Corpus

29 Speedway founder Ben Shirken presents “Corpus”, an evening of software-based improvisational performances. Works by Tommy Martinez, Ben Shirken, Axine M and Karol Konstancia obfuscate hearsay, obscuring chatter through Tik Tok addiction, archival manipulation, and automated spontaneity. The performances will use Emmett Palaima’s artist-editioned Morningstar speakers as a conduit and amplifier for an expanded notion of gossip.

29 Speedway is a record label and performance series featuring forward-thinking improvisational music and live multimedia. Founded in 2020 by Ben Shirken (a.k.a. Ex Wiish), 29S serves as a platform for artists exploring the fringes of interdisciplinary music and art. Since 2021, 29S has hosted over shows worldwide and released records with various experimental artists in NYC and beyond, working with artists such as James K, Kiernan Laveaux, Flora Yin Wong, AceMo, Arushi Jain, Poncili Creación, Young Boy Dancing Group, and Evicshen. 29S has curated multimedia performances at Dripping Music & Arts Festival, WSA, Rhizome, Pioneer Works, Market Hotel, IRL Gallery, Public Records, Light And Sound Design, and across Europe, and has been featured in Document Journal, Resident Advisor, Paper Magazine, ID Japan, Bandcamp, Artnet, Futurism Restated and First Floor. We operate on the fringes of avant-garde, improvisational, and club music.