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Use Knife is the Belgian-Iraqi band formed by Kwinten Mordijck, Saif Al-Qaissy and Stef Heeren, in collaboration with visual artist Youniss Ahamad.
In September 2022, Use Knife released their debut album, 'The Shedding of Skin,' on VIERNULVIER records (Gent, BE). This record revolved around human resilience and the courage to build a new life in an entirely different environment. One year later, Use Knife returned with ‘Sowieso F***ed’,
a provocative anthem characterized by its chaotic blend of samples and sounds, “There is nothing half-hearted about Use Knife as a live act. You get the distinct feeling that each member is totally energised by this iteration of their collective art. A Belgian article dubbed their sound “electronic outsider music,” yet for me it is an all-embracing vortex that allows those experiencing it a chance to plunge, headfirst, into a hypnotic state that veers between
a dreamlike trance and a sensual workout.” wrote The Quietus.
photo: Paul Lamont
On April 8 2024, Use Knife released the remix 10” vinyl EP 'Peace Carnival' through Berlin's Morphine Records. Zoë Mc Pherson, Rabih Beaini, and Muqata’a have reinterpreted three tracks from Use Knife's debut album. The EP challenges the narrative around peace through its percussions, glitches, distortions, and Muslimgauze-esque minimalism to rethink and transform perceptions of justice and freedom.
This year, Carnival’s usual satire and mockery target any one-sided ‘peace’.
Since February 2023, Use Knife has been hosting a monthly radio show titled 'Feeding the Gentry' on Palestinian station 'Radio alHara' (also featured on NTS Radio, Rinse.fm, and Kiosk Radio).
(c) Photobooth - Youniss Ahamad - Arian Christiaens
Use Knife is the Belgian-Iraqi band formed by Kwinten Mordijck, Saif Al-Qaissy and Stef Heeren, in collaboration with visual artist Youniss Ahamad.
In September 2022, Use Knife released their debut album, 'The Shedding of Skin,' on VIERNULVIER records (Gent, BE). This record revolved around human resilience and the courage to build a new life in an entirely different environment. One year later, Use Knife returned with ‘Sowieso F***ed’,
a provocative anthem characterized by its chaotic blend of samples and sounds, “There is nothing half-hearted about Use Knife as a live act. You get the distinct feeling that each member is totally energised by this iteration of their collective art. A Belgian article dubbed their sound “electronic outsider music,” yet for me it is an all-embracing vortex that allows those experiencing it a chance to plunge, headfirst, into a hypnotic state that veers between
a dreamlike trance and a sensual workout.” wrote The Quietus.
photo: Paul Lamont
On April 8 2024, Use Knife released the remix 10” vinyl EP 'Peace Carnival' through Berlin's Morphine Records. Zoë Mc Pherson, Rabih Beaini, and Muqata’a have reinterpreted three tracks from Use Knife's debut album. The EP challenges the narrative around peace through its percussions, glitches, distortions, and Muslimgauze-esque minimalism to rethink and transform perceptions of justice and freedom.
This year, Carnival’s usual satire and mockery target any one-sided ‘peace’.
Since February 2023, Use Knife has been hosting a monthly radio show titled 'Feeding the Gentry' on Palestinian station 'Radio alHara' (also featured on NTS Radio, Rinse.fm, and Kiosk Radio).
(c) Photobooth - Youniss Ahamad - Arian Christiaens
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Tracklist:
The Fugs - Kill for Peace
Moor Mother - Don't Die
Isolating - But Please
Woody Guthrie - This Land Is Your Land
Filmfragment 'Tell Me Lies'
Use Knife - Coupe d'état (Muqata'a مقاطعة remix)
I-NZ - This Is Iraq
Saint Abdullah - hy.poc.risy
Naseer Shamma - Happened at Al-Amiriyah
PJ Harvey - The Words That Maketh Murder
Mercury Symbol - Apologies to All The People in Lebanon
Suuns - Music Won't Save You
The Fugs - Kill for Peace
Moor Mother - Don't Die
Isolating - But Please
Woody Guthrie - This Land Is Your Land
Filmfragment 'Tell Me Lies'
Use Knife - Coupe d'état (Muqata'a مقاطعة remix)
I-NZ - This Is Iraq
Saint Abdullah - hy.poc.risy
Naseer Shamma - Happened at Al-Amiriyah
PJ Harvey - The Words That Maketh Murder
Mercury Symbol - Apologies to All The People in Lebanon
Suuns - Music Won't Save You
This year, carnival's usual satire and mockery should be directed towards this so-called, one-sided 'peace'.
There can not be real peace without justice or freedom.
There can not be real peace without justice or freedom.
This year, carnival's usual satire and mockery should be directed towards this so-called, one-sided 'peace'.
There can not be real peace without justice or freedom.
There can not be real peace without justice or freedom.
(c) Photobooth - Youniss Ahamad - Arian Christiaens
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