Music
Track: Crystal Castles – Deicide
Its been an eventful year or so for Crystal Castles. Alice Glass went and then ensued a certain amount of back biting and bickering. The upshot of it was that it became a solo project for Ethan Kath, who released Frail back in April and has now returned with Deicide, a homage perhaps to the …
News: On-U Sound reissue Singers & Players’ – “War Of Words”
Whether it be The Clash covering ‘Police & Thieves’, DJ Don Letts spinning reggae at the Roxy or Steel Pulse opening for The Stranglers, dub reggae has been associated with the punk rock scene, in the UK, USA and beyond, since at least as far back as 1977. The influence, and shared experiences (for starters …
See: Female hip-hop crew Heresy release video for “Da Call Out”
Taken from their self titled debut EP comes a new track and video, Da Call Out, from all-female hip-hop group Heresy. With Grammy nominee Monie Love at the helm, the band have signed to J Rawls Polar Entertainment imprint, and have engaged the services of another legendary figure, Mista Lawnge of Black Sheep on production …
Album Review: Czarface – Every Hero Needs a Villain
It’s two years since Czarface released their first album, to some surprise from the hip-hop listening public. The three piece, Wu-Tang Clan’s Inspectoh Deck and Boston duo 7L and Esoteric got together to produce something that played to both their collective and individual strengths, and compares with some of the more familiar work from their …
Album Review: Tame Impala – Currents
Okay, so I’ve listened to Tame Impala’s excellent new album Currents several times now. Like everyday, twice a day, since last Friday. I can say very confidently that it’s a masterpiece. Kevin Parker has finally decided he no longer has to make albums that sound like they’re being performed by a crusty crew of long-haired, bearded psych …
Track: Leo Abrahams – Mosaic
The name might not be that familiar, but his work definitely will be. The guitarist / producer has played with the likes of Brian Eno, Pulp, Florence + The Machine and Roxy Music, and has produced artists such as Wild Beasts, Brett Anderson of Suede and Underworlds Karl Hyde> Recently signed to London independent Lo …
Live Review: Tess Parks + Anton Newcombe @ Oslo, London 18.07.15
As Tess Parks and Anton Newcombe’s “We Declare Nothing” tour hits the UK, Nina Fritsch finds out if the visionary Brian Jonestown Massacre frontman’s latest project still has what it takes to bring an audience to another level. This was nearly a homecoming gig for London-based Canadian artist Tess Parks. Anticipation hung strongly in the …
Not Forgotten – Marty Robbins – Gunfighter Ballads and Trail Songs
Prior to hearing Gunfighter Ballads and Trail Songs, if you’d told me that I’d get into an album of songs about the American wild west, I’d have said that that was about as likely as me winning a beauty contest. These things have a nasty habit of surprising you though, and so it proved when …
News: The Amity Affliction To Headline Never Say Die! Tour
Metalcore elitists The Amity Affliction are set to headline this years Impericon Never Say Die! Tour this November. The Aussies have the headlining spot on a colossal line-up including Defeater, Being As An Ocean, Cruel Hand, Fit For A King and Burning Down Alaska. Tickets for the tour are on sale now and the Manchester date …
Premiere: Babytooth – “Big Bass” + Meet the band
Since first forming in 2013, Babytooth have built up a rep as a fine live band. Today see’s them premiere their debut release ‘Big Bass’. Not only are we stoked to be bringing you the track – we are also pretty chuffed to be able to give you all a proper introduction … BM: Ok, lets …