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The International Noise Conspiracy Information
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Background
'The (International) Noise Conspiracy' is a garage rock band with punk rock influences hailing from Umeåin northern Sweden. The band's line up consists of Dennis Lyxzén (vocals), Inge Johansson (bass), Lars Strömberg (guitar), Ludwig Dahlberg (drums) and Sara Almgren (organ and guitar). They formed almost immediately after the break up of Refused, Lyxzén™s former band, having roots in 4 other bands including Totalt Jé¤vla Mörker (Johansson), Separation (Strömberg), Saidiwas (Dahlberg and Almgren), and Doughnuts (Almgren). According to lead singer Lyxzén, the band wanted to created to be ideal, or what he referred to as a cross between Elvis Presley and Che Guevara.
First Recordings
In 1999, they recorded their debut, The First Conspiracy with G7 Welcoming Committee Records. Although it was hardly a commercial success, they were recognized by the punk label, Burning Heart Records and in 2000, released their first album Survival Sickness. Considered to be one of the finest examples of socialist influenced punk rock, Survival Sickness, the band pushed their revolutionary goals with scathing lyrics and infectious chords.
By 2001, the band had re-entered the Burning Heart studio to record their sophomore album, A New Morning, Changing Weather. Truly taking advantage of Almgren™s organ playing, The (International) Noise Conspiracy produced a truly powerful record, far beyond the realm of most punk groups. Using organs, horns, keys, etc, they became well known for their wildly unique sound.
Touring
The band's first tour outside Sweden, their homeland, went to China. They played their songs in illegal and hidden rock clubs while the Chinese police waited outside with guns and nightsticks. The band's lead singer describes their music as like The Hives with added politics, as The (International) Noise Conspiracy have a strong situationist agenda in some of their work, such as 'Capitalism Stole My Virginity'.
Later Recordings
Between 2002 and 2003, the Up For Sale EP (Sympathy For The Record Industry) and Bigger Cages, Longer Chains EP (2003, Burning Heart/Epitaph Records) were recorded. In 2004 The (International) Noise Conspiracy teamed up with producer Rick Rubin, and the Organ Player Billy Preston, due to Sara Almgren leaving the band (she now plays in the Swedish punk band, The Vicious). Rick Rubin signed the band on to his label: American Recordings, and the album Armed Love was released on the 13th July 2004 in Europe (later in the rest of the world). The inlay of the album pays tribute to the slogan: "¡O Bailan todos, o no baila nadie!" a slogan written by Tupamaros. The saying translates to: "Either Everyone Dances, or No One Dances!" According to The (International) Noise Conspiracy, they try to define their idea and music with this phrase.
The (International) Noise Conspiracy continues to play and tour to this day, consistently pushing their radically left wing stance towards situationism.
Discography
* The First Conspiracy (1999, G7 Welcoming Committee Records)
* Survival Sickness (2000, Burning Heart Records)
* A New Morning, Changing Weather (2001, Burning Heart Records)
* Up For Sale EP (2002, Sympathy For The Record Industry)
* Bigger Cages, Longer Chains EP (2003, Burning Heart/Epitaph Records)
* Armed Love (2004, American Recordings)
* Take Penacilin Now compilation (2005, G7 Welcoming Committee Records)
Videography
* A Small Demand ( high res on Bedlam Society)
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