APÉROS INDUS + RELEASE PARTY DE L'ALBUM "THOUGHT NOISES" DU GROUPE CAROLO SIC (NEW WAVE)
Industrial happy hoursDorian,the Babel Orchestra&Globul
Andfrom 8pmThis will be the album release party."Thought Noises"of the Charleroi groupSIC(New wave)
RELEASE PARTY(8 p.m.)
It won't be a concert, but rather a release party for an album release, 30 years later!
The group SIC is now considered by the American labelDark Entriesas one of the pioneers of the Belgian underground New Wave. This is undoubtedly the reason that prompted the San Francisco label, specializing in post-punk/minimal-wave alternative music of the 80s, to reissue on vinyl the group's three self-produced singles as well as a demo, all originally recorded between 1979 and 1982.
In 1979, the group, originally from the Charleroi region, rehearsed in Monceau-sur-Sambre. It consisted of Francis Pourcel, Micheline Dufert and Mario Berchicci. That same year, the trio recorded their first 45 rpm single.Voltage Control“on Artibano Records. The print run was limited (600 copies) and the single was therefore very poorly distributed, even though it was played on Radio Fréquence Nord and praised by the Belgian rock press. In 1980, Francis and Micheline recorded and produced their second 45 rpm single together:Cover Girls Smile”/ “Between" which received rave reviews in Belgium and England where the single was distributed by Rough Trade and broadcast on the radio by John Peel on the BBC.
To broaden their possibilities, particularly on stage, the group embarked on a new chapter with Wilhelm Dunker (bass), Henry Krutzen (saxophone) and Danièle Daoust (synthesizer). In 1981, SIC released their third 45 rpm single.Free Radio Stationsand recorded a demo of new tracks in the studio that same year. Critics at the time attributed to SIC a dark personality, initially embracing minimalist cold wave, ultimately tinged with funk and jazz elements. A distinctive, deep, and insistent vocal style, supported by expressive bass lines with influences ranging from Latin to European, a drum machine, synthesizer melodies such as the Korg MS-20 and the Roland RS-09 string player, and a jazzy saxophone, gave SIC a truly unique and expansive sound. While playing in Belgium alongside Jo Lemaire, Front 242, Arbeit Adelt, and Polyphonic Size, SIC became more difficult to categorize due to its diverse musical influences and origins. The group performed around thirty concerts before disbanding in 1983.
The SIC album Thought Noises, remastered byGeorges HornAtBerkeley Fantasy Studiosand produced by the labelDark Entries, released in February 2012, will be presented at a
Re-issue party at Rockerill on May 17th at 8pm.
In the meantime, discover SIC via its Facebook page:http://www.facebook.com/pages/SIC/391155237565426
on the Dark Entries label:http://www.darkentriesrecords.com/?p=1985
Article "Towards the Future" - April 2012:http://www.lavenir.net/article/detail.aspx?articleid=DMF20120416_00146134
ARTISTS & PROGRAMMING
GLOBUL
Electrical / Industrial
An organizer since the late 90s and a DJ for over 20 years, these are Globul's two great passions. His journey began in the late 70s with the discovery of artists like Pierre Henry, Marvin Gaye, but especially the enigmatic group Kraftwerk. The die was cast! This was followed by a passion for the entire new wave, punk, and industrial generation, through artists such as The Clash, Tuxedemoon, Grauzone, Front 242, Nitzer Ebb, and Neon Judgment. It was at this time that he began hosting numerous parties and working on several local radio shows. In the late 80s, he went to Spain where he held residencies at various clubs in San Sebastian and Santander. His sets are known for being varied and heavily influenced by disco, acid, tech, and Detroit sounds—an eclectic mix of old school and new school, deep tech, and tribal rhythms. His pleasure lies in being in total harmony with the audience through an original and non-linear playlist.
THE BABEL ORCHESTRA
Electro / House / Techno
The Belgian duo, hailing from Charleroi and Namur, Cédric Gilbert and Jim Adam (Lullabies in the Dark, Permanent Vacation) met on the dance floor, sharing their passion for electronic music. In 2010, inspired by the myth of the Tower of Babel, they founded The Babel Orchestra to spread their vision of the blurring of musical languages and to transcend genre boundaries. DJs for over twenty years, known for their enthusiasm and energetic sets, they have recently distinguished themselves with several mixes and remixes that have garnered significant attention and received positive reviews on blogs. Today, they'll be here to get you moving, to evoke emotion, to make you lose your bearings...