NEWS 10.23.03
Mikroknytes third full-length disc, "live_src," is now available. Released on September 23rd, 2003, this album is a culmination of the Knytes Improv sound colliding with the digital age of DSP studio processing. Redknyte's violins ebb and flow while commie64 stirs up more grain than a tornado. Melodies die and beats break in a dark universe of sweet shifting noise crackle. See More.
NEWS 01.16.02
Metropolitan's second full-length disc, "Down For You Is Up," will be released March 12, 2002. Also a full website overhaul is in the works. More to come.
NEWS 05.01.01
Two brand new releases are now available from Alan Licht and the Mikroknytes. Read all about them here.
NEWS 01.09.01
The brand new release entitled "They Must Be Clapping For ... Me!" by the Hat City Intuitive is now available. For online sales, visit Forced Exposure or Midheaven USA.
Also check out the the upcoming split single release show for Metropolitan and Calibos in Washington, DC on January 29th, 2001 at the Black Cat.
NEWS 10.24.00
An update is long overdue, as well as a total site overhaul, which will be taking place shortly. Until then, get ready for new releases from Hat City Intuitive, Alan Licht, and a split single from Metropolitan and Calibos. More to come.
NEWS 02.20.00
The new Bruce Russell full-length disc is in stores now. Metropolitan is always playing around, so check their site for more information. Also another Masters Brothers DJ night at Galaxy Hut this Wednesday Feb 23rd. A full website overhaul will take place soon, so be on the lookout.
NEWS 11.30.99
Just a few weeks until the release of the brand new Bruce Russell disc, "Maximalist Mantra Music." Keep checking back for some cover shots and details.
NEWS 9.8.99
Check out the Masters Brothers on September 15th 1999 as they try their hand at DJing for HUMP NITE at Galaxy Hut 2711 Wilson Blvd in Arlington, VA.
NEWS 5.14.99
After four months of effort the debut full length disc from Metropolitan is just a few weeks away. Check out their site for more information on upcoming summer shows, etc. Also be on the lookout for some new liner notes by Crank head Marc on the upcoming Ethnic Heritage Ensemble release.
NEWS 3.9.99
The Crank Automotive website is now underway, but not fully constructed quite yet. A few of our bands are online and more are on the way. Future plans include our full catalog online, interviews with artists and much more. So please take a look around and stop by again soon for more updates.
Contact us at info@crankautomotive.com.
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