"I was drawn to and inspired by the strange, eccentric & eclectic style of the Goth culture and so began creating songs that examined the darker side of the human condition."
Name of band: G.L.O.W.
Members: Richard
Wheeler (Vocals & Synths)
Year formed: 2008
Location: Johannesburg,
South Africa
G.L.O.W., an acronym
standing for General Language of Oscillating Wisdom, was created by
the South African sound engineer Richard Wheeler. Inspired by his
studies in sound engineering and the Goth scene in South Africa,
Richard created an ebm project called G.L.O.W. exploring concepts of
haunting, internalised pain, challenges and personal experiences
through music. In 2011, G.L.O.W. gained local exposure when Richard
dj'd at a bi-monthly event in Johannesburg
called Dark Noise when
he was asked to play his personal material, and between 2012 and
2013, G.L.O.W gained international exposure when Dj Deadbeatz-Kevin
aka AT0SHIMA 3RR0R remixed the track Aigamuchab which was followed by
Man Bullet’s remix of Aigamuchab & The Phantom Wagon.
In 2013, Richard won the tune signature competition called 'Bring The Oontz 2013' which was used for Coma-Music Magazine’s The Oontzcast. During this period, The Oontzcast aired his tracks Flying Dutchman (Final Quest), Hai-Uri & his remix of AT0SHIMA 3RR0R’s track 'My
In 2013, Richard won the tune signature competition called 'Bring The Oontz 2013' which was used for Coma-Music Magazine’s The Oontzcast. During this period, The Oontzcast aired his tracks Flying Dutchman (Final Quest), Hai-Uri & his remix of AT0SHIMA 3RR0R’s track 'My
Smile'. In 2014,
Hazzard of Darkness Radio & Aggro Driver ’81 began broadcasting
his music.
Intravenous Magazine: Who are you and how did the band/project come to be formed?
My name is Richard Wheeler. I am the creator of the E.B.M. Project G.L.O.W. I was drawn to and inspired by the strange, eccentric & eclectic style of the Goth culture and so began creating songs that examined the darker side of the human condition.
IVM: How would you describe your sound/style, and how did you arrive at it?
I would describe my sound/style as Industrial Electronic. I arrived at this genre through experimentation with various sounds & techniques.
IVM: Who and what are your primary influences both musical and non-musical?
The bands that primarily influenced my music were VNV Nation, Combichrist, Covenant, Assemblage 23, Unter Null & Grendel whereas my non-musical influence was the South African Goth scene itself.
IVM: Do you perform live and if so where can we see you perform in the near future?
I haven’t performed live yet but, it’s in the pipeline. I am first going to perform in Pretoria which is the Gothic capital of South Africa and then, go to Cape Town & Durban.
IVM: What is your current release and where is it available from?
My current release is 'Myths & Legends'. It is available on iTunes, Amazon & Routenote Direct.
IVM: What have been the highlights of your career so far?
So far, the highlights of my career have been:
Intravenous Magazine: Who are you and how did the band/project come to be formed?
My name is Richard Wheeler. I am the creator of the E.B.M. Project G.L.O.W. I was drawn to and inspired by the strange, eccentric & eclectic style of the Goth culture and so began creating songs that examined the darker side of the human condition.
IVM: How would you describe your sound/style, and how did you arrive at it?
I would describe my sound/style as Industrial Electronic. I arrived at this genre through experimentation with various sounds & techniques.
IVM: Who and what are your primary influences both musical and non-musical?
The bands that primarily influenced my music were VNV Nation, Combichrist, Covenant, Assemblage 23, Unter Null & Grendel whereas my non-musical influence was the South African Goth scene itself.
IVM: Do you perform live and if so where can we see you perform in the near future?
I haven’t performed live yet but, it’s in the pipeline. I am first going to perform in Pretoria which is the Gothic capital of South Africa and then, go to Cape Town & Durban.
IVM: What is your current release and where is it available from?
My current release is 'Myths & Legends'. It is available on iTunes, Amazon & Routenote Direct.
IVM: What have been the highlights of your career so far?
So far, the highlights of my career have been:
1) Winning the
signature tune competition for 'Bring The Oontz 2013' at Coma-Music
Magazine in the USA.
2) Having my music
played via online radio stations such as Oontzcast (USA), Aggrodriver
’81 (USA) & Hazard of Darkness Radio (Germany).
IVM: What are your plans fro the future?
G.L.O.W.’s first live performance, creating music videos for my tracks & to travel the Goth scene worldwide.
IVM: Finally, is there anything that you would like to add?
Yes, here is where you can listen to my music:
IVM: What are your plans fro the future?
G.L.O.W.’s first live performance, creating music videos for my tracks & to travel the Goth scene worldwide.
IVM: Finally, is there anything that you would like to add?
Yes, here is where you can listen to my music:
Routenote Direct
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