Electronic musicians and DJs think they have it tough – but robotic-DJs have it even tougher. They have to compete for attention with robo-strippers! From Mutate Britain, a five week exhibition of multiple media, presented by Urban Style & Hosted by Joe Rush and Wreckage International of the Mutoid Waste Company.
RozzoBianca is a Swiss “Robotical Freak Show” – a band with 4 different robots playing guitar, drums, megaphone and accordion made out of old industrial parts, controlled by MIDI, plus a singing skeleton. Here’s a video of them in action: via MusicThing
Michael Una will conduct a MIDI robotic percussion workshop on Friday, May 2nd at Bent Festival Minneapolis. Participants will receive free MSA-R kits donated by Highly Liquid. The workshop is free and open to all on a first-come, first-served basis.
