The Cure will be playing 30 shows in 17 European countries next Autumn, their first major tour of Europe since 2008. The band statement says “THE CURE TOUR 2016” will present Robert Smith (voice/guitar), Simon Gallup (bass), Jason Cooper (drums), Roger O’Donnell (keys) and Reeves Gabrels (guitar) as they explore
This month, Ghostly International serves up the latest offering from Detroit-based Shigeto, in the form of a 6 track EP entitled ‘Intermission’. Ghostly is known for its lucid taste in the realms of all things electronic, putting out records under the self-described and purposefully meaningless ‘avant-pop’ banner; notable label pals
Chicago’s Ultrademon (aka Albert Redwine) has announced the release of his new album Durian Rider on November 27th via The Playground Records. Early reports suggest the album draws on a wide range of influences from footwork, dubstep and synthpop to R&B, house and techno – by turns echoing Grimes, Zomby,
Run The Jewels aka El-P and Killer Mike have shared a track from their forthcoming remix album Meow The Jewels. The album’s somewhat unusual concept finds El and Mike inviting selected producers to rework tracks from last year’s Run The Jewels 2 album using only the original vocals – and
“An ultra-stylish newcomer, her crisp production style touches on the fringes of deep house while retaining an icy charm all of its own.” CLASH Link here.
It’s all go in the Sleaford Mods camp. Last week the duo made an appearance on Channel 4 News discussing music and politics; today they release a remix of ‘Tarantula Deadly Cargo’ by regular collaborator and bassist Matt Allsebrook. In addition, they are scheduled to perform at Banksy’s much-discussed Dismaland this
The third edition of French festival Convenanza, devoted to DJ and producer Andrew Weatherall, will take place on September 25th and 26th. Convenanza festival will be held at medieval castle Château Comtal in Carcassonne. Weatherall himself is set to DJ alongside Timothy J. Fairplay as The Asphodells and with Sean Johnston
“It is a rarity to find such a fresh band with such obvious authenticity and broad, retrospective lyrics. It is with that in mind that we are excited to welcome the video ‘If Fish Could Scream’” Music Week Watch here.
The Playground is proud to present a night of techno bringing together DUBFIRE collaborator OLIVER HUNTEMANN, the creator of techno JUAN ATKINS, Drumcode artists GARY BECK, GREGOR TRESHER, DUBSPEEKA and Italian live trio Agents of Time this Saturday, 22nd August. Watch live here.
On hearing the word ‘Yabba‘, most will be reminded of the name of that black market Thai drug that translates literally to ‘Madness‘. Well, Battles new track ‘The Yabba‘ is similar, both in name and in nature. The band’s first track in four years, The Yabba is seven minutes of complex loops, intricate patterns,
