In Conversation with Roger Karmanik (Brighter Death Now, Lille Roger, Cold Meat Industry)

Following the final show of his tour with Mortiis, Roger Karmanik sat down with us for a great discussion covering Brighter Death Now, Cold Meat Industry, and all things in-between. For multiple decades Roger has created a world that has inspired countless artists and labels up to this very day. Obviously Roger has been someone we’ve wanted to talk to since Noisextra’s inception and we’re incredibly grateful he sat down with us. Pull up and chair and enjoy this absolute supper.

For the ExtraNoisextra segment on the patreon, Tara gives her thoughts on the BDN show since she was unable to be in the regular episode.

666 Volt Battery Noise

Today we present a special video episode all about the brand new 666 Volt Battery noise box set on Hospital Productions. Join us as we unbox the set, learn about the background with video provided by Dominick Fernow, and apply the temporary tattoo to Tara! The power of negative energy is flowing and we can’t contain the war against music. Negative energy now.

In Conversation with David Charles Rodrigues (S/he is Still Her/e)

We are joined today by David Charles Rodrigues, director of “S/he is Still Her/e”, the new documentary on the life of Genesis P-Orridge. Additionally, Ryan Martin (Dais Records) joins as guest/co host to give his perspective and background on working with Genesis for over a decade. We discuss the process of putting together the documentary, how it came together and how Genesis affected their lives. Short circuit control.

For the ExtraNoisextra segment on the patreon, we get into the incident that lead Gen and his family leaving the UK, Gen’s family life and more. This 15 minute segment is in the middle of the episode on the patreon feed.

In Conversation with Crystal of Nooners Books

We here at Noisextra believe noise and porn go hand in hand! So for today’s episode we have a great smut discussion with Crystal of Nooners Books. Crystal, along with Greh and many others, will be vending this Sunday September 22nd at Zebulon for the Analog Outlaw Book & Record Fairt. We get into how Crystal has amassed an incredible amount of vintage porn magazines, how she became a porn dealer and much more. The porn lords are on the move!

For the ExtraNoisextra segment on the patreon, we talk some of our favorite porn stars, porn VHS, cleaning old mags and more! This 15 minute segment will be in the middle of the episode on the patreon feed.

In Conversation with Steve Meketa (Lockweld, Apartment 213, Meketa Power Electronics)

Steve Meketa (Lockweld, Apt 213, Meketa Power Electronics) joins us today for a raucous discussion on his noise and PE path. Meketa’s current project — Meketa Power Electronics — is a personal take on the style, as its theme is his Christian faith. He tell us of his health and mental struggles that lead him to becoming a Christian and how he incorporates this into not only his work. We also get into his original noise project Lockweld and much more. You are not alone!

For the ExtraNoisextra segment on the patreon, we talk all things Apt 213, Meketa’s infamous powerviolence band from the 90s. This 15 minute segment immediately follows the regular episode on the patreon feed.

August Noise

Today we go over some recent noise listening from the sweltering, brutal month of August. We focus on some more recent acquisitions, as well as a classic album that was planned to be discussed in detail… but the August oppression had different ideas.

For the ExtraNoisextra segment on the patreon, the discussion continues for 15 more minutes.

In Conversation with Ross Snyder of Saturn’s Core

Today we take another look at the “extra” of Noisextra with Ross Snyder of the Saturn’s Core movie label. The movies that Saturn’s Core release run parallel to the DIY noise underground of yore… in this case its the DIY shot-on-video homemade movie underground of the 90s. Home dubbed tapes, zines, mail order, and regional scenes all come into play with Ross’s story. It’s a great discussion on a world that may not be familiar to some listeners, but well worth visiting.

For the ExtraNoisextra segment on the patreon, we have Ross grab a handful of VHS from his collection and give his thoughts on each.

In Conversation with Frans de Waard (Kapotte Muziek, Beequeen, Korm Plastics)

Frans de Waard joins us today to discuss the mandatory “America’s Greatest Noise!”, Frans’ new book about RRRecords. We get into the process of getting the book together, his history with Ron Lessard, and more. Additionally we talk with Frans about his own noise history with Kapotte Muziek and his label Korm Plastics. Class is back in session, break your pencil in half and write the wrong way.

For the ExtraNoisextra segment on the patreon, we talk about the idea of recycling sounds, numbering tapes, early releases and lots more. This nearly 30 minute segment is in the middle of the episode on the patreon feed.