Isotope 217, Commander Mindfuck, Designer

This is the first entry from Isotope 217 since their critically acclaimed debut ep on Thrill Jockey last year. The material on this ep consists of live recordings from the well known Rainbo Club in Chicago where Isotope 217 got their start and played every Monday night to various musicians and the expected hipsters. When things heated up and crowded out, the group chose to change venues to the more out of the way and obscure Chopin theater to avoid chatter and play for those interested in supporting a scene not just showing face. The members have impressivee pedigrees having played (or continue to play) for Tortoise, Chicago Underground Duo, Trio, Orchestra, AACM, Tranquility Bass, The For Carnation, Poster Children, 5ive Style, The Tar Babies & more. These recordings were manipulated and remixed by two masterminds in electronic music- Mike Kandel (Commander Mindfuck) and Casey Rice (Designer).