Electronic
Album review: Michel Moers – ‘As Is’. Long-awaited second solo album from Telex frontman.
It’s been thirty three years since Telex frontman Michel Moers released a solo album, with 1991’s ‘Fishing Le Kiss’. During that time he’s been consumed by photography and architecture but still making music on the quiet. Often described as “the Belgian Kraftwerk”, Telex’s emergence in the 70s marked them as leftfield players in Electronic Pop’s …
Album Review : Herandu – ‘Ocher Red’ : a dazzling jazz-fusion journey from the brothers Gavrilov.
If there was a section in the record store for ’Music by Brothers’ just imagine how expansive that would be. Stretching from the Everlys to the Johnsons, Louvins to the JAMC boys and beyond, the genre could probably consume all others. But there is something else about brotherly music-making, whether driven by love or hate, …
Track: Kiasmos reveal beautiful juxtaposition of modern classical and electronica on new track, Burst
Kiasmos, the collaborative project of Icelandic composer Ólafur Arnalds and Faroese musician Janus Rasmussen, is back with exciting news about their forthcoming album ‘II’, slated for release on July 5th via Erased Tapes. To kick things off, they’ve unveiled a mesmerizing new single titled “Burst” and announced new live performances, including a show at London’s …
Track: Metronomy melt hearts with new track and video, With Balance (feat. Naima Bock and Joshua Idehen)
Metronomy, those masters of eclectic indie-electronic pop, have embarked on a new musical adventure with their upcoming ‘Posse EP Volume 2’, set to drop on July 12th via perennial BM favourites Ninja Tune. Joe Mount, the creative force behind Metronomy, takes on the role of producer extraordinaire, crafting a musical playground where new voices can …
Live Review: Kosheen – KOKO, London 19.04.2024
The euphoria hits hard. Kosheen create soaring soundscapes that go further and last longer than any pharmaceutical high. Twenty-five years after recording their debut album, Resist and Sian Evans is still an icon. A raver queen who has soundtracked a generation of party people. So much so that midway through this headline set she surveys …
Album Review; Porij release a statement album of smart and ambitious (synth) pop music with debut Teething
Porij’s eagerly awaited debut album is a sonic journey that defies expectations and embraces the chaotic energy of their creative process. Hailing from Manchester, the band’s eclectic mix of club tropes and indie pop elements creates a musical landscape that feels both familiar and refreshingly unique. With nods to their influences ranging from Disclosure to …
Album Review: Harvestman –‘Triptych: Part One’ : a breath-taking opening to an epic drone-folk series.
Steve Von Till (aka Harvestman) has always been a deep thinker who aims to reach beyond the surface level with his music. Probably more widely known as guitarist/vocalist/lynch pin of seminal post metal pioneers Neurosis and their experimental avant offshoot Tribes Of Neurot, his wider creative intentions have necessitated the release of a vibrant catalogue …
Track: Maria Chiara Argirò – Floating
With the release day for Argirò’s new album ‘Closer’ drawing near, she has shared another teaser with the albums closing track ‘Floating’. Like a dream full of tension, or a break in the days hectic schedule, a moment of temporary relaxation set to music that has a run of anxiety through it with the skipping …
Track: Eye – The Other Sees
Eye, the new band from Mammoth Weed Wizard Bastard (MWWB) singer-songwriter/musician Jessica Ball, recently announced the arrival of their eagerly awaited debut album, ‘Dark Light’ set for release on 26th April via New Heavy Sounds (Shooting Daggers, MWWB, Blacklab). They have now shared the second single from the album titled ‘The Other Sees’ which follows on …
Track: Martha Rose releases the melancholy Synthpop of ‘Heart Still Beats 4 U’
Martha Rose’s latest single, “Heart Still Beats 4 U,” exudes the vibrant energy of summertime while delicately tugging at the heartstrings with its nostalgic undertones. As a Berlin-based English instrumentalist, Martha infuses her music with a unique blend of cultural influences, and this track is no exception. It’s is the second single from Martha’s upcoming …