This interview was conducted just as Fiona Horne’s “Witchin’: A Handbook for Teen Witches” was about to come out in America. Since that time, Fiona appeared in “Mad Mad House,” a reality show on the Sci-Fi Channel. In the show, Fiona lives in a house with a Naturist(Nudist), Modern Primitive, Vampyre and Voodoo Priestes. Collectively … Read more
It’s been a long wait for new music from Johanna’s House of Glamour, but their new CD, “The Dark Flower” does not disappoint. The disc is every bit as good as 1995’s “Style Monsters” and is something that any fan of dark, atmospheric pop music will want to check out. Having experienced record company-related set-backs, … Read more
Bringing exquisite vocal arrangements to ancient poetry and prose, the Mediaeval Baebes have crafted a unique style that draws from the past yet sounds extremely fresh. The group was founded by Miranda Sex Garden vocalist Katharine Blake and currently boasts a line-up of 9 talented singers. Any notions that the medieval angle is gimmick are … Read more
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
Based around the brother and sister team of Jim and Alison Shaw, Cranes are able to successfully make dark, often haunting music that is also very catchy. Their earliest work was the cassette-only FUSE (1986), but it was the 1989 mini-LP “SELF-NON-SELF” that really started getting the attention of Britain’s music press and radio. Signing … Read more
Proving that it’s possible to rock out using harp and cello as the lead instruments, double-breasted perform with a level of intensity and professionalism that makes it seem like they’ve been playing together for years. But in reality, the group has existed for only a few months. Keeping with their quick evolution as a band, … Read more
Edition Terranova are a German trio who fuses a variety of electronic styles with the intensity of punk rock. Using their DJ sets at the Berlin club Pogo as a testing ground, they’ve assembled a superb new album, “Hitchhiking Non-Stop With No Particular Destination.” Among other things, the disc features vocals from Stereo MC’s singer … Read more
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
“Wiser,” the second album from San Francisco’s Halou, is an outstanding work of organic sounding electronic-based music. Building upon the sound of their 1999 debut, “We Only Love You,” the group has become much more focused musically. There’s increased use of live instruments this time around, and the music is expertly crafted to leave breathing … Read more
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