Pop Will Eat Itself return with “New Noise Designed By A Sadist”
Graham Crabb talks about the return and new line-up of Pop Will Eat Itself.
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Douglas J McCarthy of Nitzer Ebb talks about his solo album “Kill Your Friends”
Interview with Nitzer Ebb member Douglas J. McCarthy about his debut solo album, “Kill Your Friends.”
An interview with Laurence “Lol” Tolhurst, founding member of The Cure
Laurence “Lol” Tolhurst, a founding member of The Cure has released 3 albums with his wife Cindy Levinson under the name Levinhurst. The following interview was conducted in 2004 around their “Perfect Life” album. Going into it, did you have a clear idea of what you wanted to do with this project? Lol Tolhurst: “Well, … Read more
Rhys Fulber interviewed about the debut Conjure One album
Rhys Fulber has been involved in quite a variety of musical projects over the years, ranging from being a member of Front Line Assembly/Delerium (and the various off-shoots) to producing Fear Factory. Now he’s back with Conjure One, a project that continues in the direction of the past few Delerium albums. The self-titled debut CD, … Read more
Grandmaster Flash
In the worlds of hip hop and dance music, the innovation and influence of Grandmaster Flash in undeniable. His pioneering mixing skills transformed the turntable into true ‘instrument,’ and his ability to get a crowd moving has made his DJ sets legendary. Flash is back with ‘Essential Mix: Classic Edition,’ a superb mix CD that … Read more
Ladytron
Influences of early synth-pop and electro are highly apparent in the music of Ladytron, but they are far from being a retro band. On their debut full-length cd, “604,” they successfully drew from the past to create a highly unique, futuristic sound. Their sonic palette often sounds like it could have been used to create … Read more
Mark Mothersbaugh talks about Devo and the Wipeouters side project
The story goes that in 1966 future members of Devo formed a highly influential surf band called The Wipeouters. So pioneering were they that some people question whether such acts as The Beach Boys, Jan & Dean, and Dick Dale could have possibly accomplished what they did without The Wipeouters paving the way. But as … Read more
Anne Dudley and Paul Morley discuss The Art Of Noise
An interview with Anne Dudley and Paul Morley of The Art Of Noise, conducted when they were releasing “The Seduction of Claude Debussy” in 1999. It’s been a long time since The Art Of Noise put out an album. Why release a new one now? Anne: “I think the power of an idea. There’s nothing … Read more
Budgie interviewed about The Creatures
Initially, The Creatures was a side project for Siouxsie and the Banshees members Siouxsie Sioux and Budgie. But when that the Banshees have called it a day, The Creatures became the duo’s primary musical venture. By forming their own label, Sioux Records, the group strived to do everything on their own terms, avoiding any kind … Read more
Laika – interview with Margaret Fielder and Guy Fixsen
Taking their name from the first dog in space, British duo Laika have a warm, dreamy sound that brings together a wide variety of styles. Sometimes eerie synth sounds share the spotlight with crisp live percussion and sparkling melodies. The group came together in August 1993, after Margaret Fiedler parted company with Moonshake (“It wasn’t … Read more