Archive for December, 2007

Portugal’s Osso Exótico have always created intriguing music, yet to find it was sometimes difficult. Likewise, percussionist Z’EV produced sounds over such a long range of time that many early recordings are long out of print. We’re happy to announce these people have now come together, and have created a new recording together […]

Nodes and Anti-Nodes, a new DVD and audio file from Jeph Jerman and Jon Mueller, involves a variety of movements having either a visual or sound affect on other things - sometimes both. Whether by hand, vibration or other mechanical or natural methods, there’s a relationship between these events that’s interesting to consider. […]

A selection of posters have been added to the Shop. Featuring artwork from Dan Grzeca, Nick Butcher, and Keith Utech. Only a few of these remain, as each were printed or hand-screened in small editions to accompany the concerts of Peter Brotzmann, Daniel Menche, and Konk Pack.

Konk Pack poster
designed and hand-screened by Nick Butcher
This high quality poster was produced for the Konk Pack and Audiotrope Milwaukee concert in 2007. A limited edition of 100 hand screened posters produced by Nick Butcher of Chicago. Size approximately 12.25×19.5″. Ships rolled in a poster tube.

Daniel Menche poster
designed by Keith Utech
This high quality poster was produced for the Daniel Menche Chicago and Milwaukee concerts in 2007. A limited edition of 100 posters produced by Keith Utech of Milwaukee. Size approximately 19×12.5″. Ships rolled in a poster tube.

Peter Brotzmann poster
designed and hand-screened by Dan Grzeca
This high quality poster was produced for the Peter Brotzmann Chicago and Milwaukee concerts in 2003. A limited edition of 100 hand screened posters produced by Dan Grzeca of Chicago. Size approximately 17×23″. Ships rolled in a poster tube.

This short story by Jon Mueller was originally published as text accompaniment to the release “flor” by Telelcognac. Since it’s long been unavailable, we’re reprinting it here and hope you enjoy the read.
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Last Tuesday, my friend and I went out for lunch. He is a fairly successful psychiatrist that I met during college […]

Hal Rammel adds to the READ section with his essay regarding 4 of the instruments he’s built over the years. An interesting glimpse into not only the creative process, but how that material functions from there forward. Start reading.

Hal Rammel is featured on a number of Crouton projects, including his solo work and with the group Raccoons. The following is an essay he wrote regarding some of the instruments he’s built over the years and how they fit within his work.
INVENTION’S PERSPECTIVE ON IMPROVISATION
Poetic logic is the sensuous apprehension of what we […]