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It’s always refreshing when a meeting of musical minds yields unique and unpredictable results – take for instance the slo-mo indie that came from Isis & Aereogramme or the occasionally-beautiful but often crushing Sunn O))) & Boris collaboration album, “Altar”.
Both Tim Hecker and Daniel Lopatin (Oneohtrix Point Never) are
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Those savage purveyors of angular fear Monster Island have released ‘ETHER WIP+’; the third single to be taken from their forthcoming album ‘The Retaining Wall’ and as with previous singles taken from the album, there’s a ludicrous video to accompany it…
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Manchester’s garage punk loonatics Brown Brogues have just revealed their latest video for forthcoming album track ‘May I Walk With You’ and yes, you may.
Filmed in their native Wigan by our very own Scenewipe masterminds Plastic Zoo, the video explores the split personality of frontman Mark Vernon … Read on
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On Beans on Toast’s Wikipedia page, it candidly and somewhat aggressively states, “he sings about sex, drugs and politics”. His latest album “Fishing For A Thank You” departs from this rock and roll checklist in a distinctly more woolly fashion. He is sickeningly loved up.
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Well, winter’s here. I realised this last Friday night as I was attempting to locate the correct entrance for Passion Pit’s stop off at the Manchester Academy. From what I gather there were four shows happening at the Academy that night, so after three wrong doors and almost ending … Read on
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Peter Kasen was born in Miami, FL and is a Guitarist, Singer and Songwriter. He began his solo music career in 2005 in Berkeley, California under the moniker of “Propel“. Not wanting to be lumped in as just another man with a guitar, and giving the music an … Read on
Monster Island will be launching new album “The Retaining Wall” by playing some songs off it. Joining them will be Total Victory from Wigan.
We are informed that ”if you haven’t heard of them you fucking well should have”.
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‘When I was seven years old, my father bought me a bicycle…’
Not really.
At least, I don’t think so. Over pre-gig drinks in The Castle, my +1 tonight used this as an example of the sort of tenuous intro Pitchfork writers use to start-off reviews. Being as the … Read on
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