A Magazine for Craftmakers
NOW PLAYING: No Joy, ‘Ghost Blonde’
The Artist/Album: No Joy, Ghost Blonde (Mexican Summer, 2010) A Short Review: The Raveonettes’ Sune Rose Wagner must have had one thought while mixing No Joy’s debut album: ‘And I thought we were loud.’ By wallowing in pools of distortion and smothering their candied melodies in asymmetric arrangements, the Montreal-based duo keeps listeners guessing far […]
DOWNLOAD THIS NOW: Tim Hecker, ‘Hatred of Music I’
When it comes to the crowded arena of laptop artistes, Tim Hecker can basically do no wrong in our eyes. His latest LP (Ravedeath, 1972, out February 15 on Kranky) is no exception. In fact, it may be one of his finest ambient storm efforts yet, rounded out by the immaculate mastering of James Plotkin […]
SPV Ready Limited Box Set of Popol Vuh’s Herzog Soundtracks
Popol Vuh‘s essential string of Werner Herzog soundtracks (Heart of Glass, Aguirre, Nosferatu, Fitzcarraldo and Cobra Verde) are getting dropped in a limited box set later this month. Available January 25 through SPV, the 5,000-strong pressing includes a 98-page hardback book of rare photos and liner notes and a long box that reminds us of […]
NOW PLAYING: DJ Cam, ‘Mad Blunted Jazz’
The Artist/Album: DJ Cam, Mad Blunted Jazz (Shadow, 1996) A Short Review: Here’s a little story that must be told, of a time where “downtempo” didn’t mean Buddha bars and apple martinis. More like a smoky blend of chunky breaks and street-seasoned samples. The perfect start to another long week, really, albeit one that’s out […]
DOWNLOAD THIS NOW: Yelle, “Safari Disco Club”
Photo by Andrew Parks Now here’s a name we haven’t heard in a while: Yelle, the bi-lingual Parisian pop star who got her start on Kitsuné but eventually landed on the approval matrix of Jessica Alba, Katy Perry and Perez Hilton. Yeah. Anyway, her second album, Safari Disco Club, will be out via Cooperative USA/Downtown […]
Toro Y Moi and Cloud Nothings Announce Split 7”, Tour
The Tour: 1/19 New York, NY – Mercury Lounge 3/11 Athens, GA – 40 Watt 3/12 Atlanta, GA – Drunken Unicorn 3/13 New Orleans, LA – Circle Bar 3/14 Houston, TX – Fitzgeralds 3/15 McAllen, TX – M.P.M. Fest 3/16-18 Austin, TX – SXSW 3/19 Dallas, TX – Club Dada 3/21 Tempe, AZ – Sail […]
VIDEO: Go Behind the Scenes of the Dodos’ ‘No Color’ LP
See below, and read more about the band’s fourth full-length record at Pitchfork…
DOWNLOAD THIS NOW: ‘Albuterol’, a Classic Disco Edit Mix By Mike Simonetti and Johnny Jewel of Italians Do It Better
The back story and official tracklisting, via Johnny Jewel…
DOWNLOAD THIS NOW: Mogwai, “San Pedro”
Mogwai‘s Sub Pop debut, Hardcore Will Never Die, But You Will, hits stores on February 15. You can pre-order the double LP pressing at a discount now here.