Darque Productions welcomes BABYLAND LIVE

[DJ Saint]

July 7, 2009

Darque Productions welcomes:

Babyland

opening act to be announced

Smalls

10339 Conant St

Hamtramck, MI 48212

18+ welcome

$10 Tickets available at the door only!

DOORS at 8pm

Babyland

The term "cutting-edge" gets thrown around a lot when describing musical projects, but it easily and certainly defines California based act Babyland. Dan Gatto and Smith, the masterminds behind the group, term their musical assault "Independent Electronic Junk Punk" - an anarchstic cocktail of hardcore, techno, drum'n'bass and noise, a chronically underproduced attack on the nerves that flips its middle finger to the "Future Pop" craze of the moment. Imagine a hybrid of Einstruzende Neubauten and Combichrist.

Babyland first teamed with Los Angeles punk label Flipside (an honor afforded few bands) and released three full-length efforts, (You Suck Crap, A Total Let-Down, Who’s Sorry Now?) in addition to numerous singles, EP’s, and compilation appearances (including a soundtrack appearance on Gregg Araki’s The Doom Generation). With each release, the band exceeded the expectations of audiences by deconstructing their own musical process: each release offering a new piece to an ever-expanding puzzle. Subsequent material has been released by the band's own label, Mattress. The fifth full length (The Finger) and a compilation of earlier songs (Decade One) was released in Europe by Dependent Records. Most recently, a deal with Metropolis Records has resulted in the commercial release of the sixth and most recent album (Cavecraft).

Babyland have long enjoyed a fanatical cult status in the United States, due as much to their music as their frenetic live show (which have included shows with Nitzer Ebb, Combichrist, Imperative Reaction and touring with VNV Nation). Known for their use of metal trash to percussive effect, this "misuse of instruments and machines" stands at the very core of their concept: the musical revolution the duo seek would simply elude them through the use of classical instruments. Reactions to the bands live shows are often described by some as "Probably the most energetic live show from a two-man band ever to grace a stage".

Impulsive, spontaneous and alive, Babyland growl, bang and purr - yet there is also a refinement of composition, a focus on the moment, a freedom of emotion. It is the latest step in a genre-defying journey through an artistic landscape littered with the wreckage of destroyed pop culture in search of the insurgent spirit of independence that lies within us all.

Hear Babyland Music:

http://www.myspace.com/babylandmusic

more info at:

http://www.darqueproductions.com

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On a personal note:

There have been several bands on my list that I really want to see. Been fortunate enough to have that list shortened over the years and see/help promote many of those shows in Detroit. Babyland has been on the MUST see list for years now and Darque Productions is very excited to be having them perform. Their performances have been talked about with rave reviews for as long as I can recall. Babyland is a band who doesn't do full-fledged tours often (much like Neubauten) so with this rare occurrence I HIGHLY urge you to attend what is sure to be an impressive performance. Investigate the band via myspace, check out some YouTube videos, request songs at the clubs to get yourself familiar with this act. Pack away the excuses, put aside some cash, sell your organs, basically DO WHATEVER IT TAKES and get yourselves and your friends out for this event - it'll be well worth it!!!! Look forward to seeing you there!

Edited May 21, 2009 by DJ Saint

[pleasurekatzen]

Epic!

[pleasurekatzen]

Video for Babyland's "Gehry."

Edited May 13, 2009 by pleasurekatzen

[DJ Saint]

Interview with Babyland from the February 09 issue of Auxilary magazine

http://auxiliarymagazine.com/music/2009/02...-with-babyland/

[Rev.Reverence]

Iz very nice music!

[pleasurekatzen]

I just got a package in the mail from Babyland's record label, Metropolis. What's in it, you might ask? Only copies of the new release 'Cavecraft' as well as a whole mess of Babyland posters to give away to the first few people through the door at the show! Proof that the early bird DOES in fact get the worm... or cd's and swag as it were

[DJ Saint]

another nice interview with Babyland from Rockstar Journalism

http://www.rockstarjournalism.com/id59.html

[DJ Saint]

:: bump ::

Babyland perform a track off their new album Cavecraft at the DNA Lounge in SF.

[t1m3k1ll3r]

Another classic Babyland performance. Seriously, this is a show not to be missed, if you are a fan of real LIVE industrial music, be at Small's on July 7th.

[DJ Saint]

Trent Reznor thinks these guys are cool and that you should go to the show!

[Black Jack (1)]

I just got a package in the mail from Babyland's record label, Metropolis. What's in it, you might ask? Only copies of the new release 'Cavecraft' as well as a whole mess of Babyland posters to give away to the first few people through the door at the show! Proof that the early bird DOES in fact get the worm... or cd's and swag as it were

Good to know cause I'm buying tickets in advance this place is a hidden jewel.

[DJ Saint]

Fancy poster for the whole tour

[pleasurekatzen]

Darque Productions is happy to confirm Function 13 as the local opener for the Detroit date of the Babyland tour. Spread the word!

[pleasurekatzen]

::BUMP:: just 15 days away!!

[hunhee]

Sounds interesting, the links are rad!!!

Everyone should make it out to this, think about it, it's TUESDAY, it's not like there's anything else gothy going on for Tuesdays.

Edited June 24, 2009 by hunhee

[void6]

It's only a week away!

[pleasurekatzen]

Just 3 days away! So effing excited!!!

[hunhee]

TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[pleasurekatzen]

TONIGHT!

Hope to see you guys there

[hunhee]

:happydance :happydance :happydance :happydance

I can't wait!!! o0o0 what to wear, maybe the new outfit that just got delivered to my house.. this one ISN'T vinyl. Although, the shirt I got for someone else, IS vinyl, and think he should probably wear that..

[DJ Saint]

If you were there you witnessed one of the most amazing, real-industrial, full-of-energy shows to hit Detroit in years. Thanks to all those that did show up! The band really enjoyed performing in Detroit.

If you missed it...

get yourself clued in to this band and don't miss them next time.

More photos from the Babyland show here

[DJ Nocker]

So pissed that I missed the show, I was out of town with family -.-

Im sure it was amazing though..