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DOWNLOAD THIS NOW: Rafael Anton Irisarri Live In London, Plus Listen To Collabs With Benoit Pioulard, Fennesz & Goldmund
You may remember Rafael Anton Irisarri from his stellar Needle Exchange mix as the Sight Below. If not, let’s just say the first three tracks are This Mortal Coil, the Durutti Column, and the Cure, and the rest–all live vinyl blends, mind you–maintains a moonlit feel that’s perfect for the defrosted days ahead. As for […]
Jeff Mangum Curates the December Edition of All Tomorrow’s Parties With Young Marble Giants, The Raincoats and More
Fresh off his forthcoming appearances in Asbury Park, Jeff Mangum has agreed to curate All Tomorrow’s Parties in the coastal town of Minehead. Set to touch down in Somerset county on December 2-4, the bill includes multiple solo acoustic sets from the Neutral Milk Hotel frontman and the following:
TEST PRESSING: Stream ‘We’re New Here’, Jamie xx’s Flawless Collection of Gil Scott-Heron Remixes
We’re New Here drops on March 8 through XL. You can pre-order the vinyl version now here.
NOW PLAYING: Brian Eno, ‘Apollo: Atmospheres & Soundtracks’
The Artist/Album: Brian Eno, Apollo: Atmospheres & Soundtracks (EG, 1983) A Short Review: We’ve been trying to tear through Rick Moody’s rather absurd/rambling Four Fingers of Death book for the past month or so, and while we’re about 100 pages from the finish line, we prefer the first half of his two-part doorstop by far. […]
COMING SOON: Autechre, ‘EPS 1991 – 2002 Box Set’
The Artist/Album: Autechre, EPS 1991 – 2002 (Warp, April 11) The Details: Available now as a digital bundle on iTunes and Bleep, or as a deluxe CD package in mid-April, EPS 1991 – 2002 is exactly that–a daunting collection of Autechre rarities that spread 12 EPs over five distinct discs. Lest you still think that […]
NE054: An Exclusive Stellar OM Source Mix
Our latest Needle Exchange entry comes from Christelle Gualdi, the synth sculptor responsible for Stellar OM Source and its recent Trilogy Select record. The carefully curated collection is essential listening for anyone who’s ever imagined a re-cut Blade Runner, featuring an alternate score by James Ferraro, Emeralds, Laurel Halo, James Ferraro, and the Focus Group. […]
VIDEO: Led Er Est, “Port Isabel”
Better late than never, the House Plants-directed video for “Port Isabel” rescues a Led Er Est staple from their sorely overlooked Dust On Common record. Be on the lookout for a new Led Er Est 12” on Captured Tracks in the coming months. In the meantime, here are a couple more clips from the Brooklyn […]