Portion Control (band)

Portion Control
Portion Control at Nocturnal Culture Night 14 2019
Background information
OriginLondon, England
Genres
Years active1979–1987
2002–present
Labels
  • Ladelled Music
  • In Phaze Records
  • Third Mind Records
  • Illuminated Records
  • Rhythmic Records
  • Dead Man's Curve
  • Catalyst
  • Sigsaly Transmissions
  • Other Sounds
  • Minimal Maximal
SpinoffsSolar Enemy
Members
  • Dean Piavani
  • John Whybrew
Past members
  • Ian Sharp
Websitewww.portion-control.net

Portion Control are a British electronic and industrial band from South London, formed in 1979. The original incarnation of the group existed until 1987; after a brief incarnation as Solar Enemy, they reformed in 2002.

The band pioneered the use of sampling and were acclaimed for their use of the Apple II computer based Greengate DS3 sampling and sequencing system. They have been cited as an influence on Front Line Assembly, Skinny Puppy, Orbital and Nine Inch Nails.

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