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Red Snapper announce Wonky Bikes EP

21 March 2015

Red Snapper - Wonky Bikes

Last year Red Snapper released the outstanding Hyena, which was one of our Album Picks of 2014. So we’re excited to know they are following it up with a new EP called Wonky Bikes. A mind-blowing live version of the main track, originally lifted from Hyena, is offered in the EP. As the press release describes, the band injected the live cut “with a seething dose of voodoo funk that perfectly encapsulates the raw, live Red Snapper sound.”.
The EP also features a remix by the band’s drummer Rich Thair of his favourite album track, ‘Traffic’ and a remix by Saint Petersburg based DJ and producer Kito Jempere of ‘Blue Chest’. Grab the EP when it drops on April 27th via Lo Recordings and now get dancing with the live version of ‘Wonky Bikes’.

Brian – Uncanny Opera

by Joely Berf - 18 March 2015

Brian - "These Are the Things We Do"

Brian. I know a lot of Brians. A tough name to Google. “Brian.”  Ha.  “Brian Bandcamp.” Nope. “Brian Bandcamp New York.” You have to know what you’re looking for. This Brian, the elusive Brian, is best found with a link:

Brian.

Brian’s 2014 album, Brian, is an emotional journey through the uncanny valley: mesmerizing synthesizer soundscapes and passionate computer generated vocals. It feels both synthetic, and eerily sincere.

Here is a music video for the song ‘These Are the Things We Do’, animated by Brian himself.

Waterstrider share title track from upcoming album Nowhere Now

16 March 2015

Waterstrider

We’ve been highly anticipating the release of Nowhere Now, the debut album from Waterstrider, following their excellent singles ‘Calliope’ and ‘White Light’. The Oakland based five-piece know how to keep us excited and have just shared the album’s title track, a catchy and sunny affair that is bound to make you dance into Spring. Listen to ‘Nowhere Now’ below and be sure to nab the album when it’s out on April 6th in the UK and April 7th in the US.


Waterstrider’s upcoming Nowhere Now is now available to pre-order on their bandcamp.

William Ryan Fritch unveils video for ‘Unholy Frames’ feat. Origamibiro

13 March 2015

William Ryan Fritch feat Origamibiro - Unholy Frames

William Ryan Fritch‘s recently released album Revisionist, part of the Leave Me Sessions which celebrates and compiles his immense compositions and songs, saw him partnering with other stellar artists and bands. We had already heard the song ‘Still’ featuring Esmé Patterson and now Fritch is offering a fittingly enchanting time-lapsing video to accompany ‘Unholy Frames’, written collaboratively with Origamibiro. Rett Rogers and Andrew Busti direct.


Revisionist is out now via Lost Tribe Sound.

Kuba Kapsa announces Vantdraught 10 Vol. 1

11 March 2015

Kuba Kapsa - Vantdraught

Vantdraught, a series of projects of modern classical music, is the latest effort Polish pianist and composer Kuba Kapsa has been working on. Comes April, Kapsa will release the first part of it, Vantdraught 10 Vol.1, via Denovali. Drawing inspiration from classical minimalists and early 20th century composers, Vantdraught 10 was written for ten classical instruments – 4 violins, 2 violas, cello, vibraphone, marimba and piano, and recorded at the concert studios of Radio Gdansk with musicians from Polish ensembles like Neoquartet and Kwartludium.

“Vibraphone, piano and marimba are written in a “push-pull” combination, being the rhythmical base for every piece,”, explains the press release, “while strings are instantly “questioning and answering” each other whether being supportive to the rhythm or used for the presentation of themes.”.

Kapsa is offering a first taste ahead of the album’s release, the magically vibrant and absorving ‘No. 4’. Here it is.

Liturgy share new cut from upcoming album The Art Work

10 March 2015
Photo: Erez Avissar

Photo: Erez Avissar

We’re getting excintingly close to the release of Liturgy‘s third album, The Ark Work. The effort is due out on March 24th via Thrill Jockey. The Brooklyn based band had already shared the mighty first single ‘Quetzalcoatl’, and if the latest mind-blowing single ‘Reign Array’ is anything to go by, we’re in for a hell of a treat with The Art Work. Take a listen now.

Liturgy are embarking on a world tour, starting in North America this spring. The band will head to Europe in late May, for several dates including a London show on June 11th at Electrowerkz. Check all the tour dates and info here.