Listen To Ataxia's 'Techno Punks' Playlist
What inspired you to make your first album 'Out Of Step' and how did you feel about its release?
Inspiration comes from our punk and rave educational connections. Less about the influence of live music, more about the cultural implications of our Detroit experience. If you grew up with shows and parties here, know that Detroit, especially in the 90s and early 2000s, had a cult following that crossed several "genres" that were just underground. — So the album's "gender-swapping" is rooted in cult mentality... distorted imperfections with a glimmer of hope.
It's about as likely as going to a Suicide Car show at Plastikman or Slum Village. The intersection here is the city's draw for suburban treasures who come to town every weekend for shows.
When DJ Tennis signed our album with Life and Death, we had another ten years of company based on our love and affection for old school hard rock and punk history. The album is somehow an extension of that energy, bringing influences from across the rift to the forefront of the project. It's cathartic to fully open up… the process feels endless, but continuing to push this project through the dirt of the world is an incredible inspiration.
Minx, Andres and Mr. Joshua collaborates with Detroit DJs. How do you feel about these artists?
At the risk of ass-kissing (not too punk) these are the coolest, nicest, nicest people to work with in the game. The reason they are loved by many is because their talent comes with lots of smiles and love. The Detroiters struck differently.
We are very grateful to Jennifer (Minx), Des (Andres) and Josh (Mr. Joshua) for supporting the album. It was great to be surrounded by people who were so heroic to us on our first trip. I congratulate them, it was a great honor for us to have these wonderful people in our discography.
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What defines "techno-punk" from your point of view?
Someone who is willing to experiment with loud cars at the risk of public failure and make things transparent, regardless of how they are perceived.
Making music for music and listeners. instead of doing it for what it will do for your career.
Having values that challenge conventional wisdom and a willingness to be the exception.
Tell us about your playlist?
The playlist is mostly made up of people we know personally from Detroit and all over Michigan, whose work reflects the values of punk and in many cases stems from the punk scene and hardcore itself. Of course, there are other cuts here that fit the bill, so to speak…
From the gritty and rebellious vibes of Underground Resistance and Dave Clark to the sounds of contemporary Detroit producers like Jimmy Edgar, electro-punk giants ADULT., ADMN and KeThu and popular punk fans like DJ T- 1000, Bileebob, Lauren. Linen. . of course, DJ Tennis ("Repeater" ffs is a guy we love)...that's not a few people we vouch for, and everyone loves making music, playing it, and doing it your way. , without obligation.
Thanks Mixmag for letting us make noise on your channel.
"Out Of Step" is released on Life & Death, download here
