purge.xxx #31 - The Secret of Futility by Bruce Gilbert

purge.xxx releases music. It has been celebrated by The Wire magazine for its ‘disregard for the music industry, self-promotion and prevailing cultural norms,’ and an ‘ability to elevate distinct works and the obscure artists behind them.’ purge.xxx only releases music physically, unless a digital alternative has specifically been requested by a collaborating artist. It considers even the recording a compromise, but advocates things.

Running weekly, the series will broadcast the entire catalogue so far in chronological order, continuing here with The Secret of Futility by Bruce Gilbert.

Bruce Gilbert live recording from solo performance during Secret of Futility event at Kunstverein München, 2022.

Produced in a limited edition of 50 copies only to coincide with OTO XXX: purge.xxx's 2023 residency at Cafe Oto, London.

Includes unlimited streaming of The Secret of Futility via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

This series for Resonance Extra is the first time much of the label's catalogue has been available to hear outside of its material form. It accepts the invitation by Resonance on the basis that none of these sounds are stored. If you want to hear it you need to be able to access the radio at midnight every Thursday.