Back in the days before internet video, watching syndicated and cable tv music shows was a good way to check out up-and-coming bands. Below is a clip of NIN lip-synching “Down In It” and doing a surprisingly good job of getting into it.
Joined by by Shirley Manson (Garbage), Matt Walker (Filter, Smashing Pumpkins, Morrissey) and others for benefit gig.
Lesley Rankine has announced that she is working on new Ruby material.
New instrumental album is packaged with exclusive in-game content.
On June 30, 2012, Ghostigital released a new album, “Division of Culture & Tourism.” They’ve posted a video for the track “Scary Scary,” which features a guest appearance from Alan Vega of Suicide. Ghostigital is comprised of Einar Örn (of the Sugarcubes) and artist/musician Curver. Chaos Control interviewed Einar a few years back – you … Read more
On August 28th, The Orb will be releasing “THE ORBSERVER,” a full collaboration with reggae/dub pioneer Lee “Scratch” Perry. In addition to new material, it will feature re-workings of a classic from each party (“Police And Thieves,” which Perry produced for Junior Murvin in 1976, and The Orb’s “Little Fully Clouds.”) The album will be … Read more
VCMG is a new project that marks the first time Vince Clarke (Erasure / Yazoo / Depeche Mode) and Martin L. Gore (Depeche Mode) have worked together since 1981. “I’ve been getting into and listening to a lot of minimal dance music and I got really intrigued by all the sounds,” said Clarke in a … Read more
A revamped version of Pop WIll Eat Itself will be releasing a new album, “New Noise Designed By A Sadist,” on October 3. A UK tour will begin October 12 at the Glasgow Garage. Co-frontman Graham Crabb is the only returning member, with the band rounded out by co-vocalist Mary Byker (Gaye Bykers On Acid), … Read more
Cello rock legends Rasputina have put out a CD of previously unreleased ‘rarities and neglected items.’ The 14 track “Great American Gingerbread” features the following: “Coraline” from the Neil Gaiman tribute album Where’s Neil When You Need Him? “Skeleton Bang” appeared the charity album Colours Are Brighter in 2006 (on Rough Trade) Score for “On … Read more
“Beautiful Burnout,” a production from the National Theatre of Scotland and Frantic Assembly that features the music of Underworld, is making it’s US debut at St. Ann’s Warehouse in Brooklyn. The show runs from Feb 25 – March 27. For more info, and to get tickets, visit the St. Ann’s Warehouse website.