“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
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
The following is an interview with Daniel Hunt of Ladytron. It was conducted on Saturday, April 15, 2006, the day after Ladytron kicked off their North American tour with a show in Washington DC. The band returned late last year with their 3rd album, “Witching Hour,” and recently released a new EP/DVD, “Extended Play.” Be … Read more
Best known for her work with M83, Morgan Kibby recently released “In Cold Blood,” the debut of her current solo project White Sea. But before M83, Morgan put out a great solo album, “…And the Moon Was Hungry…,” and formed a band called the The Romanovs around it. The following interview was done with her when … Read more
August 22, 2006 saw the US release of “MIND HOW YOU GO,” the solo debut from former Morcheeba vocalist Skye Edwards. To coincide with the release, Skye embarked on a short series of American live performances. We were able to speak with her in the New York office of her label, Cordless Recordings. NOTE – … Read more
By making it possible to bypass traditional media and distribution channels, the internet has proven to be a powerful medium for bands and music fans to connect. New artists willing to put in the effort can now reach mass audiences without a record deal, and established acts who might not get the media attention they … Read more