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Starbase 109 (photo: Kat Horton)

Starbase 109

in their own words...
A new phenomenon has emerged in Manchester over the last year. A music never before heard to the human ear. It can only be described as Industrial Futurism.

Starbase 109
Description:	"We are not humans, we're only machines/We are not humans, we're only machines./ You're an Android model 76471/You're an Android model 76471./Battery powers low/Battery powers looooooooooooooooooooow." from You're An Android
Address:	Salford
E-mail:	info@starbase109.co.uk

What we think:

"God bless those who live on the outer limits for what would music be without them. Starbase 109 have produced 12 songs of synth and drum machine madness they describe as industrial futurism and that I’d describe as unmarketable. They should be commended for heading down a different path to most, but just because it’s diverse doesn’t necessarily make it worthy. File under odd."

Chris Long

Founder members are Montarg and Krayon, their mission here is to influence the younger generation for what is to come and the older generation to put back what is gone.

The lyrics to their songs have been translated, in order to be understood by humans, melodies have been designed to infiltrate the inner ear and frontal lobe area of the brain.

On stage they express themselves with slow unexplainable movements not of this world. Industrial contraptions fill the stage with smoke and steam creating a haze that resembles an alien landscape.

Helmets and uniforms must be worn at all times to prevent radiation exposure.

For those who have not experienced the enigma of Starbase 109, be warned. Industrial Futurism might just be here to stay for a long time to come.

last updated: 16/11/04

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