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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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