Downtempo/drum'n'bass trio, adds a lyrics-based vocalist to steadfastly jungle-based productions, performed with live instruments

An ethereal, feminine voice crawls its way up from the darkest range of sonic spectrums, speaking through the voluptuous lips of a Shadow. Two tall bodyguards protect the message and deliver the frame: an unusual combination of Drum&Bass loops with live instruments, electric buzzes and intriguing lyrics, glitch and distorted guitars. After not even an year of Hong Kong activity, Violent Jokes have played in all major events in town, have collaborated with local bands to a couple of compilations recently released and were invited to perform at Spring Scream 08 in Taiwan, together with famous DJs and musicians from all over Asia. More live music and their first album are already scheduled for the latter part of a really productive 2008. Stay tuned: http://www.myspace.com/violentjokeshk.