Bloodbeat #133 feat. KONTRAVOID + TOUCH BY TOUCH Chelsea, 18.09.'24

RIP IT UP AND START AGAIN

Bloodbeat ist der Beat der Jahre ´78-´84, darüber hinaus und in die Jetzt-Zeit. Wir begeben uns auf eine (Party-)Reise von den ersten Versuchen auszubrechen im Punk Rock bis zur Befreiung im Post-Punk/New Wave. Doch die These gilt, dass damit noch lange nicht Schluss war/ist. Bloodbeat folgt dem weiten Experimentierfeld des Post-Punk bis ins Jahr 2024.

Das Bloodbeat-Team präsentiert diesmal:

► KONTRAVOID

"Kontravoid, the wisecracking phantom of the darkwave scene, masterfully embodies the essence of contemporary and underground dark electronic music. Striking a balance between gothic sensibilities and dancefloor allure, his music appeals to a wide array of music fans. Canadian-born and Los Angeles-based, Cameron Findlay has been instrumental in shaping the landscape of the dark music scene worldwide. Since launching his career with his self-titled LP in 2012, Findlay, under the persona of masked maestro Kontravoid, has crafted an intricate soundscape that skillfully traverses the genres of EBM, electro, and darkwave. His atmospheric compositions like “Too Deep” and “Faceless” resonate in foggy, strobe-lit clubs, and they invariably turn dance floors into eternally animated spaces.

Kontravoid’s presence extends far beyond the studio. On stage, he enthralls audiences with a commanding performance that synthesizes intense beats with hypnotic bass rhythms. Having toured with notable acts like Boy Harsher, ADULT., Drab Majesty, and HEALTH, and remixed tracks for artists such as Schwefelgelb and Kris Baha, his influence stretches across the dark music spectrum. Known for his shadowy persona and enigmatic performances, he remains an indelible part of the darkwave community.

Among his body of work, the 2018 release “Undone” stands out, cherished by fans for its poignant lyrics and evocative melodies that capture a haunting sense of melancholy. With his latest album, “Detachment,” Kontravoid has arguably delivered his finest work to date. Under the ever-watchful, hollowed eyes of Comedy and Tragedy, his masked mystique continues to thrive, marking over a decade of enduring presence in the music industry."

(postpunk.com)

► TOUCH BY TOUCH

Vienna / Austria 

Mesmerizing Urban Power-Dirge
Touch by Touch is the duo of FKV and FKG, exploring themes of love and loss in a cold world. Incorporating influences from 1980s synthpop and darkwave to post-punk, their songs are dealing with love, passion and disillusion. 

In 2023 they released the 4-track tape »Touché Deux«, currently the band are recording their debut-album.

Music-Blog »White Light/White Heat« writes:
»Trash The Memory channels bleak, emotionally foreboding moods through a poignant combination of unrelenting punchy snare beats, dim, ominous pulsing bass lines, icy quivering synth strains, and a cool piercing web of wistful twinkling guitar melodies to create an urgent sinister atmosphere around rapid, breathless vocals, dropping haunted angst, frustrated anger, and ghostly echoes into relentless buzzing chaos of claustrophobic change.«
- Catherine Gillette 

www.touchbytouch.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/touchbytouchofficial
https://www.instagram.com/touchbytouchofficial/

https://www.youtube.com/@touchbytouchofficial

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