Album Notes

This New Orleans based trio throws down an exotic brand of ambient industrial that ignites the tribal core of a cyber society. Hypnotic synths entwined with melodic bass lines and thundering drums lay the framework for sensual and sometimes demonic vocals. By uniting world percussion with discopop sensibility, Hadji creates a texture that defies the boundaries of the industrial genre.

Founded in 1999 by Wesley DeVore, Hadji began as a solo studio project. At the time, Wesley was working at Nothing Studios during the final stages of Nine Inch Nails' "The Fragile". She continued her work with Trent Reznor throughout the Fragility tour to follow. In addition to Nine Inch Nails, Wesley has worked with such artists as Satiricon, Page Hamilton, Phil Anselmo, Jon Cleary, Pink, Terence Blanchard, Clint Mansell, and The Dirty Dozen Brass Band. Currently, Wesley is the programmer in residence at platinum songwriter Toni C.'s Viva Luna Studios.

In May 2000, Wesley recorded Hadji's debut release, "Tales from the Boneyard" (e.p.) in the then vacant Nothing Studios. This work became the inspiration for a full-length concept album, "Little Girl Lost" (July 2001). Upon completion of "Little Girl Lost", Wesley set about turning Hadji into a live band. Long time veterans of the Southeast Louisiana rock scene, Chris Babin (bass) and Kyle Meades (drums) were recruited to bring Hadji's exotic rhythms to life.

Inspired by the openness and necessary unity of the trio format, Wesley began a new album. Abandoning rock conventions, she explored tribal rhythms and a more synth based style. Hadji's new studio sound would mimic their powerful live performances. "The Sheltered Life" was released June 2002. In January 2003, Kyle left Hadji to travel New Zealand. Versatile instrumentalist, Nathan Lomonaco, joined to take over on drums.

Hadji performs regularly throughout Southeast Louisiana. They are busy completing the score for a film by Devin Mohr and have begun their third full-length release, "Clockwork Deity". Their song "Dry Land" will be included on Kid Antrim's 2002 Industrial compilation. "The Sheltered Life" is an editor's pick on CDBABY.com and has been featured in Outburn Magazine's Alcove. A complete list of past and upcoming gigs as well as links to music and reviews can be found at www.WeAreHadji.com.