Since launching his career in the early ’80s with one-man-band electronic performances, Howard Jones has become a revered new wave icon and synth pioneer. Known for hits such as “New Song,” “What Is Love?” and “Things Can Only Get Better,” Jones has been consistently releasing music and performing for over four decades. While he has … Read more
Best known for their 1980 new wave classic “Turning Japanese,” The Vapors are back with their fourth album, Wasp in a Jar. Their second album since reuniting, it sees the band continuing to evolve on their own terms. They’re not trying to recreate the ’80s, but they’re not turning their backs on the era either. … Read more
For guitarist and songwriter Mike Baggetta, mssv is as much about discovery as it is about composition. With On And On (out March 7), the third album from his power trio with bassist Mike Watt (MINUTEMEN, fIREHOSE, The Stooges) and drummer Stephen Hodges (Tom Waits, Mavis Staples, David Lynch), the band once again took an … Read more
Slinky Vagabond’s Keanan Duffty collaborated with David Bowie and has been a regular at tribute events, so it comes as no surprise that there’s a strong Bowie influence on their latest album, The Eternal Return. But just as Bowie constantly embraced new styles without coming across as a copyist, Slinky Vagabond blends post-punk, glam, and … Read more
Forndom’s new album, Moþir (Nordvis Produktion), is an exploration of divine ambiguity, weaving together themes of creation, destruction, and renewal. The musical project of Ludvig Swärd, Forndom’s latest work forgoes purely modern elements in favor of an acoustic foundation, utilizing effects and textures to craft a sound that is both distinctive and timeless. With a … Read more
After 24 years, pioneering British hip-hop/electronic dance band Stereo MC’s are finally returning to US stages with a tour and appearance at the Cruel World festival. And while they have been consistently releasing singles and EPs on their own connected label, Stereo MC’s are hoping to finish a new album this year (their last being … Read more
Having started her career drumming with such artists as Ricky Martin, Clean Bandit, Taio Cruz, and Sam Sparro, Laura Fares (aka LAU) followed her love of electronic music by launching her own musical project and co-founding the synthpop / synthwave / retrowave label Aztec Records. The most recent LAU album, “Digital Dream,” blends retro influences … Read more
For over two decades, Alexander Hacke and Danielle de Picciotto, known together as hackedepicciotto, have been carving out a unique creative legacy defined by artistic synergy and fearless exploration. The duo’s newly released The Best of hackedepicciotto (Live in Napoli) captures the vibrant essence of their live performances, featuring reimagined tracks from all their studio … Read more
Luna Honey’s latest album, Bound, represents a turning point in their artistic evolution, capturing a raw intensity and focus that feels immediate and unfiltered. The trio—vocalist/guitarist Maura Pond, guitarist Benjamin Schurr, and bassist Levi Flack—expanded their process by stepping outside their usual home studio setup, allowing for a more organic feel and the inclusion of … Read more
Having released the single Trans / Monika in Scherben late last year, the German band Gewalt has now put out their second full-length album, Doppeldenk. Drawing from industrial, post-punk, new wave, and German Wut Wave, Gewalt maintains their unique style while constantly pushing their sound in creative directions. It’s a flawless combination of raw intensity … Read more