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Me And My Drummer : Q & A

December 27, 2012 Features, Interviews, News 1 Comment

By Cat Schaupp

December 27, 2012

In a loosely festive Q & A, we say ‘Guten Tag!’ to Matze Pröllochs, drummer with Berlin-based two-piece Me and My Drummer, completed by Charlotte Brandi (vocals / piano). Having earned themselves many fans in their native Germany, 2012 has seen the duo garner declarations of affection from 6Music, Radio 1 and NME following the release of their single ‘You’re A Runner’  here in the UK. … Continue Reading

Brandt Brauer Frick – New Album Coming Soon

December 24, 2012 News No Comments

By Cat Schaupp

December 24, 2012

While considering the possibility of an early mince pie and mulled wine induced pass-out under the Christmas tree, it’s never too late to look at the year ahead and start noting down a few dates in the diary. News of the release date of German trio Brandt Brauer Frick’s new album the other day gave us much cause for grabbing our pencils and taking note. … Continue Reading

Albums Of 2012: 10 – 6

December 19, 2012 Album, Features, News, Reviews 1 Comment

December 19, 2012

We thought about flipping this to run 6 – 10 but why confuse everyone in the middle of the week? In the order you know and love then here are the penultimate five albums in this year’s countdown. … Continue Reading

Single Review: Metric – Breathing Underwater

December 18, 2012 News, Reviews, Single No Comments

By Aaron Wolfson

December 18, 2012

We’ve never understood why Metric aren’t more popular. In another era it’s easy to see them shooting to stardom, perhaps alongside other edgy female-fronted bands like Blondie and The Pretenders. … Continue Reading

Sinkane – Mars

December 13, 2012 Album, News, Reviews 1 Comment

By Kenny McMurtrie

December 13, 2012

Multi-instrumentalist Ahmad Gallab’s debut album as Sinkane is a high quality filtering of African rhythmic work and afrobeat through the modern day American experience. … Continue Reading

Barcelona Calling: An Irregular Spanish Round-up

December 12, 2012 Album, Features, News, Reviews 3 Comments

By Kenny McMurtrie

December 12, 2012

As the releases from Barcelona’s BCore have built up since the last time we reported on them here’s a brief commentary on what they’ve put out in the last few months. … Continue Reading

Scott Walker – Bish Bosch

December 11, 2012 Album, News, Reviews No Comments

By Paul Stephen Gettings

December 11, 2012

And nobody

          waited for

          Fire

- ‘The Day the “Conducator” Died (An Xmas Song)’

I’m not sure anyone actually anticipates a new record from Scott Walker. That’s not to say there’s nothing to anticipate; since his breakthrough in the mid-60s as one-third of The Walker Brothers, Scott has garnered a huge following; initially for his emotive, honeyed voice, and then increasingly with each release for his bold, idiosyncratic approaches to songwriting and arrangement. But since 1984′s Climate Of Hunter, his output has been sporadic, and each new recording has seemed to appear suddenly; an unexpected guest at the dinnertable. … Continue Reading

Single Review: Laurel Halo – Sunlight On The Faded

December 10, 2012 News, Reviews, Single 1 Comment

By Paul Stephen Gettings

December 09, 2012

Laurel Halo‘s second release since signing to Hyperdub, ‘Sunlight on the Faded’ comes in close behind May’s debut LP, Quarantine. … Continue Reading

Orbital, Picture House, Edinburgh

December 3, 2012 Gig, News, Reviews 3 Comments

By Kenny McMurtrie

December 02, 2012

Not a lot seems to have changed in the 15 years since I last saw Orbital but they’ve certainly got louder. Tonight’s set was delivered at ear-ringing volume, particularly ‘Beezledub’ & ‘Lush 3’, and the crowd couldn’t get enough of it. Called back at the end of the show for two encores the Hartnoll brothers were clearly moved by the rapturous appreciation and having as good a time as the heaving mass they were leading along. Add to this mix a first class visual array and a myriad of well used mini spotlights and you come away with a gig of the highest calibre. … Continue Reading

Bestival 2012: A Festival Review

September 15, 2012 Festivals, Reviews No Comments

By Sam Cleeve

August 6th-10th, 2012

Bestival 2012 was one of polarities. For every joyous, life-affirming Stevie Wonder headline set, there was Borgore around the corner blasting the most depraved bass noises possible. For every beautiful art installation or on-site roller-disco (truth), an absolute throng of people in between you and your destination. What can’t be faulted is the booking – this year’s Bestival genuinely offered an unparalleled summer line-up, one that pitted soul legends against sweeping icelandic cinematic explorations, all the while staying faithful to its electronic and dance music roots (it was, by time we were off site, a luxury just to sit somewhere in absence of bass). … Continue Reading

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