Blank Artists article in Real Detroit Weekly

Blank Artists
By Amy Hubbarth
Jul 24, 2007, 11:09


Most of our artists are active in the Detroit music arena but when they’re not working on music, they’re usually out playing with Hot Wheels, blowing Bubbles and/or drinking lots of High Life,” says Blank Artists founder Josh Dahlberg. “In a way, that’s what Blank Artists stands for — hot wheels and cold beers.”

Obviously not ones to sit around and idle, the Blank Artists crew offers the brand new compilation Blood and Water, featuring fresh tracks from the collective. That roster includes some of Detroit’s hottest producers E. Spleece, J. A. Cummings, Vacuum, Codine, Drew Pompa, Theatre of the Absurd, RS-232, Hot Pink Karma and Josh himself. The disc was mastered by whom Josh names “the most under rated producer in techno, and maybe all of electronic music,” Andy Toth. Smooth and dreamlike to percolating and invigorated, this disc appeals to anyone looking for fresh and inventive electronic music coming straight from Detroit.

“The message I want people to understand, and what the disc does so well at explaining,” Josh says, “is that dance music is such an enjoyable thing, and such a diverse section of music, that it shouldn’t be demeaned by people whose hearts aren’t really in it. I don’t know if you can pinpoint exactly when, but at some point EDM got its head stuck up its own ass, admiring its own shit, and took a turn for the uninspiring.”

Josh will play some chill selections this Saturday at 9 a.m. at the Old Miami for the day ravers. In the meantime, be sure to nab a copy of Blood and Water at Record Time in Ferndale or through Emporium50.com. More partial to the digital? You can always download the Blank Artists sound with a little direction from their website, BlankArtists.com. Either way, keep your ears open for more new sounds because they’re on the way.

“At this point in time everyone involved with the label is working on or waiting for an album to be released,” Josh says. “We can’t wait until we can divulge all the new music.” | RDW

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July 24: CODINE (tuesdays @ the works)

July 24: CODINE (tuesdays @ the works)
tuesdays @ the works

July 24:

CODINE (Blank Artists)


resident dj ani


-free pool and darts

-wells and domestics $2 each or 2 for $3

-kitchen is open

-front room has new sitting/pool area, speakers moved to above bar, and remodeled dj booth

no cover

10 pm - 2 am
18+ to enter / 21+ to drink

the works
1846 michigan avenue

Blank Artists - Blood and Water

BLNK-5 | V/A Compilation - Blood and Water | CD/Digital

Blank Artists’ “Blood and Water” compilation puts on display what, they believe, diversity in music truly means. From E. Spleece feat. Peril Elle’s “Every Square Inch” to, now defunct, Hot Pink Karma’s title track, “Blood and Water”, this album brings together several genres and places them into a small, and easy to digest, capsule. Scattered amongst the funk are some tasty down-tempo licks as well as some ass-shaking house and techno jams – which is a main influence for the label as a whole. Don’t be fooled; just because the hipsters may flock to it doesn’t mean it’s bad!

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