LA based quintet Here Lies Man are crossing the pond this winter to warm us with their brilliant brew of West African rhythms and heavy rock. Kicking off in Amsterdam’s Paradiso on February 22nd, the tour includes a show in London on March 7th at Moth Club. On the back of their second self-titled album released last spring, Here Lies Man are “performing a psychedelic requiem for the living”, as they put it themselves. For a taste of what you’re in for, take a listen to the album’s phenomenal and fiery ‘So Far Away’.
Here Lies Man is out now on RidingEasy Records
Why The Eye? release self titled debut album
We came across the tribal, propulsive and hypnotic sounds of Brussels’ Why The Eye? at the tail end of last year and we’re picking their eponymous album to start 2018 on a high. An unconventional and quirky band known for their musically and visually ecstatic live shows, Why The Eye?’s music brims with mystery and celebration, with its four masked members playing only home-made instruments, like the microdrukit, the lamellophone or the likembe. For a taste of their paleo-futuristic techno, take a listen to ‘Plastique’ and ‘Free Gluten’ now.
Why The Eye?’s self-titled debut album is out now through Angstrom and Plynt on all usual formats and also in the form of a specially brewed ale with a download code, available only at their shows. If you’re near Brussels, don’t miss them at Brass on February 15th.
Cast the Dice 2017 Album Picks
As the year draws to a close, we picked our favourite Albums of 2017.
Le Mystère des Voix Bulgares unleash video for new single ‘Pora Sotunda’ featuring Lisa Gerrard
2018 will see the release of a new album from Le Mystère des Voix Bulgares, the renowned and bewitching Bulgarian female choir formed in 1952 as The Bulgarian State Television Female Vocal Choir. Preceding the album, the ensemble released their first single ‘Pora Sotunda’ earlier this month as a limited edition 7″. ‘Pora Sotunda’ features Dead Can Dance’s Lisa Gerrard and it marks their first new material in over 20 years. The single has also been paired with a befittingly stunning video. Watch it below.
Listen to Tune-Yards’ second single ‘ABC 123’
We’re dancing our way into the weekend with Tune-Yards‘ second single ‘ABC 123’, taken from their upcoming fourth album I can feel you creep into my private life. The track comes with a video directed by Dear Mr Quistgaard. Here it is.
I can feel you creep into my private life is out on January 19th though 4AD.
Anenon shares title track off upcoming album Tongue
Following the stunning first single ‘Verso‘, Anenon has unveiled another magical taste from his upcoming album Tongue with the title track streaming now. The single is described as “a startling slice of optimistic, focused exploration that gives glimmers of hope that will come with the flip of the calendar into 2018″. Listen to ‘Tongue’ below and grab the album when it drops on February 8th through Friends of Friends.
