Multi-talented Speech Debelle won the 2009 Mercury Prize for debut album Speech Therapy, and has subsequently been involved in a range of artistic pursuits, including appearances on Masterchef and curating art exhibitions. Her UK tour will also kick off at the end of May. Latest album tantil before i breathe.
‘P.o.p.’ (which stands for Pacific Ocean Park) is the new album from Montreal-based disco synth pop band LE COULEUR released on 28th October via Lisbon Lux Records, produced by the band’s very own Steven Chouinard and mixed by Eric Broucek (DFA record, The Drums, Neon Indian). Championed by the likes
Ed Banger Records will celebrate its milestone 100th release with the first label compilation since 2013, titled ED REC 100. Set to drop on May 12th, ED REC 100 features new material from a host of artists including Sebastian, Justice, Mr. Oizo, Boys Noize, Breakbot, Cassius, Riton, Krazy Baldhead, Feadz,
Marle Thomson is a nu-folk artist who hails from Amsterdam. Blending sounds from the genres of soul, folk and electronica, her “simply enchanting voice” (DWDD) and “dedication to authenticity” (Music Week) have won her widespread critical acclaim throughout the Netherlands and beyond. We spoke to Marle about playing for drunk
Hope Sandoval & The Warm Inventions – the dream pop project of singer of 90s American singer Mazzy Star and Colm Ó Cíosóig of My Bloody Valentine… have had a busy year, which began with appearances on new albums Massive Attack and Psychic Ills songs. Then Hope Sandoval and the
Blue Hawaii return with new video and upcoming album Tenderness. It’s been four years since Blue Hawaii released their 2013 masterpiece Untogether, but the duo are finally back this year with a new epic 16-track opus titled Tenderness. To ready for the album’s release on October 6th via Arbutus Records,
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A world tour will kick off next month, to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of famed Amsterdam label, record shop and distributor Rush Hour. Rush Hour co-founder Antal and Hunee have confirmed slots at the opening event in Japan at Rainbow Disco Club festival, where they’ll be joined by Sadar Bahar
Spanish musician Jose Cabrera recently released his elemental new album Mugako. Here, he gives us the low down on contributing to Semantica’s series, his intentions for creating an honest album and how he manages to run two labels, Cabrera and A Harmless Deed with Damian Schwartz. You released Mugako in
Canadian artist Joanne Pollock will release her debut solo album Stranger via Venetian Snares’ Timesig imprint. Described as “one of electronic music’s most exciting and idiosyncratic new artists,” Pollock was previously one half of collaborative duo Poemss, with Aaron Funk. Set for release on June 16th, Pollock had this to
Russian wonder-DJ Nina Kraviz has announced the launch of a new record label, GALAXIID, which will run as a sub-label of трип (Trip). GALAXIID will expose audiences to the “listening side”of Kraviz’s musical taste, with a focus on the genres of “experimental, ambient and psychedelia.” Moreover, Kraviz intends the label
