Category Archives: music

3 beautifully constructed new tracks on the pampa label by one of my favourite musicians….isolée’s sound is still instantly recognisable and these tracks are a return to form after a slightly disappointing album a couple of years ago…

three new beautiful tracks by actress, following on from last year’s brilliant album R.I.P…..darren cunningham continues to do his own thing, treating us to some of the most exciting sounds in electronic music….the first track in particular is a superb … Continue reading →

the download version of autechre’s new album has just appeared, a month ahead of the scheduled date of the physical release….’ekai’ is 2 hours of stunning tracks by a duo that just seems to get better with each album….trying to … Continue reading →

this is a great new ep by powell, a wonderful sound made up of gritty electronics and r’n’b….although they have a slight retro feel to them, the tracks are unmistakably forward thinking….this is one of many great eps to start … Continue reading →

the pan label follows a great 2012 (lee gamble and heatsick spring to mind) with their first new release of the year, two fascinating 13-minute tracks by jar moff….made of layer upon layer of samples, the tracks create an intensely … Continue reading →

2 great new tracks by one of the most exciting young producers around….beneath creates tense and exhilarating beats, and takes dubstep to a more interesting place with every release….2012’s ‘illusions’ ep is also worth getting hold of….

a fantastic release from a couple of months ago that deserves a mention…lowe has created two beautiful tracks of minimal synth, layered with some bursts of percussion….the second track also features lowe’s own vocals giving a gorgeously relaxed feel to … Continue reading →

the soundtrack to peter strickland’s 2012 film is finally released on warp records….broadcast have created an atmospheric score that is an essential component to the film’s identity…..this project was the last thing trish keenan (broadcast’s singer who tragically passed away … Continue reading →

a really great year for music, here are my favourite releases: 1. Burial, Kindred EP / Truant EP 2. Scott Walker, Bish Bosch 3. Cooly G, Playing me 4. Andy Stott, Luxury Problems 5. Actress, R.I.P 6. Laurel Halo, Quarantine … Continue reading →

scott walker’s new album is yet another masterpiece….a breathtaking experiment in the limits of song, where vocals and music collide to produce the most exciting sounds….one of the boldest and best releases of the year….