It’s been six years since Frazier Chorus has put out a new album, and perhaps no one is more surprised by the return than the groups’s one remaining member, Tim Freeman. Singer/songwriter Freeman had pretty much given up on performing and was going to focus on composing songs for other people to sing. But much … Read more
Boston’s Women of Sodom have become well known for their intense live shows, which have a strong S&M edge and are on the verge of being performance art. On “Boots,” they prove to adapt surprisingly well to the audio-only environment and show they can cut it as a “band.” With several ex-Flail members on the … Read more
“It’s heading towards the millennium,” said 12 Rounds member Atticus Ross, “so we’re taking advantage of what we can.” What Ross is referring to is the way he and bandmate Claudia Sarne are combining the punk edge of their band’s previous incarnation with their programming and production skills. He admitted that the band “didn’t play … Read more
In addition to launching the careers of a new generation of young musicians, the explosion of house and techno re-invigorated the interest of many artists who had grown tired of traditional music. 777 are a good example. In the ’70s, members Steve Hillage and Miquette Giraudy were part of the France-based rock band Gong. But … Read more
Long before “alternative” became just another label in the mainstream music industry, Siouxsie and the Banshees were proving that it was possible for an unusual band to find success. Without the aid of excessive promotion, the band managed to build up quite a following, something that made them an ideal choice for the first Lollapalooza … Read more
After spending nine years apart, General Public have finally re-united to release a new album, “Rub It Better.” Comprised of former English Beat members Ranking Roger and Dave Wakeling, General Public are masters at creating catchy pop songs with a strong ska influence. The duo originally decided to start working together again about two and … Read more
It’s been a long wait for “Morning Dove White,” the debut album of One Dove, but thankfully all the hype and high expectations are entirely warranted. One Dove manage to fuse dance beats with guitars and ethereal keyboards and vocals like no one else has done in the past. Their dreamy sound manages to incorporate … Read more
As both a DJ and musician, Richie Hawtin has been one of the biggest driving forces behind electronic dance music in recent years. Never content repeating himself or sounding like anyone else, Hawtin’s music constantly pushes techno into uncharted territory. With his label, +8, he has given such artists as Vapourspace the exposure they deserve. … Read more
If there’s one thing that Lesley Rankine wants to make perfectly clear it is that she is NOT Ruby. Sure, she’s the only one pictured on the “Salt Peter” album cover and she is the one out doing live shows to support it. But Ruby is still very much a duo, comprised of former Silverfish … Read more
Trends come and go, but Saint Etienne’s pure pop sound makes them a band that is sure to be around for a long time. Sure, they absorb elements of whatever path dance music seems to be taking, but they always place content over style. As a result, they create songs that are both catchy and … Read more