Government Alpha is the extreme harsh noise project of Yasutoshi Yoshida. Around 1992, he started recording at home with the aim of creating experimental sounds, and from 1994 he properly started his harsh noise activities under the name Government Alpha. He made his debut in 1995 on the CD compilation Extreme Music From Japan, released on Susan Lawly, the label of UK power electronics pioneers Whitehouse. Since then, he has actively pursued his activities through releases and live performances, and to date has toured 7 times overseas.
While researching the essence of extreme sound, he continues today to perform and collaborate with artists from a broad range of genres, while exploring the many possibilities of electronics.
The label Xerxes, which he operates as an output for Government Alpha's music, has until now released over 80 titles, including not only his own recordings but also the works of noise artists from all over the world.
Yoshida has also received high praise for his artwork, which he started creating at the same time he set up his label, and he has lent his art to many other artists for their album covers.
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Bergegas Mati is a harsh-noise project by Pandu from Malang, Indonesia (2014-now), he also has another project called Kawaii Death Gurll (2016-2019). Playing with an aggressive corrosive wall of noise sound. His work included a collaboration with Junko Hiroshige (Hijokaidan), Fraqsea, HNM, Jelena Glazova, HNM, Alica Han, and more.
released November 1, 2020
Clairvoyance record/mastering by Government Alpha
Spellcaster record/mastering by Bergegas Mati
Digital and Cassette released by Gerpfast Records, 2020