A new album from Stereo Total is always a breath of fresh air, as the Berlin-based duo are masters at crafting catchy pop songs that are also very unusual sounding. French chanson, low-fi rock, weird electronic noises, multi-lingual lyrics, and odd song structures are just a few things one might hear in a Stereo Total … Read more
Karl Hyde talks about ” Oblivion With Bells,” online music releases, film scoring, and more.
The Young Gods have returned with a new cd, “Super Ready/Fragmente” and on May 4, 2007 did a special acoustic show at the Swiss Institute in New York. Since sampling and sound manipulation have been such a big part of the Young Gods style, the idea of them performing on acoustic instruments may seem surprising. … Read more
“I like to do very emotional things, and fear is such an intense emotion,” says film composer Brian Reitzell (“Lost In Translation”, “Friday Night Lights”) on his desire to do a horror movie. After considering numerous projects, he decided to take on “30 Days of Night” as his first film in that genre. To capture … Read more
Fully embracing synth pop but giving it a modern edge, Freezepop creates some of the most addictively catchy electronic music out there. Their music has a strong sense of fun, with cleverly humorous lyrics and bouncy synth lines. While their sound is bound to appeal to New Wave fans, it must be noted that Freezepop … Read more
Goon Moon is a collaboration between Jeordie White (current Nine Inch Nails touring member, formerly ‘Twiggy Ramirez’ of Marilyn Manson) and Chris Goss (Masters Of Reality, producer for such bands as Kyuss and Queens of the Stone Age). Rounded out by drummer Zach Hill, the group had it’s first release, “Got a Brand New Egg … Read more
Thanks to independently developed software such as Nanoloop and Little Sound DJ, the Nintendo Game Boy has turned into the instrument of choice for a growing number of electronic musicians. While the Game Boy’s 8-bit sound chip is somewhat limited, it has a warm, crunchy sound that works well when taken beyond the context of … Read more
The following is an email interview with Carmen Rosa, a British band who shares their rhythm section with the Cranes live line-up. While the connection has helped spread the word about Carmen Rosa, the band has more than enough talent and originality to stand up on their own. Their recently released debut album, “You Only … Read more
Featuring former Sugarcubes member Einar Örn, Ghostigital creates unusual free-formed music that makes extensive use of cut-up techniques.
Having given up on record labels, at least for the time being, Halou is back with a new self-released CD, “Wholeness and Separation.” (street date of May 23, 2006) Their third full-length album, “Wholeness and Separation” once again features highly organic sounding electronic tracks and breathtaking vocals. Based in San Francisco, Halou is comprised husband … Read more