SoundClick artist: Radio Dystopia - Music by Kevin Bottorff: featuring electronic/rock/ethnic/jazz hybrids; soundscapes and collaborati

A musical alchemist who blends different genres that bring together the ancient and the modern. The ethnic percussion, funk-jazz basslines, electro synths,tribal beats, chants, foreign voices, various noises and strings, all meld together in a cauldron of global village stew. Please take a chance with an open ear to sample these creations

Why this name?

My music is not what you would find on corporate "radio utopia". Therefore it's a Radio Dystopia

Do you play live?

Radio Dystopia does not play live, YET!

How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?

More music is made accessible from DIY artists such as Radio Dystopia.

Would you sign a record contract with a major label?

YES! If given some creative control.

Band History:

I have been in various bands as a guitarist, bassist and percussionist.

Your influences?

Bill Laswell, Holger Czukay(Can), Future Sound of London,Klaus Schulze, Radiohead,Hawkwind, Ozric Tentacles, Gong, Legendary Pink Dots, Peter Frohmader,Brian Eno,David Torn,Laszlo Hortobagyi,Magma, Tortoise and Pink Floyd

Favorite spot?

Anywhere people are friendly

Equipment used:

Yamaha electric guitar, Roland GR-1, Digitech RP-1, Digitech Space Station, Boss DR-770, Yamaha DD-6 and DD-9, Roland TR-505, Korg D8 digital 8 track recording console, Roland electric piano,Alesis AirSynth, cheap Casio keyboard and cheap electric and fretless bass, Sonar 8.5

Anything else...?

Nothing Is True, Everything Is Permitted = FREEWILL

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