The Mekano Set
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The Mekano Set | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | England |
| Genres | Electronic, shoegazing, noise rock, techno, post-punk, alternative rock |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | Elementary Recordings, Stray Recordings |
| Members | Milk Lee Christien Justine Kay Chucky Tsch Arthur Hasburg Nigel Barratt Patrick Crean Beth Rettig Jewelly MePresents Jezebel Halewood-Leagas |
| Website | http://www.mekanoset.com |
The Mekano Set is a music collective formed in 2007 by Milk (vocals, baritone guitar, programming), Nigel Barrett (guitar, synth, recorder), U Brown (DJ) and Beth Rettig (vocals, guitar).[1]
The group's sound relies heavily upon bass, programmed beats and noise.[2]
Recordings
The Mekano Set originally began as an informal collective of musicians and DJs improvising around programmed electronic beats. Initial recordings relied heavily on improvisation, and non-musical elements such as location recordings and found sounds. Early live performances avoided conventional venues in favour of squat parties and theater spaces. The group regularly perform as a trio but have appeared as a quintet.[3]
The group's songs are widely available online via iTunes, Spotify, Grooveshark and Amazon, and through various independent labels including Stray Recordings and Elementary Recordings.[4]