Bloodyminded is an American industrial music band based in Chicago, Illinois. Formed in 1995, the band is led by vocalist and instrumentalist Mark Solotroff, who is its sole consistent member.[1] The band is known for its abrasive sound, confrontational live performances,[2][3] as well as provocative and transgressive lyrics.[3][4]
History
Bloodyminded was formed by Mark Solotroff and Megan Emish in New York City in 1995, following the demise of the former's band, Intrinsic Action.[5][2] The band soon relocated to Chicago.[1] During its history, Bloodyminded has featured a revolving cast of collaborators, including Xavier Laradji,[6]Wierd Records founder Pieter Schoolwerth and vocalist Isidro Reyes,[7] Will Lindsay of Nachtmystium and Wolves in the Throne Room was recruited into the band in 2013.[4] The band also runs their own imprint, BloodLust![6]
In 2005 and 2006, the band released the records Gift Givers and Magnetism, respectively;[4] Solotroff has described the latter as his most personal work.[6]Gift Givers has featured vocal contributions from Mike IX Williams of Eyehategod, while Magnetism featured lyrics in English and Spanish, co-written by Reyes.[4]Magnetism was followed by 2013's Within the Walls,[8] which Grayson Currin of Pitchfork described as "a series of harrowing drones, feedback bursts, mutated screams, static blitzes, and circuit collapses."[7] Bloodyminded's 2019's self-titled record was considered by Solotroff as the "definitive work of their quarter century of existence."[9]
Discography
Studio albums
Trophy (1995)
True Crime (2002)
Gift Givers (2005)
Magnetism (2006)
Within the Walls (2013)
Bloodyminded (2019)
EPs
West (1996)
Live: Behind the Green Door (2005)
Phases: One (2006)
Bloodyminded (2006)
Phases: Two (2007)
Boston 2008 (2009)
Phases: Three (2009)
Boston 2009 (2010)
The Struggle of Togetherness (2016)
No Fun Fest 2005 (2018)
No Fun Fest 2006 (2018)
Singles
"Mothercare" (2003)
Live: "Behind The Green Door" / "Street Level At VG Kids" (2006)