Artist
The Haters
Late 1970s experimental noise and industrial music project known for DIY cassette releases and multimedia performance art.
About
The Haters are an experimental noise and industrial music project with roots in the underground music scenes of the late 1970s. Operating primarily through self-released cassette recordings and DIY distribution methods, the group exemplified the aesthetic and ethos of early industrial and noise music, rejecting mainstream production values in favor of raw, unpolished sonic experimentation. Their 1979 untitled cassette release, issued on a personal label, demonstrates their commitment to autonomous artistic production during a formative period for noise music. The project's engagement with live performance art, as evidenced by documentation of multimedia events combining music with performance happenings, reflects the interdisciplinary approach characteristic of underground experimental scenes. Limited discographical information and DIY release strategy suggest The Haters operated within insular avant-garde and industrial underground networks, contributing to the broader development of noise music and experimental sound practices during the post-industrial era. The group's archival presence, though minimal, marks them as participants in underground music history during a crucial period of industrial music's emergence.
