Mikrozvuk #48: Michael Speers, Jena Jang

Mikrozvuk #48 will feature musicians Michael Speers and Jena Jang.

Michael Speers:

Michael Speers is a sound artist and researcher from County Down, Ireland working with natural & synthetic sound material—using drums, computer, microphones, feedback—in composition, performance and installation. Collaborating with Paul Abbott as yPLO—using real & imaginary drums. With Luciano Maggiore, making music contemplating the kernel of black metal. Other collaborators include John Wall, Louise Le Du, Olan Monk, Niklas Adam, Lee Fraser and Seijiro Murayama. Recordings published by Anòmia, Party Perfect!, Krim Kram, Takuroku, C.A.N.V.A.S., Wasted Capital Since 2013 and Feedback Moves.

Jena Jang:

Jena Jang (KR) is an experimental vocal and noise improviser and somatic performance artist based in Prague, Czechia. They use powerful vibrations of analogue electronic sound and high-pitched frequencies with their hand-made modular synths, which they continuously develop. Drawing inspiration from Buddhist chanting, yogic breathing, throat singing, and traditional Korean music such as Pansori and Shamanic rituals, their sound performances incorporate headbanging, crawling, and repetitive movements to transform negative memories and traumas into positive energy.