Name: M.T.V. 15.05.63 – 12.04.2017
Brand: Mika Vainio

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PTYT092

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Book and CD

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-12-08

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9781910467114100

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Artist

Mika Vainio

Genre GB

Experimental / Avant-Garde / Industrial / Noise

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Blast First Petite

Blast First Petite is an independent imprint set up by Paul Smith of Mute subsidiary Blast First for titles he likes but that Mute/EMI chooses not to release.

Founded by Paul Smith, *Blast First Petite* is a unique label within the music industry. As a subsidiary of Mute's Blast First, this independent imprint focuses on releasing titles that are handpicked by Smith himself. These carefully curated releases offer a refreshing alternative to mainstream music, showcasing artists and performers who may not have had the opportunity to be heard otherwise.

With its distinctive approach, *Blast First Petite* fills a gap in the market by providing a platform for talented musicians whose work may not fit into the traditional mold. By embracing diversity and artistic experimentation, this label has gained recognition for its commitment to pushing boundaries and supporting unconventional musical expressions.

Mika Vainio (born 15 May, 1963, Helsinki, Finland - died 12 April, 2017, France, aged 53) was a Finnish electronic musician, composer and producer. He began his musical career playing electronics and drums as part of the early Finnish industrial and noise scene. In 1993, together with *Ilpo Väisänen* and *Sami Salo*, he founded the minimal electronic group *Pan Sonic*. Sami Salo left Pan Sonic in 1996 and the project continued as a duo until disbanding in 2009. Vainio then established a successful solo career, often collaborating with experimental French composer *François Bonnet*.

Throughout his career, Mika Vainio pushed boundaries and experimented with various sounds to create unique compositions. His music is characterized by its minimalist approach and incorporation of industrial elements. With his distinct style, he became an influential figure in the electronic music scene.

Some artists who share similar styles or influences with Mika Vainio include CoH, alva noto, Ryoji Ikeda, Frank Bretschneider, Komet, Grischa Lichtenberger, Aleph-1 Byetone Mark Fell Ø Kangding Ray Taylor Deupree Senking Akira Rabelais Oval Vladislav Delay Stephan Mathieu SND David Toop Jan Jelinek.

A 260 page, full colour, hardback book. A Limited Edition of 1,000 copies containing: A heart-wrenching collection of photographs from the Vainio family archive. A broad range of artistic contributions (text, photographic and visual remembrances) from Mika's artist friends and collaborators. An Updated and exhaustive Mika discography. Jennifer Lucy Allen’s unedited transcript for her The Wire magazine 2013 Invisible Jukebox – one of Mika’s most animated media responses. A variety of Pansonicephemera from Paul Smith’s own Blast First archives. An album length exclusive CD of previously unreleased Pansonic performance recordings - Turku Moai - live on Rapa Nui.

M.T.V. 15.05.63 – 12.04.2017

Music GB