Nagamatzu

Post-punk/minimal wave group Nagamatzu were founded in 1982 in Ipswich, England by Stephen Jarvis and Andrew Lagowski. Inspired by bands like Joy Division, Cabaret Voltaire, and Throbbing Gristle, as well as conspiracy theories and the paranormal, they began creating their own dark, brooding tunes utilizing drum machines, samples, keyboards, and guitars. Following a few compilation appearances, their first release was 1983's self-released Shatter Days cassette. The mini-album was the only Nagamatzu release to include additional synth player Andrew Fleck, who left the group sho...