Artist
Noring/McGee
Late-1990s experimental noise project releasing three harsh industrial cassettes on F.D.R. Tapes in 1999.
About
Noring/McGee is an experimental audio project that emerged from the underground noise and industrial music scene in the late 1990s. The project is characterized by harsh, abrasive soundscapes that draw from industrial, noise, and dark ambient traditions. All three of their known releases were issued in 1999 on the independent cassette label F.D.R. Tapes: Pollution and Decay, Invisible In The Midwest, and Anvil And Stirrup. The prolific output within a single year suggests an intense period of creative activity, with the project's aesthetic centered on degraded, oppressive sonic textures. The cassette format choice aligns with the DIY ethos of underground experimental music distribution. While documentation of the project remains limited, Noring/McGee's work represents the broader underground noise movement of the 1990s, contributing to a landscape of uncompromising, abrasive sound art that prioritized raw experimentation over commercial appeal. The project's influence within niche experimental circles reflects the era's vibrant independent music infrastructure.