OUTSIDE BROADCAST: EUROSONIC 2013 – DAY 2
- THURSDAY 10/01/2013 - Day 2 - Let’s see what we stumble across So as a Dutch resident myself, I’ve been bombarded with dozens of great sounding Belgian bands that make it across the border and invade our radio playlists. Therefore, whenever there is a Belgian neighbour, whose music is described to be inspired by The National, I can’t really justify not going. We make our way back to De Spieghel for the first of a Belgian double. Tommigun... Read More
ALBUM: Noisia – Split the Atom
I’ll never forget the first time I heard a Noisia track. I literally stopped mid sentence. I was so gripped by what I was hearing. The track stood out like a sore thumb and everything else I heard that night paled in comparison. It was so crisp, so precise, structured so perfectly. How do you make music like this, let alone Drum & Bass? Since then I’ve been a fond follower of the Dutch trio. The pleasure of seeing them DJ several times in... Read More
SINGLE: Noisia – Machine Gun
Upon hearing Machine Gun my initial reaction was one of mirth. I looked at my friend, he looked at me, and we both laughed. A few listens later and I’m less certain. Is this ridiculously good or just ridiculous? The dirty drum and bass intro I like, but the drop into a sort of electro-metal riff is amusing and lame. I end up liking this track partly for its originality, but mainly because it’s both so shit that it’s good, and genuinely good... Read More
