Scott Walker remembered
❉ Ange Chan looks back on the unpredictable career of Scott Walker, who died today.
4AD
Palm Ghosts – ‘Architecture’ reviewed
❉ “Forward thinking, aware, stately and balanced – sounds like a piece of architecture to me alright!”, writes Eoghan Lyng of Nashville-based outfit Palm Ghosts’ new album.
A.R. Kane marks 30th anniversary of ‘69′ by launching debut Jübl release
❉ This week A.R.Kane’s Rudy Tambala announced that the seminal trio will now go by the moniker JÜBL, starting with their debut release ‘Thinking Sweet’
Beautiful Chaos: Kristin Hersh Interview
❉ We catch up with the alt-rock legend ahead of her UK tour, sharing a new track from her forthcoming album.
Premiere: Mary and The Ram — ‘The Cross’ Video
❉ Mixed by legendary producer John Fryer of 4AD fame and This Mortal Coil.
I Speak Machine – ‘Zombies 1985’ reviewed
❉ An abrasive and ethereal love letter to the pioneers of industrial and electronica.
Fool the World: The Pixies’ Trompe le Monde
❉Proustian remembrances of things past, this particular musical madeleine being the Pixies’ Trompe Le Monde.
Reissue Roundup #3
❉ Our series on noteworthy recent reissues, including the new Prince collection.
Reissue Roundup #2
❉ We give you the lowdown on some noteworthy recent vinyl reissues. This month: Dead Can Dance, Bowie, Pink Floyd.