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PHAT TRUCK POST

By ROA

H&M

By Mr Talion

LE PHANTOM DU ZERO TREIZE

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By Bluzark

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More on 013 soundsystem can be found here

NOSEDROPS

By Thiago Alvim

SOMETIMES

by ??

BOYCOT

THE FUTURE IS NOW

PHAT TRUCK POST

@ czechtek 20003

GEC

By Gec, ITALY

BILLBOARD

By lead stencil studio

 On the US-Canadian border, a billboard advertising fresh air.

No photoshop, it's really out there! Proof here.

WE HAD A DREAM

Un DVD raconte l'épopée des Heretiks - Par Laure NARLIAN
 

We Had a Dream - Bande Annonce from Heretik System on Vimeo.

Ils ont été durant 10 ans en France les chantres de la fête libre, de la "Free Party". Mais d'eux, on ne sait rien.

"We Had a Dream" de Damien Raclot Dauillac, qui sort le 8 novembre en DVD, répare cette lacune en levant le voile sur les hommes derrière le mythe Heretiks.

Des petites fêtes clandestines à la scène du Zénith, en passant par les technivals illégaux et les coups d'éclat en plein Paris, ce film témoigne d'une folle odyssée de la contre-culture.

La tribu des Heretiks naît au mitan des années 90, sur le modèle des Spiral Tribes britanniques. Constitué d'un noyau dur de moins de dix personnes, il s'agit d'un collectif d'amis qui se retrouvent sous la bannière de la musique techno et de l'urgence de faire la fête où bon leur semble et avec le minimum de moyens: un sound-system est né.

Il se baptise Heretik pour marquer son "opposition à l'ordre établi". Un esprit libre et libertaire proche du mouvement punk, celui de la débrouille et de la marge, souffle sur ce collectif. Très vite, les Heretiks animent des fêtes techno (gratuites, où le public participe selon ses moyens) qui retiennent l'attention et donnent envie de les suivre.

Surveillés par les RG, les Heretiks inquiètent les autorités
Sans tarder, les autorités missionnent une équipe des Renseignements Généraux pour "étudier le mouvement", comprendre ses motivations et garder un oeil sur ce "vivier subversif" où la drogue coule à flots.

Durant des années, les Heretiks vont multiplier "les exploits" (c'est le terme même du policier des RG qui témoigne tout au long du film) et jouer au chat et à la souris avec les autorités. Plus ces derniers les attaquent, les entravent, les sanctionnent, notamment en confisquant le matériel - "tout notre vie!" -, plus le groupe d'amis rivalise de ruse et d'intelligence pour les contrer. Les Heretiks se radicalisent, se politisent.

Soudés par la lutte et les drames intimes, galvanisés par une tragédie collective, ces dangereux insoumis décident de voir plus grand que ces "petits bouts de forêts ou ces hangars glacials" qui sont leur ordinaire. "Nous ce qu'on veut, c'est cramer la capitale, investir des lieux incroyables".

Le coup d'éclat impensable de la piscine Molitor
Leur plus extraordinaire coup d'éclat, qui vaut à lui seul la vision de ce DVD, reste celui de la free party de la piscine Molitor dans le 16e arrondissement de Paris, près du parc des Princes.

Un lieu classé, alors désaffecté, qu'ils vont investir clandestinement et avec une minutie impensable. La préparation durera deux mois. Il faut casser des murs et tout organiser - le son, l'image et même la pyrotechnie - mais sans se faire repérer. Ils y parviendront. Déguisés en ouvriers et organisés en commandos.

Le policier des RG chargé de les surveiller témoigne: il n'avait rien vu venir. "On ne savait pas. Ca a été dantesque. Dans un lieu classé, ils ont réuni 6.000 personnes. C'était un exploit", reconnaît-il.

Le public, lui, en parle encore aujourd'hui avec des trémolos dans la voix. La fête de folie jusqu'à 11h du matin. Sans débordements ni violence à déplorer. "C'était hyper politique de réussir ça." Un défi à l'autorité inégalé pour le droit à faire la fête.

Des champs à l'Olympia
L'autre exploit à mettre au compte des Heretiks est sans doute l'intelligence avec laquelle ils ont su tirer parti de leur expérience pour négocier le virage de l'underground aux grandes scènes officielles, des free-parties dans les champs à l'Olympia en 2008. Et ce alors que l'arsenal législatif et répressif a réussi à tuer doucement le mouvement.

Constitué de nombreux entretiens sans langue de bois avec le noyau dur des Heretiks (Léo, Jano, KRS et Ben) et d'images d'époque filmées par la tribu, ce documentaire est passionnant. Mais il a aussi un petit goût d'inachevé.

On reste en particulier sur sa faim en ce qui concerne la musique, le cheminement musical de chacun et celui du collectif. A déplorer également, le manque criant de témoignages du public de leurs fêtes. Plutôt ironique d'avoir fait du policier des RG, au demeurant interessant et presque admiratif, quasiment l'unique regard extérieur posé sur la folle aventure de ces farouches activistes.

"We Had A Dream" de Damien Raclot-Dauliac (Heretik System)

TACHELES SQUAT

Random impressions of the Tacheles Squat in Berlin, Germany.

More info here!

My advice is to bring this squatted church a visit, before it's gone. Really great to enter a free zone in the centre of the capital of Germany!

HORFE

By Horfe

GENERATION OV NOISE

GENERATION OV NOISE
TEKNIVAL USA '96

The ever growing world of death culture is catching up with us and the time

for exodus is soon.

The only way to grow is to expand beyond the boundaries of what we know into the uncharted areas of the unknown. The unknown being the only source of new knowledge. Our life support systems on this planet are organic. To regenerate cell walls, divide and multiply - old barriers fall away, ancient pillars crumble and new structures stand up in their turn. One generation gives birth to the next. The old gives life to the new. We live in the ever transitional moment connecting past through present to future. It is our  mission to discover the ever changing horizon. To continually re-establish new parameters and to explore and secure each new level as we find it. It is our purpose to destroy the inertia that has been responsible for the demise of our life force on our Planet. It is time to wake the Planet UP! We - The Generation ov Noise - using technology, combined with organic life systems deliver a massive jolt to Human sensory circuits, providing the extra energy input needed to make the Quantum leap from Terrestrial Consciousness to Extra Terrestrial Consciousness. (Taken in part from Spiral Tribe - "Techno  Terra" ...Modified for G.O.N.)

Havoc and Mayhem shall occur on American soil in '96... This is a call to all sound systems and people to come and annihilate the land of the so called "free"... We request your presence, attendance and participation in the travelling free festival. All are welcome and none shall be turned down. The states are in need of some TRUE anarchy and chaos...there are 9 dates being planned out...all sound systems, DJs, bands, vehicles, first aid, mobile kitchens, hackers, promoters, live acts, vendors, and general PEOPLE POWER are requested... no egos, just one huge agGrow tribe, we need your help to create a fire in the american underground.

NO COMPROMISE -- NO COMPROMISE -- NO COMPROMISE

YES we could spend more time trying to secure the necessary permits and going thru the proper channels and avoiding unpleasant friction - but this would only dilute the required intensity and vibrational quality of our gatherings - the only permit we need to gather is the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. We know what we are doing - We know how it needs to be done. Our so called "leaders" and "authorities" have had their chance and have basically failed to impress. We have the knowledge. We have the resources. We are now taking control of our destiny and will accept nothing less. We are tired of clueless, powermad control freaks wasting our time. We are a true and Positive Life Culture --- The Death Culture seeks to repress us because we threaten it's existence and power structure. It's time to establish our rightful place on this planet.

----------------------NO COMPROMISE--------------------------------

OUR GOALS

FREE THE LAND...
The vast plains, forests, and other wildlife areas are being
Hoarded by dominating and selfish individuals and groups
who have little interest in the health and well being of our
habitat, as well as the habitat of other living beings. We
have every right to reclaim and commune with our Mother
Earth... NO COMPROMISE!

FREE OUR MINDS...
We respect no "authority" which attemps to regulate our
state of consciousness. We will alter our minds in any way
we see fit at any time with any plant, substance, dance or
meditation that we choose... NO COMPROMISE!

FREE OUR PARTIES...
Our Gatherings are sacred to us. NO individual or group
will insult or disrespect us by disturbing or attempting
to control our parties. Our parties are spiritual...
NOT commercial.

FREE OUR FREEDOMS...
The ridiculous and unreasonable laws that are attempting
to control our movements and basic human rights are
disrespectful to us -- their sole purpose is to alienate
us from one another -- We will show no respect to those
laws or anyone attempting to enforce them...
NO COMPROMISE!

OUR TOOLS FOR CHANGE ARE --MUSIC--DANCE--LOVE--MAGIK--

THE COMMITMENT ONE MUST TAKE TO SERVE THIS EXCURSION
INTO FREEDOM AND CHAOS

1. THEE JOB...
Stop thinking about it...DO IT! Quit your job. Quit your life -
start anew... You must undertake this death of your responsibility
to the system. You can not take part in the system and survive this
trip at the same time.. To endure this mission you must drop out of
their way to form your own...NO COMPROMISE!

2. THEE MENTAL STATE OF CONSCIOUSNESS...
To control your freedom to ingest chaotic chemistry you must know
when not to over indulge and when to blow your mind. You must know
the times to do and not to do. You must at all times know how to take
care of yourself and others.

3. THEE INDIVIDUAL...
There are none. This is a synergy of many. This has to be a close
knit
family. Everyone must come prepared to take care of themselves, and
be prepared to take care of others. Everyone is a Family.

4. THEE COMMERCE...
If you want to spend money and make money, then barter, sell, trade on
your own accord. If you are a vendor selling food...It is advised
that you
give some of your wares to those who are needy.

TENTATIVE DATES AND LOCATIONS

This information is completely subject to change and will definitely
mutate depending on contacts made in the local areas. If you know of good
sites in these general areas PLEASE become involved. Information will be
updated constantly. Please pass this info on...print it out to those without
internet access...spread the word.. with your help IT will happen!
Party seekers should stay in touch with all available info outlet right up
to the last minute.....1-800 # coming soon..

G.O.N. Spring initialization

FOOD NOT BOMBS' SOUPSTOCK
San Francisco, Ca - Sat. April 27th - 12noon-? Free food, sound system,
bands, info - Golden Gate Park Bandshell

all gatherings listed here are intended to last all weekend

FRIDAY MAY 31st -- CENTERAL OREGON
FRIDAY MAY JUNE 7th -- SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK - SOUTHERN, Ca
FRIDAY JUNE 14th -- ARIZONA -- TUSCON AREA
FRIDAY JUNE 21th -- TEXAS -- AUSTIN AREA
--national rainbow gathering, ozarks--
FRIDAY JULY 12th -- NEW HAMPSHIRE
FRIDAY JULY 26th -- TORONTO AREA, CANADA
FRIDAY AUGUST 2nd -- DREAMTIME VILLAGE, WI.
FRIDAY AUGUST 16th --BOULDER AREA, CO
FRIDAY AUGUST 23rd -- (Burning Man) PYRAMID LAKE, NEVADA


Disclaimer...ANY PERSON IS FREE TO RE-INTERPRET, RE-MIX, OR ADD TO THIS
CHARTER IF IT IS FOR NON-COMMERCIAL USE.

CHARTER
Jack Acid, Dj Aquarius, Dj Sunflowerfish, Liquid Acrobat
Rebecca, Fawn

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
D*struct Media / S.P.A.Z. / Drop Bass Network / Freebass Collective

*POLITICAL REVOLUTIONS THAT DO NOT FOLLOW AN ORGANIC TERRESTRIAL
-COSMIC SPIRITUAL VISION, WILL END UP IN MORE PATRIARCHAL DEATH...
Monica Sjoo and Barbara Mor

MOBSTR

By Mobstr

KAMTAR

THE SPIRAL BITES BACK

Excerpt from DEMAG (HC UNDERGROUND ZINE) concerning the commercial exploitation of  "Spiral Sound". This issue was also featured in an article by Mark Spiral in Datacide. Find it here: "Teknival - Summer Thunder". 

THE LAST LEGAL SQUAT DOCU

Afgekraakt: De laatste legale kraak!

De kraakdocu waarin Steyn de Leeuwe alle deuren voor je opent tijdens de laatste legale kraakweken!

via 101.tv

THE ORIGIN OF CAPITALISM

The Origin of Capitalism: A Longer View
by Ellen Meiksins Wood

In this book Ellen Meiksins Wood reminds us that capitalism is not a natural and inevitable consequence of human nature, nor is it simply an extension of age-old practices of trade and commerce. Rather, it is a late and localized product of very specific historical conditions, which required great transformations in social relations and in the human interaction with nature. This new edition has been substantially revised and expanded, with several new chapters. It contains extensive new material, especially on imperialism, anti-Eurocentric history, capitalism and the nation-state and the differences between capitalism and non-capitalist commerce. The author also traces links between the origin of capitalism and contemporary conditions such as 'globalization,' ecological degradation and the current agricultural.

GRAB IT HERE (right-click/save as)

7/11 - ANTI SQUATTING LAW DEMO @ THE HAGUE (NL)

 7-11-2010 Demonstration against the anti squatting law.

On November the 7th 2010 a demonstration against the law on squatting will be held in The Hague. This law, enacted on the first of October 2010, effectively makes all the squatters in the Netherlands a criminal.

Millions of square meters of empty- and run-down buildings caused by speculation, solely in the name of profit. Massive cuts in social housing without anything to show for. There is a rising number of homeless people and homeless youth. Government- and local policies are degrading living conditions for all of us . Squatting is a fought-for right to counter unjust housing policies and unnecessary vacancies. It is the squatting of these unnecessary empty buildings that gave us the opportunity to create many innovative projects and initiatives like give-away shops, food banks, rehearsal spaces, projects for refugee aid, and a platform for culture and art. We have never squatted because they allowed us but always out of necessity! We are all entitled to a home and social- and cultural centers, not just those with substantial funding! Join the demonstration and raise your voice against the squatting ban and the housing shortage.

Necessity over laws! Squatting will stay!
 

17:00 (GMT+1) @ Kerkplein, The Hauge, Netherlands
web: KSU Den Haag
contact Kraakgroep Haaglanden: kraakgroephaaglanden[at]riseup.net

FRESH ROA

By ROA (Belgium), Torino

RE:TRANSMISSION

Reportage of Re:Transmission - Workshops, Presentations, and Screenings
13-15th, Oct. 2006 | Limehouse Town Hall, London, UK

Transmission is a network of online video distribution projects for social change with participants such as Submedia, Indymedia and many more.

What is Transmission? (excerpt)
Transmission is a network of citizen journalists, video makers, artists, researchers, programmers and web producers who are developing online video distribution tools for social justice and media democracy. Our objective is to make independent online video distribution possible (using FLOSS software) by building the..

• tools
• standards
• documentation 
• social network

SOUND SYSTEM TECH - EPISODE ONE

Put on your geek glasses, time for some basic technical information concerning sound systems. Since designing a really good sound system is a complex, scientific process.

Sound for Underground Dance:
The Technical Foundation
 

The essential technical details for the design, configuration, and optimization of sound systems for the foundational characteristics of dance music shared by sunsonic. This guide does not imply to everyones needs I am aware of that.. but some people involved in a sound system might lack some basic knowledge. This is a good way to get your started. 

Introduction (excerpt)

Any combination of low-grade speakers and amplifiers are enough to make some noise, but the accurate reproduction of music, with flat frequency and phase response across the entire audible spectrum, at high volume levels, is a science and art that still has plenty of room for improvement, and that will continue to evolve for centuries to come. Tradeoffs are made by all audio equipment manufacturers between accuracy in frequency and phase response, efficiency, equipment volume and weight, and materials and R&D costs. For many applications, such as a low-cost public address system or guitar amp, 1950's era technology works fine. But for the world's largest and most successful sound companies, there is no settling for less than the best.

The fundamentals of connecting various pieces of equipment together and operating a sound system are not covered here, as there are many other reference materials that explain the basics of sound systems, such as Yamaha's classic Sound Reinforcement Handbook. Due to the small size and non-mainstream nature of the underground dance music market however, sound schools, books, and other educational resources do not devote much, if any, attention to its specific needs. This document illustrates the main design issues for electronic dance music, and explains why its unique characteristics often require a unique approach. With an understanding of the principles covered here, you'll be better able to set up a sound system that makes dance music sound as good as it can.

Read it here 

Concerning the Yamaha's classic Sound Reinforcement Handbook featured in this guide. You could buy it if you want to read it.. or grab it here (from an anonymous source ;D)

"Sound reinforcement is the use of audio amplification systems. This book is the first and only book."

PSYCHOSIS

MOLOTOV

By Escif

WRITINGS OF EMMA GOLDMAN

Anarchism: What It Really Stands For

If you are looking for some interesting literature then stop searching because here it is.. "Anarchism: What is Really Stands For" by Emma Goldman, an anarchist known for her political activism, writing and speeches. She played a pivotal role in the development of anarchist political philosophy in North America and Europe in the first half of the twentieth century. (wiki)

  

paragraph on direct action (excerpt)

Direct action, having proven effective along economic lines, is equally potent in the environment of the individual. There a hundred forces encroach upon his being, and only persistent resistance to them will finally set him free. Direct action against the authority in the shop, direct action against the authority of the law, direct action against the invasive, meddlesome authority of our moral code, is the logical, consistent method of Anarchism.

Will it not lead to a revolution? Indeed, it will. No real social change has ever come about without a revolution. People are either not familiar with their history, or they have not yet learned that revolution is but thought carried into action.

READ IT HERE 

Find other collected works by her right here.