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Sow (band)

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Active from
  
1989

Genre
  
Goth/industrial

Members
  
Anna Wildsmith, Raymond Watts

Albums
  
Je M'Aime, Sick, Dog, Route of migratory, O Selo

Record labels
  
Invisible Records, Hyperium Records, I, Absentee, SOW, FABTONE INC.

Similar
  
Raymond Watts, Ryutaro Nakahara, A2H, Pigface, Watts

Sow was the musical project of Anna Wildsmith, based in France. Raymond Watts, for a time Wildsmith's boyfriend, is also heavily involved in the production of Sow releases. Wildsmith has likewise appeared on numerous Pig albums, writing lyrics or performing vocals, such as the song "Cry Baby" from Genuine American Monster. Sow opened for Pigface on their Red Neck, White Trash And Blue Movie Tour in 1998, with Anna Wildsmith also taking the stage for part of the Pigface set. To date, Sow has released just three albums since its inception in 1989. Wildsmith died on September 30th, 2016 after an illness.

Contents

Style

Most tracks are primarily spoken word, alternating between English and French languages, supported by experimental electronic, ambient or industrial soundscapes.

Scene

Among the artists who have contributed to Sow releases are members of KMFDM, Pig, Foetus and Euphonic. Sow's releases were published on Invisible Records, Blue Noise, I, Absentee, Yellow Ltd., and Hyperium Records. Anna Wildsmith has performed vocals on songs for Pig, H3llb3nt and 2-Kut.

Major releases

  • Je M'Aime (1994)
  • Sick (1998)
  • Dog (16 March 2010)
  • Minor releases

  • Manripe (1989)
  • Other appearances of tracks by Sow

  • "The Rock" on Project 91
  • "Wedge (Pig Remix)" on Dr. Speedlove Presents: Chemical Warfare (Mix Mix Bang Bang)
  • "No Candy" and "My House" on The Sick City - Volume One
  • Songs

    circle ratioRoute of migratory · 2016
    Golazo2010
    The RockJe M'Aime · 1994

    References

    Sow (band) Wikipedia