Artist
Twice a Man
Experimental noise and industrial music project from 1980s Europe, releasing via independent labels and self-distribution.
About
Twice a Man is an experimental music project operating within the industrial and noise music underground from the early 1980s onward. Active during a fertile period for cassette-based experimental music distribution, the project emerged through independent labels like Xenophone International, establishing themselves as part of the broader European experimental and dark ambient scenes of the mid-1980s. Their discography spans from early cassette works such as "The Sound of a Goat in a Room" (1983) through full-length vinyl releases including "From A Northern Shore" (1985) and "Aqua Marine Drum" (1986), demonstrating a commitment to unconventional sonic exploration and self-directed creative output. The project also documented live performances through self-released cassettes, reflecting the DIY ethos characteristic of underground experimental music communities. While maintaining a relatively modest recorded output, Twice a Man's work exemplifies the experimental sound art and industrial music landscape of 1980s Europe, contributing to the broader aesthetic of avant-garde and noise-based composition during that era.