Load Records has started a soundcloud and have populated it with tons of stuff from their entire discography. Thought I’d share the Gang Wizard track they posted. Thats a band I used to be in :)
Just added to the Deathbomb webstore: SPECTRUM HUNTER on dvd!!!
Below is my own write up about this incredible movie, and the official synopsis. But let me just lay it out like this: If you are into the type of shit on tumblr, you will freak out for this movie. Elaborate mind bending props, plus a narrative that delivers. Fun, straight up.
While many artists are referencing the early 90s aesthetic in their work these days, Jon Clark’s 32 min film ‘Spectrum Hunter’ goes beyond the look with a narrative about why this particular moment in youth culture was significant. Influenced by surrealism of laserdisc games, absurdity of collecting pogs, and dark allure of arcades, this film captures the ineffable fantasy in the mind of kids that dedicated their lives to these things. For kids, these were more than hobbies. As unrealistic as it may seem to an adult, these were the training grounds for adulthood. Presented with the same absurdity as the material referenced, Jon Clark (direct of the LA Vampires’ “So Unreal” music video) has made a film unlike anything I’ve ever seen. Beyond highly recommended.
Deluxe edition includes a full color artbook with images of all the laserdisc, vhs, and video game cover art created for within the world of ‘Spectrum Hunter’.
Official synopsis: When TC’s older brother goes missing, TC and Rotten Robbie embark on an adventure to find him. The trail leads them to the maze of the uncanny Spectrum Hunter cult where they encounter bizarre rituals, puzzles, illusions, and a pantheon of adversaries.
NTSC / Widescreen 16:9
Big Freedia knowing how to make a network TV debut like a motherfucker!
ALGODÓN EGIPCIO, “LOS TEMAS TURBIOS” Video by Broken Machine Films
(via Impose)
Here is a music video for the band Turbine. The first release on Deathbomb, well over a decade ago, was a 12” for this band, called ‘Thanks Karen’. Long sold out through us, you can still get the 12” from the band: http://brickfactory.org/brickfactory_org_store.html
Deathbomb Newsletter: Silly music & scary music
Hello Deathbomb Friends,
I’m sitting here watching Leroy work on his first film to address YOU,
the Deathbomb viewer. Pardon the delay, this cat likes to take many
nap breaks. In the meantime, one of Leroy’s first commands has been
acted upon (see below). He is mostly interested in getting a new and
improved Deathbomb site up and running though. So I’ve been plugging
away at that for him. Soon. Thats what I keep promising him.
1. I’m a Cat Lover, Not a Fighter added to bandcamp
2. Captain Ahab / Rale make scary 70s music
3. Web wonders
4. Upcoming LA Shows
1. I’m a Cat Lover, Not a Fighter added to bandcamp
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In the mid 00s, I did a collaboration with Portland’s Argumentix.
Dedicated to our love of cats, this album combines super silly humor
with harsh noise. While that combination was definitely sacrilege to
some harsh-heads at the time, you probably won’t be surprised that it
is one of Leroy’s favorite releases on Deathbomb. Go figure! So, as
per Leroys request, this album is now available as a free download on
the Deathbomb bandcamp page. Check it out and see what all the fuss in
boots is about. BTW, there is ONE copy left of the original box set of
the album. The box set includes 2 mini-cdrs of music, a comicbook, and
a teeshirt (only a youth large available now), all packaged in a
spraypainted cardboard house.
Bandcamp: http://deathbombarc.bandcamp.com/album/im-a-cat-lover-not-a-fighter
Box Set: http://deathbombarc.bigcartel.com/product/argumentix-brian-miller-im-a-cat-lover-not-a-fighter-3-cdr-x2-tshirt
2. Captain Ahab / Rale make scary 70s music
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Jonathan Snipes (of Captain Ahab) and William Hutson (of Rale) made
the score to a documentary called ‘Room 237’. The documentary is about
conspiracy theories surrounding the film ‘The Shining’. Their score,
instead of imitating the music of the original, takes bands like
Goblin and other 70s horror music as its inspiration. There is a mini-
doc about the making of the score online, as well a one of the tracks
from it. Jonathan and William brought together a great group of
musicians for the score, including Nick Murray, former drummer of Rose
For Bohdan. Enjoy!
Mini-doc (by Cristina Bercovitz): http://youtu.be/T48KPIfB40Y
Song: http://soundcloud.com/jonat8han/room-237-dies-irae-end-titles
3. Web wonders
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Check out the trailer to ‘Spectrum Hunter’, a new short film by Jon
Clark. In part, an homage to laserdisc games, but really so much more.
We’ll have copies of the DVD available in our webstore soon. In the
meantime: http://vimeo.com/33506063
Just a silly one, me playing Xylophone in the park: http://youtu.be/qHOrYczlBgc
4. Upcoming LA Shows
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Sat Jan 28
at Take Off!
http://www.takeoffstore.blogspot.com/
DUNES
STILLSUIT
CRAZYBAND
SUNDAY JANUARY 29 :
at the Smell
http://thesmell.org
Arrington de Dionyso
Larkin Grimm
Anna Oxygen
Emily Lacy
Love,
Leroy & Brian
Hot damn, youtube’s official twitter account recommended the mini-doc about Jonathan Snipes and William Hutson’s score to the film ‘Room 237’ (to their nearly 9 million followers!). Congrats to Cristina Bercovitz, the maker of this mini-doc!
Last night I saw the premier of the film Spectrum Hunter by Jon Clark (who you may remember for his music video for LA Vampires/Matrix Metals “So Unreal” http://vimeo.com/19406947 ) Spectrum Hunter is the first film I’ve seen that truly speaks to me about what it was like being a kid in the late 80s/early 90s. While many artists are playing with the aesthetics of this time period, Jon Clark has tapped into something deeper. He has communicated the ineffable feeling of being this age and feeling like there is a greater purpose to playing video games, watching trashy action movies, collecting ridiculous trinkets, and visiting arcades. So, for now, please enjoy this trailer to the movie. Deathbomb will be getting dvds of it for our mail order soon. I’ll let you know when they arrive!
Yesterday I shared a track from Jonathan Snipes and William Hutson’s score to the documentary Room 237. Here is a mini-documentary on the making of this score.
