Tragedy for (US) Tour 08.29.2010 @ Smalls

[pleasurekatzen]

Sunday, August 29, 2010

Darque Productions presents:

Tragedy (For Us) Tour

featuring:

Iszoloscope + Ad•Ver•Sary

w/sg: Servitor Sanctum 7, Lunar Effect

DJ's Saint + Meta

Tickets $10 door only

ALL AGES

Doors at 8p.m.

@ Smalls

Iszoloscope

Since 1999, Iszoloscope has been pushing the abstract conceptualization of isolation and its induced altered states of consciousness into a powerful, ominous, and immersive world of dark sonic aesthetic that can be called its very own. Seamlessly bending stylistic constraints by creating a fusion of industrial, electro-acoustic, ambient, rhythmic noise, psy-trance and break-core; this artistic endeavor sets an exceptional standard in hybrid electronic music.

Establishing itself as an experimental music project in the late nineties on the radiophonic landscape of Ottawa, Canada; Iszoloscope quickly gathered momentum through weekly broadcasts and renditions at local alternative electronic music events. In 2001, Iszoloscope gained world-wide attention performing at the German underground music festival Maschinenfest and releasing its debut album, "Coagulating Wreckage", on Belgium's Spectre Records.

As of Today, Iszoloscope has remixed countless artists, appeared on dozens compilations, produced 4 more full length albums on the European labels Ant-Zen & Spectre ("Aquifère", "Au Seuil du Néant", "Les Gorges Des Limbes", and "The Audient Void") along with several EPs and collaborations on the labels YB-70, Ad Noiseam, and Spectre. Iszoloscope has also executed 5 successful European tours, and a myriad of shows at international events across the planet from Australia to Japan, to Europe and North America (Including the Movement Festival in Detroit).

Ad•Ver•Sary

Hailing from the Canadian electronic music underground after a decade of Techno and Industrial DJ and promotional work, Ad·ver·sary is Jairus Khan.

While providing North American tour support for such acts as Terrorfakt, Antigen Shift, Cyanotic, Adam X, Iszoloscope and others, his many remixes of such Industrial Noise icons as Converter and Iszoloscope have enjoyed heavy club and airplay around the world.

Now, Ad·ver·sary is conquering minds and destroying dancefloors with his critically-acclaimed album 'Bone Music' on Tympanik Audio. Hard Industrial rhythms meet enormous organic soundscapes to create what Re:Gen Magazine calls "…a balance between the brutal and the beautiful." Featuring remixes by Antigen Shift, Tonikom, and Synapscape. Mastered by Yann Faussurier of Iszoloscope.

Ad·ver·sary's latest release on Tympanik Audio is a fantastic remix album titled 'A Bright Cut Across Velvet Sky' featuring collaborations with Stendeck, Autoclav1.1, Cyanotic, ESA, Phylr, Iszoloscope, and more. 'A Bright Cut Across Velvet Sky' is harnessed within a unique packaging, designed by the artist himself, hand-assembled and limited to 1000 numbered copies.

Servitor Sanctum 7

Servitor Sanctum 7 is not only a musical idea based in the Detroit area, it's concept has much to do with the area itself. A once vibrant industrial metropolis struggles to keep from becoming an apocalyptic wasteland. While factories and entire neighborhoods fall into ruin, the plant-life that was years ago slashed and burned is once again creeping back into the industrial skeleton. Servitor Sanctum 7 is about realizing where we are and knowing that we now have to control technology and industry that makes life easier while learning to re-embrace the earth that gives life. Musically, Servitor is dark, rhythmic, and organic sounding electronic on a foundation of West African, Brazilian, and Middle Eastern rhythms. Live, Servitor is a relentless, screaming, chanting, feral experience with live drums pulsing through the entire show.

Lunar Effect

Lunar Effect is a one-man Detroit based musical project whose music is akin to taking a sonic journey through ambient galaxies. Inovative and inspirational with ever evolving compostions, sound manipulating and exploration as well as a stunning use of effects.

A relative newcomer to the stage, be sure not to miss what could/should be a much talked about live performance.

Edited July 15, 2010 by pleasurekatzen

[elektrosonik]

I saw a post recently that Ivardensphere will be tagging along for a few of the dates on this tour. Detroit wasn't mentioned, but it sounded like there might be a few more dates added soon.

http://www.myspace.com/ivardensphere

That would be awesome if they came to Detroit. I heart these guys.

[pleasurekatzen]

I saw a post recently that Ivardensphere will be tagging along for a few of the dates on this tour. Detroit wasn't mentioned, but it sounded like there might be a few more dates added soon.

http://www.myspace.com/ivardensphere

That would be awesome if they came to Detroit. I heart these guys.

We would have had Ivardensphere play if we didn't already have 2 opening acts and 2 dj's. He will be there hanging out though

[Mean Salley]

I'm an ass, why do I never see the original post?

Come ands see this show, it will be your last chance for drums and stompy this summer.

Don't sit home and support apathy

[DJ Saint]

:: BUMP ::

[pleasurekatzen]

Don't sit home and support apathy

What he said, x10.

[pleasurekatzen]

Alright, this is one of those shows that's totally going to be the one that people hear was "So Awesome!" and say to me "I should have gone!" while being all sad.

Do me a favor: Save you and I the time and just GO! That way I don't have to waste time saying "Yeah, it was epic" and you don't have to fashion your faces into some sort of emo sulk. Srsly.

We've got two incredibly talented local acts up there, representing Detroit, to kick off the show. I know they'd love to see your faces out there supporting them while they do what it is they love. Following them, it's a group of Canadians that are sure to rip the roof off the joint. Add in decent drink prices, AC and dj's in between bands, and you've got an evening fully-packed with sonic goodness.

Annnd, how about this: The first two people who actually drag their asses out to see the show and mention this post specifically being on the dgn forum, well, you win a prize. In the form of a drink/beer/shot of your choice.

There you have it. I've said my peace.

Hope to see some of you guys there.

[Meta]

bump bump bump for great justice

This will be a phenomenal show, DON'T be sorry you missed it!

[DJ Nocker]

I will be there.

[pleasurekatzen]

Thanks to Nocker, Saint, Elektrosonik, Tim, Sarah, Erich, Elisa, JZ, Dj Haz-Mat*, Scary Guy, Lunar Effect, Servitor Sanctum, Justin Carver and everyone else who made it out for this show! All of the acts were phenomenal!