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Damaged Bug
Damaged Bug is a Chicago-based experimental project centered around John Olson, who started it in 2003. Olson handles vocals and multiple instruments, with a...
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Damaged Bug is a Chicago-based experimental project centered around John Olson, who started it in 2003. Olson handles vocals and multiple instruments, with a shifting group of collaborators around him. Their debut album 'Hubba Hubba' came out in 2004, followed by records like 'Cold Hot Plumbs' in 2006 and 'Fugue State' in 2015.
Their sound pulls from noise rock and free jazz, often with electronic elements that create a dissonant, abrasive quality. The track 'Jet In Jungle' shows their approach: driving rhythms, collaged sounds, and Olson's raw, guttural vocals that can feel both hypnotic and disorienting. Live shows have been described as chaotic and confrontational, sometimes dividing audiences.
While not for everyone, Damaged Bug has maintained a cult following among listeners drawn to unpolished, experimental music. They've worked with artists like Swans and The Boredoms, and their recordings have appeared in some films and documentaries.
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