Unter null
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Unter Null is an Aggrotech music project formed in 1998 by the then 17 year old Erica Dunham, in Seattle, USA. , she is based in Portland, Oregon
.
, Cello
and Guitar
; however, she describes her primary trade as being a chef
on her online food store 'Unterbites' which she runs alone .
Unter Null was founded initially as a powernoise project influenced by a number of similar prominent artists, including Noisex
, Converter
and P.A.L
.
Her first, self-titled, album was released in 2001. In 2002, she was picked up by Leech and NTT/Annihilvs Records, and released her second, web-exclusive album Neocide.
Three years later, in 2005, she signed with Alfa Matrix
. Since then, she has since released a large number of EPs and albums, as well as appearing on compilation albums with other artists. Unter Null have also performed multiple live shows around the world, with a short US and European tour in 2005 and a lengthy European Tour in 2006.
In early 2008, Dunham launched her side project Stray with the release of the self-titled a 2CD album in cooperation with a number other bands including Mothboy, Detritus and Testube.
On December 25, 2008, Erica's studio
, containing her musical, recording and electronic equipment as well as other belongings, were destroyed in a fire. It was feared at first that her newest album, Moving On, had been lost in the fire, although it was later found that they were recoverable from the damaged hard drive.
Portland, Oregon
Portland is a city located in the Pacific Northwest, near the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2010 Census, it had a population of 583,776, making it the 29th most populous city in the United States...
.
Overview
Founder Erica Dunham has a history of musical education with training in the Classical PianoPiano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
, Cello
Cello
The cello is a bowed string instrument with four strings tuned in perfect fifths. It is a member of the violin family of musical instruments, which also includes the violin, viola, and double bass. Old forms of the instrument in the Baroque era are baryton and viol .A person who plays a cello is...
and Guitar
Guitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
; however, she describes her primary trade as being a chef
Chef
A chef is a person who cooks professionally for other people. Although over time the term has come to describe any person who cooks for a living, traditionally it refers to a highly skilled professional who is proficient in all aspects of food preparation.-Etymology:The word "chef" is borrowed ...
on her online food store 'Unterbites' which she runs alone .
Unter Null was founded initially as a powernoise project influenced by a number of similar prominent artists, including Noisex
Noisex
Noisex is the name of a power noise and industrial music act from Germany. It has long been releasing music on the Ant-Zen record label and Rudy Ratzinger's label, Mental Ulcer Forges.-Members / history:...
, Converter
Converter
-Electromagnetics:*Frequency converter*"voltage converter", another name for**electromagnetic transformer**switched-mode power supply**DC to DC converter-Electronics:*Digital-to-analog converter*Analog-to-digital converter...
and P.A.L
P.A.L
P·A·L is a German musical project whose style ranges from power noise to ambient. It is a long-time act on Germany’s Hymen Records and Ant-Zen record labels.-Members and history:...
.
Her first, self-titled, album was released in 2001. In 2002, she was picked up by Leech and NTT/Annihilvs Records, and released her second, web-exclusive album Neocide.
Three years later, in 2005, she signed with Alfa Matrix
Alfa Matrix
Alfa Matrix is a Belgian record label. Founded in 2001, the label releases various musical styles including aggrotech, dark elektro, synthpop and electronica....
. Since then, she has since released a large number of EPs and albums, as well as appearing on compilation albums with other artists. Unter Null have also performed multiple live shows around the world, with a short US and European tour in 2005 and a lengthy European Tour in 2006.
In early 2008, Dunham launched her side project Stray with the release of the self-titled a 2CD album in cooperation with a number other bands including Mothboy, Detritus and Testube.
On December 25, 2008, Erica's studio
Studio
A studio is an artist's or worker's workroom, or the catchall term for an artist and his or her employees who work within that studio. This can be for the purpose of architecture, painting, pottery , sculpture, scrapbooking, photography, graphic design, filmmaking, animation, radio or television...
, containing her musical, recording and electronic equipment as well as other belongings, were destroyed in a fire. It was feared at first that her newest album, Moving On, had been lost in the fire, although it was later found that they were recoverable from the damaged hard drive.
Discography
| Albums | ||
| Date of Release | Title | Label |
| 2002 | Neocide Neocide (album) Neocide is an album produced by Erica Dunham, under the moniker of Unter Null. The album was originally planned to be released in a limited CD-R edition in June 2002, but due to financial issues causing continuous delays, Annihilvs finally decided to make it an MP3-only release.-Track listing:#... |
Annihilvs |
| 2005 | The Failure Epiphany The Failure Epiphany The Failure Epiphany is the second album produced by Erica Dunham, under the moniker of Unter Null.-Track listing:... |
Alfa Matrix Alfa Matrix Alfa Matrix is a Belgian record label. Founded in 2001, the label releases various musical styles including aggrotech, dark elektro, synthpop and electronica.... |
| 2010 | Moving On Moving On (Unter Null album) Moving On is the third album produced by Erica Dunham, under the moniker of Unter Null. The album itself is available in multiple versions, including a 2CD Limited Box and a 3CD Super Fan Box... |
Alfa Matrix Alfa Matrix Alfa Matrix is a Belgian record label. Founded in 2001, the label releases various musical styles including aggrotech, dark elektro, synthpop and electronica.... |
| Moved On | Alfa Matrix Alfa Matrix Alfa Matrix is a Belgian record label. Founded in 2001, the label releases various musical styles including aggrotech, dark elektro, synthpop and electronica.... |
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| EPs | ||
| Date of Release | Title | Label |
| 2005 | Sick Fuck EP | Alfa Matrix Alfa Matrix Alfa Matrix is a Belgian record label. Founded in 2001, the label releases various musical styles including aggrotech, dark elektro, synthpop and electronica.... |
| 2006 | Absolution EP and Sacrament EP | Alfa Matrix Alfa Matrix Alfa Matrix is a Belgian record label. Founded in 2001, the label releases various musical styles including aggrotech, dark elektro, synthpop and electronica.... |
Compilation albums
- The Information Apocalypse Compilation (2002, Annilvs), 1000 limited edition copies – Tender Mercies
- Re:connected [1.0] (2004, Alfa MatrixAlfa MatrixAlfa Matrix is a Belgian record label. Founded in 2001, the label releases various musical styles including aggrotech, dark elektro, synthpop and electronica....
) - Synthphony REMIXed! Vol. 3 (2005, Synthphony Records) – Your Nightmare (Da Deep Cut Mix)
- Endzeit Bunkertracks: Act I (2005, Alfa MatrixAlfa MatrixAlfa Matrix is a Belgian record label. Founded in 2001, the label releases various musical styles including aggrotech, dark elektro, synthpop and electronica....
) - Sounds From The Matrix 02 (2005), - Sick Fuck
- Endzeit Bunkertracks: Act II (2006, Alfa MatrixAlfa MatrixAlfa Matrix is a Belgian record label. Founded in 2001, the label releases various musical styles including aggrotech, dark elektro, synthpop and electronica....
) – Sick Fuck (Aesthetic PerfectionAesthetic PerfectionAesthetic Perfection is an American electronic-industrial musical project created by Daniel Graves in 2000. The style is reminiscent of many aggrotech, industrial, dance music bands, while also leaning towards other styles such as alternative music....
Mix) - Re:connected [2.0] (2006, Alfa MatrixAlfa MatrixAlfa Matrix is a Belgian record label. Founded in 2001, the label releases various musical styles including aggrotech, dark elektro, synthpop and electronica....
) - Sounds From The Matrix 03 (2006), - Martyr
- Endzeit Bunkertracks: Act III (2007, Alfa MatrixAlfa MatrixAlfa Matrix is a Belgian record label. Founded in 2001, the label releases various musical styles including aggrotech, dark elektro, synthpop and electronica....
) – Journey to Descent - Sounds From The Matrix 04 (2007), - This Is Your End
- Songs in the Key of Death (2008, Sonic Mainline) – DEATHKEY
- Industrial Attack Vol.1 (2008), – Zombie Boy
- Rape This Industrial World Vol.1 (2008), – Sick Fuck (Album Mix)
- Synthetic Reign Volume One (2008), - Feed The Lie
- Sounds From The Matrix 07 (2008), - Moving On (Essence Of Mind Mix)
- Endzeit Bunkertracks: Act IV (2009), - Broken Heart Cliché
- Extreme Sündenfall 9 (2009), - The Fall (Wynardtage Remix)
- Kinetik Festival Volume Two (2009), - Prophecy (Blank Mix)
- Sounds From The Matrix 08 (2009), - Your Fall
- Sounds From The Matrix 09 (2009), - Visceral Venom
- Sounds From The Matrix 10 (2009), - I Can't Be The One (EX.ES Mix)