Biography
Dim Locator (Aus/UK) is a new band formed from the ashes of legendary Berlin-based band Fatal Shore. The group comprises Phil Shoenfelt (guitar/vocals), Chris Hughes (drums/percussion) and Dave Allen (bass guitar).
Englishman Phil Shoenfelt has lived in Prague for many years, and is known for his work with Southern Cross (Prague), Fatal Shore (Berlin) and Khmer Rouge (New York) as well as for his autobiographical novel “Junkie Love”.
Chris Hughes (Aus) is based in Berlin and has played with Fatal Shore, Hugo Race & The True Spirit, Alexander Hacke of Einsturzende Neubaten, Methylated Spirits, The Act, Nina Hagen, Rowland S. Howard and almost everyone else.
Dave Allen (Aus) is also based in Berlin, and has played bass with Hugo Race & The True Spirit, Lunar Lounge, Methylated Spirits and The Act. The music of Dim Locator is stripped down industrial psych-rock music with influences from The Stooges, Beasts of Bourbon, The Birthday Party, Pink Fairies and Hawkwind.
UPDATE: The first Dim Locator release will be a three song EP of Rowland S. Howard songs. The EP is called “Immortalised” and will be released through Fuego, available for online purchase only at the usual outlets.
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