Bloodyminded

Bloodyminded is an American industrial music band based in Chicago, Illinois. Formed in 1995, the band is led by vocalist and instrumentalist Mark Solotroff, who is its sole consistent member.[1] The band is known for its abrasive sound, confrontational live performances,[2][3] as well as provocative and transgressive lyrics.[3][4]

Bloodyminded
OriginNew York, New York, U.S.
Genres
Years active1995 (1995)–present
LabelsBloodLust!
Associated acts
  • Anatomy of Habit
  • The Fortieth Day
Websitebloodyminded.bandcamp.com
Members
  • Mark Solotroff
  • Pieter Schoolwerth
  • Xavier Laradji
  • James Moy
  • Isidro Reyes
  • Will Lindsay
Past members
  • Megan Emish
  • Ed Knigge
  • Angel Ramos
  • Nicole Chambers

History

Bloodyminded was formed by Mark Solotroff and Megan Emish in New York City in 1995, following the demise of the former's band, Intrinsic Action.[5][2] The band soon relocated to Chicago.[1] During its history, Bloodyminded has featured a revolving cast of collaborators, including Xavier Laradji,[6] Wierd Records founder Pieter Schoolwerth and vocalist Isidro Reyes,[7] Will Lindsay of Nachtmystium and Wolves in the Throne Room was recruited into the band in 2013.[4] The band also runs their own imprint, BloodLust![6]

In 2005 and 2006, the band released the records Gift Givers and Magnetism, respectively;[4] Solotroff has described the latter as his most personal work.[6] Gift Givers has featured vocal contributions from Mike IX Williams of Eyehategod, while Magnetism featured lyrics in English and Spanish, co-written by Reyes.[4] Magnetism was followed by 2013's Within the Walls,[8] which Grayson Currin of Pitchfork described as "a series of harrowing drones, feedback bursts, mutated screams, static blitzes, and circuit collapses."[7] Bloodyminded's 2019's self-titled record was considered by Solotroff as the "definitive work of their quarter century of existence."[9]

Discography
Studio albums
  • Trophy (1995)
  • True Crime (2002)
  • Gift Givers (2005)
  • Magnetism (2006)
  • Within the Walls (2013)
  • Bloodyminded (2019)
EPs
  • West (1996)
  • Live: Behind the Green Door (2005)
  • Phases: One (2006)
  • Bloodyminded (2006)
  • Phases: Two (2007)
  • Boston 2008 (2009)
  • Phases: Three (2009)
  • Boston 2009 (2010)
  • The Struggle of Togetherness (2016)
  • No Fun Fest 2005 (2018)
  • No Fun Fest 2006 (2018)
Singles
  • "Mothercare" (2003)
  • Live: "Behind The Green Door" / "Street Level At VG Kids" (2006)
  • "Phases: Four" (2012)
  • "Essential Humanity" (2019)
  • "Bloodyminded" (2019)

References
  1. "Preview: Bloodyminded/Empty Bottle". Newcity. December 30, 2009. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
  2. Armstrong, Liz (December 13, 2001). "Bloodyminded". Chicago Reader. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  3. Hopper, Jessica (February 18, 2011). "Bringing back the roar of Chicago's 1990s sonic heyday". Chicago Reader. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  4. Ludwig, Jamie (November 5, 2013). "Poetry and Power Electronics: Bloodyminded Discuss Their New Album". Vice. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  5. "Bloodyminded's Magnetism Revisited". antimusic.com. June 21, 2010. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
  6. Kendrick, Monica (November 25, 2010). "The List: November 25 - December 1, 2010". Chicago Reader. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  7. Currin, Grayson (December 6, 2013). "Bloodyminded - Within The Walls". Pitchfork. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  8. Nelson, J.R. (November 6, 2013). "Gossip Wolf: Bloodyminded drop their first album in seven years". Chicago Reader. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  9. Pessaro, Fred (May 30, 2019). "Bloodyminded: Hear Heavy Electronic Noise Stalwarts' Devastating New Album". Revolver. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
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