Cage Clinic, created by Patrick McCormick in the late 90s, was an avant-garde exploration into the realm of experimental sound, deeply influenced by the principles of Dada artists, the pioneering works of John Cage, Pierre Schaeffer, and the Musique Concrète movement, as well as the DIY ethos of Cassette Culture. McCormick’s project broke away from traditional musical formats, utilizing everyday ambient noises to craft soundscapes that were as haunting as they were rhythmless. By recording and manipulating sounds from the environment with a mini-cassette recorder, McCormick blurred the lines between conventional music and ambient noise, inviting listeners into a world where the ordinary became extraordinary.

Incorporating influences from Cassette Culture, Cage Clinic celebrated the lo-fi aesthetic and the personal, hands-on approach to music production and distribution, challenging listeners to reconsider their definitions of music. This project was a direct challenge to the listener, urging them to question “What is music?” through its innovative use of non-musical sounds as the foundation of its compositions. McCormick’s work with Cage Clinic not only honored the legacy of its experimental predecessors but also pushed the boundaries of sound art, inspiring a new generation to explore the musical potential of the world around them.

McCormick and Bennett are once again collaborating of future Breech Doll releases.

CURRENT MEMBERS

Patrick McCormick: Tape recorders, Sounds, Programming, Engineering

PAST MEMBERS AND COLLABORATORS

Arin Bennett: Tape recorders, Sounds (1997, 2006)
Kim Reynolds: Sounds (2004)
Andrew Lent: Sounds (2004)
Steve Jones: Bass Guitar (2006)
John Berry: Sounds (2009)

DISCOGRAPHY

Full Albums:

1997: Mental Whore (Re-released as Vuhwex) (Cassette-OOP)
2002: Minimalist Expressions (CD-OOP)

EPs:
2006: The Trip Begins (CD-OOP)

Singles:

2011: To Be Nothing (CD-OOP)
2009: Antimusique (CD)

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