Press

“Compelling… ‘Transmissions After Zero’ chronicles Brainiac’s unlikely rise and subsequent fall with intelligence and humor.” -Variety

“poignant and hilarious… heartwrenching and heartwarming, at the same time” -KEXP 

“Brainiac: Transmissions After Zero sheds light on what it’s like to move on following tragedy, while beautifully telling the story of creative weirdos who developed their own musical language and whose influence continues to pulse through independent music culture today.” –Chicago Reader

“… celebrating the music of the groundbreaking band Brainiac… in both sophistication and audience appreciation. -Brooklyn Vegan

“a cornerstone of Dayton’s thriving ’90s rock scene,… In the years since, everyone from Trent Reznor to Wayne Coyne has expressed admiration for Brainiac’s distinct blend of noisy rock and extreme electronics.” –Pitchfork

“Before you think that this is a documentary about yet another rock musician who died in his late twenties, think again. ‘Transmissions After Zero’ is essential to where we are at socially, culturally and creatively in 2019.”  -At Large Magazine

“Music documentaries get released every year, but few of them leave you thinking that they had to be made. The movie relates the tragic story …, Brainiac were a uniquely special force in indie rock throughout the ’90s, but they’ve largely faded from public consciousness. This doc goes a long way toward righting that wrong.” -The Stranger

“Seeing how the journey of making the movie reunited these old friends and helped them heal is inspiring… Stylish directing and amazing sound design.” -Film Threat

“The documentary is an excellent primer that should help to secure Brainiac’s place in music history… this may well be an introduction to their new favorite band.” -Austin.360

“Star Wars actor Mark Hamill and musician Trent Reznor are throwing their support behind a crowdfunding effort to create a documentary about the 1990s Dayton band Brainiac.” -DAYTON.COM