Haters

About

Haters erupted from Australia in 1980, turning the continent's quiet into a cacophonous playground of abrasive soundscapes and feedback manipulation. A creation of chaos, not of genre, their work spans 39 releases, mostly cassettes, each more saturated and obliterating than the last. With their tape loops and distorted vocals, Haters crafted a sonic assault that defied mainstream commercialization, choosing instead to revel in the ecstatic destruction of sound itself. Their releases, such as "Weil" (1991) on Clockwork Tapes and "Puinhoop" (1990) with Korm Plastics, are testaments to their tectonic impact on the noise scene. The retrospective "Predetermined by accident: A Ten Year Retrospective 1979-1989" (1989) on Banned Production captures their evolution: a decade of relentless experimentation and obliteration of musical norms. Collaborating with labels like BloedvlagProdukt and Nihilistic Recordings, they distributed their sonic chaos across the globe, creating a network of auditory destruction. "Haters TV" (1988) isn't just a release; it's a total experience. A VHS assault that integrates video art with their signature noise, it remains a significant piece in their discography, pushing the boundaries of what audio-visual can become when driven by pure experimental fervor. This is not music for the faint-hearted but a saturated experience that is overwhelming in its intensity and intent.