Name: The Benders Circuit
Released: 2024-09-09T07:00:00.000Z

The Benders Circuit features performing artists who use customized electronics to create unique audio-visual experiences. Encompassing experimental electronic music, circuit bending, and av performances with customized equipment. Unknown to much of the outside world, these performers are on the cutting edge.

Documentary · 2024 · 29 min

EPISODE 1

The Scene

An introduction to the underground world of the Benders. A young videographer in LA discovers the scene, while a promoter and performing artists shows what it takes to put on an experimental electronic event. Featuring Jeff Boynton, Mata, Banetoriko, Pulsating Cyst, Bandito Overlord, Rubber-O-Cement, Experimental Half Hour, and more.

29 min · Sep 9, 2024
EPISODE 2

Bent History

Explore the history of the LA underground noise and bending scene. Performers discuss the early venues and how the scene originated. Featuring Igor Amokian, univac, Andy Ben, Dr. Rek, Skyline Electric, Bob Bellerue, Il Corral, Pedestrian Deposit, and Gerald Casale of Devo.

36 min · Sep 9, 2024
EPISODE 3

Sounds of the Future

The world of modular electronic music and video is exploding. A coalition of modular performers do an experimental electronic event, Celebrate Everything. Featuring Kron, Twin Braids, Baseck, Joy Through Noise, Gabe Morley aka lo grey beam, Alex Pelly, and Bon Harris of Nitzer Ebb.

30 min · Sep 9, 2024
EPISODE 4

Make Some Noise

What is it that attracts people to Noise? Includes a profile of LA noise venues (the) Handbag Factory, Coaxial Arts, featuring Telecaves, Rain Lucien Matheke aka Endometrium Cuntplow, Bob Bellerue, Elaine Carey aka Tonos, and more.

33 min · Sep 9, 2024
EPISODE 5

Electronic Renegades

The modular scene keeps expanding with a renegade outdoor event, Modular on the Spot. Popup events operate on the edge without permits, putting shows at constant risk for police shutdown. Featuring Modular On The Spot, Rodent, Bana Hafar, Mike Dobler, Baseck, Bon Harris of Nitzer Ebb, Perpetual Dawn, Andorkappen, Rust Worship, and more.

35 min · Sep 9, 2024

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