Dance-pop legends LCD Soundsystem are back after hiatus with brand new album titled American Dream, the band’s first release in seven years after 2010’s This Is Happening, once again they find themselves rewriting history. On May 5th 2017, LCD Soundsystem initially premiered two new songs simultaneously as a digital “double-A-side
Created over the span of two years and recorded entirely in his bedroom in San Francisco, Giraffage’s debut album chronicles a personal journey of self healing, with different periods in his life highlighted through each song. Featuring artists such as Japanese Breakfast and Body Language’s Angelica Bess among others, the
Sgrow is a musical collaboration between vocalist Vilde Nupen and electronic musician Kristoffer Lislegaard based in Oslo, Norway. Their experimental electronic approach represents a new and exciting contribution to the Norwegian electronica scene. Sgrow’s universe of sound is made up by processed guitars, synthesizers, drum machines, experimental field recordings and
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By Mo Hafeez Portico Quartet, even for those with their ears to the ground of the jazz scene, will not be a familiar household name to most – this is despite them holding a Mercury Prize nomination for their debut effort Knee-Deep in the North Sea. Jazz, electronica and ambient
Interview by Shannon Lawlor Matthew Barnes, aka Forest Swords is an experimental electronic musician and producer hailing from Liverpool, UK. Since 2010, Forest Swords has released numerous EPs and two full length albums; Engravings which was released in 2013 via Tri Angle, and 2017’s Compassion released via Ninja Tune, which
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Icelandic artist Björk has released a public statement revealing sexual harassment allegations against an unnamed Danish film director – most likely in response to Hollywood’s recent scandal involving film director Harvey Weinstein. In the online statement posted directly via her own Facebook fan page, Björk went on to say: “I
E1 – a new London club will open it’s doors at the end of the year. Located in Wapping, at 110 Pennington Street in London, the space formerly known as Studio Spaces will be officially opening it’s doors on Sunday, December 31st at 9pm. The old factory warehouse space will
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Zak Khutoretsky better known as DVS1 has compiled a selection of tracks for the next fabric 96 mix. Due for release in December, the 29-track mix features artists such as Steffi, Steve Bicknell and Mark Broom. A number of tracks are forthcoming on Khutoretsky’s HUSH and Mistress Labels with new
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Interview by Shannon Lawlor Paul Ritch is a Parisian producer and DJ who has since 2006 been a prominent gear in the machine of techno and electronica. Ritch’s minimalistic approach to crafting deep, thought provoking electronic music is the key to his essence; yet the atmosphere he bestows is a
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Sam Shepherd aka Floating Points is back with a brand new EP containing 19 minutes of new material. Titled Ratio, the EP drops on October 19th via Pluto – Shepherd’s own imprint. Available on both vinyl or as digital download, Shepherd went on to explain: “Squeezing 19 mins onto one
