The Centrifuge Archive (2008-14)

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  • Back from the Dead?

    Hello, if you are reading this, welcome to the future.

    The Centrifuge was a sonic arts collective, active ~2008-14. This website was offline for a number of years, but is back now as an archival repository. Who knows, maybe we’ll even update it from time to time.

    Many things are broken still, not least links, applets, widgets, externally hosted images etc. Sorry about the mess. We thought it would still be nice to have an incomplete and imperfect archive, as opposed to none at all.

    The music we released, and information about the events we organised, are accessible here; click around the Events Archive and Label Catalogue to dip into that weird pool of sounds from futures past.

  • Several Additions to Supernatant’s Roster

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    We are pleased to announce several additions to our workshop and seminar series’ roster. Andrew McKenzie of The Hafler Trio focuses on “Strategies and Techniques of the Creative Act”, Mark Fell (of SND) leads a workshop delving deep into his custom Max/MSP patches, Goodiepal discusses and demonstrates the futility of post-modern music and Marco Donnarumma explores biophysical feedback devices.

    Further information is on the Supernatant website.

  • Supernatant UK Pilot Scheme Complete // Supernatant Panel Discussion in Philadelphia PA this weekend

    Following our extremely well-received Supernatant UK pilot scheme in early 2013, we wanted to say thanks for your support, attendance and feedback! We’re working hard to expand our programme and scale up the events, and strengthen the community framework that brings together creatives working in different fields and locations. A fresh wave of Supernatant happenings are in the planning stages with sessions around the UK and Europe pencilled in. Stay tuned for further updates!

    In the meantime, next up is a Supernatant “Music In The Internet Age” panel discussion chaired by Wassim Alsindi and joined by Gerd Janson, Justin Gibbon, John Schenk and Thomas Schreiber. It’s free to attend on Saturday 4th May from 8pm at The Boom Room in Philadelphia PA (USA). Following the panel will be a very intimate Rizumu party. Do come if you can!
    Tickets are available here / Facebook event page.

  • [CF503] Various Artists – Continuum Hyopothesis

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    [CF503] Various Artists – Continuum Hypothesis

    Released on Monday 15th April 2013 at https://www.thecentrifuge.co.uk

    Final volume of a 3-part compilation celebrating 5 years of The Centrifuge. Continuum Hypothesis mines a visceral seam of sonic inquiry resolving the corporeal and cognisant.

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    Tracklist:
    1. Exillon – Balloon Last Breath
    2. Carl Brown – Kakapo (Microphyst Remix)
    3. Mark Swift – Tentative
    4. Wisp – Imbolc Moon
    5. Roy of the Ravers – Twilight Zone
    6. Global Goon – Bewd’s Recipricol
    7. Cursor Miner – Nonon
    8. Ruby My Dear – Alpha and Omega Act I Part III
    9. Acidulant – Id_303.1
    10. Carl Brown – Crepuscular Lepidopteran Metamorphoses
    11. Enduser – Praise (Alternate – Feat. O for Odetta)
    12. D’Arcangelo – MHIA
    13. Mike Dred – Pass of Acheron (Raving Inferno Edit)
    14. Paul Blackford – Falken’s Maze
    15. EOD – Sloshed
    16. Rotodrone – Aye For An Eye
    17. Automatic Tasty – Baisteach

    Credits:
    Mastering by Joel-Aime Beauchamp – http://jabsounds.com/

    Artwork by Fran Thornton

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  • [UK] Supernatant Workshops in London and Bristol in March 2013

    The Centrifuge’s 2013 programme of PRSF-supported “Supernatant” sessions consisting of workshops, seminars, panel discussions and live performances continues with two further events in March.

    [UK] 07/03/13 Supernatant Seminars @ Music Hackspace, London

    An evening seminar session will take place in conjunction with the Music Hackspace at Troyganic Cafe (Troyganic, 138 Kingsland Road, E2 8DY) on Thursday March 7th 2013 with Robert Tubb aka Cursor Miner (QML, University of London) and Gordon Charlton (aka Beat Frequency) speaking about mathematical approaches to rhythm sequencing and advanced theremin techniques. Full details are at the Supernatant London event page.

    [UK] 09/03/13 Supernatant Workshops + Performances @ Cube Cinema, Bristol.

    An all-day series of workshops, seminars and performances will be taking place on Saturday 9th March 2013 at Cube Cinema in Stokes Croft, Bristol.

    Full details are at the Supernatant Bristol event page.

    Further details of the forthcoming Supernatant events taking place in York and Edinburgh in February have been announced and details are available from the links below.

    http://supernatantyork.eventbrite.co.uk/
    http://supernatantedinburgh.eventbrite.co.uk/

  • [CF502] Various Artists – Turbulent Topographies

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    [CF502] Various Artists – Turbulent Topographies

    Released on Monday 17th December 2012 at https://www.thecentrifuge.co.uk

    Second volume of a 3-part compilation celebrating 5 years of The Centrifuge. Turbulent Topographies explores chaotic and disparate undulations in texture and rhythm across the sonic landscape.

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    Tracklist:
    1. Ay Fast – Cherry
    2. Duke Slammer – Diamond In The Raw
    3. Vaetxh – Resonant Bridge
    4. Velapene Screen – What If They Can’t Trust You?
    5. Deech – Skyworm
    6. Neil Landstrumm – MC 1% Cocaine
    7. Zan Lyons – Devil’s Advocate
    8. Joel-Aime – Across The Ocean On The Back Of A Plastic Turtle
    9. Icarus – Sparkly Bear
    10. Compütah! – SLK
    11. Impakt – Gina
    12. Koolmorf Widesen – Maribor Acid
    13. Terminal 11 – With My Mind
    14. Lodsb – Cyan
    15. Scrubber Fox – Takin No Shiz
    16. The Gasman – Zport

    Credits:
    Mastering by Joel-Aime Beauchamp – http://jabsounds.com/

    Artwork by Fran Thornton

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  • [UK] PRSF-Supported Supernatant Workshops in York and Edinburgh in February 2013

    The first of our 2013 programme of PRSF-supported “Supernatant” sessions consisting of workshops, seminars, panel discussions and live performances commences in February 2013.

    There is an all-day session in the Rymer Auditorium at the University of York Music Research Centre on Tuesday February 5th and a two-day event at Inspace in Edinburgh February 12-13.

    [UK] 05/02/13 Supernatant Seminars & Performances @ Music Research Center, University of York
    Ben Eyes (University of York)
    Matthew Collings (University of Edinburgh)
    Nicolas Bougaieff (University of Huddersfield)
    Oliver Larkin (University of York)
    Robert Tubb (Queen Mary, University of London)
    Theo Burt (University of York)
    Wassim Alsindi (Supernatant Laboratories)

    [UK] 13-14/02/13 Supernatant Workshops @ Inspace, University of Edinburgh
    Ben Eyes (University of York)
    Christos Michalakos (University of Edinburgh)
    Drew Hammond (Supernatant Laboratories)
    Gary Naylor (Supernatant Laboratories)
    Matthew Collings (University of Edinburgh)
    Nicolas Bougaieff (University of Huddersfield)
    Wassim Alsindi (Supernatant Laboratories)

    For more information please see:
    http://supernatantyork.eventbrite.co.uk
    http://supernatantedinburgh.eventbrite.co.uk/

    There are also forthcoming Supernatant events planned including London on March 7th and Bristol on March 9th.

  • [CF501] Various Artists – Moments of Inertia

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    [CF501] Various Artists – Moments of Inertia

    Released on Monday 28th October 2012 at https://www.thecentrifuge.co.uk

    First volume of a 3-part compilation celebrating 5 years of The Centrifuge. Moments of Inertia is for when you lose yourself in a reverie, the fleeting non-dual experience when we realise everything is one holonic supra-organism hurtling around nested, unfolding revolutions through the Universe.

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    Tracklist:
    1. Matthew Collings – Crows
    2. Roel Funcken – Gallice
    3. BJ Cole vs Myoptik – Polystyrene Funq
    4. Yellow Then Blue – Big Dipper
    5. Echaskech – Dehisce
    6. Raoul Sinier – We Fly Part 2
    7. Rival Consoles – Sebastian
    8. Sense – The World Is Yours
    9. Eraserhead – Cusp
    10. Gareth Clarke – Folie à Deux
    11. Espee – Celestial Navigator
    12. Eutechnik – Alex Makes It Good
    13. Prima Mater – There Are Only Believers
    14. Point B – Fen
    15. T.C.O (aka Mirco Magnani) and Stella Veloce – Errors & Fatality Part 1
    16. Ben Eyes – Random Player

    Credits:
    Mastering by Joel-Aime Beauchamp – http://jabsounds.com/

    Artwork by Fran Thornton

    BJ Cole vs Myoptik – Polystyrene Funq: all pedal steel guitar performance arrangement and treatment by BJ Cole with additional sampling by Myoptik, all other sonics, beats, arrangements and production by Myoptik with final EQ by Data Out.

    Ben Eyes & Chris Mullender – Random Player: Electronics by Ben Eyes, electric cello by Chris Mullender

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  • [DK] 13/12/12 Supernatant Workshops @ Culture Yard

    [DK] 13/12/12 Supernatant Workshops @ Culture Yard

    The Centrifuge returns to Helsingor’s cutting-edge Culture Yard (Kultur Vaerftet) on the 13th and 14th of December for a further installment of our Supernatant Seminar & Workshop sessions.

    This edition will be comprised of sessions from Mark Fell (of SND), Rob Clouth (aka Vaetxh), Nicolas Bougaieff and Wassim Alsindi (aka missaw) and will consist of both workshops and live performances.

  • [LDN] 10/11/12 “The Life Acidic” @ MS Stubnitz with CEEPHAX, DMX KREW, D’ARCANGELO, ROY OF THE RAVERS, 030303 ++

    [LDN] 10/11/12 “The Life Acidic” @ MS Stubnitz with CEEPHAX, DMX KREW, D’ARCANGELO, ROY OF THE RAVERS, 030303 ++

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    UPDATE: Thanks so much to all who came, played, sailed, raved and failed onboard THE LIFE ACIDIC. We’ve organised a lot of events in our time but that was the best party so far. Big up!

    There are some photos on our Flickr, stay tuned for more audio.

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    All aboard the Motorship Stubnitz, the former East German deep sea fishing-freezer turned roving arts, culture and rave centre. We’re excited to be taking over this historic vessel for one night only on the 10th of November at its current residence in the London Docklands in what is remarkably the first visit to the capital in Stubnitz’s history. Inspired by the rich nautical rave history of the legendary Acid-on-Sea parties in times past, and the timeless magic of the open waters, we present to you THE LIFE ACIDIC.

    We’ve assembled a frankly ridiculous lineup of pan-European 303 enthusiasts with heavy emphasis on live performances and hardware sets. On the ACID DECK, we are excited to be hosting live sets from Rephlex legends CEEPHAX ACID CREW, DMX KREW and D’ARCANGELO alongside emerging 303 abuser ROY OF THE RAVERS and the perfect DJ accompaniment courtesy of the party-hearty Dutch acid crew 030303 from Utrecht.

    Meanwhile on the POOP DECK, synth meister RIVAL CONSOLES plays a special set on his birthday (don’t ask how old!), alongside the best-kept secret in electronic music GARETH CLARKE, braindancer TH’IDIOT, electro goodness from ROTODRONE, hardware freakery with QUIP and DJ support from The Centrifuge’s humble spinners.

    So, get your best sea-faring garb ready and get on board! There’ll be prizes and goodies for the most appropriately-dressed of ye scurvy lot. Think diving gear, pirates and explorers, Robinson Crusoe, pondlife…space is limited and tickets are already selling fast, so don’t miss the boat on this one…

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    The Centrifuge Agency presents “THE LIFE ACIDIC”
    Saturday 10th November / MS Stubnitz @ Docklands London / 10pm-6am
    Tickets off-sale now but we have kept 100 for the door. Arrive early!

    Facebook event page

    ACID DECK
    Ceephax Acid Crew LIVE – http://www.ceephax.co.uk/
    DMX Krew LIVE – http://www.dmxkrew.com/
    D’Arcangelo LIVE – http://goo.gl/9pTnz
    Roy of the Ravers LIVE – http://goo.gl/mX6fB
    030303 DJs – http://030303.nl/
    SECRET GUEST

    POOP DECK
    Rival Consoles LIVE – http://goo.gl/iTBDi
    Gareth Clarke LIVE – http://soundcloud.com/gareth-clarke
    th’idiot LIVE – http://soundcloud.com/thidiot
    Rotodrone LIVE – http://soundcloud.com/rotodrone
    Quip LIVE – http://soundcloud.com/quip
    The Centrifuge DJ Team

    Directions: – VIEW MAP

    From Gallions Reach DLR:
    Go south across the roundabout taking the A117 (Woolwich Manor Way) and go across the first long bridge, and then the second short bridge a couple of hundred metres later. Immediately after the second short bridge there is a brickwork staircase leading down on the left hand side with security personnel present. Follow this down and round to the boat!

    By taxi:
    The best address to give is Fishguard Way, E16 2RG. From there, return right onto Woolwich Manor Way and then look for the brickwork staircase on the right hand side descending just before the short bridge.

    Also the 474 & 551/N551 buses are 24 hours and runs nearby. This PDF lists the full bus options to/from Gallions Reach DLR: http://www.tfl.gov.uk/gettingaround/maps/buses/pdf/gallions-reach.pdf

    Stubnitz at Bloc 2012 from Bloc. on Vimeo.

  • Headphone Commute publishes exclusive “1001 Nights” 5th Anniversary label mix by missaw

    We’re very pleased to report that Headphone Commute, one of the USA’s premier online portals for adventurous music has published an exclusive mix by label head missaw to feature the more beat-driven aspects of our forthcoming 5th anniversary compilation.

    Full infos over at Headphone Commute

    00:00 Scrubber Fox – Takin No Shiz
    03:11 Duke Slammer – Diamond In The Raw
    06:20 Deech – Skyworm
    10:15 Exillon – Balloon Last Breath
    14:00 Roy of the Ravers – Twilight Zone
    18:49 Mike Dred – Pass Of Acheron (Raving Inferno Edit)
    23:29 Global Goon – Bewd’s Reciprocal
    27:49 Carl Brown – Kakapo (Microphyst Remix)
    30:55 Neil Landstrumm – MC 1% cocaine
    34:54 D’Arcangelo – MHIA
    40:02 Terminal11 – With My Mind
    42:04 Paul Blackford – Falken’s Maze
    45:39 EOD – Sloshed
    48:56 Rotodrone – Aye For An Eye
    53:13 Wisp – Imbolc Moon

  • Tonight – The Centrifuge Radio Show #75 – guest mix from Koolmorf Widesen (Eves/The Centrifuge)

    Moving to Wednesdays, The Centrifuge Radio Show relaunches with a guest mix we’ve been wanting to air for some time. Koolmorf Widesen has featured on The Centrifuge’s label since way back to our 20th release (Bow ’94, still one of our favourite tunes of that era) and has put together an astounding guest mix for us. 55 minutes of absolutely everything exciting in electronic music right now.

    In addition, music from Delta Funktionen, Eomac, Thrupence, Si Begg, Double O, Shed, Chordata, Warlock and many more.

    www.brap.fm – 10pm Tonight

  • [CF063] Roy of the Ravers – 2012 Annual LP

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    [CF063] Roy of the Ravers – 2012 Annual LP

    Released on Monday 14th May 2012 at https://www.thecentrifuge.co.uk

    Mysterious hardware fiend Roy of the Ravers returns for a fresh instalment of acidic analogue jams aimed squarely at the dancefloor. Need we say any more…?

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    Tracklist:
    1. Grace Jones Intro
    2. Breakbeat 7
    3. Police Raid!
    4. Bomb On Board!
    5. Kimberley Theme
    6. Zut Alors!
    7. Cave Rave
    8. Super Strength Pills!
    9. Twilight Zone
    10. Roland Corp Labs

    Artist Resources:

    Roy of the Ravers – Oriental X-Press from requesting it on Vimeo.

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  • TONIGHT – The Centrifuge Radio Show – guest mix from Topher (Aries Slant / Bit-Phalanx)

    On this week’s show we’ve a properly eclectic mix from a mainstay of the french electronic scene, Bit-phalanx’s Topher. A producer and DJ since the late 80s, Topher is the man behind both the Aries Slant label and the György Ligeti Tribute project, as well as releasing tracks on labels such as Bit-Phalanx. His mix moves from downtempo dubby vibes through 4×4 dancefloor materials right through to balls out breakcore, and features tracks from Volitune, T-Toe, Steinvord, Untrkmind and many more.

    In addition, we’ve a competition to win a CD and T-Shirt combo of Addison Groove’s ‘Transistor Rhythm’ LP, plus new music from Coppe, Phon.o, Roughquest, Kamikaze Space Programme, Hurtdeer and many more.

    www.brap.fm, Tonight, 10pm UK time.

  • [BCN] 06/06/12 :::5th Anniversary Showcase::: EOD | Ither | missaw | Omar León @ Moog

    The Centrifuge Agency presents a 5th Anniversary Showcase:

    EOD (030303, WeMe, Wil-Ru)
    Ither aka Vaetxh (The Centrifuge)
    missaw (The Centrifuge)
    Omar León (Moog)

    The Centrifuge continues celebrating its 5th Anniversary with a unique session in Barcelona’s cult MOOG CLUB with two of electronic music’s most praised emerging talents!

    Moog Website

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    There will also be a Gallery session at NIU on 07/06/12 and an in-store session at Discos Paradiso -details to be announced on our Facebook + Twitter pages.