Rural Tapes(solo)// Kafé Hærverk

Rural Tapes (solo)

To mark the release of «Alien Territories Vol. 2», Arne Kjelsrud Mathisen, aka Rural Tapes, is heading out on a solo tour of Europe this autumn. For his concert at Kafé Hærverk on 12 November, he’ll bring tape machines, dictaphones and synths and perform an improvised set with a more experimental, ambient and drone-based character. Rural Tapes has released music on the British label Clay Pipe and the Swedish label Smuggler, and has received widespread acclaim for his seven releases. In the cassette series «Alien Territories», he explores new soundscapes and presents works with a textured, almost tactile sound quality. In its review of «Alien Territories Vol. 1», Klassekampen drew comparisons with experimental pioneers such as Terry Riley, Brian Eno and Robert Fripp. Arne Kjelsrud Mathisen’s career spans more than two decades. As a producer and performing musician, he has contributed to over 80 releases, as well as composing music for, among other things, butoh, theatre and dance performances.

“A level of its very own” MOJO

“A masterclass in eclecticism” Shindig Magazine

“Rural Tapes delights in the unexpected. At every turn, you encounter something new, something to be marvelled over. Kjelsrud Mathisen has said he wants this music to stand the test of time. It will.” The Independent

“No-one`s cramping this Norwegian producer`s styles.” Uncut

“A dreamy self-titled debut full of broad soundscapes... The sort of soundtrack you might expect from a dream sequence in a 1970s film.” GQ Magazine

“From the first notes of this debut album from respected Norwegian producer Arne Kjelsrud Mathisen, you know you’re in for a treat.” Electronic Sound

Doors: 20:00 Concert starts: 21:00 Admission: 250.- + fee Age limit: 20