Interview by Shannon Lawlor Hidden Orchestra is the solo studio project of multi-instrumentalist and composer Joe Acheson, currently based in Brighton, UK. Hidden Orchestra’s live performances have featured an array of rotating musicians since the project’s formation in Edinburgh, Scotland. In a live setting, Acheson is usually joined on stage
ambient / Barcelona / Brighton / Classical / electronica / experimental / Hidden Orchestra / Jazz / Joe Acheson / Post-Rock / Scotland / Tru Thoughts / United Kingdom
David Corney, aka Hyetal will release third album Youth & Power this October. Originally part of Bristol’s dubstep scene, Corney has described his latest nine-track offering as experimental-pop, including live instrumentation as well as a debut vocal performance. The new album, Youth & Power will be released on Other/other, a
electronica / experimental / Hyetal / New Album Release / Other/other / Pop
We figured this is a nice way to get you into the ambient Christmas spirit, with a peaceful new mix from German experimental producer Nils Frahm. Simply entitled ‘Nils Frahm Xmas Mix 2016,’ it features tracks by Beethoven, Marlene Dietrich and Billie Holiday. Throw it on, kick back and let
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
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
Interview by Shannon Lawlor Medicine Boy are an alternative rock band hailing from Cape Town, South Africa. The band was formed in 2014 by Andre Leo and Lucy Kruger, and later joined on stage by drummer Werner von Waltsleben. Dubbed as ‘dream-noise’, Medicine Boy meld elements of dream-pop and noise-rock
Interview by Shannon Lawlor Jenny Dison aka LUMA is an experimental-electronic artist hailing from Johannesburg, South Africa. Fusing together elements of dream-pop, deep-house and electronica, LUMA’s ability to mesmer is evident in her music alone. Joined live on stage by multi-instrumentalist Alex Leeu, Dison has collaborated with notable local artists,
Dream-Pop / Electronic / Endless Daze / experimental / House / Interview / Jenny Dison / Johannesburg / LUMA / South Africa
Interview by Shannon Lawlor Twin Weaver are a four piece alternative band hailing from Cape Town, South Africa. Their music can be best described as a majestic stir of genres such as alternative-pop and ‘90s inspired shoegazing akin to that of Slowdive and My Bloody Valentine. To date, Twin Weaver
Alternative / Cape Town / Endless Daze / experimental / Interview / Psychedelic / Shoegaze / South Africa / Twin Weaver
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
electronica / experimental / IDM / music news / norway / sgrow
Interview by Shannon Lawlor Matthieu Auriacombe aka Hello Beautiful is an electronic producer and musician currently based in Pretoria, South Africa. Since 2013, Hello Beautiful has released a number of collaborations and remixes, as well as two EPs and a self-titled full-length album. Hello Beautiful initially formed as side-project pseudonym,
