The Connellys scored a copy of "Bring on the Shits" on Bandaged Hand Produce while in Japan thanks to Greh and we wanted to go over this classic 1995 cassette comp for today'’'s episode. An absolute stand out 90s compilation, this one brings together artists from disparate corners of the noise world and places them within the Bandage Hand universe. The results are stunning. Mlehst himself supplied us with thoughts and info and we relay them throughout our talk. For the ExtraNoisextra segment on ...
May 01, 2024•51 min•Season 2Ep. 258
We have returned! Back from Japan and full of excitement as we recap our entire time at the NWN/Hospital Productions Japan Fest. From the sets to the atmosphere to the country itself, this is a jam-packed episode stacked to the brim. Support the underground and support noise!! For the ExtraNoisextra segment on the patreon, we go over all the other things we did in Japan such as wrestling, Trader Vic's, Godzilla's head, and much more! 30 minutes worth of tales!
Apr 24, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Season 2Ep. 257
We wanted to do one more episode before heading across the ocean, so we answered more listener questions. Japanese noise, Cold Meat Industry, sample gathering and much more are discussed today. For the ExtraNoisextra segment on the patreon, we answer more questions for about 20 extra minutes.
Mar 29, 2024•49 min•Season 4Ep. 256
We're back! After a bit of a lapse we return with a packed Listener Q&A episode. We get into special packaging, gear, storing releases, preferred listening styles and so much more. Thank you for your continued support and thank you for listening to noise!For the ExtraNoisextra segment on the patreon, we answer even more questions.Check out the new Noisextra t-shirtFollow us on Instagram: @noisextraFollow us on Twitter: @noisextraaaSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/noisextra
Mar 20, 2024•1 hr 9 min
The Hearing Trumpet was one of the most important noise bands for Greh’s entry into the underground and we got a chance to talk with Dave and Greg, the duo that is the Hearing Trumpet. They provide a fascinating history of 80s and 90s noise in Michigan with a ton of great stories. One can tell immediately the connection these two have and the conversion is infectious. Book a show, set up, and leave.
Feb 21, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Season 2Ep. 254
For the ExtraNoisextra segment on the patreon, we continue the V Day theme for over 30 minutes and talk about some favorite porn films of the 70s and 80s.
Feb 14, 2024•51 min•Season 2Ep. 253
Greh began organizing his noise fliers, postcards, stickers, and more so we got together to go thru his collection. We talk about ways to archive and store these items, and the importance of keeping noise ephemera. In addition, we have a pretty extensive recent listening section. For the ExtraNoisextra segment on the patreon, we posted a video of going through some of Greh's items, some that are mentioned on the episode and some exclusive to the video.
Feb 07, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 4Ep. 252
Davin Brainard of Princess Dragon Mom and Time Stereo joins us to head back to his early days of noise. Davin worked at Record Collector in the late 80s throughout the 90s and supplied Greh and the greater Michigan area with classic noise releases. In addition, Davin brought MSBR, Government Alpha, and Aube to the US. We get into all of this and more with an original of the scene. For ExtraNoisextra on the patreon, a big question about the Fab .44 Pure CD is answered with history behind the proj...
Jan 31, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 251
Ain Soph "Kshatriya" is a special album and we enter the world it invokes. We discuss the many references presented within this completely unique sonic testament. Tara went deep with the research for this episode and enriches the album’s impact. One of Italy's great exports, Ain Soph sends us into many new realms ripe for discovery. For the ExtraNoisextra segment on the patreon, Tara expands the discussion on the themes of Ain Soph, including the history behind the term that is the band's name....
Jan 17, 2024•50 min•Season 2Ep. 250
We are too excited for Japan so we delve into a classic comp that emanated out of Osaka — "Noise Forest." A truly mandatory CD, "Noise Forest" brings together a powerhouse of early 90s Japanese noise stalwarts such as Merzbow, Masonna, CCCC, Mode Bruits and more. Traverse with us and get lost on the “Noise Forest.” For the ExtraNOISEXTRA segment on the patreon, we go over multiple versions and sessions of Merzbow "Travelling" that was released by Slowdown Records.
Jan 10, 2024•45 min•Season 2Ep. 249
Happy Noise New Year to all! To kick off the year, we wanted to do a loose check in episode going over some recent listening, reading and watching before we get into 2024 full swing. Wipe the hangover from your brain and welcome another year of noise.
Jan 03, 2024•41 min•Season 3Ep. 248
We go back in time to when Greh lived in and ran his loft venue the Green Door in Detroit. Greh gives us his history moving in and deciding to host many noise shows. We get into some of the madness, some of the idiocy and some of the greatness of the Green Door. Don’t lock your car doors, that way you don’t have to clean up the broken window. For the ExtraNoisextra segment, we are including a couple recordings made at the Green Door — Bloodyminded "Live Behind the Green Door" and a track from Aa...
Dec 27, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 247
A scheduling mishap had Mike and Tara sorting out an episode. The decision was made to leave the house and look for inspiration. What transpired was the discovery of a 10" by a very important historical project — "Gris" by :zoviet-france:. It was a sign to dig deep into the band, one that Mike and Tara are admittedly not insanely familiar with. So come along on our journey in discovering this fantastic 10" and diving into :zoviet-france:. For the ExtraNoisextra segment on the patreon, we share t...
Dec 20, 2023•40 min•Season 2Ep. 246
The season’s bells were ringing for us to cover the classic Projekt Records compilation "Excelsis: A Dark Noel." The original dark Christmas comp, it ranges from ambient and abstraction to more traditional takes on holiday classics. Fill your cups with eggnog and enjoy the seasonal darkness. For the ExtraNoisextra segment on the patreon, we discuss other albums and bands we tend to listen to in the early winter.
Dec 13, 2023•52 min•Season 2Ep. 245
It’s been referenced many times throughout the years on Noisextra, especially on our recent Skin Crime episode, so we felt it was time to finally discuss the "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" VHS. "Huck Finn" documents the 1997 tour featuring the Haters, Emil Beaulieau, the Haters, Skin Crime, Crank Sturgeon, and Angst Hase Pfeffer Nase. It’s an absolute classic VHS and we got some inside info from some participants. Get lost on the back roads with us and "Huck Finn." For the ExtraNoisextra segme...
Dec 06, 2023•52 min•Season 2Ep. 244
Mike and Tara take a trip back to their earliest days in Lexington, KY and discuss some memorable shows and events from that time. A show at Club Seal that ended at the hospital, shows in the street, in tiny apartments and more. Never let the fire of the maverick days go out. For the ExtraNoisextra segment on the patreon, we discuss some of our recent listening including a release that very much pertains to the regular episode.
Nov 29, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 243
Noise History class is underway with a full-to-the-brim episode focusing on the Skin Crime s/t LP on Hospital Productions from 2003. We had a conversation looking back on this time with Pat, and appropriately (as you’ll hear), Mark jumps on out of nowhere near the end. We talked with Dominick leading up to the episode and insert his recollections and thoughts on releasing the very first Hospital LP throughout. Part "in conversation," part "audio documentary," all SKIN CRIME. For the ExtraNOISEXT...
Nov 22, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Season 2Ep. 242
The three of us got together to go through some 90s mailorder catalogs. We sift through catalogs from three classic distros: Malignant, Artware, and RRR. Comparing and contrasting the differences among them made for a lively noise discussion. Head back in time via invaluable printed matter.
Nov 15, 2023•59 min•Season 4Ep. 241
We had a great time catching up with our old friend Andy Ortmann of Panicsville and Nihilist Recordings. Andy has been doing it since 1992 with no signs of stopping. From his beginnings in St. Louis to relocating to Chicago, we go into his entire noise history. Ortmann has worked with innumerable artists and his passion for the underground has never wavered. Head thru a portal to the outer limits and forget about the return. For the ExtraNoisextra segment on the patreon, Mike pulls out a compila...
Nov 08, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 240
Video game composer and sound designer Ross Tregenza joins us to discuss the process of creating all the sounds for the new Texas Chain Saw Massacre video game and maintaining a faithful atmosphere to Tobe Hooper's 1974 film. Tregenza's soundtrack plays separately from the game as an excellent dark ambient album rich in tension. We discuss how he got into the industry, his work for Cyberpunk 2077, varying levels of chicken agitation and composing for games in general. For the ExtraNOISEXTRA segm...
Nov 01, 2023•50 min•Season 2Ep. 239
he annual Atrax Morgue episode has arrived. This year, we place a bag over our heads with "Death-Orgasm Connector." A CD from 2003, this album distills the greatness of Atrax Morgue into 10 of his most potent tracks. It’s never a bad time to listen to Atrax Morgue, but the end of October is truly the perfect atmosphere for "Death-Orgasm Connector. The game is closed. Marco Corbelli forever. For the ExtraNoisextra segment on the patreon we each chose an Italian horror movie to dissect, as is our ...
Oct 25, 2023•45 min•Season 2Ep. 238
October screamed for an episode on a soundtrack and a movie, and we landed on the hate-filled nihilism of "the Last House on Dead End Street." In the first part of the episode, we talk to Adam Higgins who released the soundtrack on LP. He tells us how the record came together and how he figured out where all the tracks came from. After he heads back to work, we get into the movie itself. It is very appropriate listening and watching for the darkest month.
Oct 18, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 237
Up in the Arctic Circle sits Lasse Marhaug, a prominent figure in the noise underground since the early 90s. Lasse joins us to dissect his history, from metal and grindcore tape trading to discovering noise to connecting with noiseheads all over the world. Pack your bags for the Northern-most reaches and gear up for another ice cold noise history lesson. For the ExtraNoisextra segment on the patreon, Lasse talks film and tea. This 15 minute segment is near the end of episode on the patreon feed....
Oct 11, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Season 2Ep. 236
October is here and we start off the dark month with a look to the distant past as we discuss Inanna “Storm I-III” on Old Europa Cafe from 1993. Pieces and movements that evoke the inner space of other times, this CD will set the tone to finish out the year. On the ExtraNoisextra segment on the patron, we get into the story of the goddess Inanna and her erotic, warlike presence. This segment immediately follows the regular episode on the patreon feed.
Oct 04, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 254
We return the the hallowed days of early'80s Broken Flag with the absolute classic “Statement” compilation. Ramleh, Un-Kommuniti, Pure and Consumer Electronics (aka unlisted and untitled on the album) all contribute their own unique and powerful material, adding up to one of the great UK PE albums.For the ExtraNoisextra segment on the patreon, we continue our Broken Flag/Ramleh talk as we fully cover the great “Hand of Glory” EP. This 20 minute segment immediately follows the regular episode on ...
Sep 27, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 234
Ben Chasny of Six Organs of Admittance joins us for a great talk on a different branch of the underground. Six Organs has provided some incredible outer folk and expansive guitar work since the 90s. His newest album "Sleep Tones" is a full on double LP or pure ambient just released on VDSQ. Chasny has also worked closely with David Tibet, from being in the live Current 93 line up to handling some guitar on the magnificent "The Light is Leaving Us All." For the ExtraNoisextra segment on the patre...
Sep 20, 2023•1 hr 14 min
Noise goes on the road as we discuss our early days of touring. Overnight drives, broken down vans, and filthy accommodations are all touched on as we get into the first Hair Police tour, early Hive Mind tours, and much more. Join us for a trip into the distant past through the haze of fumes and hear how we did it at the dawn of the millennium. For the ExtraNoisextra segment on the patreon, we are putting up an entire Hair Police live tape from the early days. "Movies '01-'02" was originally rel...
Sep 13, 2023•1 hr 8 min
From providing homemade Manson shirts to John Balance and David Tibet to buzzing around the Psychic TV world to narrating Genesis P-Orridge’s autobiography, Paul "Bee" Hampshire has been all around the world, heavily within the UK industrial scene. Bee tells us his life story, which includes briefly being a pop star in Japan as well as working at an early 80s fetish club, and gives a cool different history of the strange world of the 80s and 90s.
Sep 06, 2023•1 hr 59 min•Season 5Ep. 231
Today we go through issue #6 of “Audio Drudge” from 1995. Each of us focused on one interview — Mike took Namanax, Tara took Smell & Quim, and Greh took Daniel Menche — and report that our findings. We then go over the issues as a whole, including the ads and the many great reviews. This is a style of episode we plan to continue…let us know any zines you’d like us to go through. Print media forever.For the 30 minute ExtraNoisextra segment on the patreon, we go over recent listening, some of ...
Aug 30, 2023•59 min•Season 2Ep. 230
Mike and Tara were having massive problems with their Sequential Circuits Six Trak synth. Greh came over to repair it and record an episode while doing it. Lo and behold, when Greh arrived, the synth decided to start working again. Still, Greh takes us through opening and cleaning the Six Trak and gives plenty of advice on how to maintain a synth. It’s another episode in the vein of "Studio Reorganization."
Aug 23, 2023•58 min•Season 2Ep. 229
