Biography
Excellent two-man band that evolved out of old-school Christchurch Lo-Fi pioneers Squirm featuring Mike Hex (aka Mike Brassell, the head honcho of the Arclife Records record label at the time) on guitar, backed by Peter Mitchell.
Hex moved the two-piece south to Dunedin in the early 00’s, and continued to be a pioneer of the south island Lo-Fi scene, incorporating simple delay techniques, open chords and melodic singing to create a beautifully sparse sound.
2002’s 66 was perhaps the finest example of Hex’s style, and one of the finest albums of the year.
Sadly, Mike Brassell passed away in early 2004, a victim of sudden illness.
A memorial gig was crafted in his honor in both Christchurch, and his adopted home of Dunedin.
Along with Fleur De Lis, I put together the Christchurch memorial for Mike, and many great bands played, giving their respects to a great man.
A short detailing of Mike’s creative life and a summation of the night can be found here.
Members
- Mike Brassell (Squirm, Michael J. Hex, Whitey Hiss, Canhex, Guitar/Vocals, 199? – 2004)
- Pete Mitchell (The Renderers, Squirm, drums, 199? – 2004)
Discography
- The Mingus EP (2002, Noseflute)
- 66 (2002, Arclife Records, ARCLIFE021)