Raincreature, Vancouver's Independent Artists Compilation 1992

Track credits

Intro
‘Intro’
No specific musician or production credits listed.

Colour Clique
is mainly ambient/techno in feel. They started out working as “DRILL KKL” but soon found too many different styles to explore under the “Industrial” genre. They then began work on a hybrid, industrial dance/ambient cross-over with as much bottom end as they could get away with. Going back and forth between hard-core electronic dance and movie score music, the overall is a definite experience. COLOUR CLIQUE members are Lance Leeder (Guitar/Vocals/Bass), Max Arnason (Keyboards/Percussions/Drum Programming/Vocals). Thanks “Wrey”! Recorded by Rod Nattrass at Whipping Post Studio. Many thanks to Suzanne and Jessie.

‘As We Know It’
‘You Had It Coming’
Lance Leeder: guitar, vocals, bass
Max Arnason: keyboards, percussion, drum programming, vocals
Recorded by Rod Nattrass at Whipping Post Studio
Contact: Kwazsong Music

DAED 21
is a fluctuating dark/gothic/techno and with romantic aspirations culled from the best “black attired” bands of the 80’s - Killing Joke, Joy Division, Wire, etc. The driving bass lines and synth guitar and textured chord counter points work their best on the lyrically aspiring title track and the A+ “Writings” on their vinyl E.P. “Police State Of Mind”. DAED 21 is David London (Lead Vocals/Synth/Guitar/Keyboards/Sequencing/Drums & Samples), Guest artists on DAED 21’s latest C.D., entitled “From Dark Culture to Darkest Subculture” include Jed Deluca (Lead Guitar on “December”), Michael Wylie (Lead Guitar on “Less Luminous Cold”), John Kwasnica (Funky Guitar and Backing Vocal on “Writings” and Lead Guitar on “Voice”). Both tracks on “RAINCREATURE” are taken from this C.D.
Jaimie Vernon, ABSOLUTELY INDIE

‘Zou-Ave 86 “Live” in the Chamber’
David London: lead vocals, synth, guitar, keyboards, sequencing, drums, samples

‘Less Luminous Cold (Archaeopteryx Mix)’
David London: lead vocals, synth, guitar, keyboards, sequencing, drums, samples
Michael Wylie: lead guitar
Contact: David London

Dancing On Glass
was formed in October 1991. The band began playing around Vancouver in December 1991, including opening for Subpops “Big Guy”, TAD. Complementing its own brand of hard-edged alternative rock, Dancing On Glass boasts one of the city’s wildest stage shows. Dancing On Glass released its first three-song EP in March. DANCING ON GLASS are: Steve Gendron (Vocals), Paul Zeppieri (Guitar), Joe Samorodan (Bass) and Darin Weller (Drums).

‘Tears’
‘Alexanders Reach’
Steve Gendron: vocals
Paul Zeppieri: guitar
Joe Samorodan: bass
Darin Weller: drums
Contact: Steve Gendron

Dose Pump
Dose Pump’s solid rhythm section consists of percussionist G.G. Chandler, whose jazz and funk influenced playing style provides a perfect foil for bassist Yoda’s straight ahead approach. Complimenting this potent combination and playing with a rhymic chug and screeching whine that has been likened to that of a cat caught in a radiator fan, guitarists David D. Davis and “Chick Boots” Gatti create and exploit a fresh chunk of riffin’ raunchy rock’n’roll that serves as a fitting launch for the impassioned and provocative vocals of the always enigmatic Tempers Flare.

‘Kiss Me (With My Clothes On)’
Tempers Flare: vocals
David D. Davis: guitar
“Chick Boots” Gatti: guitar
Yoda: bass
G.G. Chandler: percussion
Contact: Barbara Pollard

Heatmiser
A palatable, quick sentence to get you to the address. Misery loves company… 780-810 West Broadway, Vancouver, B.C. Canada V5Z 4C9

‘Her’
‘UV’
No specific musician or production credits listed.
Contact: Les Pilchak

Red Sector 1
is a Vancouver based band delving in alternative dance music. This strong songwriting team is made up of Michael Davis and Clarke Wright who share in the keyboard programming and tune arrangement. Currently working on their first album due for independent release the fall of 1992, Red Sector 1 has conjured up infectious dance tunes with a pop flavour, whirling samples, and vocal melodies that will stay in your head… long after initial exposure.

‘Dr. Mad’
‘Tale’
Michael Davis: keyboards, programming, tune arrangement
Clarke Wright: keyboards, programming, tune arrangement
Contact: Gargoyle Records

Roadrash
the band originates with Steve Vangelder in a series of guitar driven songs, written while touring the most prestigious street corners and metro stations of Europe. The experience led to the development of the industrial folk sound which became the foundation and attitude of the music. In collaboration with Aubrey Dana and his relentless guitar, an array of tunes were forged into a lean aggressive power-pop.

‘Roadrash’
‘Backdoor’
Steve Vangelder: guitar
Aubrey Dana: guitar
Contact: Steve Vangelder

Swanyard
was formed in the late 1988 by Curtis Bereza (Vocalist for the band DRILL) and Christine Choquette. The two soon developed a very complimentary working relationship with Bereza handling most of the initial musical composition while Choquette developed the lyrical aspects of the songs. Their songs are definitely dance oriented and the band makes no pretence about the “pop” accessibility and the main objective of Swanyard’s compositions has been to create music which is both lyrically and musically stimulating and emotionally powerful.

‘Instinct of Motion’
Curtis Bereza: vocals, music composition
Christine Choquette: lyrics
Contact: Spiral Records

X-Drone
is Dr. H and CYGNUS who can be described as progressive experimental techno. Created by two synth players drawing from various areas of musical influence to create a new style and sound. A refreshing combination of all forms of synthesis infused with mind expanding energy. Having met in Germany they relocated to Vancouver, Canada to continue writing music.

‘1/0 Phlow’
‘Phazik’
Dr. H: synth
CYGNUS: synth
Contact: Adham Shaikh

Compilation production
Digitally edited and mastered by Greg Reely
Artist booking by Rogue Productions

Artwork / Design
CD artwork by Karen Firus

Karen Firus
(CD Artwork) a.k.a. Renaissance Woman, is an award-winning filmmaker, whose work has been acknowledged world-wide garnering several prestigious awards. Her films have been televised and screened throughout the USA and Europe. As a visual artist, Karen is wild about wood and colour. Her forté is in designing and constructing exquisite environments and objects, including custom thrones, faux-finished walls, treasure chests and haute couture paintings. Inspirations are Cleopatra and the almighty lipstick tube. Her objective? To knowck the socks off the world!

Companies / release credits
KSM Records presents
Vancouver’s Independent Artists Collection
Distributed and marketed by KSM Records
Distributed by Killer Sex Machine Records, Vancouver, British Columbia
Artist booking by Rogue Productions
© 1992 KSM Records

Distribution / contact sticker
Distributed by Killer Sex Machine Records
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Contact: David London