

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Connexion Bizarre ( http://www.connexionbizarre.net/ ) was updated on 2008-03-31 with new webcasts, new reviews, new media features, new recommended events and links.

Reviewed this week were V/A "Emerging Organisms", Abominations Of Yondo "Abominations Of Yondo", Igorrr "Moisissure", Thermidor "1929", V/A "Muzyka Voln", Robert Piotrowicz "Lasting Cinamen", Somatic Responses "Digital Darkness".
In the media section, a new installment of "Business Traveller".
This week's webcast features "Live @ SICK 022308" with music selection by DJ Burn and "Beginnings of Sensorial Overload" with music selection by M.



Webcast & Radio Show

Part 1
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/webcast/cb_20080331-0406_a.mp3
("Live @ SICK 022308" with music selection by DJ Burn)
No tracklist provided at time of upload, sorry.

Part 2
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/webcast/cb_20080331-0406_b.mp3
("Beginnings of Sensorial Overload" with music selection by M.)
M-Pex - Phadistikal
[Phado - Thisco]
The Operative - The Workers Party Of Haiti

ESA - Absolute Utero
[How Pure Would Your Utopia Be? - Hive Records]
Tzolk'in - Yaxk'in
[Haab - Ant-Zen]
Enclipse - Count 666
[V/A - Hyperreality - Aliens Productions]
Somatic Responses - Human Bass
[Digital Darkness - Hymen Records]
Rabato - Simachip
[V/A - 8BP050 - 8bitpeoples]
Mushitsuro - protoCORE_Re:make!
[V/A - My Life In An Insulation Test - Electr-Ohm/Appliance Japan]
H.I.V.+ - Invocations
[We Are All Haunted Houses - Caustic Records]
disHARMONY - Drops Of Dust
[Malignant Shields - Aliens Productions]
Oxyd - The Frozen Moon
[Larva - Aliens Productions]

http://www.connexionbizarre.net/webcast.htm

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The Connexion Bizarre radio show can be streamed every Friday at 23:00 GMT and Wednesdays at 10:00 GMT from http://www.radiozero.pt/


Reviews

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V/A - Emerging Organisms
A veritable pile of unadulterated dark electronic psychoses and shining atmospheres, the addictive mood kindled by volume one of the Hidden Forms compilation series establishes a precedent that will prove difficult for later installments to match.
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/reviews/r_va_eo.htm

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Abominations Of Yondo - Abominations Of Yondo
erhaps this sort of dark ambiental soundtrack is not adequate for everyone but admirers of Clark Ashton Smith, H. P. Lovecraft and similar writers will find this an essential release for their collections. Others should also check it out, if not because this album is also available as a free downloadable release.
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/reviews/r_abominationsofyondo_aoy.htm

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Igorrr - Moisissure
Summarily, it is unlikely that "Moisissure" will garner any commercial accolades for Igorrr; a pity, as anything this original and fresh (there really is nothing even vaguely similar available anywhere) as this selection of eleven pieces of brilliant lunacy deserves great praise.
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/reviews/r_igorrr_m.htm

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Thermidor - 1929
Although no one track appears to have a specific theme as such, each one has a story of its own that is told in colourful detail by J.'s twisting, turning and mutating style. "1929" is a multi-faceted album of hidden depth that leaves plenty to discover on future listens.
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/reviews/r_thermidor_1929.htm

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V/A - Muzyka Voln
The Russian label Zhelezobeton decided it was time to create a new sub-label. It is unknown what the speciality for this label will be, but its first release is an ambient/drone sampler presenting 12 Russian composers doing their thing. And what mighty fine things they are...
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/reviews/r_va_mv.htm

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Robert Piotrowicz - Lasting Clinamen
For an average listener there might be a bit too much repetition. For sound freaks on the other hand, there is quite a lot to discover. Definitly worth it for the "freaks", though if you're looking for some easy listening ambience... Don't even think about getting this one.
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/reviews/r_robertpiotrowicz_lc.htm

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[b]Somatic Responses - Digital Darkness
While known for their selected brand of stabbing, dark IDM and furious drum 'n bass collages, Somatic Responses take their formula one step backwards this time by adding a variety of squelching 303-style acid tweaking and marginal vocal samples to their recipe.
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/reviews/r_somaticresponses_dd.htm


Media

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Carlos Ferrão - Business Traveller
"As agreed, I will begin sending you copies of the documentation we have been compiling. Once again I apologize for the piecemeal nature of these deliveries but I know you are eager to start your work. I am starting today with the first e-mail of many."
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/media/g_biztravel.htm


Connexion Bizarre events status:

Bodypop @ "Era Uma Vez No Porto" bar 19/04, saturday, 11pm-2.30am; Rua do Passeio Alegre 550, Porto (Portugal).
The "usual selection and latest news" of synthpop, electropop, robotpop, 8bitpop and bodypop!

Bodypop @ "Era Uma Vez No Porto" bar 17/05, saturday, 11pm-2.30am; Rua do Passeio Alegre 550, Porto (Portugal).
The "usual selection and latest news" of synthpop, electropop, robotpop, 8bitpop and bodypop!

Recommended Events:
Note: we are not directly involved in the organization of these events.

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STFU Porto
2008-04-24/25/25, Fábrica de Som, Porto (PT)
Please check http://www.myspace.com/stfuporto for more information.


Recently added links
http://www.fractional.be/ - Fractional
http://www.musicagenera.net/ - Musica Genera, Polish experimental music label & festival
http://www.vennfestival.com/ - Venn Festival
http://beatsplayfree.blogspot.com/ - Beats Play Free, netlabel blog (PT only)
http://www.goanonymous.org/ - Go Anonymous, fight Scientology.

Netlabel releases spotlight:
ftp://ftp.scene.org/pub/music/groups/enough_records/enrmp158_andfullstop_-_dans.zip - And. "Dans" (Enough Records)
http://reautomation.37i.net/aofab.htm - Audio Organism "Finding A Balance" (Decisive Sounds Records)
http://www.darkstep.org/Kteus-SunGodRising/Kteus-SunGodRising.zip - K'teus "Sun God Rising" (DarkStep.Org)
ftp://ftp.scene.org/pub/music/groups/enough_records/enrmp159_velvet_narcosis_-_neutral.zip - Velvet Narcosis "Neu[t]ral" (Enough Records)

Latest recommended links
http://fr.youtube.com/watch?v=zDZB1XdrYyw - Fractional "Misute"
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/7318180.stm - Oldest recorded voices sing again
http://www.toplessrobot.com/2008/03/the_10_most_insane_childwarping_moments_of_80s_car .php - The 10 Most Insane, Child-Warping Moments of '80s Cartoons

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Connexion Bizarre ( http://www.connexionbizarre.net/ ) was updated on 2008-04-07 with new webcasts, new reviews, new recommended events and links.

Reviewed this week were Junkie XL "Booming Back At You", Quench "Fanion", Autoclav1.1 "Broken Beats For Broken Hearts", Life's Decay "Szilentia", Banister "This Is Not About Noise"
This week's webcast features "Toxic Industrial-Techno Dream for Romantic Souls" with music selection by :JW: and "How many faces do you have?" with music selection by M.



Webcast & Radio Show

Part 1
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/webcast/cb_20080407-0413_a.mp3
("Toxic Industrial-Techno Dream for Romantic Souls" with music selection by :JW:)
Hildegard von Bingen - Anon. Karlsruhe LX - Antiphon & Invitatory (8:55)
[11,000 Virgins (chants for the feast of St. Ursula) - Harmonia Mundi]
Lords of Acid - Drink My Honey (4:01)
[Voodoo-U - Never]
KMFDM - Leid and Elend (6:09)
[Symbols - Wax Trax]
Laibach - Opus Dei (5:00)
[Opus Dei - Wax Trax]
Infected Mushroom - Riders on the Storm (4:29)
[The Doors Remixes - unreleased]
unknown - Kalinka (Remix) (3:48)
[unknown - unknown]
Scooter - The Logical Song (3:52)
[The Logical Song - Sheffield Tunes]
Juno Reactor - God Is God (6:46)
[Bible of Dreams - Blue Room Released]
Catholic Boys In Heavy Leather - Daddy Cruel (4:50)
[Nobody Urged You To Get Canonised - Pflichtkauf]

Part 2
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/webcast/cb_20080407-0413_b.mp3
("How many faces do you have?" with music selection by M.)
Battery Cage - The Perfect Girl
[Forever Never Ends - Forever]
Destroid - Scanner
[Loudspeaker - Mechanismz]
Ultraviolet - Modern Girls
[The Thin Line Between Love And Addiction - Crazy Bear]
Arthur And Martha - Squarewave To Heaven
[Autovia - Happy Robots]
Covox - Switchblade Squadron
[V/A - 8BP050 - 8bitpeoples]
Gregor Tresher - Still
[V/A - We Are Punks - Datapunk]
S.i.c. [Single impulse code] - Odelic
[1 Drum Line 8 Analog Lines - Caustic Records]
dISHARMONY - Sacred Truth (Flint Glass Remix)
[Frames - Aliens Productions]
Rupor Udara - Sun
[V/A - Like Music To Their Ears - Mechanoise Labs]
Daruin - Google Man ver 1.0
[V/A - My Life In An Insulation Test - Electr-Ohm/Appliance]
M-Pex - Phado Menor
[Phado - Thisco]
Stpocold - BAM tale
[What Happened Outside - Cold Graey]

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Connexion Bizarre radio show @ Radio Zero
The Connexion Bizarre radio show can be streamed every Friday at 23:00 GMT and Wednesdays at 10:00 GMT from http://www.radiozero.pt/


Reviews

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Junkie XL - Booming Back At You
Holistically, a bizarre blend of psychedelia, 80's kitsch and sexual overtones, "Booming Back at You" is raw, raunchy, light-hearted and thoroughly enjoyable stuff. Shallower than a roadside puddle, slicker than greasepaint and sleazier than sin itself, this is what Techno Body Music should embody, and what Junkie XL has managed to do - in spades.
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/reviews/r_junkiexl_bbay.htm

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Quench - Fanion
"Fanion", the latest result of this musical approach by the Funcken brothers, is a collection of four complex, but definitely still quite laidback, compositions with each track being an example of skilful and precise composition with great attention to detail. Aptly titled "Fanion" feels like a marker in a sonic exploration in progress which, if pursued, may well be quite interesting.
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/reviews/r_quench_f.htm

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Autoclav1.1 - Broken Beats For Broken Hearts
The track listing on the album has each track described as "broken" rather than "remixed", a nice touch, but it's lucky of course that most of the artists here managed to repair the damage they inflicted on Autoclav1.1 and return with something worthwhile in its own right.
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/reviews/r_autoclav11_bbfbh.htm

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Life's Decay - Szilentia
Life's Decay have certainly got the potential to become a major force within this still small scene of military pop, but as the singer is the focal point of any pop group this one really is holding them back.
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/reviews/r_lifesdecay_s.htm

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Banister - This Is Not About Noise
This collection of recordings suffers from poor sound choices and questionable mixing. The percussion is stale. While it's not the worst thing I ever heard, it certainly falls into the realm of the bland and quickly forgettable.
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/reviews/r_banister_tinan.htm


Connexion Bizarre events status:

Bodypop @ "Era Uma Vez No Porto" bar
19/04, saturday, 11pm-2.30am; Rua do Passeio Alegre 550, Porto (Portugal).
The "usual selection and latest news" of synthpop, electropop, robotpop, 8bitpop and bodypop!

Bodypop @ "Era Uma Vez No Porto" bar
17/05, saturday, 11pm-2.30am; Rua do Passeio Alegre 550, Porto (Portugal).
The "usual selection and latest news" of synthpop, electropop, robotpop, 8bitpop and bodypop!

Recommended Events:
Note: we are not directly involved in the organization of these events.

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STFU Porto
2008-04-24/25/25, Fábrica de Som, Porto (PT)
Please check http://www.myspace.com/stfuporto - www.myspace.com/stfuporto for more information.


Recently added links
http://www.umbrellanoize.com/ - Umbrella Noize Collective
http://www.stfumusic.org/ - STFU Music
http://www.sktm.org/ - SKTM, Spanish d'n'b/jungle resource/community
http://cageyhouse.blogspot.com/ - Cagey Blog, an illustrated music serial about a kid, a radio and a duck

Netlabel releases spotlight:
http://www.archaichorizon.com/releases/ah023/ah023.html - Heroines of the U.S.S.R "Spring Snow" (Archaic Horizon)

Latest recommended links
http://www.moma.org/exhibitions/exhibitions.php?id=5632 - Design and the Elastic Mind
http://www.lancerules.com/terence/ - Terence McKenna Audio


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Connexion Bizarre ( http://www.connexionbizarre.net/ ) was updated on 2008-04-14 with new webcasts, new reviews, new media features, new recommended events and links.

Reviewed this week were Kilowatts and Vanek "Focus & Flow", Liar's Rosebush "Circle The Squares", Spherical Disrupted "Barriere", Indu Mezu "Opus".
In the media section, a new installment of "Business Traveller".
This week's webcast features "Freecast" with music selection by PS and "Elektroanschlag #9" with music selection by M.



Webcast & Radio Show

Part 1 - http://www.connexionbizarre.net/webcast/cb_20080414-0420_a.mp3
("Freecast" with music selection by PS)
Hakoneko - Plankton (7:48)
[Umi no drone - MiMi]
Comfort Fit - True Form (3:12)
[Forget and Remember - Tokyo Dawn Records]
Gilo - Unity (3:25)
[Studio 6 - Enough Records]
tori amos - slinkyredthing (gun purist rmx) (4:28)
[no'mo no'mo no'mo no'mo - Monotonik]
esem - microessen (4:12)
[scateren - Kahvi]
Letna - Tisza meets Dunav (3:12)
[Tisza meets Dunav - Zymogen]
Shelter - The swamp (2:24)
[Sleepyhead falls off the edge of the world - Test Tube]
Fun Tourist - Who Needs Alice Anyway? (8:44)
[Who Needs Alice Anyway? - Milk]
c6 - dusty link (6:44)
[first - Minusn]
frank bretschneider - pneumatic/airless (5:05)
[fabelbuch - Nexsound]
Idle Sunder vs Dotkràz - Shedding Memory (3:30)
[Rust - Entity]
Velvet Narcosis - DIKTAT (4:10)
[Neu[t]ral - Enough Records]

Part 2 - http://www.connexionbizarre.net/webcast/cb_20080414-0420_b.mp3
("Elektroanschlag #9" with music selection by M.)
Nin Kuji - Bambasala
[V/A - Elektroanschlag 4 - Elektroanschlag]
Stendeck - Lonely Souls Can't Dance
[Can You Hear My Call? - Geska]
ESA - We All Know The World Is Wrong
[Devotion, Discipline, And Denial - Hive Records]
Geneviève Pasquier - L'Apparence C'est Tout
[Soap Bubble Factory - Ant-Zen]
Loss - Wrapped Up

S?x Only - [i]If 1 Givz Ya Rymz Thuz Shall B Me
[Unknown Sound Object - 9T9]
Chrysalide - 4th World War
[Lost In A Lost World - Audiotrauma]
Tzolk'in - K'ayab
[Haab' - Ant-Zen]
Punch Inc. - Tonic Torture
[Freaktime - Hands Productions]
The [Law-Rah] Collective - Heartfield
[V/A - Elektroanschlag 4 - Elektroanschlag]
Winterkälte - Eco-Lateral Damage
[Disturbance - Hands Productions]

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Connexion Bizarre radio show @ Radio Zero
The Connexion Bizarre radio show can be streamed every Friday at 23:00 GMT and Wednesdays at 10:00 GMT from http://www.radiozero.pt/


Reviews

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Kilowatts and Vanek - Focus & Flow
While the blatant accessibility of Vanek's vocals may turn off some listeners who necessitate more grit to their music, those who find solace in warm electronica along the lines of Postal Service, Styrofoam, or even Apparat will certainly feel right at home with "Focus & Flow."
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/reviews/r_kilowattsandvanek_ff.htm

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Liar's Rosebush - Circle The Squares
Trying to label Rosen's music is pointless. It certainly falls at the hard electronic or breakcore end of things but beyond that it also shows some originality. His method of combining styles is impressive, never letting any given track become in any way repetitive.
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/reviews/r_liarsrosebush_cts.htm

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Spherical Disrupted - Barriere
The fact that "Barriere" is essentially an EP consisting of one long new track, together with ten remixes, would otherwise suggest the low productivity to be excessive, but such is the quality of artists lined up here that this minor complaint is soon forgotten.
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/reviews/r_sphericaldisrupted_b.htm

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Indu Mezu - Opus
Indu Mezu's "Opus" offers a different take on electronic music, dispensing with computers and soft synths to get back to using old experimental techniques and simpler, but still skilful, sound creation and manipulation.
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/reviews/r_indumezu_o.htm


Media

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Carlos Ferrão - Business Traveller
"As agreed, I will begin sending you copies of the documentation we have been compiling. Once again I apologize for the piecemeal nature of these deliveries but I know you are eager to start your work. I am starting today with the first e-mail of many."
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/media/g_biztravel.htm


Connexion Bizarre events status:

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Bodypop @ "Era Uma Vez No Porto" bar (http://www.wikimapia.org/#y=41147735&x=-8667596&z=18&l=0&m=a&v=2 - map location)
19/04, saturday, 11pm-2.30am; Rua do Passeio Alegre 550, Porto (Portugal).
The "usual selection and latest news" of synthpop, electropop, robotpop, 8bitpop and bodypop!

Bodypop @ "Era Uma Vez No Porto" bar (http://www.wikimapia.org/#y=41147735&x=-8667596&z=18&l=0&m=a&v=2 - map location)
17/05, saturday, 11pm-2.30am; Rua do Passeio Alegre 550, Porto (Portugal).
The "usual selection and latest news" of synthpop, electropop, robotpop, 8bitpop and bodypop!

Recommended Events:
Note: we are not directly involved in the organization of these events.

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Tanzfront Festival 2008
2008-04-20, Club Gorod, Moscow (RU)
Please check http://www.tanzfront.ru/ - www.tanzfront.ru for more information.

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STFU Porto
2008-04-24/25/25, Fábrica de Som, Porto (PT)
Please check http://www.fabricadesom.org/stfuporto2008/ - www.fabricadesom.org/stfuporto2008 for more information.


Recently added links
http://www.nogo.de.gg/ - No Go!
http://www.6only.de.gg/ - S?x Only
http://www.clubhd.info/ - Club Hard-Drive (uk)
http://www.krachbar.de/ - Krachbar (de)
http://www.tanzfront.ru/ - Tanzfront

Netlabel releases spotlight:
http://www.laridae.at/getrelease.php?release_id=laridae037 - Iambic2 "As The Snow Fell" (Laridae)
http://www.laridae.at/getrelease.php?release_id=laridae039 - Photophob "Skaphander Skanks" (Laridae)

Latest recommended links
http://www.myspace.com/grabsteinmusic - Grabstein, dark ambient from Dublin via Switzerland
http://www.myspace.com/kkavi - Kavi, Latvian visuals/electronica artist
http://brainkitchen.raoulsinier.com/ - Brain Kitchen Magazine companion to the album with the same name by Raoul Sinier
http://www.flickr.com/photos/salz/sets/72157604432519383 - Elektroanschlag #9 (2009), photo gallery by S.Alt
http://www.rubemachine.com/ - Rube Goldberg Machine competition 2008
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/13/magazine/13anthropology-t.html?_r=3&pagewanted=all&oref=slogin&oref=slogin - "Can the Cellphone Help End Global Poverty?" (NY Times)


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Connexion Bizarre ( http://www.connexionbizarre.net/ ) was updated on 2008-04-21 with new webcasts, new reviews, new media features, new recommended events and links.

Reviewed this week were Tzolk'in "Haab'", "My Life In An Insulation Test" compilation, Destroid "Loudspeaker", Nazi Bastards From Aldebaran "Invasion", Combichrist "What The F**ck Is Wrong With You People?".
In the media section, a new installment of "Business Traveller".
This week's webcast features "Freecast" with music selection by PS and "Elektroanschlag #9" with music selection by M.
This week, we also begin a giveaway competition of four copies of the new Thisco compilation "Antibothis CD" (see below for details).


"Antibothis CD" compilation giveaway
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We have four copies of the new Thisco ( http://www.thisco.net/ ) compilation "Antibothis" ( http://www.myspace.com/urculture ) courtesy of the label. This is the audio CD that accompanies the 'occultural anthology' "Antibothis" and features spoken word colaboration between a selection of acclaimed underground authors and experimental musicians.
To be elegible to win a copy of this release please mail us at answer at info[at]connexionbizarre[dot]net with your full name and street address. The deadline for this giveaway is May 4th, 2008 and winners will be selected at random on that day.
Not valid for current Connexion Bizarre staff members.


Webcast & Radio Show

Part 1 - http://www.connexionbizarre.net/webcast/cb_20080421-0427_a.mp3
("Mid-life Christ" with music selection by Bauke van der Wal)
Mörder Machine - I'm so (5:54)
[Death Show - Slaughter Productions]
The Vault - Be my psychotic Slave! (9:32)
[Be my psychotic Slave! - Noir]
Crass - Reality Asylum (6:12)
[Best before - Southern Records]
Deutsch Katholische Feindschaft - Phalaenopsis (6:03)
[Smerzgrenze - Steinklang Records]
Leiche Rustikal - Spring 8 (5:14)
[Mortal Hazard - Indie-Ziert]
TGVT - Kill Under License (4:31)
[How terrorists kill - StateArt]
Predominance - Dust Of Lost Paradise (5:52)
[Nord Ambient Alliance - Cyclic Law]
MK9 - Truth (4:31)
[Resist - Neural Operations]
Stratum Terror - Transcent Vexation (5:05)
[Pariah Demise - Old Europa Cafe]
Navicon Torture Technologies - Love's Executioner (8:30)
[Love's Executioner - Annihilvs]
Mörder Machine - I'm so (reprise) (4:47)
[Death Show - Slaughter Productions]

Part 2 - http://www.connexionbizarre.net/webcast/cb_20080421-0427_b.mp3
("Stepping On Another Thin Line" with music selection by M.)
Iris - New Invaders
[Hydra - Diffusion Records]
S.I.N.A. - Antagonist
[Nie Und Immer - Hands Productions]
Ultraviolet - Dirty Club
[The Thin Line Between Love And Addiction - Crazy Bear]
Exillon - Hairyback Acid

Cabaret Voltaire - [i]Sensoria
[Micro-Phonies - Island Music]
Anthony Rother - Little Computer People
[This Is Electro - Datapunk]
The Rorschach Garden - Let The Information Flow
[Transfer - Bazooka Joe]
IGO - Crashing In The Air
[Synth Love - Modern Sky]
Michigan - Shine In Silver
[Pulse Of Pain - Memento Materia/A Different Drum]
Rename - Around Around
[Energize - A Different Drum]
Blank - Beneath

Mark Nicholas - [i]Maniac
[Perversions - Dirty Electronic]
David E. Sugar - Temper Temper
[V/A - 8BP050 - 8bitpeoples]

http://www.connexionbizarre.net/webcast.htm - Listen to the Webcast

Connexion Bizarre radio show @ Radio Zero
The Connexion Bizarre radio show can be streamed every Friday at 23:00 GMT and Wednesdays at 10:00 GMT from http://www.radiozero.pt/


Reviews

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Tzolk'in - Haab'
Like an epiphytic outgrowth from formalistic cues, Tzolk'in achieves musical, technical and spiritual success without sacrificing its critical artistic engagement with apocalyptic motifs. Expect music both thrumming and viscid, bathed in swathes of chimeric color and decorated with refined and subtle gestures; prepare to be immersed and transported.
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/reviews/r_tzolk-in_h.htm

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V/A - My Life In An Insulation Test
An interesting showcase of talent, bound to be broaden one's musical horizons, and presenting the work of artists from relatively 'exotic' locations, this release also hints at a progressive globalization of music styles and a blurring of cultural tendencies and idiosynchrasies.
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/reviews/r_va_mliait.htm

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Destroid - Loudspeaker
"Loudspeaker" would have made perfect sense if it had preceded "Future Prophecies." The fluid progression of change would be clear and sensible. Instead this sophomore effort is such a departure that it feels somewhat predictable and dispassionate by comparison.
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/reviews/r_destroid_l.htm

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Nazi Bastards From Aldebaran - Invasion
Very similar to dark electro releases in the same vein (for example, Velvet Acid Christ's "Calling Ov the Dead") - almost trancey in the rhythmic section, heavily laden with trademark dark and mysterious samples, and all linked together with grumbling atmospheric pad work. Old, analog, not very well produced, and unlikely to make a lasting impression on anyone but older fans of the genre.
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/reviews/r_nazibastardsfromaldebaran_i.htm

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Combichrist - What The F**ck Is Wrong With You People?
"WTFIWWYP"'s best tracks are comparable to some of the worst material on previous offerings. This is a release which was intended to capitalize on the act's meteoric rise to fame, but instead feels rushed and lazy.
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/reviews/r_combichrist_wtfiwwyp.htm


Media

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Carlos Ferrão - Business Traveller
"As agreed, I will begin sending you copies of the documentation we have been compiling. Once again I apologize for the piecemeal nature of these deliveries but I know you are eager to start your work. I am starting today with the first e-mail of many."
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/media/g_biztravel.htm


Connexion Bizarre events

Bodypop @ "Era Uma Vez No Porto" bar 17/05, saturday, 11pm-2.30am; Rua do Passeio Alegre 550, Porto (Portugal).
The "usual selection and latest news" of synthpop, electropop, robotpop, 8bitpop and bodypop!

Recommended Events:
Note: we are not directly involved in the organization of these events.

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STFU Porto
2008-04-24/25/25, Fábrica de Som, Porto (PT)
Please check http://www.fabricadesom.org/stfuporto2008/ for more information.


Recently added links
http://www.ressonus.net/ - Ressonus, ambient-glitch-experimental electronic music label
http://darkscene.blogspot.com/ - D:S Dark Scene, a "music archeology" blog about experimental and dark music from former Yugoslavia.

Netlabel releases spotlight
http://www.archaichorizon.com/releases/ah024/ah024.html - Experience. Hold. "March Forth" (Archaic Horizon Records)
http://www.antisocial.be/release.php?id=23 - Monsieur Connard "Fainéantise Comme Simple Offensive" (Antisocial)

Latest recommended links
http://www.trickfilmnoir.de/ - "The Music Of Erich Zann", stop-motion adaptation of H. P. Lovecraft's classic tale (video dowloadable in Quicktime format, found via Count Marius)


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Connexion Bizarre ( http://www.connexionbizarre.net/ ) was updated on 2008-04-28 with new webcasts, new reviews, new media features, new recommended events and links.

Reviewed this week were M-Pex "Phado", Subheim "Approach", Bardoseneticcube & Noises Of Russia "New Orthodox Line".
In the media section, a new installment of "Business Traveller".
This week's webcast features "Playlist #39" with music selection by João and "Expected Warning Shot" with music selection by M.
This week, we also continue the giveaway competition of four copies of the new Thisco compilation "Antibothis CD" (see below for details).



"Antibothis CD" compilation giveaway
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We have four copies of the new Thisco ( http://www.thisco.net/ ) compilation "Antibothis" ( http://www.myspace.com/urculture ) courtesy of the label. This is the audio CD that accompanies the 'occultural anthology' "Antibothis" and features spoken word colaboration between a selection of acclaimed underground authors and experimental musicians.
To be elegible to win a copy of this release please mail us at info[at]connexionbizarre[dot]net with your full name and street address. The deadline for this giveaway is May 4th, 2008 and winners will be selected at random on that day.
Not valid for current Connexion Bizarre staff members.


Webcast & Radio Show

Part 1 - http://www.connexionbizarre.net/webcast/cb_20080428-0504_a.mp3
("Playlist #39" with music selection by João)
Screloma - Memories (05:46)
[VA Tonwellen - About 40 Years - Atacama Records]
Mental Destruction - Your Dying Soul (06:06)
[Straw - Cold Meat Industry]
Dissecting Table - Dark Side Of Life (06:16)
[Ultra Materials 1986-1991 - Steinklang Industries]
Fall Weiss - All My Waking Hours (04:00)
[Fall Weiss - Agit Prop]
Flutwacht feat. Synomorph - ? (04:24)
[V/A - Koji Tano (2005 - ?) A Tribute - Steinklang Industries]
Genocide Organ - The Tears Of My Soul (08:38)
[V/A - Juche - ?]
Deadwood - 8 19 (11:04)
[8 19 - Cold Spring Records]
A.R.S. - Judge Of The Nations (04:26)
[A.R.S. - Agit Prop]
Sektion B - Remember The Time (04:32)
[Only Time - Hate And Revenge - Steinklang Industries]

Part 2 - http://www.connexionbizarre.net/webcast/cb_20080428-0504_b.mp3
("Expected Warning Shot" with music selection by M.)
Gregorio Bardini - Ezra Pound In Mantua
[Sentinelle Del Mattino - The Eastern Front]
Mnemonic - Political Absurdity (8bit rmx by Xabec)
[V/A - Hyperreality - Alien Productions]
Subheim - Hollow (rmx by Mobthrow)
[Approach - Tympanik Audio]
Orphx - Nullity v2.3
[Vita Mediativa - Hands Productions]
Thermidor - untitled
[V/A - Antibothis - Thisco]
Knr - Dim
[V/A - My Life In An Insulation Test - Electr-Ohm/Appliance Japan]
Utopia:Banished - Carve Up A Nit
[Dirtward - AEntitainment]
Proyecto Mirage - Turn It Off
[Turn It On - Ant-Zen]
100blumen - Beat That Nazi Maggot

Exillon - [i]Office Work

Twilight Electric - [i]Foreigner's Journey
[V/A - 8BP050 - 8bitpeoples]
Ili - Soft Denebing
[V/A - Music Of Deneb.2099 - Dars Records]

http://www.connexionbizarre.net/webcast.htm

Connexion Bizarre radio show @ Radio Zero
The Connexion Bizarre radio show can be streamed every Friday at 23:00 GMT and Wednesdays at 10:00 GMT from http://www.radiozero.pt/ - Radio Zero.


Reviews

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M-Pex - Phado
"Phado" is wholly Iberian in atmosphere, sensual and melodic with more than a tinge of nostalgic melancholy, evoking an ambience at once tangy and honey-dipped. These are the songs to compliment sentimental and lonely moods, when distance or time renders someone held dear intangible and missed.
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/reviews/r_mpex_p.htm

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Subheim - Approach
On the whole, "Approach" is a rather melancholic and atmospheric body of work which some may consider it as lacking variety in composition and emotion. While these are valid criticism, "Approach" is undoubtedly solid, showing great talent and skilled musicianship as well as great future promise for Subheim's growth as an artist.
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/reviews/r_subheim_a.htm

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Bardoseneticcube & Noises Of Russia - New Orthodox Line
The sheer lack of originality is surprising given the artists involved. At turns it seems to be trying to alienate its audience with ear piercing feedback, then to draw the listener in with much repeated choral motifs, but the balance is uneven and the overall product ill-arranged and unfocused.
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/reviews/r_bardoseneticcubenoisesofrussia_nol.htm


Media

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Carlos Ferrão - Business Traveller
"As agreed, I will begin sending you copies of the documentation we have been compiling. Once again I apologize for the piecemeal nature of these deliveries but I know you are eager to start your work. I am starting today with the first e-mail of many."
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/media/g_biztravel.htm


Connexion Bizarre events:

Bodypop @ "Era Uma Vez No Porto" bar (http://www.wikimapia.org/#y=41147735&x=-8667596&z=18&l=0&m=a&v=2 - map location)
17/05, saturday, 11pm-2.30am; Rua do Passeio Alegre 550, Porto (Portugal).
The "usual selection and latest news" of synthpop, electropop, robotpop, 8bitpop and bodypop!


Recently added links
http://www.myspace.com/anandasound - Ananda Jacobs, experimental ambient/trip-hop electronics
http://www.ddamage.org/ - dDamage
www.myspace.com/mushitsuro - Mushitsuro, industrial techno hardcore
http://www.neus318.com/ - Neus-318, experimental noise electronics
http://www.nn.iij4u.or.jp/~shirano/ - Saburo Hirano, experimental sounds
http://www.myspace.com/lestrolls - Les trolls, industrial hip-hop
http://www.youkneeform.com/ - Uniform, avantgarde electronic music
http://www.crunchpod.com/ - Crunch Pod, record label site re-vamp
http://absetzer.alter-x.net/ - Absetzer, power noise and extreme electronics
http://www.avantgarde-festival.de/ - Avantgarde Festival (de)
http://www.villettesonique.com/ - Villette Sonique (fr), electro-rock festival
http://www.stormparty.nl/ - Storm Party, industrial crossover party (Netherlands)
http://www.mp3tunes.com/ - MP3tunes, online music locker

Netlabel releases spotlight:
http://absetzer.alter-x.net/production/001/ - t_error 404 "Crush Hour EP" (Absetzer)
http://absetzer.alter-x.net/production/002/ - t_error 404 "Operation Anti Error EP" (Absetzer)

Latest recommended links
http://www.hospitalproductions.com/ - Hospital Productions
http://www.myspace.com/knrmusic - K & R Music
http://www.lagowski.com/ - Lagowski Music Projects
http://www.art-errorist.de/ - Art-Errorist, the art of Jean-Herve Peron
http://varnelis.net/blog/anti_pragmatic_manifesto_mark_jarzombek - Mark Jarzombek "An Anti-Pragmatic Manifesto"
http://consumerist.com/382824/emi-says-you-cant-store-your-music-files-online - "EMI Says You Can't Store Your Music Files Online" (The Consumerist)
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/7365120.stm - "Four sound effects that made TV history" (BBC)

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http://www.connexionbizarre.net/" target="_blank" />Connexion Bizarre was updated on 2008-05-05 with new webcasts, new reviews, new recommended events and links.

Reviewed this week were Xabec "Feuerstern", Moljebka Pvlse "Lode Lvx", Noise Dreams Machina "In / Out", Shrine "Distorted Legends, Pt.1", Edward Ruchalski "Territorial Objects", Wasteful Consumption Patterns "Solder"
This week's webcast features "asian eyes under the fade of red" with music selection by :JW: and "Soft Labour Times" with music selection by M.
This week, we begin a giveaway of three copies of Subheim's debut album "Approach" and announce the winners for the giveaway competition of the compilation "Antibothis" (see below for details).



Subheim "Approach" giveaway

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We have three copies of "Approach" the debut album of Greek project Subheim ( http://www.subheim.com/ ) to give away, courtesy of the Tympanik Audio record label ( http://www.tympanikaudio.com/ ). "Approach" was recently reviewed in Connexion Bizarre and you may read the review at http://www.connexionbizarre.net/reviews/r_subheim_a.htm
To be elegible to win a copy of this release please mail us info[at]connexionbizarre[dot]net with your full name and street address. The deadline for this giveaway is May 18th, 2008 and winners will be selected at random on that day.
Not valid for current Connexion Bizarre staff members.

"Antibothis CD" compilation giveaway
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We had four copies of the new Thisco compilation "Antibothis" courtesy of the label. This is the audio CD that accompanies the 'occultural anthology' "Antibothis" and features spoken word colaboration between a selection of acclaimed underground authors and experimental musicians.
The winners were: Danielle D. (be), Ignacio P. (es), Monica G. (it), Nguyen K. (fr),


Webcast & Radio Show

Part 1 - http://www.connexionbizarre.net/webcast/cb_20080505-0511_a.mp3
("asian eyes under the fade of red" with music selection by :JW:)
Thunderball - Heart of the Hustler (5:39)
[Scorpio Rising - Eighteenth Street Lounge Music]
Antlers Mulm - Filth in Several Styles (5:39)
[Of Withered Sparks - Loki Foundation]
Portishead - We Carry On (6:28)
[Third - Chrysalis]
Absolute Body Control - So Hard (4:33)
[Wind[re]wind - Daft Records]
Iberian Spleen - The Family Keeps Standing (5:57)
[Drama 'N' Base - Memento Materia]
Wave in Head - Emotional Machines (4:45)
[You - A Different Drum]
Ashbury Heights - Waste Our Love (5:22)
[Three Cheers For The Newlydeads - Out of Line]
Client - Drive (Dobro Lovemix by Boosta) (3:55)
[untitled - Out Of Line]
Cerrone - Time For Your Love (6:12)
[Cerrone's Paradise - C-Side]

Part 2 - http://www.connexionbizarre.net/webcast/cb_20080505-0511_b.mp3
("Soft Labour Times" with music selection by M.)
Subheim - One Step Before The Exit
[Approach - Tympanik Audio]
M-Pex - Hydheia
[Phado - Thisco]
Mad EP - 51 Areas
[Bass.Hed - Ad Noiseam]
DJ Hidden - As She Laughed
[The Later After - Ad Noiseam]
Raoul Sinier - Brain Kitchen
[Brain Kitchen - Ad Noiseam]
Zentex - Uusiase
[V/A - C:\>_THOMAR - Thisco]
Spyweirdos and John Mourjopoulos with Floros Floridis - Utopia
[Epistrophy At Utopia - Ad Noiseam]
Sunao Inami - You Daren't Look Behind
[Laid Back Computing - Electr-Ohm]
Cruise [Ctrl] - White Lodge

Skincage - [i]I Saw A Pale Horse
[Things Fall Apart - Spectre]

http://www.connexionbizarre.net/webcast.htm

Connexion Bizarre radio show @ Radio Zero
The Connexion Bizarre radio show can be streamed every Friday at 23:00 GMT and Wednesdays at 10:00 GMT from http://www.radiozero.pt/


Reviews

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Xabec - Feuerstern
This release doesn't need any words to be advertised towards admirers of Xabec; they will already own the box. People still in doubt about whether to obtain a copy shouldn't wait too long. I wouldn't be surprised if this becomes be a (well deserved) bestseller.
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/reviews/r_xabec_f.htm

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Moljebka Pvlse - Lode Lvx
Most of the time Drone records from Germany - run by the master of drones, Stefan Knappe of Troum - invests in lesser known names or artists who haven't had many releases thus far. So it was a big surprise to see the name Moljebka Pvlse in Drone Records' latest list of releases.
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/reviews/r_moljebkapvlse_ll.htm

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Noise Dreams Machina - In / Out
The noisiest of a recent batch of releases by Drone Records is something of a new name, one Oscar Martin under the moniker Noise Dreams Machina - a name that fits perfectly in the Dream Machines theme from Drone Records.
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/reviews/r_noisedreamsmachina_io.htm

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Shrine - Distorted Legends, Pt.1
Music-wise there is a lot to be discovered here. Nice mellow ambient layers form the basis on which static analog sounds create a feeling of loneliness. On the reverse side, some added bass sounds create an emotion that can only be described by the word mesmerizing...
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/reviews/r_shrine_dl1.htm

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Edward Ruchalski - Territorial Objects
This album is recommended to anyone who considers themselves fans of older Organum or Nurse With Wound material. If you are into drone and experimental music at all, you would probably be quite content with this album as well.
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/reviews/r_edwardruchalski_to.htm

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Wasteful Consumption Patterns - Solder
Although it feels like you've heard everything the album has to offer after only three songs, it is still a memorable selection of music that blurs the lines between breakbeat, digital hardcore, drum'n'bass and industrial.
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/reviews/r_wastefulconsumptionpatterns_s.htm


Connexion Bizarre events

Bodypop @ "Era Uma Vez No Porto" bar
( http://www.wikimapia.org/#y=41147735&x=-8667596&z=18&l=0&m=a&v=2 - map location)
17/05, saturday, 11pm-2.30am; Rua do Passeio Alegre 550, Porto (Portugal).
The "usual selection and latest news" of synthpop, electropop, robotpop, 8bitpop and bodypop!

Bodypop @ "Era Uma Vez No Porto" bar
( http://www.wikimapia.org/#y=41147735&x=-8667596&z=18&l=0&m=a&v=2 - map location)
21/06, saturday, 11pm-2.30am; Rua do Passeio Alegre 550, Porto (Portugal).
The "usual selection and latest news" of synthpop, electropop, robotpop, 8bitpop and bodypop!


Recently added links
http://www.theviciousalliance.com/ - The Vicious Alliance
http://vortexsoundtech.web.pt/ - VortexSoundTech
http://line.alter-x.net - X-Line, netlabel formerly known as NBKline

Latest recommended links
http://skullvomit.com/drf/ - Die Rote Form, noise industrial
http://www.technologyreview.com/printer_friendly_article.aspx?id=20569 - "Where Are They? - Why I hope the search for extraterrestrial life finds nothing."
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/7364475.stm - When does kinky porn become illegal?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/berkshire/5297600.stm - Mother wins ban on violent porn (BBC)
http://www.backlash-uk.org.uk/ - Backlash relevant if you're on the UK, and want to do something about the news above
http://www.officeofstrategicinfluence.com/bulkmailer/ - Creative Tips In Dealing With Spammers And Bulkmailers (found via Matt "Caustic" Fanale, thanks)
http://yadogg.com/pictures/vinyl-sleeve-heads - Vinyl Sleeve-Heads


Merchandise

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Connexion Bizarre Pins
State your individuality and rhythmical reverberation with this set of five one-inch Connexion Bizarre buttons! One featuring the main C.B. logo, three featuring the alternative mascots/logos and one featuring the Connexion Bizarre "reverberate rhythmically" motto.
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/store/s_cbpin001.htm

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Connexion Bizarre ( http://www.connexionbizarre.net/ ) was updated on 2008-05-12 with new webcasts, reviews, interviews, media featureas as well as new recommended events and links.

Reviewed this week: Troum "Darvê sh/Ajin", Sunao Inami "LaidBack Computing", Francisco López "Live In Auckland", V/A "Hyperreality".
Interviewed this week: br0d, MAB and Blimpcaptain of Boole (part 1), Oleg Smenovykh of Dars Records.
In the Media section: another installment of Business Traveller.
This week's webcast features "Something For The Ladies..." with music selection by DJ Istabmyhead and "Steelwool Q-tips" with music selection by M.
This week, we continue a giveaway of three copies of Subheim's excellent debut album "Approach" (see below for details).



Subheim "Approach" giveaway
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We have three copies of "Approach" the debut album of Greek project Subheim ( http://www.subheim.com/ ) to give away, courtesy of the Tympanik Audio record label (http://www.tympanikaudio.com/ ). "Approach" was recently reviewed in Connexion Bizarre and you may read the review at http://www.connexionbizarre.net/reviews/r_subheim_a.htm .
To be elegible to win a copy of this release please mail us at info[at]connexionbizarre[dot]net with your full name and street address. The deadline for this giveaway is May 18th, 2008 and winners will be selected at random on that day.
Not valid for current Connexion Bizarre staff members.


Webcast & Radio Show

Part 1 - http://www.connexionbizarre.net/webcast/cb_20080512-0518_a.mp3
("Something For The Ladies..." with music selection by DJ Istabmyhead)
Amon Tobin - Bloodstone
[The Foley Room - Ninja Tune]
Drop The Lime - Glock Box
[Sky City Rising - Brooklyn Beats]
Ital Tek - Weave (feat. Anneka)
[Deep Pools - Square Records]
Macabre Unit - Ghost
[Ghost - Boka Records]
Milanese - Billy Hologram
[1 Up - Warp Records]
Psion - Subterrainean
[Subterrainean / Tyrant EP - Audio Blueprint]
Apex - Space Between (feat Ayah)
[Weapons of Mass Creation 3 - Hospital Records]
Magus - God of War
[God of War - ADHD Recordings]
Black Sun Empire - Arrakis
[Driving Insane - Black Sun Empire]
SPL & T.Z.A - Violation
[Freak Family Drum Circle Explosion - Freak Recordings]
The Panacea - Evil Seed (Limewax Remix)
[Anokhin & Mootz EP - Position Chrome]


Part 2 - http://www.connexionbizarre.net/webcast/cb_20080512-0518_b.mp3
("Steelwool Q-tips" with music selection by M.)
Muckrackers - ! Aktion !
[[Uckange_4] - Les Forces Alliées]
Absent - Dark Corridor (Ten Data Keshin remix)
[Absent's Children - self-released]
To Mega Therion - The Sermon Of Setekh
[The Blood Rituals EP - Sistinas (unreleased: grab it legally, courtesy of the artist, http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=ABCB250534F6FA6F - here and artwork http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=E2670F9351FF5F91 - here)]
Hansel - Generate Humans (Evestus - General Nonhuman Remix)
[Reshaping Linear Formulai - D-trash Records]
S?x Only - Psykick Idiotz
[Unknown Sound Object - 9t9]
Sunao Inami - The Man Who Sold The Calculator
[Laid Back Computing - Electr-Ohm]
Stpocold - Sick In Your Mind (orig. by Klinik)
[What Happened Outside - Cold Graey]
Cruise [Ctrl] - Two Men Getting Sick

Eye8soccer - [i]Sporting Thiscovered Eusebio
[V/A - Thisagree & Shadow - Thisco/Underworld]
Emdy - Mirror
[V/A - ReSSonus Net Vol.1 - ReSSonus]
Monokrom - The Carrots Sweep
[Tales Of Rabbits And Hares - Ant-Zen]

http://www.connexionbizarre.net/webcast.htm

Connexion Bizarre radio show @ Radio Zero
The Connexion Bizarre radio show can be streamed every Friday at 23:00 GMT and Wednesdays at 10:00 GMT from http://www.radiozero.pt/


Interviews

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Br0d, the MAB & Blimpcaptain - Boole (part 1)
Boole are many things to many people, but mostly unheard from the last half a decade until the release of "The Vital Few" this year. What transpired from a conversation with the band is as weird and varied as Boole's music is. Read and be educated, entertained, and most likely mildly confused. They would have it no other way.
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/interviews/m_boole_pt1.htm

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Oleg Semenovykh - Dars Records
An independent expanding Russian label dedicated to the new intelligent music (post-IDM and new intelligent electronica, glitch, abstract, ambient, electroacoustic music) and other "pushing boundaries" styles.
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/interviews/m_darsrecords.htm


Reviews

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Troum - Darvê sh/Ajin
Jaroslaw Szeliga from the Polish label Nefryt probably offered Stefan Knappe from Troum to re-release two older vinyl releases on one CD, and from the full discography from Troum it's doubtful if any other two releases would fit a CD this well.
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/reviews/r_troum_dsa.htm

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Sunao Inami - LaidBack Computing
Somewhat ceremonial in some points, and never quite organic, the compositions are ostensibly relaxing or relaxed, making its title a rather adequate one. "LaidBack Computing" is as good as one would expect from an artist like Sunao Inami, sure to please his fans and appeal to appreciators of abstract electronic music.
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/reviews/r_sunaoinami_lbc.htm

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Francisco López - Live In Auckland
A worthwhile piece of sound art for the initiated, but perhaps a little too challenging/pretentious for the newcomer.
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/reviews/r_franciscolopez_lia.htm

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V/A - Hyperreality
It is no surprise that a lot of what's on offer here is similar, as it is after all a label sampler rather than a stand-alone compilation, and unfortunately some less than inspired tracks do tend to blur at the borders while other genuinely good (if a little generic) offerings are overshadowed by their placement alongside superior artists.
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/reviews/r_va_h.htm


Media

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Carlos Ferrão - Business Traveller
"As agreed, I will begin sending you copies of the documentation we have been compiling. Once again I apologize for the piecemeal nature of these deliveries but I know you are eager to start your work. I am starting today with the first e-mail of many."
http://www.connexionbizarre.net/media/g_biztravel.htm


Connexion Bizarre events

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Bodypop @ "Era Uma Vez No Porto" bar 17/05, saturday, 11pm-2.30am; Rua do Passeio Alegre 550, Porto (Portugal).
The "usual selection and latest news" of synthpop, electropop, robotpop, 8bitpop and bodypop!

Bodypop @ "Era Uma Vez No Porto" bar 21/06, saturday, 11pm-2.30am; Rua do Passeio Alegre 550, Porto (Portugal).
The "usual selection and latest news" of synthpop, electropop, robotpop, 8bitpop and bodypop!


Recently added links
http://www.mauin.net/ - Mauin, Japanese experimental electronic/idm
http://www.tmtlegion.com/ - To Mega Therion, noise/industrial/black metal fusion project
http://www.bleepstreet.com/ - Bleepstreet, 8bit/chiptune music record label
http://pulsations-for-you.ru/ - Pulsations For You, netlabel
http://www.neurobeat-radio.de/ - Neurobeat Radio
http://www.sleeveface.com/ - Sleeveface

Netlabel releases spotlight:
http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=ABCB250534F6FA6F - To Mega Therion "The Bood Rituals EP" artist-authorized distribution of the unreleased EP, originally scheduled to be released by Sistinas Music; .WAV files, + full album artwork ( http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=E2670F9351FF5F91 )

Latest recommended links
http://www.myspace.com/lexxemachina - Lexxe Machina
http://ironsky.net/ - Iron Sky, the new movie project of the Finnish "Star Wreck" crew.
http://www.art-for-a-change.com/News/eyes.htm - Watchful Eyes - A modern British Poster to make Orwell blus