
The City Paper article is out. It’s nice to get some recognition. Some details are not entirely accurate so I’ll say them here. #1 Metropolis Records helped release this as always. They deserve a huge amount of credit. #2 We donate to the Colorectal Cancer Research Team at Pitt University. I’m not sure if that’s related to Hillman or not. But maybe it is. Just wanted those specifics known.
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Thank you @pghcitypaper @pittofficial @metropolisrecords and thank you to all the artists who donated their time and music to Electronic Saviors, and we send our love to all the survivors out there who are fighting for their lives now and always ❤️##electronicsaviors #industrialmusictocurecancer #distortionproductions #jimsemonik #metropolisrecords #pghcitypaper #pittuniversity

We are less than 2 weeks away!
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@distortionproductions presents:
#electronicsaviors #industrialmusictocurecancer release party at @sidequestpgh with:
@gofightnation
@redlokust
@interfacemusic
@sapphira.official
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Can't wait to see you out there! #pgh #pghmusic #sidequeston44th #distortionproductions #gofightnation #redlokust #interfacemusic #sapphiravee

Hey cancer - you better be fucking scared
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Pittsburgh, Detroit and Chicago - the first 3 dates of Electronic Saviors: Industrial Music to Cure Cancer Summer Tour 🔥 kicks off in 3 weeks!!
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@sidequestpgh - 7/23
@smallsbar -7/24
@bourbonondivision - 7/25
@amaranthkalamazoo *Detroit only
@sapphira.official
@interfacemusic
@redlokust
@janejensenmusic * Chicago only
@gofightnation
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#sidequestpgh #smallsbar #bourbonondivision #amaranthkalamazoo #sapphiravee #interfacemusic #redlokust #janejensenmusic #gofightnation #distortionproductions #industrialmusictocurecancer #chicago #detroit #pittsburgh

Noisewire Interview with Jim Semonik - Distortion Productions / Electronic Saviors - July 2025 premiers in 19 hours on Noisewire! Link in comments ❤️
#distortionproductions #noisewire

Join Distortion Productions and Grim Wizard Coffee for Some Killer Tunes, Coffee and Pinball as we Celebrate the Release of Electronic Saviors Vol 7!
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Come Hang Out and Listen to New and Exclusive Songs by @16volt
Acumen Nation @eva_x.exe @generationcable @missfittoys @redlokust @tragicimpulse @deathbylove444 @iammargotday Feat. @stabbingwestward @leadintogold @inertiaofficialuk @die_sektor @ego_likeness_art_and_music @noir_nyc_official @solemnshapes @iscintilla @blackcarburning @lost_signal_official @gofightnation @interfacemusic @sapphira.official @cursemackey @panic_lift @iioioioii_music #spiderlilies @loreleidreaming Marc Heal from #cubanate #christanalogue @alex_negativeformat @wearethenite @ethan_burrows @everythinggoescold @systemsyn @therainwithin @causticmf @doorsinthelabyrinth @tradesecretsofficial Feat @connellyofficial and so Much More!!
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Play Some Pinball! Hang With Jimmerz! Get Some Hugs!! Drink Some Coffee!
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Friday 6/27
6PM-10PM
@grimwizardcoffee (1206 Arlington Ave Pittsburgh, PA)
All Ages
Free
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Electronic Saviors Merch will be Available but no Purchase is Necessary! We Just Want To Be With You!
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Don’t Ask Questions. Just Go!
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#distortionproductions #grimwizardcoffee #pgh

Distortion Productions Presents: The Electric Exorcism Tour 2025 with @cursemackey @sinebandofficial & @_voidpalace_
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Tuesday August 12 at @sidequestpgh 21+ $30 adv $35 door 8 pm
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So excited for this show! It's gonna be amazing, grab those tickets!
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#pgh #darkwave #industrialmusic #darkelectronic #electronicmusic

@agencyvee 'Never Meant to Be' review by @wearecultonline
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link in comments #agencyvee #wearecultonline #distortionproductions #electronicrock #electronicmusic #electrorock

@mentalloandthefixerofficial w/ special guests @pygmychildren @redlokust and @lost_signal_official in Pittsburgh! Exclusive PA show at @sidequestpgh
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#distortionproductions #pgh #mentalloandthefixer #pygmychildren #redlokust #lostsignalofficial #sidequestpgh

Update from @grimwizardcoffee :
New ES7 bags will be at the listening party!
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#electronicsaviors #distortionproductions #grimwizardcoffee 🖤

New interview with Ken Magerman! Thank you @soundsandshadows 🖤
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"This interview with Jim Semonik was a long time coming, it is also a LONG one but it needed to be. We cover a lot here including talking about every single band on the new Electronic Saviors. Start out with a shout out to DogTablet. Discuss what label samplers have meant to our scene. What it is like being one guy running a record label. The glory of taking jagged pieces of rusty metal recording them and putting them through effects. our first meeting at an Adoration Destroyed show. How Grunge changed us. What it is like to be an artist in your own right, but be known for the label and ES first. We start nerding out about comic books. We talk about the idea of the 4th turning and how it inspired a Red Lokust track. How a panel at Mechanisms inspired Electronic Saviors volume 7. The story of Electronic Saviors. We go through every artist on the compilation. This interview was an emotional journey. This compilation one of the most important things to happen in the Industrial Music scene this decade. I hope you watch/share/and find 5 new bands you love while supporting research to Cure Cancer." - @kenmagerman
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#distortionproductions #electronicsaviors #es7 #industrialmusictocurecancer #industrialmusic #postpunk #ebm #darkwave #synthwave #distortionproductions #soundsandshadows

Just announced! Red Lokust at Convergence 27 Denver August 8-11 2025
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#redlokust #distortionproductions #convergence27denver #industrialmusic

Fliers made! Tickets and event page go up tomorrow!!
#distortionproductions presents: Electronic Saviors release party at @sidequestpgh WEDNESDAY July 23 // 21+ $30 adv $35 at the door. 8pm
@gofightnation
@redlokust
@interfacemusic
@sapphira.official
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#electronicsaviors #es7 #sidequestpgh #gofightnation #redlokust #interfacemusic #sapphiravee #pgh #pittsburgh #industrialmusic #electronicmusic #darkelectronic #industrialrock #dancemusıc

Acumen Nation’s legendary 1995 album Transmissions From Eville will be heading to the vinyl presses this fall as part of a new initiative by Distortion Productions and Cracknation Records.
2025 marks the 30th anniversary of an album that helped kickstart the mid 90’s Coldwave movement in the U.S. industrial music scene. Transmissions was originally released in 1995 on the Fifth Colvmn label and later re released in 1998 on Conscience
Records. The single “Gun Lover” went on to be a staple on many DJs playlists around the country and catapulted Acumen into the spotlight. With heavy guitars embedded in the lush electronic structure of Acumen’s songs, Transmissions became a must have album for any fan of industrial music.
Label owner, Jim Semonik remarks “You have no idea how much it means to me to release this on Distortion. It’s one of my all time favorites, second only to Acumen’s second record, Territory=Universe. I’m very lucky and grateful to have known Jason Novak for 20 plus years and I can’t wait to share this record with a new audience and long time friends and fans. This is a big fucking deal."
@jimsemonik @cracknovak @distortionproductions #jasonnovak #cracknation #acumennation #transmissionsfromeville #fifthcolvmn #consciencerecords #vinyl #coldwave #industrialmusic #electronicmusic

Happy Cancer Survivors Day to all my fellow warriors out there. I love you all! Enjoy some music today! ❤️ #cancersurvivor #cancersurvivorday #electronicsaviors #industrialmusictocurecancer #es7 #industrialmusic #darkwave #darkelectronic #electronicmusic #postpunk #coldwave #synthwave #goth #distortionproductions

I absolutely love this pic! The one and only @nintron repping Electronic Saviors: Industrial Music to Cure Cancer!
You have no idea how much this means to me! ❤️ #metropolisrecords #distortionproductions #mechanismus @mechanismus_war

#es7 #lastcall for premium editions! ❤️ #electronicsaviors #industrialmusictocurecancer #distortionproductions

Reposted from @kraincubine love you!! ❤️
i need to take a moment to wish this lovely human the happiest of birthdays! 🥳
in a world that often feels cold and uncaring, jimmerz is a beacon of warmth and light. ✨️ the way he shows up for his friends and his label is unmatched, making him a true example of how to be successful in this scene without being a douche. 😎
no matter the city or the size of the event, jimmerz is consistently the same person. he’s never too busy. he’s never too cool. he follows through on his word, and his actions match that. he’s 100% genuine and the real deal. 🤩
@jimsemonik - i am so proud to be your friend and am incredibly grateful for the times you’ve shown up for me - whether it’s to laugh, riff about star wars, celebrate life or just let me fall into your arms in tears. 🦇 i see the ways you constantly lift up your artists, share with others and give back to causes and people that have supported you through your challenges. today, i hope you feel all that love and attention back tenfold and take some well-deserved time to rest and rejoice. may the year ahead bring fulfilling moments, endeavors and inspiration. 💖
mnohaya lita! 🌟
love always,
weekrain
ps - the swamp can wait until tomorrow. 🙃 enjoy today. 🎈



















Latest Headlines:
6/30/25 - Frenchy & the Punk Joins Distortion!
Upcoming / Recent Releases:
5/2/25 - Electronic Saviors Vol 7: ReUnion Premium Edition
6/20/25 - Metamorph - Harlot EP
7/11/25 - Agency-V - Never Meant To Be
9/15/25 - Acumen Nation - Transmissions From Eville 30th Anniversary 2LP
Upcoming Shows:
Aug 12th - Curse Mackey/SINE/Void Palace @ Sidequest on 44th
Sept 18th - Stoneburner/Cancel the Prom/Doors in the Labyrinth @ Sidequest on 44th
Oct 4th - Mentallo & the Fixer/Pygmy Children/Red Lokust/Lost Signal @ Sidequest on 44th