Amidst guitar feedback, sonic dissonance and a persistent tense knocking, "Mind the gap" by Berlin based avant-garde band Lolita Terrorist Sounds starts to curdle and as Maurizio Vitale's compelling voice stalks and turns, "Mind the gap between the stage and your life / Don't forget to escape reality / Don't forget to escape banality / jump on a train and forget yourself", there is a dour sense. Once the gothic acoustic piano chords drop you fully realize that you are no longer in Kansas anymore, nor are you within the glimmering vibrant colors of Oz.
The track from the band's highly anticipated studio album “St. Lola” featuring Swans lap-steel guitar hero Kristof Hahn and avant-garde legend Bob Rutman (†), has a sense of 70's / 80's proto punk / gothic rock outfits maybe grown from the inspired seeds of artists like Xmal Deutschland, Alien Sex Fiend, Bauhaus and Richard Hell and the Voidoids (or not) but they came to my mind.
As Liner Notes reveal (bracketed):
[Prepare to be captivated by the ground-breaking sounds of Lolita Terrorist Sounds. A Berlin-based avant-garde industrial act that pushes the boundaries of music with their highly anticipated debut album. Recorded and produced by bandleader Maurizio Vitale in a former secret service building in East Berlin and mixed by Thomas Stern (Nick Cave, Einstürzende Neubauten, Swans, Crime and the City Solution), the band's unconventional and creative approach has resulted in an album that resonates with raw energy and unapologetic artistic expression. The collaborations with Swans guitar hero Kristof Hahn on lap-steel guitar guested on almost the entire album and avant-garde legend Bob Rutman (†) add magic to this outstanding debut.
Maybe Lolita Terrorist Sounds enable a sort of closed circuit television world where we can confront our prejudice against the other only to realize that the other is us.
Lolita Terrorist Sounds, avant garde post punk, alt pop, alt rock, gothic rock, darkwave, Berlin based front man, vocalist Maurizio Vitale, Italian artist, Einstürzende Neubauten, Kristof Hahn, "Mind the gap",
-Robb Donker Curtius
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Lolita Terrorist Sounds is a Berlin-based avant-garde band founded by Maurizio Vitale. The name is a provocative combination of Nabokov’s novel title “Lolita”, and adding the challenging perception of the word “Terrorist”. Both were generated using the W. Burroughs cut-up technique and adding to it the word “Sounds” to best describe the groundbreaking nature of the band's compositions and performances. Vitale’s past and present collaborations include work with members of acclaimed bands such as Einstürzende Neubauten, Swans, Iggy Pop, Thåström, PJ Harvey and Faust.His talent was at the service of the legendary Sabar percussionist Doudou N’Diaye Rose (SN), and he has played with German singer Andrea Schroeder both in the studio and live.In support of their previous release “Shaved Girl”, Lolita Terrorist Sounds has opened for the Swedish artist Anna von Hausswolff, done numerous live dates, and has played an exclusive acoustic show on the national German Radio Eins. “Shaved Girl” was released as a limited edition vinyl release on the cult label Psychofon Records (The Residents). Graphic novelist Reinhard Kleist (Nick Cave “Mercy on me”, David Bowie “Starman”) curated the special artwork of the album, and also took part in some of the live performances of the band as a special guest. During the global lockdown, Lolita Terrorist Sounds ingeniously pivoted their artistic expression to create "Lolita Kitchen Sounds," a groundbreaking live-streaming cooking show that fused the passion for music with culinary expertise. Blending delectable dishes with live music performances, the show became a virtual feast for the senses, gaining a devoted following and making waves in the digital entertainment landscape. Among a series of singles releases, ‘Prison Song’ stands out in the band's trajectory. Featuring the masterful lap steel guitar work of Kristof Hahn from Swans, ‘Prison Song’ showcased the band's ability to collaborate with exceptional talents, pushing their sound into uncharted territories. The critical acclaim for ‘Prison Song’ was not only limited to its musical arrangement but also extended to the airwaves. Notably, the song received praise and recognition on Mike Watt’s (The Stooges, Minuteman) radio show. Additionally, Mally Harpaz of Anna Calvi's band featured the song on her radio show, further solidifying Lolita Terrorist Sounds' reputation as an emerging force in the experimental music scene. Adding to their momentum, an unreleased studio version of ‘Shaved Girl’ emerged in June 2021, an anthem of liberation released during Pride Month. This track also paid tribute to the visionary Bob Rutman (†), who left an indelible mark by joining the recordings sessions for the song with his avant-garde genius before his passing. The song resonates as a celebration of identity and a testament to the enduring power of artistic collaboration. Lolita Terrorist Sounds now shine at their creative zenith. Amid impactful releases and global performances, anticipation builds for their upcoming full-length album, set to drop in October 2023.
THE FACTS AS WE KNOW THEM
https://www.tiktok.com/@lolitaterroristsounds
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063482614013
https://twitter.com/LolitaTerrorist
https://open.spotify.com/artist/402EVsA4Tk2Rd3OUD0WduE
https://www.youtube.com/user/lolitaterroristsound
https://www.instagram.com/lolitaterroristsounds_official/
Lolita Terrorist Sounds is a Berlin-based avant-garde band founded by Maurizio Vitale. The name is a provocative combination of Nabokov’s novel title “Lolita”, and adding the challenging perception of the word “Terrorist”. Both were generated using the W. Burroughs cut-up technique and adding to it the word “Sounds” to best describe the groundbreaking nature of the band's compositions and performances. Vitale’s past and present collaborations include work with members of acclaimed bands such as Einstürzende Neubauten, Swans, Iggy Pop, Thåström, PJ Harvey and Faust.His talent was at the service of the legendary Sabar percussionist Doudou N’Diaye Rose (SN), and he has played with German singer Andrea Schroeder both in the studio and live.In support of their previous release “Shaved Girl”, Lolita Terrorist Sounds has opened for the Swedish artist Anna von Hausswolff, done numerous live dates, and has played an exclusive acoustic show on the national German Radio Eins. “Shaved Girl” was released as a limited edition vinyl release on the cult label Psychofon Records (The Residents). Graphic novelist Reinhard Kleist (Nick Cave “Mercy on me”, David Bowie “Starman”) curated the special artwork of the album, and also took part in some of the live performances of the band as a special guest. During the global lockdown, Lolita Terrorist Sounds ingeniously pivoted their artistic expression to create "Lolita Kitchen Sounds," a groundbreaking live-streaming cooking show that fused the passion for music with culinary expertise. Blending delectable dishes with live music performances, the show became a virtual feast for the senses, gaining a devoted following and making waves in the digital entertainment landscape. Among a series of singles releases, ‘Prison Song’ stands out in the band's trajectory. Featuring the masterful lap steel guitar work of Kristof Hahn from Swans, ‘Prison Song’ showcased the band's ability to collaborate with exceptional talents, pushing their sound into uncharted territories. The critical acclaim for ‘Prison Song’ was not only limited to its musical arrangement but also extended to the airwaves. Notably, the song received praise and recognition on Mike Watt’s (The Stooges, Minuteman) radio show. Additionally, Mally Harpaz of Anna Calvi's band featured the song on her radio show, further solidifying Lolita Terrorist Sounds' reputation as an emerging force in the experimental music scene. Adding to their momentum, an unreleased studio version of ‘Shaved Girl’ emerged in June 2021, an anthem of liberation released during Pride Month. This track also paid tribute to the visionary Bob Rutman (†), who left an indelible mark by joining the recordings sessions for the song with his avant-garde genius before his passing. The song resonates as a celebration of identity and a testament to the enduring power of artistic collaboration. Lolita Terrorist Sounds now shine at their creative zenith. Amid impactful releases and global performances, anticipation builds for their upcoming full-length album, set to drop in October 2023.
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