Vik Sohonie is journalist, cultural commentator, DJ and self-confessed “crate digger” whose record collection contains rare and recondite material from across the world. The former contributor to Slate is also the founder of Ostinato Records, who on Friday released a searing compilation called Synthesize The Soul: Astro-Atlantic Hypnotica From The
The release date has been confirmed for March. Their album was recorded at the London studio of Pulp’s Steve Mackey, and will be distributed in all formats, including red vinyl and limited cassette editions of 150. The first 1000 vinyl pre-orders of the album will also receive a bonus one-sided
On October 12th, event guide Songkick’s CEO and founder sent out a statement to artists and managers that the company will cease all operations on October 31st. Songkick chief Matt Jones has thanked all artists, agents, managers, promoters, venues, partners and “now nearly all former employees if CrowdSurge and Songkick.”
With the drama of a cinematic crescendo and the intimacy of a lover’s whisper, Missincat performs balancing acts of beauty and bravery on a tightrope suspended between hope and despair. MissinCat has released her first single, ‘Mother’ off her upcoming EP Forces. The track features a collaboration with La Boum
Headlining The Playground event at The Steelyard, we touch base with the duo about the collaboration turned lifestyle they’ve created, insight into their panic induced amount of caffeine in the studios and the mantras they say before stage. Is the collaboration between Lady Starlight and Surgeon an ongoing project or
UK techno titan Rebekah is releasing a debut full-length album, called Fear Paralysis, a full 13 years after the release of her first 12-inch back in 2004. The record follows three other recent EPs put out by Soma Records, Confined Heart, Code Black and Anxiety, as well as some high-profile
PVT (formerly Pivot) are an Australian/British band made-up of three members. PVT released their debut album, Make Me Love You, in August 2005. It was well-received, thanks to widespread support on alternative radio and a nomination for a J Award by national youth broadcaster Triple J. In late 2005, the
Michelangelo‘s marble quarry, the Lorano Marble Cave is the stunning background to The Ghibertins‘ new single ‘I’m War‘ set for release on 13th October. Filmed on location at one of the most the breathtaking, inspiring locations, the Lorano Marble Cave in Carrara, Italy and directed by Json Adriani, the official music video for ‘I’m War’ is an exhilarating roller-coaster ride of emotion
Alternative / Indie / Italy / Milan / Mob Sound Records / music video / Rock / The Ghibertins
The relation of sound and architecture has been a recurring theme across the centuries. The earliest examples of sound design stem from the interaction of human voice and various architectural spaces used for worship and ritual. It is these sonic reflections on ritual that are at the root of the
Since confirming the release of Damage and Joy, The Jesus & Mary Chain’s first new album since 1998, they have also now announced an extensive run of UK tour dates for next year in support of the album. The band reformed to play Coachella Festival in 2007 but no new
