{"title":"Bong","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDutch DJ, composer, producer, bassist and drummer, *Bong* was born in Utrecht in 1972. He has been active under this name since 1997, initially playing breakcore and jungle music. Throughout his career, *Bong* has played a pivotal role in the development of yardcore and raggacore styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a diverse range of musical talents, *Bong* has gained recognition for his innovative approach to music production. His unique sound draws inspiration from various genres including dark ambient, doom metal, and stoner rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e*Bong's* music is often characterized by its heavy basslines and mesmerizing rhythms that captivate audiences worldwide. His compositions create an immersive sonic experience that transports listeners into a realm of sonic exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"thought-and-existence","title":"Thought And Existence","description":"\u003cp\u003eBong feel ever so omnipresent on ‘Thought and Existence’, continuing their revered ability to transform time through their sublime sonic textures. As all listeners of this rite will attest, the band’s stellar meditative and mystical drone, amplified by the essential and ritualistic hue of the drums, permits our imagination to be heightened. New realms of perception and existence open up, even if only for the duration of the rite; the power of this listening experience subverting the laws of time and space itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe artwork echoes this philosophy. Ancient star maps, planispheres and the oldest astronomy charts of the skies are known for being persistently accurate in their arrangement and predictions of the constellations. This too rings true for Bong’s sound with ‘Thought and Existence’ seeing the band stick with their original Orion belt trio formation. Bong’s rites have continuously harboured high praise for their ability to take followers into the otherworldly ether and ‘Thought and Existence’ evolves and shimmers like the ever expanding Universe.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ritual Productions","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50448384164171,"sku":"1094411","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/6b749917-14a9-4a58-a34f-949c614e6cf2_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727091006"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/de\/collections\/bong.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}