Promotional Shot of Johan Ess
These are my chronicles as a pandrogynous alien sound wave creatrix who came from outer space to blare sonic mutation algorithms for the inhabitants of this planet. These specially formulated creations are sure to upgrade your pineal awareness, and will hopefully elevate mankind from the depths of its soul. Currently residing in the idyllic mountains of Appalachia, my current focus as an artist is to transmute sonic elements into the movement of bodies and crystallization of thoughtforms within receptive minds.
My death-defying descent into the electronic underground as Johan Ess began in 2003, partially to rail against the fearful repression of this egregious era while simultaneously exploring the glitchy whomped out future using a laptop time machine. Since then, several albums have been released, the most recent being the LP bLvrgTr0n (2012). Earlier works include the albums Synergy Latte (2009), Govern Yourself Accordingly (2007) and Esshatology (2005), as well as having a hand in producing songs for acts such as Experiment Haywire along with post-production and mastering assistance for a variety of artists such as [tlr].

Johan Ess performing live with laptop gangster skills.


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have appeared on stage as a salacious provocateur at venues throughout the South USA for years. I’ve also shared the stage with artists such as Hanin Elias, Yip-Yip, Dino Felipe, Man + Machines, Captured! By Robots, and several other talented performers. Each show I throw down is intended to create maximum orgasm within the minds of audience members. Efforts will continue to bring my esoteric form of world shaping using evolving currents of sound, wit, and illusion. I have worked intensely with collectives such as Electronic SubSouth (Gainesville), The Creature Tweaker Council (Miami), and the Wondrous Temple Of Boom (Asheville).

In the middle of 2010, a new machine-metal project known as HoodooEngine emerged from the abyss, and I jumped on board as the band’s demented vocal executioner. These sounds are the edgier, heavier, darker, and meta-introspective side of my creations. They are manufactured for both Everyone and No One. In the future, only the extreme survive.

Show History: Current | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 (+ earlier)
Portrait of Johan Ess being eaten by evil sandworms in conjunction with mind control painted by Meowlori
Johan Ess performing experimental electronic music
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Johan Ess at Fanaticon 2011 - photo by opticscene.com
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