UK techno overlords Underworld have been twisting the dials and tweaking the EQs for 20-odd years now. To celebrate that fact, and to honor Rick Smith and Karl Hyde’s recent appointment as music directors for the opening ceremony of the London Olympics, the band have released two new compilation… More ›
Back in the heady days of ’90s electronica, British artist and producer Luke Vibert rode the cusp of imaginative creativity and self-aware irreverence. Recording under a number of monikers, he helped invigorate and redefine the world of drum’n’bass. Along with the likes of Aphex Twin,… More ›
Well, here’s an album that’s about as far from my usual listening choices as you could possibly get. You see, Blessthefall are a Christian metalcore band. I should probably add a little bit more in there, especially if you’re a bit religiously sensitive. It goes… More ›
If you’re a fan of synth-wave, vintage effects with a dusting of post-punk, or slinky ’80s electro pop then VHS or Beta’s latest, Diamonds and Death, is an album you’ll be wanting to hear. While not as commercially successful as other more high profile indie-dance-floor… More ›
Hot damn, Cobra Skulls’ newest LP Agitations is just a blast of souped-up punk rockin’ good times from whoa to go. Stacked to the gunnels with whip-snapping shots of punk rock fury, energetic harmonies and ringing riffs, the band’s third full-length is one hell of… More ›
The Cure have been kicking around since the mid ’70s, and while you could argue a case that their glory days as full-length recording artists have passed, Bestival Live 2011 is a firm reminder that you can’t dismiss the old Goths as a live entity.… More ›
Hey all. I hope you all had a suitably festive time doing whatever you do at this time of year. And just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, Razorwyre go and drop an update and promo clip online for their upcoming full-length debut, Another Dimension.… More ›
It’s that time of year when all the ‘best of 2011′ lists begin appearing and the insults start flying. Everyone has their best picks for the year (and feel free to leave yours in the comments box) but it’s amazing how touchy some folks get… More ›
Ever since Robert Johnson sold his soul the very best music has always been the kind that conjures up a sense of menace, revels in the mire of ruinous relationships and celebrates debauchery. Sure, sugary ballads and angst-ridden odes all have their place, I’m not… More ›
You know how you get to the end of the week and you wonder what you’re going to do with that 200 bucks you’ve got left in your wallet? No—me neither. I’m broke, you’re broke, and it’s only going to get worse. Life’s a struggle,… More ›
It can go either way with the sophomore album. You either blow all your good tunes on the first disc and come scrambling back with something uninspired and disorganized, or you take your time and come up with something more considered than your first. Perhaps… More ›
All images courtesy Greg Parsons (who braved the pit to get a few shots) Beastwars made a liar out of me. Here I was all set to post a review for their last show of the year and they go and add another one.… More ›