Forenzics

Shoji Hano rocks out during his Now Now show on Sunday night in The Big Room, Newtown.

Japanese drummer Shoji Hano completely blew me away last night at a Now Now gig in the Big Room, Newtown. Playing a blistering solo set, his intensity, passion, power and technique left me a little deaf but happy. Check out his website www.shojihano.com. Two laptop acts followed him – one a duo comprising Ben Byrne and Ivan Lysiak playing choppy crunchy sounds, the other Gilles Aubry from Berlin playing field recordings overlaid with some pretty harsh and torturous drones. Check out upcoming gigs at www.thenownow.net.

The official launch of Forenzics new album takes place at Gallery Red in Glebe on the 27th March 2009. Featuring an exhibition of H3O inspired photographic prints by Matthew Syres, a live performance by Forenzics, and CD giveaways. See flyer for details.