Algiers The Underside Of Power Matador Records This album is not for the faint of heart. I think the opening lines from the first track, “Walk Like A Panther” sets the tone. ‘We won’t be lead to slaughter, This is self genocide. It’s The hand of the people [...]
Perfume Genius No Shape Matador Records “Everything is alright” sings 35-year-old Mike Hadreas, on “Alan,” the final track of No Shape. Making a name for himself through themes of self-loathing, rejection, and bodily disdain, a version of Hadreas we haven’t seen before [...]
Spoon Hot Thoughts Matador Records The distinct sounds of indie-rock heroes Spoon returns with one of their most inventive and confident pieces of work to date. The highly anticipated Hot Thoughts finally drops following the ear-worm of a single “Can I Sit Next To [...]
INTERPOL ANNOUNCES TURN ON THE BRIGHT LIGHTS 15TH ANNIVERSARY EUROPEAN TOUR Interpol will celebrate the 15th Anniversary of their debut album Turn On The Bright Lights by playing the record in its entirety during a run of European headline and festival dates this summer. [...]
Body/Head No Waves Matador Records Kim Gordon (ex-Sonic Youth) and experimental guitarist Bill Nace’s project Body/Head is based on improvisation with one another. Their debut album, Coming Apart, was released in 2013 and followed by a handful of shows and touring. [...]
KIM GORDON – “MURDERED OUT” Matador Records On Monday morning, the first single by Kim Gordon issued under her own name was revealed, recorded with producer Justin Raisen and Warpaint drummer Stella Mozgawa. The following are Kim’s words on the subject : [...]
Savages Adore Life Matador Records If Evanescence and Muse baked a cake but missed a few ingredients, it would taste like Savages sounds. Their collaboration of dark metal influence over indie pop is undoubtedly unique, but doesn’t quite fire on all cylinders. It seems that [...]
SAVAGES – “THE ANSWER” ADORE LIFE (January 22, 2016) Matador Records It’s about change and the power to change. It’s about metamorphosis and evolution. It’s about sticking to your guns and toughing it out. It’s about now, not tomorrow. It’s about recognizing [...]
