A Magazine for Craftmakers
COVER FLOW: Earth, ‘Angels of Darkness, Demons of Light I’
The Artist/Album: Earth, Angels of Darkness, Demons of Light I (Southern Lord, February 7) The Details: Earth’s core duo, Dylan Carlson and Adrienne Davies, channel Tinariwen and Fairport Convention alongside a new bassist (Karl Blau) and cellist (Lori Goldston, a session player for such A-list artists as David Byrne and Nirvana). Check out an interview […]
Malachai Announce Second Album, ‘Return To the Ugly Side’
Photo by Aaron Richter It’s taken one name change (from Malakai to Malachai) and repeatedly delayed reissue (see: the year that separated the domestic and import editions of the Bristol duo’s debut, Ugly Side of Love), but Domino has finally confirmed the February 22 release of Malachai’s second LP, Return To the Ugly Side. Check […]
Mogwai Share New “Rano Pano” Single, Tour Dates
[Photo by Steve Gullick] Mogwai have leaked the A-side of their first Sub Pop single, “Rano Pano.” Due out in digital/7” formats on January 18, it also includes the exclusive track “Hasenheide.” Have a taste after the jump, and mark your calendar with one of many tour dates before and after the February 15 release […]
VIDEO: Watch New Clips From Twin Sister, No Joy, Martial Canterel, and Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti
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TEST PRESSING: Listen To Demdike Stare’s Three Limited LPs
Demdike Stare–easily one of our favorite electronic artists of the past couple years–released the final LP in their vinyl-only trilogy this week, tempting us with yet another essential pressing of devilish drone tones, mossy library music, scratchy soundtrack selections, and otherworldly techno. Voices of Dust is available at Boomkat right now, but it’ll probably pop […]
NE046: Emil Amos’ Library Music Mix
Words + Mix EMIL AMOS Library music (see also: this guide) is usually thought of as film music that was made for TV channels to have on hand, filed by mood, to pull out when they needed to score various broadcasts, soap operas, etc. The records were never made available to the public, and it’s […]
DOWNLOAD THIS NOW: Depressed Buttons’ ‘Mixmeat’ Tape, Featuring Cornelius, Bob Dylan, Underworld, Boy 8-Bit and More
Check the tracklisting (via Mad Decent) after the jump…
DOWNLOAD THIS NOW: Atlas Sound’s ‘Bedroom Databank’ Albums
Photo by Andrew Parks Grab both of Bradford Cox’s self-released Bedroom Databank records after the jump…
VIDEO: Watch a Stack of Classic Nine Inch Nails Clips
Photo by Andrew Parks Nine Inch Nails quietly reissued digital/CD pressings of their debut album (1989’s Pretty Hate Machine) this week. A limited vinyl version is on the way December 7 and can be pre-ordered here. In the meantime, check out Trent Reznor’s remastered collection of classic music videos and live clips from the band’s […]