Noiseshaper Explained

Noiseshaper
Origin:	Berlin, Germany
Genre:	Dub, reggae, electronic
Years Active:	–present
Label:	Different Drummer, Echo Beach, Cat'n Roof
Associated Acts:	Adrian Younge
Current Members:	Florian Fleischmann, Axel Hirn

Noiseshaper is a dub reggae duo based in Berlin, Germany, consisting of Florian Fleischmann and Axel Hirn. The duo is known for their frequent mixes and remixes of their own songs, as well as those of other artists.^{[1] [2]} Their music includes elements of dub music, conventional reggae, electronic music, and numerous other genres.^{[1] [3]} The duo was formed in Austria in 2000, and relocated to Berlin soon after releasing their debut album, Prelaunch Sequence, in 2001.^{[4] [5]}

Critical reception

In a favorable review of the Signal in the Dominion Post, Lindsay Davis wrote that "Like many new artists dabbling in the irie roots of Babylon, Noiseshaper use reggae as their base and seamlessly blend elements of dub, raga, dancehall, house and electronica into a rich stew."^[6]

Discography

• Prelaunch Sequence (Different Drummer, 2001)
• The Signal (Different Drummer, 2003)
• Rough out There (Echo Beach, 2005)
• Real to Reel (Echo Beach/Miracle Sounds, 2006)
• Satellite City (Cat'n Roof, 2009)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Noiseshaper: Real to Reel . Cooper . Lana . 2007-05-01 . PopMatters . 2017-10-12.
2. Web site: Noiseshaper Real to Reel . Hopper . Justin . 2007-01-01 . XLR8R . en-US . 2017-10-12.
3. Web site: Noiseshaper: Satellite City . Johnson . Dan . 2009-09-17 . PopMatters . 2017-10-12.
4. Web site: Noiseshaper Biography & History . Kellman . Andy . AllMusic . 2017-10-12.
5. Web site: Noiseshaper Website . 2017-10-12.
6. News: Press to Play: A hits and misses guide to what's new this week. Davis. Lindsay. 2003-09-24. The Dominion Post. ProQuest.