Artist description improvised music that breathes in a rhythme somewhere between that of humans, and that of the universe... man.

Music Style you tell me

Musical Influences each other

Artist History mikal and vornon made first noise, then jason weighed in, followed by gwendellin and demathis.

Group Members mikal alien(technology), vornon koltz(drumset/technology),jason burdette(bass), gwendellin(violin), demathis(turntables)

Instruments technology, bass, drums, turntables, violin

Albums LIVE AT D ST. (2001), LIVE AT D ST. (9-23-00)

Press Reviews (Published: August 17, 2001) "Live at D St." Mallaka 3- 1/2 This local CD reminds us that wherever we think we are -- as in far-from-civilization Alaska -- we have the capacity as humans to create something totally alien and powerful. Recorded at a Dec. 15, 2000, concert in the D Street Cafe, these five long tracks combine arcane violin improvisation with newer technologies and turntables. As disastrous as this combination could be in the hands of more flippant hipsters, Mallaka pulls it off with a strange sense of familiarity. But to describe the sound is problematic. Imagine Portishead stranded on some far-off jungle planet after having long since cannibalized their singer in desperation. A lesser band might have been tempted to make the show more appealing by adding some fool vocalist, but Mallaka's choice to remain instrumental speaks to the integrity of the five players. The music is impressive, and the turntables -- much overused and underutilized in recent years -- are used to uncharacteristically musical effect. The disc clocks in at just more than 73 minutes, so it's tempting to say the performance wears out its welcome. Surely for the schizoid bedroom listener, this record is best in smaller doses. However, it's not without tremendous appeal as an ambiance record. In any case, I know I'll try to keep half an eye open for more Mallaka in the future. -- Lester Smiley, 8 magazine

Location Spenard, AK - USA

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