Kevin Blechdom
One of the most irreverent and gifted producers of experimental electronic music, Kevin Blechdom (Kristen Erickson) got her start with partner Blevin Blectum in Blectum From Blechdom at Mills College while studying computer music. With their custom-made programs, the duo stripped the normally academic field of experimental music of its studious mentality and replaced it with child sounds, cartoon effects, and intentionally brutal compositions. Under much protest from formalized and academic composers, the duo won second place in the prestigious Ars Electronica i...[more]
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How refreshing it is to find Kevin Blechdom (real name Kristin Erickson) fresh off a successful solo European tour baring her soul (and much else) by adding her voice to the mix of polytonal electronic torch songs and loveballads. Is 'Interspecies Love' or 'Talkin' Tech' more satisfying foreplay to the sassy, saltysweet ballads 'Mr. Miguel' and 'Private Dancer'? And who the hell is Shelley? Which is more restrictive: her use of presets, or your preconceived notions about what a 21st century techno woman can [ read more ]
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A penetrating exploration of the complex relationship between a girl and her computer from laptop visionary and one-half of the acclaimed electronic duo BLECTUM FROM BLECHDOM, KEVIN BLECHDOM. An outburst of emotional musical energy and angst of the most round, balanced and powerful variety. Completely composed on an assortment of software programs written by the artist in order to truly transcend the limitations of contemporary commercial software and hardware.
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How refreshing it is to find Kevin Blechdom (real name Kristin Erickson) fresh off a successful solo European tour baring her soul (and much else) by adding her voice to the mix of polytonal electronic torch songs and loveballads. Is 'Interspecies Love' or 'Talkin' Tech' more satisfying foreplay to the sassy, saltysweet ballads 'Mr. Miguel' and 'Private Dancer'? And who the hell is Shelley? Which is more restrictive: her use of presets, or your preconceived notions about what a 21st century techno woman can [ read more ]
MP3 $10.49
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RESTOCK. This is Kevin Blechdom's third solo release, and the most diverse yet. Kevin Blechdom is one half of the award-winning digital duo Blectum from Blechdom. She has taken her laptop, banjo, and pop song insanity solo and this record proves that it may be difficult to predict what happens next. The Your Butt EP features collaborations with Wobbly, Fred Frith, Eli Crews, and Blevin Blechdom. 'Bianca', 'I Am Nastay', and 'Boob-a-q' are pop hits. It's a digital country jambouree with a bad attitude and di [ read more ]
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Speeding Up b/w Slowing Down
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