Diskono

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Founded in 1998 and termed a "a Scottish multi media cabal masquerading as a record label" ^[1] by the press, Diskono was initially based in Scotland but currently, with its membership in constant flux, the constituent pieces of its complex structure are spread out all over the globe ; most notably New York, London and Brussels. The known and affiliated members of Diskono were/are Klaus Oldanburg, Ruth Random, Gask, Dr. Barnes Advocaat, Gunter Saxenhammer, Ttocshagg Forfib, Joel Ongthorne, Kosten Koper ; although these may be pseudonyms for the same person or people. Together or alone, they / he / she operated a record label releasing sound art & "avant-garde flicks of the wrist" as well as curating exhibitions (most notably 'Revisionland' by Alejandara & Aeron which was a Prix Ars Electronia winner), playing and promoting concerts. Diskono released music by notable figures such as Felix Kubin, Alejandra & Aeron, Kid 606, Pimmon, Nomex, Ashtray Navigations, JaDa, People Like Us, Francisco Lopez, Goodiepal, V/vm, Hrvatski, Aavikko.

From 1999 - 2001 Diskono infamously held sporadic "physical remix" club nights in which the audience were encouraged to bring along records, deface them and then DJ with them. This experiment led to two "physical remix" 7" record releases with Aerospace Soundwise (Todd A. Carter) and Prix Ars Electronica winner Janek Schaefer.

In 2003 a sub label of Diskono, for "other experiments" Penthouse Hotplate appeared ; to date there has been two releases by The Phenomenological Boys & Abuse (whose members include celebrated Scottish painter Alexander Guy AKA Donny Royale & ex-Fall guitarist Tommy Crooks AKA Farmhand)

Considered to be no longer active ^[2], this press release posits the contrary.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Myat Moondog Haggart benefit May 18th 2008, at St. Mark's Church in New York City, marks an evening where decades of experimental performers from around the world will gather to buoy the spirits of their friend, 2-year-old Myat Moondog Haggart. 7PM sharp/ $20 donation entry fee Confirmed acts include *Captain Sons and Daughters* (artist Kara Bohnenstiel and Drew McDowall of Coil), *Vito Acconci* (delivering a 'textual architecture' oration), *Scott Haggart and Lary Seven performing DISKONO 017 * (announcing the rebirth and continuation of legendary Scottish Dada-anarcho record label DISKONO), *David Grubbs* (Squirrel Bait, Gastr Del Sol, myriad solo projects collaborations and critical works), *Backworld*(World Serpent, Current 93), *Little Annie*(CRASS, Coil, go-to chanteuse for 30 years plus), *Paul Wallfisch *(from Botanica)and DJs *J.G. Thirlwell* (Foetus, Steroid Maximus, Manorexia) and* Fabio Roberti* (WFMU). *Melissa Rocha* will present a puppet-filled animated short plus *Secret Project Robot* projections. This bill forms a roster of incessant voyagers, passionate collaborators, true anarchists, and conscientious scholars. It is a festival-quality roster, and a rich, beautiful roster: please graze the Internet for a moment to see how deep these artists' creative roots run. A door raffle and silent auction will take place on the sidelines: donations thus far include a package of Coil, JaDa, A Room Forever and other record rarities, Vito Acconci artwork, Terry Richardson photography, Sebastian Mlynarski photography, Michel Gondry drawing, Todd Fisher photography, Mae Fatto photography, Little Annie painting, Andrea Aimi painting, Shannon Lucy print, Robert Munn 3-D image, Dawn Breeze painting, Patricia Iglesias painting, Cameron Michel collage, Arik Roper silkscreen print, Raul de Nieves sculpture, Micki Pellerano drawing, Nanette Lepore clothing, Other Music voucher, Beacon's Closet gift certificate, Bumble + Bumble haircuts, Vashti Windish (Live with Animals) chocolates and many more. Myat Moondog Haggart is a hilarious, pugnacious, beautiful and beloved child beset by health problems relating to his brain that are proving very difficult to diagnose. This event exists as a party for him as he begins what may be a difficult journey to health, and as an immeasurably helpful boost as his medical bills continue to mount. This is an event for punks, nerds, parents, perverts, students, children, priests, pagans, ravers: an event for everyone. Please distribute this release to all interested parties through all available channels.