xylem1

Real name:
Ste. Some people call me Netherlands, they are weird people.
Favorite Bands:
Iron Maiden, Bjork, Porcupine Tree, Anathema, King Crimson, Kayo Dot, maudlin of the Well, Rush.
Hobbies (outside of record collecting):
Drawing, reading, playing video games (SNES and Playstation), writing music.
Play in a band? Run a record label? Link us!:
I am the vocalist (screams, growls and cleans) for a Manchester hardcore metal band called Godhand (https://www.facebook.com/godhanduk/?fref=ts)
I also have my own electronic/ambient/drone project called Security Plan (https://soundcloud.com/xylem1)
Random things you want us to know about you:
My idea of a perfect day is good tea and even better records. I shake with nerves when I meet musicians that I idolize, I once used the word Jazztastic to Steven Wilson from Porcupine Tree and he gave me a look that shattered my very soul. I have two dreams in life:
#1: to tour Japan with Godhand (supporting Rolo Tomassi)
#2: Tea and chit-chat with Bjork.

Saw Kayo Dot in Manchester the other night, always an mesmerizing band to see live and one of my all time favorites.
Next up is Perturbator in a couple of weeks time, very excited for that!

Shhh! Don't give him any ideas!

$4! Makes a change from clueless hipsters selling it on Etsy for $80+ claiming that it's "Rare and OOP!".
Hoping to see Carpenter in Liverpool next month, his music is wonderful, always has been.

Finally got around to playing REmake, as it's on PS4 now, 14 years later!
After playing the original PS1 Resident Evil to DEATH I'm over the moon with it, having a fresh experience with an old familiar is always awesome.
Getting killed by a crimson head for the first time was a "brown trousers" moment for sure!