Monday, April 24, 2023

THE RITA Bandcamp Account


therita.bandcamp.com

THE RITA and related merchandise.  No digital downloads.

For the Spring 2 for 3 sale on until May 31, please see the Merchandise section on this Blogsite and place your order via email as before.

Monday, April 03, 2023

LAKE SHARK HN SPRING SALE

LAKE SHARK HN SPRING SALE 

Order any two THE RITA and related items and get the third of equal or lower value for free.  No limit. 

See the merchandise section for the catalog and ordering information.

Ends May 31, 2023.

Monday, March 27, 2023

THEMATIC TEXTURE STUDY - RAPID LINES OF AESTHETICS Video by Meghan Desmond

THEMATIC TEXTURE STUDY
- RAPID LINES OF AESTHETICS 

By: Meghan Desmond
Audio: THE RITA

Meghan Desmond's video and editing technique utilizes the various dynamics, cracks and textures of THE RITA's audio with a parallel use of synchronized strobe pulses, vivid changing grayscale tones, image inversions and an overall sense of dark rapidity.  The various segments of 'fetish' driven aesthetics and form signify past elements of Desmond and THE RITA's own work with elements such as fishnets, nylon, toe cleavage and dark eyes, but this time translated into a repeatedly stabbing short film.  The concentrated 5:11 minute video signifies the almost violently changing elements of the mind's obsession for form and how it wavers, builds, dies and consumes over and over. 

See the video on Vimeo here:





Sunday, November 13, 2022

AFTERBLAST: Sam McKinlay of THE RITA

"Out now! Sam McKinlay of the highly influential harsh noise project THE RITA, joins me for a follow up to his March 2022 interview on WCN Podcast. In this 2.5+ hour conversation, we dig deep into a wide range of topics including recent commentary on texture and the future of harsh noise, his passion for extreme skiing, advice for newer artists, his favorite halloween horror films, and his forthcoming "Cracked Pointe Shoe" noise pedal collab with THX/FX Noise Devices, just to name a few. Not to be missed! This is a WCN TV series, available through Patreon."

See whitecentipedenoise.com for more information. 



Monday, July 25, 2022

LAKE SHARK HN SUMMER SALE


LAKE SHARK HN SUMMER SALE 

Order any two THE RITA and related items and get the third of equal or lower value for free.  No limit.  

See the merchandise section for the catalog and ordering information.

Ends August 31, 2022. 

Monday, March 21, 2022

WCN Podcast #19 - Sam McKinlay of THE RITA

"Out now! Honored to present an extended interview with harsh noise visionary Sam McKinlay of THE RITA. Grateful to Sam for taking the time - check it out now!"

See the video HERE

See White Centipede Noise HERE for more information. 


Monday, January 17, 2022

THE RITA - CORRELATION DVD


THE RITA - Correlation DVD (Antipatik Records)

DVD + Digital Album

Includes the video versions of the tracks that appear on the Correlation 7" vinyl out in May 2020.

Videos:

1. Correlation I (Shark Attacks on Female Feet)

2. Correlation II (Convertible Ballet Tights) 

Total Run: 10:55 min. 

Electronics by THE RITA 

Visuals by MARCO WERTHAM

Pro DVD in cardboard sleeve format. 

"My body went into shock," she said. So I couldn't really feel anything. I just knew it was bad. She said she stayed conscious throughout the ordeal and at one point pleaded to God. I'm like, 'I'm 17, like, please don't let me die," she said. "Like, I'm not ready to die, I have stuff to do. Like, so much." The shark mangled her hands and her left leg. Her leg had to be amputated below the knee. She lost two fingers." 

"I feel like I’m always in a battle with my feet,” says Lauren Lovette, with a sigh. One of New York City Ballet’s principal ballerinas, Lovette has beautifully arched, supple feet, and often, they’re killing her. After years of sprains and other injuries, she underwent surgery to correct a bone anomaly, but even with physical therapy, daily ankle exercises, ice baths and ointments, the 25-year-old still hasn’t made peace with her feet."

The DVD and more available in the 'Merchandise' section.