Matthew Mullane, not your average American living abroad. These days, he resides in Nijmegen, where he teaches at the university. Next to history and architecture, he has a weak spot for music in general and – so it seems with this release – sounds in particular. In his new project Lithium Spit he explores the boundaries of harsh noise. Not HNW, but the more erratic kind.
Abhorrent A.D. from the US has the privilege of unveiling the first release under the Lithium Spit moniker. These are not just two tracks, but two powerful 10-minute sonic journeys, untitled to leave room for interpretation. Matthew, through the use of synths, tapes, and FX, delves into the question of ‘what it sounds like deep under the soil when rare minerals are being carved out of the Earth’. The 20 minutes are a testament to his experimental approach, with the second part of the composition, culminating in the HNW, being a personal favourite.
I’ll probably find some time to dive into his other projects as well because if this is harsh noise made by someone who hasn’t done this before, I’m kinda triggered into thinking about what he would do with other styles; for example, for instance with his background in architecture combined with perspectives on composition. It can go everywhere, so there is only one way to find out.
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