The Benders Circuit

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.