NOISEXTRA - The noise podcast.

The original Trashware guest is back in the hot seat. Crank Sturgeon proposed a discussion on contact microphones, so in this episode we go over what a contact mic is, general applications, how to record and affix the mics and amplifying slightly more traditional instruments. We also cover why the contact microphone is the perfect noise instrument, contact mics vs other microphones, in the studio and in the field, using with synthesizers and modular, troubleshooting contact mic issues, and plenty of Cranky anecdotes! This episode originally came from our Patreon, so thanks to all our Patrons for making it possible. If you want to hear more on gear with a variety of artists, head to the patreon.com/noisextra Check out Crank’s wares at etsy.com/shop/crank_sturgeonFollow us on Instagram: @noisextraFollow us on Twitter: @noisextraaaSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/noisextra

JG Thirlwell was cool enough to to sit down with us for a deep look into his world of sound. Thirlwell has worked with everyone form Steven Stapleton and Coil to scoring “The Venture Brothers” and “Archer” television shows, not to mention his own hefty discography as Foetus, Steroid Maximus, Xordox and so much more. It was incredible to hear stories from his entire history as well as what’s being planned for the future. Prepare to enter Pigdom Come. For the ExtraNoisextra on the patreon, we talk more about being signed to a major label in the 90s and the atmosphere surrounding that, as well as Thirlwell’s recent listening. Visit JG Thirlwell’s comprehensive site at foetus.org and check out his BandCampFollow us on Instagram: @noisextraFollow us on Twitter: @noisextraaaSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/noisextra

Our yearly Marco Corbelli episode has arrived and this time we went for something a little different — Morder Machine “DeathShow.” A project that existed directly alongside Atrax Morgue, Morder Machine utilized a bit more structure and rhythm without losing any darkness and obsession. We pull quotes directly about Morder Machine and relay Marco’s thoughts on the project. Additionally, we continue our tradition of choosing three Italian horror movies to highlight before discussing the album. Welcome to DeathShow. For the ExtraNoisextra segment on the patreon, we watch and discuss Atrax Morgue/Morder Machine live footage. Follow us on Instagram: @noisextraFollow us on Twitter: @noisextraaaSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/noisextra

Zoe DeWitt is a bona fide legend of industrial culture and ritual underground. We were thrilled for Zoe to sit down with us to discuss the entire history of Nekrophile Records and her projects Korpses Katatonik and Zero Kama. We get into many aspects of her work, from musical output to fashioning instruments out of human bones to her work within the occult and much more. For the ExtraNoisextra segment on the patreon, Zoe discusses her participation in Hermann Nitsch’s aktions in 1984 and 1998. Visit Zoe’s website at zoedewitt.comCheck out the Nekrophile Rekords VOD boxsetFollow us on Instagram: @noisextraFollow us on Twitter: @noisextraaaSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/noisextra

Shane English returns and brings us a tape from his deep cassette culture collection perfect for autumn days — Randy Greif’s “Golden Joy Club.” We go to abstract realms of mid 80s industrial sound with this very cool artifact on Greif’s own Swinging Axe label. Revel in the doorway of sleep go towards heaven’s hole. Check out Randy’s bandcamp at randygreif.bandcamp.comCheck out Shane English’s new label ConaptFollow us on Instagram: @noisextraFollow us on Twitter: @noisextraaaSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/noisextra Recent listening:Mandible Chatter – Hair Hair Lock & LoreLabile Mundi – Self-titled (Chained Library)Atrax Morgue – ExterminateAlien – Celebrating Your VictoryAsmus Tietchens – Stupor MundiRoland Kayn – TektraBlanco – Internas FamosasXLV – DobbelyouDeath Squad 1997 Tour AudiobookCoil – MegalithomaniaCoil – Selvaggina, Go Back Into The WoodsCrawl of Time – Growing in the Fertile Dirt of Her Terrible Hidden MemoriesFlea Circus – A Touch of Grey

We took a Noisextra field trip to the Vintage Synthesizer Museum in Los Angeles and sat down with owner Lance Hill. He tells us how the museum got started, what his vision for it is, how the move to LA has gone and much more. It’s a very cool spot and resource and was a great podcast excursion. For patrons, this weeks ExtraNOISEXTRA segment is a video tour of the museum. Book some time or feast your eyes on the collection at vintagesynthesizermuseum.com (and tell ’em Noisextra sent ya)Follow us on Instagram: @noisextraFollow us on Twitter: @noisextraaaSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/noisextra

Ever wonder what it was like to hang out with the one and only Rat Bastard? Today’s episode will allow you to find out as we had a fantastic talk with Rat and get into his early days in Florida to his time in To Live and Shave in LA and of course the Laundry Room Squelchers. Rat has stories for days, from running a studio, to wild times at Churchill’s and much more. Rat Bastard has never slept and neither should you. For the ExtraNoisextra, patrons will hear the story of Rat recording the first Marilyn Manson demos. Dig into the Laundry Room Squelchers at squelchers.netFollow us on Instagram: @noisextraFollow us on Twitter: @noisextraaaSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/noisextra

Mike Harding of Touch sat down with us to go down the memory hole of his history. We go from the beginnings of Touch all the way to this year’s 40th anniversary. Harding gives us the background of working with many Touch artists and how elaborate releases from the early days came together. The landscape of sound has changed time and time again over the decades, but Touch remains. Touch BandcampVenoztks (solo)This Strange Life (with Mark Van Hoen)Follow us on Instagram: @noisextraFollow us on Twitter: @noisextraaaSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/noisextra

It’s time for another legendary noise VHS viewing with “Good Alchemy Video.” A mandatory visual document, we get classic footage of Masonna, Incapacitants, Merzbow, Solmania, and Hijokaidan. The explosive excitement of these performances infect us and anyone who pops this in their VCR. Adjust your tracking and prepare for the glory of noise. Follow us on Instagram: @noisextraFollow us on Twitter: @noisextraaaSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/noisextra

Bill Orcutt of Harry Pussy joins us today for a great historical discussion on a different branch of noise. In the 90s along with bands like To Live and Shave in LA and Laundry Room Squelchers, Harry Pussy tore apart all semblance of good taste and set proper foundations ablaze. Miami in the ’90s was a wild place and Orcutt was right in the middle. We also get into his return to sound and his current work. What was music? Harry Pussy bandcampBill Orcutt bandcampFake Estates bandcampPalilaliaCrackedFollow us on Instagram: @noisextraFollow us on Twitter: @noisextraaaSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/noisextra