The Fortieth Day "A Willful Defiance" out now

Eighteen years after we began playing as The Fortieth Day, we are pleased to present "A Willful Defiance," the first of three new albums that we have been working on over the past few years. For this album, we have created a set of eight songs that deliver a range of dynamics and variables. There's more to come in 2023... Isidro Reyes: Bass and Electronics Mark Solotroff: Guitar and Electronics 1. On The Outskirts Of The City (7:00) 2. Collapse Was Rapid (5:00) 3. Profound Personal Tragedies (4:22) 4. The Consequences Were Many (7:00) 5. Rumors Swept Like Wildfire (9:02) 6. A Few Resolute Leaders (4:14) 7. Long And Lethal (7:00) 8. Memories Of Former Visitations (6:02) The album is now available to stream/download via Bandcamp and all major digital platforms. https://thefortiethday.bandcamp.com/album/a-willful-defiance We are also starting the process of adding our early releases to all of the platforms and we began with our first three albums.        Bandcamp Spotify Apple Music/iTunes Amazon Music Tidal --- http://marksolotroff.com http://marksolotroff.bandcamp.com/ http://www.instagram.com/marksolotroff http://www.facebook.com/solotroff

Anatomy of Habit - Summer 2022

 

 

We now have enamel pins available through our Bandcamp page, as well as at upcoming shows. They are round 1.25" black and silver pins with rubber pin-backs to hold them tight. Our "five nails" logo and the outer rim are raised nickel metal and the background is painted black.

They are $10.00.

Overseas buyers: due to the the increased cost of international shipping, we'd recommend purchasing this as an add-on to a CD, cassette, or LP order, so as to only incur an additional $2.00 postage fee, as opposed to the standalone cost of an international first class package.

You can find them here: https://anatomyofhabit.bandcamp.com/merch/enamel-pin

Speaking of shows, we have announced two summer shows, including our first visit to Grand Rapids, MI.

Saturday July 30, 2022

Rezn / Lume / Anatomy of Habit

The Pyramid Scheme

68 Commerce Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Tickets:

https://www.ticketweb.com/event/rezn-lume-anatomy-the-pyramid-scheme-tickets/12144295

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/events/1222180915301965

Monday September 12, 2022

Glassing / Meth. / Anatomy of Habit

Beat Kitchen

2100 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Tickets:

https://www.ticketweb.com/event/glassing-meth-anatomy-of-habit-beat-kitchen-tickets/12227695

 

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Mark Solotroff "Rush Headlong Into It" new single now streaming

Rush Headlong Into It This song was created with recordings made during the sessions for my album "Not Everybody Makes It." It's the third of three singles released during winter 2021-22. It's available via Bandcamp, as well as all major streaming platforms. --- https://marksolotroff.bandcamp.com/track/rush-headlong-into-it --- Spotify iTunes/Apple Music --- http://marksolotroff.com http://www.facebook.com/solotroff http://www.instagram.com/marksolotroff http://marksolotroff.bandcamp.com/

Mark Solotroff "Pressing Upon Us" new single now streaming

Pressing Upon Us This song was created with recordings made during the sessions for my album "Not Everybody Makes It." It's the second of three singles to be released during winter 2021-22. It's available via Bandcamp, as well as all major streaming platforms. --- https://marksolotroff.bandcamp.com/track/pressing-upon-us --- Spotify iTunes/Apple Music --- http://marksolotroff.com http://www.facebook.com/solotroff http://www.instagram.com/marksolotroff http://marksolotroff.bandcamp.com/

Mark Solotroff "A Form Of Consolation" new single now streaming

 

A Form Of Consolation

This song was created with recordings made during the sessions for my album "Not Everybody Makes It." It's the first of three singles to be released during winter 2021-22. It's available via Bandcamp, as well as all major streaming platforms.
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The latest news from Anatomy of Habit, BLOODYMINDED, and Mark Solotroff

JULY 23, 2020 UPDATE I hope that you're all feeling well and making the most of this difficult time. I'm excited to announce that the Intrinsic Action "Early Action" CD is at the pressing plant and it's now available for pre-order. The master that I received from Collin Jordan at The Boiler Room sounds really great, to me, and I think that Jonathan Canady, yet again, created a handsome CD package, for this eighth entry in the archival series that he's worked on with me. Details on ordering follow below. Take care and stay safe, Mark ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ - New: The Fortieth Day "03/30/07" - CD/Digital - New: The Fortieth Day "02/20/07" - CD/Digital - Now: The Fortieth Day "Narratives Of Cultural Alienation" - Cassette/CD/Digital - Now: Intrinsic Action S/T - CD/Digital - Now: Paolo L. Bandera + Mark Solotroff "Geological Plots And Subway Rifts" - Digital+PDF - Now: Mark Solotroff "You May Be Holding Back" - Digital - Now Nightmares "Sub-Sonic Language Transmission" - Now: Intrinsic Action 1985 - T-shirt - Now: Super Eight Loop - 001-100 - Next: Intrinsic Action "Early Action" - CD (AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER) - Next: Ensemble Sacres Garcons "Demonization: These Worldly Powers" - LP/Digital - Next: BLOODYMINDED "Synths Up!" - CD (Live) - Next: Super Eight Loop - Book - Next: Slogun "This Way Comes" - CD ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Please click here to be added to my mailing list if you aren't already connected. Homepage Webstore ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ I'm adding items to the BloodLust! Discogs store, including in-stock and extra personal copies of out-of-print label releases, as well as used items and rarities. Please check it out here: https://www.discogs.com/seller/bloodlustchicago/profile I'm maintaining in-stock items and adding some rare items, such as test pressings, to my eBay store. Please check it out here: https://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_ssn=bloodlustchicago&_sop=1 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ IN ROTATION Here are some recent (and older) recordings that I've been listening to. I add and remove albums to reflect my listening habits. Some things may linger: - A Beautiful Machine "King Tide" - Einstürzende Neubauten "Alles In Allem" - FACS "Void Moments - Göden "Beyond Darkness" - Iugula-Thor "Sisters" - Martial Canterel "Objet Trouve" - Iggy Pop "The Bowie Years" (box set) - The Rolling Stones "Goat's Head Soup" (over and over and over...) - Slaves No More "The Unravelling" - Sshe Retina Stimulants "Murked Clutter + Grandiose Punk" - Tryptykon "Requiem (Live At Roadburn 2019)" - The Warlocks "The Chain" - Wrekmeister Harmonies "We Love to Look at the Carnage" ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ANATOMY OF HABIT Anatomy of Habit formed in Chicago in October 2008 and is composed of Alex Latus (guitar), Isidro Reyes (metal percussion), Skyler Rowe (drums), Mark Solotroff (vocals), and Sam Wagster (bass + lap steel). The band encompasses elements of doom metal, post-punk, death-rock, noise-rock, industrial, psychedelic, and shoegaze. The band's last album, "Ciphers + Axioms," was released by Relapse Records. Since we're still on hold, as far as shows go, we're not only continuing planning for our next album, I've also been focused on writing. I just shared four new songs with with the other guys, and I'm working on more lyrics, on most days. New Album: We're excited that we'll be working with Alexandra Lerman, a Brooklyn-based artist - and a dear friend, as we develop the cover art and the design of our new album. You can view some of her work here: https://www.alexandralerman.com/ Following a couple of changes that we requested, we're waiting for final mixes from Sanford Parker, and then we'll be moving on to mastering. Website iTunes Spotify Bandcamp Instagram Facebook Threadless Shop ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ BLOODYMINDED BLOODYMINDED is a heavy electronic band that was formed in New York, in 1995, after the dissolution of the pioneering American post-industrial noise group Intrinsic Action, which was founded by Mark Solotroff, in Chicago, in 1984. BLOODYMINDED’s live shows are exceptionally energetic and are characterized by physical engagement, layers of abrasive analog synthesizer, aggressive vocals, and abundant feedback. In a live context, BLOODYMINDED celebrate and deconstruct the rock and roll performance. (Mark, Pieter, and Megan, Pyramid Club, NYC, 1996) Live Album: Basic editing of the recordings from our 2019 shows was completed last week and now we're choosing which songs and which versions will be included on the CD, "Synths Up!" More news soon... New album: The foundations of ten new songs are shaping up very nicely, as band members have been sharing their work over the past few weeks. We'll keep assembling things remotely until we're ready to head into the studio with Sanford Parker to work on "amplified" sounds, vocals, and mixing. Instagram Facebook Bandcamp iTunes Spotify ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ENSEMBLE SACRÉS GARÇONS Ensemble Sacrés Garçons was initially billed as a collaboration between Iugula-Thor and Intrinsic Action (with support from Sshe Retina Stimulants) and we released our debut in 1995, on Old Europa Cafe. New album: Following the mastering stage with Collin Jordan at The Boiler Room, in Chicago, our forthcoming LP, "Demonization: These Worldly Powers," was sent to Smashed Plastic, a pressing plant in Chicago that opened in 2019. Cover artwork is still in progress but we anticipate working with a Chicago screen printer on that element.. Bandcamp ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ THE FORTIETH DAY The Fortieth Day is the duo of Isidro Reyes and Mark Solotroff, both key players in the heavy-electronics outfit BLOODYMINDED, a band known for its aggressive and confrontational live shows. In The Fortieth Day, Reyes and Solotroff utilize guitar, bass, drum machine, and analog synthesizer to create epic, blackened, psychedelic-industrial drone soundscapes. Our thanks to everyone who has already supported our two recently released archival CDs! We've received some great feedback from people who hadn't heard the original cassettes from 2007. "02/20/07" Bandcamp for CD/Digital: https://thefortiethday.bandcamp.com/album/02-20-07 BloodShop! for CD: https://bloodshop.bigcartel.com/product/the-fortieth-day-02-20-07 iTunes: https://apple.co/2Adgkti Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4Y9lAsUfYzQDiHTYt6SLYX?si=UjTpPGicRUy_zn_4FpRDjA "03/30/07" Bandcamp for CD/Digital: https://thefortiethday.bandcamp.com/album/03-30-07 BloodShop! for CD: https://bloodshop.bigcartel.com/product/the-fortieth-day-03-30-07 iTunes: https://apple.co/3h4CvCB Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4rmmCvqrXuSoB4cxxD7QGx?si=O2p0fdu-RfK8FdVJHaXMZw Thanks to everyone who has supported our latest album, "Narratives Of Cultural Alienation, which is still available on CD/Digital. "Narratives Of Cultural Alienation" Bandcamp for CD/Digital: https://thefortiethday.bandcamp.com/album/narratives-of-cultural-alienation BloodShop! for CD: http://bloodshop.bigcartel.com/product/the-fortieth-day-narratives-of-cultural-alienation-cd iTunes: https://apple.co/2xoQzF0 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4dZ4480FOXlL9qT7vxqhHR?si=G5DVxf9hTAO2MABWKLqtcg Bandcamp Spotify iTunes ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ INTRINSIC ACTION Intrinsic Action was an industrial/power-electronics band, founded by Mark Solotroff in 1984, in Chicago, and dissolved in 1995, in New York, when BLOODYMINDED began. New album: The forthcoming CD of recordings from 1984, which will be titled, "Early Action," is at the pressing plant and it's now available for pre-order via Bandcamp and iTunes. Intrinsic Action "Early Action" (1984) CD/Digital Pre-order via Bandcamp: https://intrinsicaction.bandcamp.com/album/early-action Pre-order via iTunes: https://apple.co/30FM4R0 In the meantime, the self-titled CD of 1985 material is finding its way further into the world... Intrinsic Action "S/T" (1985) CD/Digital Bandcamp: https://intrinsicaction.bandcamp.com/album/intrinsic-action iTunes: https://apple.co/2TKgwXX Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4tJRKpz7Mo8nOVULSO0RXx https://intrinsicaction.bandcamp.com/merch/intrinsic-action-1985-t-shirt Facebook Bandcamp iTunes Spotify ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ NIGHTMARES  Nightmares is the synth trio of Jonathan Canady (Angel of Decay, Dead World, Deathpile, etc.), David Reed (Envenomist, Imvixor, Luasa Raelon, etc.) and Mark Solotroff (Anatomy of Habit, BLOODYMINDED, The Fortieth Day, Intrinsic Action, etc.) Nightmares "Sub-Sonic Language Transmission" Digital + Bonus Mix + PDF https://synthnightmares.bandcamp.com/album/sub-sonic-language-transmission The digital version includes a 41-minute bonus track, "A Detachment Of The Soul," which is a decidedly different sounding mega-mix of select tracks from the new album, created by David Reed. The download also contains a PDF of the companion booklet. Bandcamp ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ MARK SOLOTROFF My recent solo album, "You May Be Holding Back," now has expanded availability via all major digital platforms Mark Solotroff "You May Be Holding Back" (Digital) Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2PCefAEqmGnK3EGEB25723 iTunes: https://apple.co/2CI84m7 Google Play: https://bit.ly/2VlDcOR Amazon: https://amzn.to/3i0OXE9 Bandcamp: https://marksolotroff.bandcamp.com/album/you-may-be-holding-back Paolo L. Bandera + Mark Solotroff "Geological Plots And Subway Rifts" Digital+PDF https://marksolotroff.bandcamp.com/album/geological-plots-and-subway-rifts Website Bandcamp Instagram Facebook Spotify iTunes ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ SUPER EIGHT LOOP MINIMAL SYNTH MUSIC FOR ANALOG OBSESSIVES Super Eight Loop is series of 100 hour-long analog synth recordings by Mark Solotroff, launched in 1993. Digitization of all 100 cassettes began in December 2018 and finished in December 2019. All 100 recordings are available to stream and download, exclusively via Bandcamp.                         Bandcamp ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ THE SODALITY BEYOND UNKNOWN PLEASURES Discogs Destination Morgue VII ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

In response to the current situation in the USA, and amidst the increasingly global fight against racial injustice, I unequivocally state that I am against the discrimination of African Americans. Further, I want to reinforce that I absolutely condemn white supremacy, racism, bigotry, chauvinism, sexism, homophobia and other oppressive beliefs. Copyright © 2020, Mark Solotroff, All rights reserved.

BloodLust! January 21, 2019 Update

The latest news from BloodLust! HQ

BloodLust! January 21, 2019 Update NEWS The dig through boxes of archival recordings continues. I've been listening to Intrinsic Action live recordings, as well as some early radio interviews, and I'm honing in on a plan. I made a lot of progress with work on Ensemble Sacrés Garçons over the past two weeks, and Super Eight Loop is trucking along. More news below... The "Mystery Box" continues to gain in popularity and I've been enjoying packing them up for those who've already ordered them. I've been digging up some cool old flyers, etc., to include, including things from the 80s and 90s, from labels like Cold Meat Industry,Tesco, Artware, Cthulhu Records, Front De L'Est, etc. Thanks to those who've already played along! http://bloodshop.bigcartel.com/product/mystery-box - New: Super Eight Loop 014 - digital - New: Super Eight Loop 013 - digital - New: Super Eight Loop 012 - digital - Now: BLOODYMINDED "No Fun Fest 2005" CD - Now: BLOODYMINDED "No Fun Fest 2006" CD - Now: B!193 Mark Solotroff "Symmetrical Spaces Of Communication" Cassette - Now: Super Eight Loop 001-011 - Later: BLOODYMINDED "BLOODYMINDED" LP/CD/Digital - Later: The Rape of Angels - a new publication collecting all 19 issues of the BloodLust! noise and metal newsletter/zine from 1995-96. - Later: BloodLust! Field Guide: Cassette Series - a new publication illustrating 19 early cassette releases on the label. - Please click here to be added to our mailing list. Homepage Facebook Webstore   Last week, I finally delivered all of the artwork, band photos, thumbnail diagrams, and notes for our new album to Megan Emish, and she is getting the final LP and CD packaging design underway. The vinyl will be a 2LP in a gatefold jacket and the CD will be an 8-panel digipkak, similar to "Within The Walls," "Gift Givers," and the re-issue of "True Crime." I really appreciate the great feedback, along with the personal anecdotes, that people are sharing, related to the two live BLOODYMINDED recordings from our 2005 and 2006 performances at No Fun Fest. BLOODYMINDED "No Fun Fest 2006" CD/Digital Bandcamp: https://bloodyminded.bandcamp.com/album/no-fun-fest-2006 BloodShop!: http://bloodshop.bigcartel.com/product/bloodyminded-no-fun-fest-2006-cd Download and/or stream via Bandcamp, iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Amazon, etc.: Itunes: https://apple.co/2GrPvnF Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2GGGxmw BLOODYMINDED "No Fun Fest 2005" CD/Digital Bandcamp: https://bloodyminded.bandcamp.com/album/no-fun-fest-2005 BloodShop!: http://bloodshop.bigcartel.com/product/bloodyminded-no-fun-fest-2005-cd Download and/or stream via Bandcamp, iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Amazon, etc.: Itunes: https://apple.co/2GuJqqs Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2GEt7rp Facebook iTunes Spotify Bandcamp     We received the final mixes of our demos from Matt Russell and we were happy to send them to Relapse. We've had initial conversations with Sanford Parker, who recorded "Ciphers + Axioms" (and the last two BLOODYMINDED albums), about how to tackle recording the album. More to follow... We've got practice tonight and hopefully the space will be as toasty as it usually is, because it's freezing in Chicago!. Here's a collage from last week's practice. Website iTunes Spotify Bandcamp Facebook Threadless Shop   If this book could talk... I'm making notes about each show and recording as I digitize them. I'll announce more soon, but I'm close to landing on a format for how I plan to begin releasing select shows... Intrinsic Action was an industrial/power-electronics band, founded by Mark Solotroff in 1984, in Chicago, and dissolved in 1995, in New York, when BLOODYMINDED began. Facebook iTunes Spotify Bandcamp      The Fortieth Day is the duo of Isidro Reyes and Mark Solotroff, both key players in the heavy-electronics outfit BLOODYMINDED, a band known for its aggressive and confrontational live shows. In The Fortieth Day, Reyes and Solotroff utilize guitar, bass, drum machine, and analog synthesizer to create epic, blackened, psychedelic-industrial drone soundscapes. Facebook Bandcamp Spotify iTunes   My friend Josh Strawn (Azar Swan, Vaura) asked me to contribute to a forthcoming Azar Swan release, and about two weeks ago I recorded two synth tracks for them, which was a very enjoyable challenge. Thanks to Zohra Atash and Josh for asking! Let's see where that goes... Mark Solotroff "Symmetrical Spaces of Communication" Cassette/Digital Bandcamp: https://marksolotroff.bandcamp.com/album/symmetrical-spaces-of-communication BloodShop!: http://bloodshop.bigcartel.com/product/mark-solotroff-symmetrical-spaces-of-communication-cassette It's also available to download and/or stream via Bandcamp, iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Amazon, etc.: iTunes Spotify Here are some new photos that I posted on IG/FB, from the series that I'm including on my website: Website Bandcamp Facebook Spotify iTunes   I've been working on the existing recordings and on new lyrics, which I've been sharing with Andrea and Paolo, as I go.  Here are some earlier flyers that I recently unpacked. Ensemble Sacrés Garçons was initially billed as a collaboration between Iugula-Thor and Intrinsic Action (with support from Sshe Retina Stimulants) and we released our debut in 1995, on Old Europa Cafe, which you can stream here: https://intrinsicaction.bandcamp.com/album/intrinsic-action-iugula-thor-ensemble-sacr-s-gar-ons   Nightmares is the synth trio of Jonathan Canady (Angel of Decay, Dead World, Deathpile, etc.), David Reed (Envenomist, Imvixor, Luasa Raelon, etc.) and Mark Solotroff (Anatomy of Habit, BLOODYMINDED, The Fortieth Day, Intrinsic Action, etc.) Bandcamp   I completed three more entries in the S8L digitization process since the last update. You can download and/or stream them all on Bandcamp. https://supereightloop.bandcamp.com/album/s8l014 https://supereightloop.bandcamp.com/album/s8l013 https://supereightloop.bandcamp.com/album/s8l012 Super Eight Loop is series of 100 hour-long analog synth recordings by Mark Solotroff MINIMAL SYNTH MUSIC FOR ANALOG OBSESSIVES. Bandcamp Facebook   Please visit my webstore for a full selection of records, compact discs, cassettes, publications, T-shirts, etc.: bloodshop.bigcartel.com

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