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Old Man Gloom (Photo: Jason Hellmann)

Stream Old Man Gloom’s New Album and Read Their Commentary

When Aaron Turner made us a mixtape last February, the former ISIS frontman made sure to mention a “secret record coming out in the spring” that’d be bigger than his recent one-off releases with Mamiffer, Locrian and Circle. The restless singer/guitarist wasn’t kidding. As you’re about to witness, the almighty Old Man Gloom return with […]
Amon Tobin

Amon Tobin Announces ISAM Live 2.0 Tour, Shares Box Set Song

Now that his limited box set is sold out, Amon Tobin has moved onto the next phase of his ISAM project: the ISAM Live 2.0 tour, featuring an enhanced set with “new audio and visual elements.” That includes material from Tobin’s next Two Fingers album, which is set to hit shops this fall through Big […]
Nas - 'The Don' single

LISTEN: Nas, “The Don (Massive Attack Remix)”

As reported on FACT last Saturday, Nas is set to release his tenth album, Life is Good, on July 17th through Def Jam. Pre-order your vinyl copy here. The eagerly anticipated effort features production work from Swizz Beats, No I.D., Saleem Remi and more, as well as guest appearances from Mary J. Blige, Anthony Hamilton […]
Eli Keszler

Eli Keszler’s Favorite Music Books

Words ELI KESZLER I sometimes wonder if more of my ideas come from words than from music or images. Everything starts with an observation, and then is translated into words and back into something else. Which I guess is a form of observation again. I know ultimately what I make comes out of some intuition, […]

PRIMER: Polysick’s Favorite Experimental Italian Records

Primer is self-titled‘s ongoing series of guides to our favorite artists, subgenres and scenes. This week, Polysick–an Italian producer who’s released some killer EPs through 100% Silk, and just dropped his debut album (Digital Native) through Planet Mu–presents his favorite outre electronic records from Italy…