Human Impact – featuring members of Chris Spencer (Unsane), Jim Coleman (Cop Shoot Cop), Eric Cooper (Made Out of Babies) and Jon Syverson (Daughters) – have announced their first U.S. tour since 2021. It kicks off May 17th in Austin, TX, running through to Seattle, WA, May 25th, and is followed the next month by 14 dates in Europe. These shows come in support of their Ipecac Recordings album, Gone Dark, released October last year. Keep reading below for more information.
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Human Impact (Unsane, Cop Shoot Cop, Made Out Of Babies) Book European Tour Dates
Founded by Chris Spencer (Unsane) and Jim Coleman (Cop Shoot Cop), US noise rockers, Human Impact, have announced a string of dates in the EU and the UK. Taking place from mid April to early May, the tour comes in support of their recent album, Gone Dark. Find the live listings and more below.
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ALBUM REVIEW: Human Impact – Gone Dark
Noise Rock veteran Chris Spencer is probably a great guy to hang out with, but you have to imagine he could read out the ingredients to a tin of pea soup and make it sound panic-inducing. Continue reading
ALBUM REVIEW: Mr. Phylzzz – Fat Chance
Amphetamine Reptile, remember them? The legendary Noise-Rock label home to countless legends such as Helmet, Melvins, The Jesus Lizard, Tar, etc etc. In later years a newer generation of bands emerged that includes Gay Witch Abortion, White Drugs, Hepa-Titus, and of course Mr Phylzzz.
Human Impact (Cop Shoot Cop, Unsane and Swans), Books their First European Tour Dates
Ipecac Recordings artists Human Impact, the New York-based band featuring Jim Coleman (Cop Shoot Cop), Chris Spencer (Unsane), Chris Pravdica (Swans) and Phil Puleo (Cop Shoot Cops/Swans), have announced their first European tour dates in 2022 on the heels of their first ever US tour. Their self-titled debut album arrived on the eve of the pandemic back in March 2020, which received much critical acclaim and followed hat up with an eight-song EP, dubbed EP01 a year later in March 2021 which featured a mix of singles and unreleased B-sides that were recorded simultaneously to the debut album. Revisit the official video for EP opener “Recognition” below. The European dates include Hellfest and two dates with Jawbox – listings (so far) below.Continue reading
ALBUM REVIEW: Human Impact – Human Impact
Comprising members of Unsane, Swans and Cop Shoot Cop, New York quartet Human Impact embrace all of those bands’ qualities and add a rebellious Noise element which belies the middle age quickly enveloping the protagonists. Debut album Human Impact (Ipecac Recordings) sees that collective maturity provides a focused, prowling edge.Continue reading
Various Artists – BC35 Volume Two
Odd, noisy, relaxing, introspective, and uneven are some of the words that can be used to describe BC35 Volume Two and that’s just with regards to the first four songs. For those out of the loop BC35 Volume Two is the second and final piece of the BC Studio anniversary puzzle. In short, producer and cultural antagonist Martin Bisi – known for his recording work with the likes of Helmet, Unsane, Dresden Dolls and more – has assembled a group of musicians and let them kick out the jams. Continue reading