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 ›
If you’re a fan of New Zealand post-rock titans Jakob, Kerretta or How To Kill, then listen up. Wellington’s post-rock virtuosos Spook The Horses released their debut album Brighter at the tail end of ’11, and it’s stacked with epically inclined tunes that harness all the juxtaposing dynamics… 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 ›
Attention Rivetheads. Cancel your holiday plans NOW – The Wyre are pleased to announce an end of year blow out party at the San Francisco Bath House on Friday, December 23rd! This will be the final Razorwyre show of 2011 and we’ll be celebrating the looming… More ›
The man with the most ridiculously steezy heelflip has turned pro for Deathwish skateboards. Check out his incredible part in Shake Junt’s Chicken Bone Nowison video that is in stores now. 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 ›