By Chris Bopst
Flesh Control
Never in the history of civilization have there been so many
ways to manipulate sound. Purists tend to dismiss music made with the
numerous contemporary mediums, but I doubt 20th-century experimentalists
John Cage, Harry Partch, Raymond Scott or Sun Ra would have felt that
way. I’m confident that they would have embraced and thrilled with a
world of ever-increasing creative possibilities. A wide range of
21st-century audio adventurers will take the stage at the 25 Watt for
the International Noise Conference on Wednesday, July 6. Presented by
Rat Bastard and the Laundryroom Squelcher, the night of combative
cacophonies features 15-minute performances by analog and digital
provocateurs Stabbed in the Face, Crack Bytch, Yoga Demon, Flesh Control
and many others. Definitely not for the faint of heart, doors open for
the system of assaults at 7 p.m. Admission is $5. 25wattrva.com.
