Archive: september 13, 2008

The Walrus Turns 1 Today!

Yes it's true, today is our birthday! It's hard to believe that it has been a year since our first post!
Thanks to all who have contributed to the success of the blog, to all those who link to us, read our posts and send their music! We will continue to provide cool stuff in the coming year!
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Remix of the Week: Bjork - "Dull Flame Of Desire" (Modeselektor's Rmx For Boys)

The slow and crushing beats of Modeselektor's new "for boys" remix of Bjork's "Dull Flame of Desire," from her newest Volta, recall the sorely missed heyday of IDM, aka dance music you couldn't really dance to. The vocals of Bjork and Antony (guest vox) are chopped to bits and stutter along to the acid... Read more

Lose Yourself in Philip Jeck's "Unveiled"

If you don't know about Philip Jeck, you really should. This guy has been doing really interesting things with old vinyl for years. Like experimentalist Fennesz, Jeck creates noisy, lo-fi textures with subtle, micro-melodies woven in. Though it may be difficult to grasp at first, it soon becomes spellbinding... Read more

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Sep 12 The Feeling - Join With Us - Single Review

The musical equivalent of the credit crunch is happening in the Indie scene at the moment, and it seems The Feeling may be ..er.. feeling the pinch. Join With Us is the title track from the band’...

Sep 12 Leon Jackson - Don’t Call This Love - Single Review

The long-awaited and marginally hyped second single from Leon Jackson is hitting the stores in October. Let’s just remind ourselves of what we said last Christmas when Leon was storming the chart...

Sep 11 Recommended: The Good Natured

A reader shot us an email this afternoon to share the amazing electro-songwriting talents of Sarah McIntosh. Sarah performs and records under the name of The Good Natured. So good was the nature of the...

Sep 10 Alice In Chains return with new frontman, new album

You can’t stop the rock reunions. Alice In Chains are the latest act to reform, despite the sticky issue of having a deceased lead singer. It’s been 13 years since the band’s last album...

Sep 9 Pop Chart Round-up - 7 September 2008

Yikes! Can you believe our last chart run-down was way back in June? We’re sure you understand, folks. When the pop chart doesn’t change substantially from week to week, is there any point...

Sep 9 Album Review: Lucas Hudgins - The World Left Is Mine

You won’t find soaring vocals, full-bodied production, loud arrangements, or a hint of pop on The World Left Is Mine. In fact, you’re unlikely to even hear Lucas Hudgins’ name mentioned...

Sep 8 Warped Tour 2008 / Home Depot Center / 08.17.08

This year, like last, I was able to catch the Warped Tour on their final day out in Carson, CA. However, unlike last year, I enjoyed the lineup a lot more. The bands were better, the energy was higher...

Sep 8 Aaron Watson - “Love Makin’ Song”

Anything described as amped-up country is typically nothing more than rock with a dash of twang (usually contrived), but in the case of Aaron Watson’s latest single, “Love Makin’ Song...

Sep 8 Album Review: Ralph Stanley II - This One Is Two

A traditional country album laced with bluegrass sensibilities, This One Is Two is neither glamorous nor expected—among names like Randy Travis and Patty Loveless, both of whom released outstanding new...