the silk demise
The new album, Midnight Eyes, is finally complete! Check out www.thesilkdemise.com to preview all the tracks and artwork...
--- Check out the newly posted remix of "Bound" by "The Metrosexuals"!
Based in Toronto, 'the silk demise' combines the elements of trip-hop and dark ambience to create a sound that is both dark and soothing. Incessant bass, throbbing beats, and the incredible vocal talents of Olivia Zielinski (along with collaborations with Edie Marshall, and Anna Ivanova) comprise 'the silk demise'.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
Started in 2002 with Edie Marshall, but she was working in Beauty's Confusion. Met Olivia in Toronto and released our self-titled debut in 2004. Touched based with Edie over the years and eventually we put together the new album, Midnight Eyes, in mid-2009... That's the really short version of the history.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
No, and unfortunately, this is not in the mix right now. All the tracks are recorded in a makeshift home studio. Plus, Bill is in Toronto, Edie is in California, and Olivia in Montreal... we're all over the place.
Your musical influences
Sneaker Pimps, Massive Attack, Blue Foundation, Hooverphonic, Bows, DJ Shadow, Bjork, Portishead, Moby, Air, Delerium, Lovage, Garbage, SBL, DJ Rap, Puracane, Esthero, Mono, Tricky, UNKLE, Cypress Hill, Morcheeba, SRC, Sigur Ross, V.A.S.T., Airlock, Archive, Emiliana Torrini, IAMX...
What equipment do you use?
Acid Pro 6.0, Sound Forge, Reason, Yamaha keys, Ibanez guitars, Guitar Rig, lots and lots of time...
Anything else?
Check out www.thesilkdemise.com for the latest updates on the band, including press material, photos, and the latest mp3 clips and previews...
