A track from our own Am Tierpark's upcoming album Uncaged has been featured on a mix by well-respected DJ Flemming Dalum!
Listen to "Lost in Flesh" (and download the mix!) here.
Way to go, Am Tierpark! We're so proud of you and can't wait for that album!
We are pleased to announce that Tenek has signed with Distortion Productions for the North American release of their upcoming album Smoke and Mirrors! We are so excited to have Tenek join our close-knit family of artists after forming ties during the production of Electronic Saviors Volume 2: Recurrence.
Tenek is the electronic project of Peter Steer and Geoff Pinckney, formed in the UK in 2007. They have produced and released two albums and eight singles/EPs. Tenek is all about hard-grinding electro grooves: it’s a powerhouse that combines classic British synthpop with driving guitar, producing a unique crossover which satisfies the cult electro scene while retaining mass-market appeal through its melodies and hooks. This high-energy act has a considerable following in the UK, Europe, and Russia and has toured with artists including John Foxx, Gary Numan, Toyah, The Human League, Republica, De/Vision, A Flock Of Seagulls, Iris and Assemblage 23.
Tenek will also contribute to Electronic Saviors 4 with "Chameleon," a new and exclusive track. Be sure to follow Electronic Saviors on Facebook and Twitter for more updates on that!
And follow Distortion Productions here and on Facebook and Twitter for more news about the Smoke and Mirrors release soon!
Distortion Productions' own Dope Stars Inc. has a remix on KMFDM's new EP, Salvation!
Our industrial rock outfit remixed the title track, "Salvation."
Show Dope Stars Inc. (and KMFDM!) some love by picking up the album from our friends over at Metropolis Records. And be sure to grab Dope Stars' latest, Terapunk, from our store!
Ahh, Friday—one of our favorite days of the week! Beginning today worldwide, new music will now be released on Fridays instead of Tuesdays. And it definitely works better for us, because now we can blow our paychecks on fresh tunes as soon as they hit our bank accounts!
What are we spending our paychecks on this week, you might ask? Easy! Two of our acts have new albums set to release this fall, and they’re up on the site for pre-order!
First, reserve your copy of Hall of Fame by The Dark Clan. The album will ship in September.
Next, put in your order for The Mouse Shadow by Stoneburner.
Remember, pre-order items ship early, so you might get them in hand before they even hit shelves!
And to hold you over until then, snatch something from our Distro collection.
Ahh, Friday—who needs to pay bills, anyway?!
Distortion Productions’ own The Dark Clan has released another official video for a track off their upcoming album, Hall of Fame. Check out the video for “Pakas Taabarats” below:
Good-bye. Official music video for our song Pakas Taabarats, from our album Hall of Fame, available online and from Distortion Records 4 September, 2015.
Be sure to stop back by because we’ll be posting a new The Dark Clan video each month until the entirety of Hall of Fame has been portrayed.
Until the next one, though, pre-order the album to have it ship directly to you in September!
From their upcoming album Hall Of Fame enjoy "Unheilschwanger Boom!"
We are legion. Official video for our song "Unheilschwanger Boom," available on our album Hall Of Fame, coming September 4th, 2015 on Distortion Records and at all your favorite digital retailers. thedarkclan.com thedarkclan.bandcamp.com soundcloud.com/thedarkclan https://www.facebook.com/thedarkclanofficial twitter.com/thedarkclan Lyrics for "Unheilschwanger Boom" by The Dark Clan ========================================= You come into my house?
It's almost time for the next Distortion show!
While Velvet Acid Christ was supposed to headline this show, the act had to pull out of the show due to a medical family emergency. VAC regrets he cannot perform and sends his apologies--and we 100% support the decision and wish him and his family the absolute best!
But don't let that stop you from supporting the other fantastic bands as they put on a killer show for us in VAC's absence!
This Sunday, June 14, please join us at Thunderbird Cafe in Pittsburgh as we welcome our own Stoneburner to the stage! Stoneburner will be opening for Ego Likeness, Mindless Faith, and headliner Caustic.
Doors are at 8 p.m. Buy your advance tickets here for $15 or pay $20 at the door of this 21+ show. RSVP on our Facebook event page, and as always, stop by the merch booth to pick up t-shirts, albums, and other memorabilia while you say hi to the bands and your Distortion friends! See you there!
Distortion Productions is overjoyed to announce the signing of Am Tierpark, the new synthpop project of Claus Larsen (of Leæther Strip/Klutæ/Sequential Access) and John Mirland (of Mirland & Holm/Mirland)! We couldn't be more delighted to add them to our little family!
We will release Am Tierpark's debut album in November. Can't wait that long? Listen to their track "Tension" below--and don't forget to "like" them on Facebook to stay connected to all things Am Tierpark!
"Tension" is the first full length track to be made public from the forthcoming debut album "Uncaged" by Danish synthpop duo Am Tierpark. The track is a free download as a thank you to all the kind people who support the project.
About Am Tierpark:
Am Tierpark is a two-piece synthpop band featuring the vocals of Claus Larsen and the programming/keys of John Mirland. They write:
"We both share the love for pure melodic synth based music and the classic synths, and on a fine sunny spring day April 9th 2015, while walking and chatting about music and watching the animals in Berlin Tierpark we formed Am Tierpark. We had a gig the day after at Berlin's fine K-17 club as Leaether Strip and Holm/Mirland.
We create and want to make music that is not over produced and drenched in effects. We want to present the sounds, melodies and lyrics crispy clear to the listener. This band is all about the love of a good melody, synths and lyrics that will move the listener. Our first album is just about finished and it's been an amazing ride so far, because we truly are musical soulmates.
Hugs, Claus & John"
Starring: Victor Love ☠ Fabrice LaNuit ★ Darin Yevonde ☣ Ash Rexy ϟ Andreas DeLorean ☢ Written, directed & edited by Daniele Campea Models: Aylar Violet & Frieda MUAH: by Simona Sullii, Kristel Zevini , Federica Timperi Director of Photography: Federico Deidda Light designer: Mauro Neglia Costumes: Sara e Luka Lavori In Corso, Gianni Colangelo Mad N O T E S The audio included in the video is a dynamic mix with - 4db compared to the one already used on the video teaser.
Dope Stars Inc. teamed up with music magazine Devolver to premier its awesome new video for "Dressed Inside Your Fear." If you haven't yet picked up their new epic album, be sure to do so in the store. Also check out the page over on the revolver site.
Starting Sunday, the show blitz bombards Pittsburgh!
First, head to the Rex Theater to enjoy the Distortion co-produced presentation of Laibach on Sunday, May 17. They’ll be performing their album Spectre in an all-ages show. Doors open at 7 p.m. You can purchase advance tickets for $22 each here, or you can buy the day of for $25 each. Check out the Facebook event here.
Then, next Wednesday, May 20, Distortion couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome its own delectable En Esch to Pittsburgh! Join us at 31st Street Pub at 9 p.m. for En Esch and Ghostfeeder with well-loved local openers Venus In Furs and The Molecule Party. Buy your tickets in advance for $15 here, or shell out $20 at the door. This is a 21+ show. Let us know you’re coming by joining the Facebook event page here!
We can't wait to party with you! Don't forget to say hi and swing by the merch booth--or pick up your copy of SPANK! to get in the mood in advance here!
Crossing coast to coast, in both the United States and Canada, EN ESCH brings SPANK to North America!
Here are some dates! More to come soon! Keep a look out and spread the word!!!
5/14/2015 Toronto, ON Bovine Sex Club
https://www.facebook.com/events/1595151270723950/
5/15/2015 Buffalo, NY Broadway Joe’s
https://www.facebook.com/events/2333089696829776/
5/17/2015 Columbus, OH The Shrunken Head
https://www.facebook.com/events/1581759212107792/
5/20/2015 Pittsburgh, PA 31st Street Pub
https://www.facebook.com/events/815814515162143/
5/21/2015 Wilmington, DE Mojo 13
https://www.facebook.com/events/754192708030263/
5/23/2015 Baltimore, MD Club Orpheus
https://www.facebook.com/events/1432373757059040/
5/25/2015 Richmond, VA Fallout
https://www.facebook.com/events/1605849549654036/
5/26/2015 Atlanta, GA Masquerade
https://www.facebook.com/events/936178043069685/
5/28/2015 New Orleans, LA Hi Ho Lounge
https://www.facebook.com/events/943453169019403/
5/29/2015 Austin, TX Elysium
https://www.facebook.com/events/385220861670540/
5/30/2015 Houston, TX Numbers
https://www.facebook.com/events/476720822480936/
6/4/2015 Los Angeles, CA Complex
https://www.facebook.com/events/1388459611478734/
6/5/2015 San Diego, CA The Bancroft
Event details coming soon!
6/7/2015 San Francisco, CA DNA Lounge
https://www.facebook.com/events/839988899415066/
6/10/2015 Salt Lake City, UT Metro Bar
https://www.facebook.com/events/453586251462129/
6/11/2015 Boise, ID Crazy Horse
https://www.facebook.com/events/929424183745665/
6/13/2015 Seattle, WA The Highline
Event details coming soon!
6/14/2015 Portland, OR Star Theatre
https://www.facebook.com/events/474888705994804/
6/15/2015 Vancouver, BC The Red Room
Event details coming soon!
6/17/2015 Calgary, AB Dickens
Event details coming soon!
6/19/2015 Regina, SK Mojo Club
Event details coming soon!
6/20/2015 Winnipeg, MB Hard Wired @ Ozzys
Event details coming soon!
6/25/2015 St. Louis, MO The Crack Fox wsg GoFight
https://www.facebook.com/events/819739791449064/
6/26/2015 Chicago, IL Cobra Lounge wsg GoFight
https://www.facebook.com/events/456152604552285/
6/27/2015 Detroit, MI Small's wsg Go Fight!
https://www.facebook.com/events/674586985980138/
7/4/2015 New York, NY STIMULATE
Event details coming soon!
After a wildly successful crowdfunding campaign, SPÄNK was released on DISTORTION PRODUCTIONS (Electronic Saviors, Stoneburner, Spider Lilies) on Feb 10th 2015. EN ESCH has also enlisted the help of High Road Publicity to promote the album and tour. SPÄNK is expected to open a new chapter in EN ESCH's already illustrious career and he is joined on the album by friends, Tim Skold (KMFDM, Marilyn Manson, Skold), Guenter Schulz (Ex KMFDM, Slick Idiot), Jim Marcus (Die Warzau, Go Fight), Trixy Reiss (Crystal Method) and more!
Joining the esteemed artist, will be Buffalo based upstarts Ghostfeeder recently signed to Beyond Therapy Records and with 4 EPs under their belt as well as their newest video being a collaboration with Chris Corner (IAMX) AND appearances on 2013 Vans Warped Tour plus sharing the stage with notable acts such as Blink 182, Powerman 5000, The Bunny The Bear, Genitorturers, Nonpoint, Royal Blood, and Filter; En Esch couldn't be happier with the support!
Jim and Chase discuss boxed warning's latest, the I Have Been Terrible EP, and the stunning live show, as well as the many exciting upcoming projects from Distortion Productions. Tracks: 737 (Terror Firma Sky Remix), I Have Been Terrible (Rein[Forced] Remix), Collision (Stoneburner Remix).
After the awesomeness that was the Seabound show last week, Distortion Productions’ 2015 live show season is in full swing!
We’re pleased to announce four new additions to our show calendar:
But that’s not all—Distortion’s resident superhero Jim Semonik is honored his WTII Records band Rein[forced] will open for Opus One Productions’ show featuring the legendary KMFDM!
We're going to have a killer show season and we can't wait to drink, dance, and sing with you! So make sure to add these to your calendar and get your tickets now!
In exactly one week, Distortion Productions proudly welcomes Seabound back to Pittsburgh after seven years!
The synthpop giant will play The Rex Theater next Thursday, April 2, to kick off Distortion's Spring 2015 live show season. Joined by Architect (the side project from Haujobb's Daniel Myer) and Null Device, Distortion's own boxed warning will open the show. Guest DJ Eric Eldredge of Interface is also on the bill.
Speaking of boxed warning, this show will be the release party for the project's new EP, I Have Been Terrible, due out April 14.
So join us as we celebrate our third release of the year and kick off what's sure to be an incredible show season!
This show is all-ages and doors open at 8 p.m. You'll pay $25 at the door to get in, but you can purchase an advance ticket here on the website for only $20! Hey, that extra $5 can go toward some sweet merch!
For more information or to RSVP and let us know you're coming, check out the event page on Facebook. See you there!
The readers of Revolver Magazine have voted and Dope Stars Inc. TeraPunk is the album of the week!!!!
Join Distortion Productions as we celebrate the recent release of En Esch’s SPÄNK! and Dope Stars Inc.’s Terapunk at Pittsburgh’s Hanging Garden goth/industrial dance night!
Tomorrow night, March 14, join us at Cattivo in Lawrenceville from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Our own DJ Hiem will spin alongside HG’s DJ Havok, making it impossible for you to stay off the dance floor! But when you do take a break to hit the bar, be sure to stop by our merch table and grab releases from En Esch, Dope Stars Inc., Spider Lilies, Stoneburner, boxed warning, and Shutterdown. We’ll even have some of the coveted Dope Stars Inc. t-shirts and copies of Electronic Saviors available!
Check out the event page on Facebook for more information. And if you can’t make it out to dance your ass off with us, be sure to pick up something from our store to make it up to yourself!
ANNOUNCEMENT TIME!!! First off, thank you all for your support of the Electronic Saviors: Industrial Music to Cure Cancer project. We are pleased to announce the we have donated 10K to Our Clubhouse (Formerly Gilda's Club of Western PA) which brings the total donated by the project to over 43K. This is a huge achievement for the project and we are touched that you guys have helped make this happen.
BUT THAT'S NOT ALL!!! We got word from the lovely folks over at Metropolis Records that another check is coming that will be for about 9K and will put the grand total raised over $50,000.00. THIS IS UNBELIEVABLE!!! We are thrilled at this news!
OH, BUT THERE IS MORE!!!! We'd like to announce that Saviors will continue in the form of ELECTRONIC SAVIORS 4: RETALIATION!!!!!! Metropolis is kind enough to stay on board with us and release this in June of 2016. Of course the usual premium edition will apply and submissions will open immediately. Just follow the rules over at electronicsaviors.com when you are ready!! We will have them up soon!
Again, thanks for all the love and support and keep fighting!
Much love and respect,
-Jim and Chase
Thanks to you, we achieved our goal of at least 10 preorders for the Dope Stars Inc. t-shirt/Terapunk CD bundles! We wouldn’t have been able to produce these rare shirts without your initial support. Now it’s on because of you!
We’ve already ordered the "Drop Dead Gorgeous Prozac Addicted" tees from Pittsburgh’s own Commonwealth Press. We’ll begin shipping them next week, just in time for the official Terapunk release date on March 10th!
Haven’t ordered yours yet? What are you waiting for?! This exclusive reprint is limited to only 50 worldwide. Visit our store to order yours now, or risk forever missing out on this piece of Dope Stars Inc. history!
And while you're anxiously awaiting your package to arrive, check out the new Dope Stars Inc. video for "Many Thanks" below!
Was the tagline on the very first Dope Stars Inc. t-shirts back in the day. Only 20 of these awesome tees were ever made. Distortion Productions is pumped to team up with Dope Stars Inc. for an exclusive reprint celebrating their latest release, available as a physical CD, a CD/T-shirt bundle, and now a digital download in the store.
Clicking "Additional Info +" when viewing any album (digital or physical) in the music store now shows track listings, descriptions, and preview mixes of a few tracks. Enjoy!
