Somewhat of an anti-production, this collection of “live performances, sound collages, and solo improvisations” from Dead C founder and noise stalwart Bruce Russell isn’t out to soothe you. We’re told the tunes on Demonstration Record were recorded on a “mobile phone” over the past couple of years, with vinyl set to arrive (complete with “unfinished” artwork) next week! Bring the noise! – Flying Out

What you see before you, iffy cover and all is a solo project from noise-rock pioneer and The Dead C veteran Bruce Russell. Recorded on a mobile phone in the southern summer of 2023-24. This collection of live performances, sound collages, and solo improvisations have been pressed into a black slab with an unfinished cover.

Bruce Russell, Mr.Noisy, the man thats been giving rock’n’roll a prison haircut since 1984 is letting us in, providing an open-house into the sonic alchemy of one of the most interesting minds of the NZ noise-rock scene. With an Android mobile, slight linear editing, and a strict dismissal of any stereo-imaged, mastered sound, much of the listening here is quite revealing, and provides expansive sonic palettes despite its minimal setup.

Tracklist

1. Quattro Pezzi su Due Note
2. Climate Study #1
3. Holly Springs #2
4. Modulationism
5. Metal Petal
6. Climate Study #3
7. Pipeline
8. Climate Study #2
9. Reduced Listening