Raised on a steady diet of hip-hop and early jungle records, and drawing influence from KRS-One, Skinny Puppy, and Photek, Lynn creates industrial strength drum-n-bass and hip-hop flavored breakcore. His hyper-passionate approach to life is reflected in his work, allowing him to jump headfirst into any genre, bending it to his will; making it his own.
With the help of radio play from John Peel and the Breezeblock on Radio 1, a string of great reviews, and backing from some of the top names in hardcore and drum-n-bass, Lynn’s musical juggernaut has landed spots working with artists like The Bug, Panacea, Dr. Israel, Bill Laswell, NYC hardcore band Terror, and countless others. His work has been released on respected cult labels such as Hymen, Sublight, Mirex, and Ad Noiseam. Lynn also operates his own experimental drum-n-bass label, Sonicterror Recordings.
Lynn spent the late 1990s performing live under the End.User moniker, as more of an improvisational act, featuring a rotating cast of musicians contributing live percussion, guitars, electronics, and vocals. Though there are a few live recordings of this era’s work floating around, most of this material has unfortunately been lost to time.
Later, amidst a perpetual touring schedule, starved for time in recording studios with nearby collaborators, Lynn worked primarily on his own, forging a unique sound which contributed heavily to the advent of breakcore. Still flirting with guest vocalists and instrumentalists, at the rate of a few tracks per album, it would be years until the Blood of Heroes project began, with Lynn assuming the role of component to a larger ensemble, and thus circling back to the aesthetic of the original End.User project.
After the 3rd Blood of Heroes release, which once again paired Lynn up with Justin Broadrick (Godflesh/Jesu), Bill Laswell, Submerged, Balázs Pándi, Dr. Israel and Tompa (At The Gates), he revisited his roots in industrial, doom metal and harsh electronics. This influence sent his sound into a new direction which he has further explored over the last few years. Snippets of these forays have been surfacing for a week or so at a time on various social media sites over the last few months.
This incarnation of his original sound and musical direction was further reshaped by his new surroundings in New Orleans, which houses a rich musical history in both metal and punk rock, as well as a thriving electronic music community. It is here that Lynn put together Sonicterror 10 with label partner Carl Sealey (n.l.i.c.). This release features Tristan Shone (Author & Punisher) being remixed by both breakcore legend Bong-Ra, and one of the scene’s newest innovators, notable bad man Gore Tech, with the pair of them eviscerating Tristan’s well known tracks Terror Bird and Flesh Ants.
Lynn’s time in New Orleans also birthed the introspective Her Shadow; a digital-only EP released May 2015 on Sonicterror. This release is a collaboration with n.l.i.c., featuring guest appearances from Gore Tech, Balázs Pándi, Zinnia, and Casey Beagle (iamthesun), featuring a rich blend of post-rock and droney hip-hop, along with Lynn’s signature hard-hitting dark DnB. You can listen to and purchase Her Shadow below and direct from the End.User Bandcamp store.
Staying true to its roots, this record takes each element and pays careful attention to its existence on its own, preserving its authenticity before mixing it with other elements. Hardcore jungle edits bounce off walls of noise and guitar feedback–without feeling forced or contrived, nor the product of anyone’s half-baked memeified mash-up fantasies. As usual, Lynn displays a love and respect for each world he draws inspiration from.
Also this year, Ohm Resistance will release a re-mastered version of his album, Left, this time as a double CD with unreleased material from the era, alongside remixes and live interpretations of some of the album material–including the Scorn remix of ‘Black Light’. And Lynn is currently in the lab working on Atlantic Warfare, a collaboration with British breakcore beast destroyer Gore Tech.
Now, with the gears turning once again, it’s time to hit the road and continue to push what was started 13 years ago. Beginning this May in mainland Europe, pushing through the United Kingdom from July onwards, and then culminating in a headline appearance at an industrial festival in Boston (USA), alongside Author & Punisher. Notable festival highlights of the European leg will consist of PRSPCT XL in Rotterdam and the Boomtown Fair in the UK.
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111.01 miles
Enduser Lyrics
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While relay cameras monitor me
And the buzz surrounds, it does
(Buzz surrounds, buzz surrounds)
Closed eyed, sky wide open
Unlimited girl, unlimited sigh
Elsewhere, indefinitely far away
Ready to sing
My sixth sense peacefully placed on my breath
And listening
(Keeps me from my hurt)
My ears know that my eyes are closed
(Perish thoughts like contraband)
I train myself in martial arts
As advertised
I reinforce my softened parts
As advertised
See through me, little glazed lane
A world in myself
Ready to sing
My sixth sense peacefully placed on my breath
(Flickering I roam)
And listening
My ears know that my eyes are closed
I see to bolts, put keys to locks
No boat are rocked, I'm free to roam
On dummy screens and magazines
Closed eyed, sky wide open
Unlimited girl, unlimited sigh
To think that I lay next to you
Wasting time when I could do
A simple job in strip lights
A flask, I drink a sober tea
'Till daylight sends me home
Flickering I roam
Daydreaming admiring being
Quietly open the world
I hear the time of the starry sky
Turning over at midnight
See through me, little glazed lane
A world in myself
Daydreaming admiring being
Quietly open the world
I hear the time of the starry sky
Turning over at midnight
The first few lines of Enduser's "111.01 miles" paint a vivid picture of a person who seems to be living in isolation. The character drinks sober tea from a flask while supervised by relay cameras. The constant buzz serves as a reminder of the solitude. The song is deeply introspective, with the character spending a lot of time in self-reflection. It is almost easy to imagine the character reflecting on past relationships, perhaps even with slight regret.
The open-eyed, closed-eyed contrast in the lyrics presents an interesting perspective. With eyes closed, the character is free to imagine and explore a world that is not their own. With eyes open, they see only what's in front of them - a world of screens and magazines. The consistent use of adjectives like "unlimited" and "indefinitely far away" creates a sense of longing for something that they can't quite reach.
The song's chorus reinforces the character's need for peace; they use their sixth sense to find it, all while listening to a voice that keeps them from their hurt. The character's training in martial arts serves as a way to protect themselves in a world that has hurt them before. However, it seems that the character has found solace in their solitude, and is introspecting about the world and themselves in a way that they couldn't before.
Line by Line Meaning
A flask, I drink of sober tea
I drink tea without booze to keep myself sober
While relay cameras monitor me
I am under surveillance through a camera system
And the buzz surrounds, it does
There is noise and activity around me
Closed eyed, sky wide open
My eyes are shut while the vast sky is above me
Unlimited girl, unlimited sigh
I am free to dream and sigh for as long as I want
Elsewhere, indefinitely far away
I am mentally distant from my current location
Magnifies and deepens
My imagination grows stronger and more vivid
Ready to sing
I am prepared to express myself through music
My sixth sense peacefully placed on my breath
I am calm and focused on my intuition
And listening
I am attentive to the world around me
(Keeps me from my hurt)
Listening helps me avoid emotional pain
My ears know that my eyes are closed
My hearing compensates for my lack of sight
(Perish thoughts like contraband)
I reject negative thoughts like they are illegal items
I train myself in martial arts
I practice self-defense techniques
As advertised
I am following a structured program
I reinforce my softened parts
I work on strengthening my weaknesses
See through me, little glazed lane
I am transparent, like a small road on a map
A world in myself
I am my own universe
No boat are rocked, I'm free to roam
I am not tied down and can go anywhere I please
On dummy screens and magazines
I am distracted by superficial media
To think that I lay next to you
I regret wasting time with someone who does not understand me
Wasting time when I could do
I should be using my time for something productive
A simple job in strip lights
I would rather have a mundane job than waste time
And listening
I am still attentive to my surroundings
(Flickering I roam)
I am wandering aimlessly, without a clear path
I see to bolts, put keys to locks
I take care of practical matters
Daydreaming admiring being
I enjoy being lost in thought, admiring the world
Quietly open the world
I embrace the world, quietly and without interruption
I hear the time of the starry sky
I am aware of the passage of time, as indicated by the stars
Turning over at midnight
The night progresses, and so does life
Contributed by Jacob M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.