KADE live at Artsmith Studios

The KADE project has been going from strength to strength in recent weeks. Since my last blog about the live show at Stuck On A Name Studios, we have released the live audio through the label.

Last night we performed at Artsmith Gallery in Derby, promoting my good friend Todd's exhibition opening. It was great to see two art forms come together in such a creative way. We played a nice long set and I was able to explore a lot more live manipulation techniques using both Ableton Live and the Maschine's capabilities. Shep laid down some fantastic grooves as well, providing the backbone for the improvisations. To add to the mix, my mate Jonesy put down some spoken word and MC'd over top of our tunes which sounded ace. Here is a video of him performing on his own before hand.

Performing alongside us was local psychedelic electronic outfit THE GALLIVESPIANS who set up next to our stuff to create a performance space that was in the round, allowing punters to stroll around the edge and immerse themselves in the artwork.

Shep & I really enjoyed ourselves and are looking into organising another live event at this venue with an audio-sensory theme...

Introducing KADE

Live improvised electronica.

Shep and I have been developing a new approach to electronic music where by we can improvise stuff on the fly. These tunes are recorded jams we did in the last month which we have tweaked and mastered and released on the world.

We are looking for unique performance opportunities and perhaps even a residency so get in touch via Bitnormal Records contact sheet if you are interested in booking us!

First Post

So this is my first ever blog post. Of any description....

I wonder whether, for a 30 year old guy in the 00's that is a faux pas? I don't know. I'm pretty sure I don't read any other blogs of anyone I know so maybe it's ok. Blogging definitely sounds like something I should be doing since I am doing a lot!

The other night I showcased a new project I've been working on called KADE which  is a live, improvised, electronic-performance-based type thing featuring myself on laptop and vocals and Shep On Bass. We performed to a select audience at an exclusive album playback for +Boards of Canada's new realease Tommorrow's Harvest. It was great. +Glenn Millington got use of this studio in Derby called Dub:rek and set up some great visuals and ambient lighting (it's all about ambient lighting!) Glenn also performed some of his material live which is great. Shep and I released a couple of his singles on our label Bitnormal Records earlier this year. He performs under the name o_S_k_m, you should totally have a listen cos it's great stuff!

The Bitnormal stuff is going really well, although I'm not sure my skills lie in the administration of a label. I'm trying really hard not to piss Chris off with my terrible organisational skills, coupled with my complete lack of time at home since my daughter was born but it seems like I am slacking on the duties I said I would under-take. the fact is, I am working really hard to stay involved and I have ideas and networks with people that are of real benefit to the label. I think as I adjust to father-hood, I will find a way to fit things in. We have some great artists releasing stuff on the label now and I want to be fully behind it. After all, my second Rysic Cygo album is due out soon and I need the momentum behind me so it doesn't just flop.

Any way...got to go now. More blogging later....