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Buffalo Daughter (Japan) w/ babybaby_explores

Jun 3, 7:00pm - Jun 3, 10:30pm

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Buffalo Daughter at Substation with babybaby_explores

Substation Seattle presents:
Buffalo Daughter
with special guest:
babybaby_explores
Support: Tomo Nakayama

Buffalo Daughter
Buffalo Daughter is a three member group consisting of SuGar Yoshinaga, Yumiko Ohno and MoOoG Yamamoto, often augmented by a drummer and other guests. Their sound is heavily influenced by German progressive rock and techno pop, but also includes bits of dub, club, shoegaze and post-rock influences. Given their mix and match style, and that they emerged in the mid-90s, they are often considered as part of the Shibuya-kei movement.

Before putting together Buffalo Daughter, Yoshinaga and Ohno played together in a band called Havanna Exotica. Buffalo Daughter’s 1994 debut EP Shaggy Head Dressers was released on the Cardinal label, a spin-off of the popular indies magazine Beikoku Ongaku.

When the American group Luscious Jackson were touring in Japan they met Buffalo Daughter, and favorably impressed with their music, passed samples along to the their label honchos at the Beastie Boys own Grand Royal Records. As a result Buffalo Daughter signed with Grand Royal in 1996, and released Captain Vapour Athletes internationally.

The band spend a good deal of 1996 in the States, first playing a few East Coast dates in March, then doing an extended tour with Butter 08 in September, and returning again for dates in November with Luscious Jackson. Their impressive live shows had a great deal to do with breaking the band both in Japan and internationally.

In 1997 Grand Royal followed with a remix EP, with Buffalo Daughters remixed by the likes of Alec Empire, Money Mark and U.N.K.L.E. Also in 1997 Buffalo Daughter played Grand Royal events in London and Paris with labelmates Ben Lee, BIS and Luscious Jackson.

In 1998 the band returned with the new studio album “New Rock”, and toured the US and Europe with Money Mark. They also performed at the Tibetan Freedom Festival in Washington DC in June 1998 along with the Beastie Boys, Radiohead, REM, Sonic Youth and Herbie Hancock. They returned again to the States in July and August to tour with Boys Against Girls. In 2001 Grand Royal suddenly shut down, and the band moved to LA based Emperor Norton, where they released “I”. Also in 2001 Buffalo Daughter played Japan’s top electronic music event Electraglide, on a bill with Fatboy Slim, Aphex Twin and Plaid.

In 2003 they released “Psychic” on V2 Records, and toured America with Blonde Redhead, and in 2006 released “Euphorica”. This versatile group has collaborated with a wide range of artists including the French ambient pop group Air, former member of techno-pop pioneers The Plastics, idol Ami Suzuki, veteran Mari Natsuki, Takako Minaka, Cornelius, Naoko Yamano of Shonen Knife and Cibo Matto. Sugar also sometimes plays in the side project band Metalchicks, and has toured the States and Europe with them.

They have also had their music used in ads for Listerine, Minute Maid, Minolta, Panasonic and 7-11’s Slurpies amongst others. In 2007 they played the Formosa Festival, their first live show in Taiwan.

In July 2010 Buffalo Daughter released “The Weapons of Math Destruction”, on their own Buffalo Ranch label, their first release in four years. They again collaborated with support drummer Atsushi Matsushita, who also plays with Zazen Boys, and with who played at Fuji Rock 2010 and did a national tour in November.

In 2013, Buffalo Daughter released their 20th anniversary best album “ReDiscoVer. Best, Re-recordings and Remixes of Buffallo Daughter”. This album not only includes their past songs but also a mix of some new recordings, covers, concert performances and remixed recordings. Recently at a Tokyo and Osaka gallery, an exhibit was created, which follows the band’s history.

In 2014 double album “Konjac-tion” is released worldwide (physical release through U/M/A/A in Japan and Modulor in France/EU). The album features various guests such as Kahimi Karie, Shintaro Sakamoto (ex. Yura Yura Teikoku) and remixes by Cibo Matto, Sean Lennon, Varo, Yoshinori Sunahara, etc., with nearly two hours listening volume. The world tour is followed soon to all through 2015, including some major and small rock festivals/ showcases – SXSW (USA), The Great Escape (UK), Micro Festival (Belgium), Off Festival (Poland), V-Rox (Russia), Fuji Rock Festival (Japan), Big Mountain Music Festival (Thailand), Lobo Jam (Taiwan) etc.

While keeping themselves busy with the tour life, Buffalo Daughter also finds it interesting to collaborate with the visual artist such as graphic artists and painters. The band has the history of having close relationships with the artists and that gave them some opportunities to perform at the gallery and museum in the past. Most recent one is January in 2016 at the illustrator Ed Tsuwaki’s exhibition at Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo. Tsuwaki’s live-painting features the band’s improvisational performance with the avand-garde cellist Hiromichi Sakamoto. It was their second museum performance next to the British artist Peter McDonald’s Exhibition in 2012 at 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa.

Buffalo Daughter’s latest album We Are The Times, their first new album in seven years, came out September 17th, 2021.
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Back In Black Light

Jun 3, 8:00pm - Jun 4, 2:00am

Substation645 NW 45th StSeattle, WA98107

PLEASE NOTE!!!
PRESALE TICKET REQUIRED FOR ENTRY - NO TICKET SALES AT THE DOOR.
Eventbrite link will run until 11pm tonight.

Seattle Psy Ops kicks off the summer with a return to our favorite Seattle venue, the newly remodeled and expanded Substation annex!

Ticket link: www.eventbrite.com/e/back-in-black-light-tickets-538439977467

::FEATURING ALL PNW TALENT::

ANGAMI (LIVE SET!!!) | Zoo Records; Seattle Psy Ops
Introducing our own local psytrance superstar! Angami will be performing a LIVE full-on set!
Seattle-born Nicholas Lee Buttacavoli, aka Angami, was signed to ZOO Music, one of the most prominent international labels for full-on psytrance, in 2019; Angami now boasts 10 releases on this Israeli label managed by Atomic Pulse! He has played numerous events around Mexico such as Mexico DF, Morelia Mich, Leon Guanajuato, Guadalajara Jal, Cabo San Lucas, Monterrey Nl, Acapulco Gro, and Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Gro, sharing stages with top international DJs and producers. Nick has also played in California, Oregon, and Washington, and we are incredibly honored to have him a Seattle Psy Ops resident!
Nick moved to Mexico when he was 2 years old. He attended college in Mexico City to study Audio Engineering and Electronic Music Production. A DJ since 2002 and producer since 2008, Nick became one of the main resident DJ’s and promoters at Varuna After Hours in Ixtapa, Mexico for about 3 years beginning in 2009; he brought top international psytrance artists to Ixtapa for the first time including Waio, Volcano (side project of Vertical mode) and others. After Varuna, Nick became the main resident DJ at Nexus for a year. Under his side project Delic, he released his first EP called “Resisted one” in 2012 and appeared on his first compilation of various artists from Mexico in 2014, as well as appearing on a Serbian release: Molok (Freaqued Frequency’s progressive psy project). 8 months later, he released his second EP called “Artificial” with Ibidelyc Recordings Ibiza.
This performance will be one for the books and is not to be missed! Join us on the dance floor June 3 to hear the intricate and inspiring sounds of Angami in full KV2 glory!!!
www.beatport.com/artist/angami/865989
open.spotify.com/artist/0QMSUU81I1vBzPh0rUVaq6?si=7wUZvh9pRNq2HsLF7jbHdQ&dd=1

JUDGE MING | Vantara Vichitra Records; Matrices and Vortices, Vancouver, BC
Judge Ming started out as a prominent figure in the Finnish underground music scene. Her profound love for Psychedelic Trance led to DJing, which allows her to express her musical creativity. With her return to Vancouver, she partnered up to expand the underground culture with a collective called “Matrices and Vortices”. You can also catch her appearing on DI.fm, featuring her guestmixes. She found her true expression as well through organizing events and curating stages.
She is the head organizer of 6th Dimension Festival, held annually in BC. She was also the mastermind behind Vancouver's monthly Algorythm: Bicycle Night, which showcases psytrance DJs of various styles. She joined the world renowned forest psy label, Vantara Vichitra Records. Her style can be described as deep, hypnotic soundscapes with energetic running basslines as well as sonic influences from Central Finland. So prepare for a small girl with a BIG sound!
soundcloud.com/judge_ming

PEACEDRAGON | Co-Founder - Seattle Psy Ops
Jason Starling, aka Technohippy, has left his old moniker behind to embark on a new project: introducing Peacedragon, the beginning of a shift from DJ to producer of bouncy progressive psytrance!

CAPT TRIPPS | Co-Founder - Seattle Psy Ops; Twilight Sound System
Joe Evans aka Capt Tripps’ obsession with electronic music began way back when he was just 10 years old. More than 2 decades later, Capt Tripps is a staple of the Seattle Psytrance community. He is a master of many styles of EDM, ranging from Chillout to Deep Techno to Full-On Psytrance. His sets never disappoint, always crafting the perfect mood for each moment to keep you dancing from start to finish!

ERIC SKILES | Twilight Sound System
Prior to 2020, you could find Eric on stage in Portland and Seattle clubs as well as desert parties all across eastern Washington. These days, you are more likely to catch him in the streaming world at www.twitch.tv/ericskiles or through his versatile Desert Vibes mix series which can be found at www.soundcloud.com/skeezy-e

IMMERSIVE PSYCHEDELIC VISUALS AND LASERS BY SHADO!
Shado | VJ and Co-Founder, Seattle Psy Ops
Live video is an art form that can propel EDM events to the next level. Shado is a rare kind of VJ with a knack for setting moods and a high bar for quality. Well before Seattle Psy Ops was founded, his crew Psychedelic TV was the first name for visuals in Seattle for many years.
With new tools and tech at his disposal, Shado is prepared to take you on a visual journey that becomes an extension of the music. Psy Ops shows would not be the same without his special touch!

::PLUS... FACE PAINTING, PLUR, GOOD VIBES, AND YOU!!!::

As always, we are dedicated to providing you with an immersive dance floor experience where you can let go and enjoy world class talent. This event will be no exception! We have chosen a very special lineup for this event, featuring a live set that you will not want to miss!

PRESALE TICKET REQUIRED FOR ENTRY - NO TICKET SALES AT THE DOOR.

DOORS OPEN AT 8PM
21+ with ID
ADA Acessible Venue

This is a safe space for LGBTQIA2+ and BIPOC populations and for people of all abilities! Please help us understand how we can foster more safety for you if you do not feel comfortable.

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