Interview by Shannon Lawlor 65daysofstatic are a four-headed experimental electronic-rock band from Sheffield, UK. Formed in 2001, the band have put forth numerous singles, EPs, remixes, soundtracks, five full-length LPs and other rare ephemera in their extensive back catalogue. Initially exploding onto the underground post-rock scene with their highly acclaimed
Miami-born multi-instrumentalist and producer KAIXEN releases new LP, ‘Pecado’ on October 27th via Lush Records. Hailing from a musical family, Julian Munro aka KAIXEN is no stranger to the music scene, trained as a contemporary jazz guitarist, he has played guitar in several bands in the past. Munro forfeited a
Album Release / Dvwez / Electronic / kaixen / Lush Records / Miami / Native Youth / Pecado / Pop / RnB / Tweve'len / USA
Junge Junge, German electronic duo formed by prolific DJ Rochus Grolle and notorious producer Michael Noack share their latest single titled ‘I’m The One‘ released via Universal Music Sweden ‘I’m The One’ is an atmospheric cruise through texture and emotion. Complete with warm, enticing, synth-fueled melodies, methodical percussion and serene
Interview by Shannon Lawlor Helena Hauff is German producer and DJ currently based in Hamburg. Strictly focused on using analogue gear, Hauff’s sound can be best described as dark, gritty and atmospheric, blending together elements of industrial, EBM and techno to cleverly construct her own unique, distinctive sound. Previously working
EBM / Electronic / Germany / Hamburg / Helena Hauff / Industrial / Interview / Ninja Tune / Techno / Werkdiscs
French electronic artist Rone has been added to Pitchfork Music Festival Paris which takes place on November 2-4 at the Grande Halle de la Villette alongside artists such as Chassol, Isaac Delusion, Ride, Run The Jewels, Kevin Morby and The National. Taking over from Mina Tindle, who has reportedly pulled
Electronic / experimental / France / InFiné Music / John Stanier / Noga Erez / Paris / Pitchfork Music Festival / Rone
Following high praise from critics for her deeply personal and brave new album Okovi, which was released via Sacred Bones last month, Zola Jesus prepares for an extensive European tour with a new video. Directed by Zia Anger, this bold visual accompanies album track ‘Siphon‘ – a strikingly bare and
Dark / Electronic / experimental / Industrial / Sacred Bones / zola jesus
Legendary producer, DJ Shadow will be selling vinyls, CDs and all sorts of musical ephemera from his own bountiful, personal collection at Rappcats in Los Angeles. This will mark the second official two-day pop-up sale curated by DJ Shadow himself, where he will be selling not only collectibles from his
DJ Shadow / Electronic / experimental / Los Angeles / Rappcats / USA
The 7th annual AIM Awards took place on Tuesday, September 5th 2017. Running on seven years now, the AIM Awards have been honoured by a vast portion of exceptionally talented and creative artists, labels and industry figures including: Björk, Stormzy, Adele, The Prodigy, London Grammar, Richie Hawtin, Wolf Alice, First
AIM Awards / DJ Shadow / Electronic / Independent Music Awards / Indie / Jlin / planet mu / the xx
Interview by Shannon Lawlor Nicolaas van Reenen aka Fever Trails is a multi-instrumentalist and producer hailing from Cape Town, South Africa. Former guitarist for indie-post-rock band Bateleur, and guest for South African electronic hip-hop artist Spoek Mathambo, Fever Trails has graced stages and speakers with van Reenen’s own eclectic blend
Review by Shannon Lawlor Claude Debussy – arguably one of the most influential impressionist composers of the late 19th century. Best known for his extensive use of experimentation, non-traditional scales and chromaticism, Debussy has undoubtedly influenced many composers in the past and present, including Maurice Ravel, Igor Stravinsky, George Gershwin
