Larsen

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LARSEN, from Torino, Italy, has in 15 years of activity released 14 full length albums, 2 eps, 2 dvds, got lot of press on both sides of the Atlantic, including the prestigious Wire and performed all over the world (both as headliner or sharing the bill with people like Neurosis and Einstuerzende Neubauten among others). Collaborations (in studio and/or on stage) with such artists as Michael Gira, Matmos, Martin Bisi, Matt Howden, Lustmord, Deathprod, Origami Galaktika, Backworld, Jarboe, Nurse With Wound, Little Annie, Fovea Hex, z'ev and sci-fi icon Christine Schell plus the project- a band in itself- XXL (aka Xiu Xiu + Larsen) as well as Larsen and Friends (along with David Tibet and Baby Dee of Current 93 plus Julia Kent and Johann Johannsson) also stand out on their record. Larsen members also run their own projects (like ( r ) and Blind Cave Salamander…) and/or play solo as well as with other musicians. Larsen has also released soundtracks, both for movies and theatre plays, including the award winner Cartoanimalettimatti (commissioned by the University of Torino for Winsor McKay‘s silent animated movies)