NEWS: DANANANANAYKROYD ANNOUNCE SPLIT

After five years of consistently smashing audiences around the collective face, Glasgow’s six-man musical fireball Dananananaykroyd have announced their intention to split immediately after the conclusion of their forthcoming UK tour. Drawing plaudits wide and varied, the outfit oft-described as “the best live band in the world,” have notched two critically-acclaimed albums including their most […]
– THE RUBY LOUNGE, MANCHESTER – I’m back at the Ruby Lounge again and it seems to be turning in to a bit of a ritual.  The place has definitely pulled its finger out of late and is getting some top bands through its doors and down its stairs into its gloomy embrace. It’s certainly […]

LIVE: MALE BONDING – 28/09/2011

NEWS: SUMMER CAMP – NEW VIDEO

As the acclaimed duo Summer Camp – aka Elizabeth Sankey and Jeremy Warmsley – are gearing up for the release of their much anticipated debut LP with Pledge Music later in the year (more details here), here is another glimpse of what is to come. As with previous tracks the band have given away recently […]
It’s always nice to see an email come through from Hyperdub, even more so when it contains the debut EP from a hometowner. On this latest release, Sam Walton brings us four interesting and original tracks, pulling influences from House, UK Funky and grime whilst keeping the energy levels high. ‘Aggy’ starts proceedings. Hard kicks […]

EP Review: Walton – Walton EP

LIVE: JESCA HOOP – 27/08/2011

– BAND ON THE WALL, MANCHESTER – If you are to be judged by the company you keep, then Jesca Hoop is in some pretty esteemed company. Beatnik Bard Tom Waits is already somewhat out there… so imagine what his nanny might look like.  Jesca Hoop was that gal, nanny to his three children and […]
This is the first teaser track from Scroobius Pip’s upcoming solo record ‘Distraction Pieces’. Produced by Danny Lohner. Backing vocals by Milla Jovovich & Cameron Slade. Shot for £100. Directed by Aaron Shrimpton & Scroobius Pip. Shot by Tom Coles. Lighting by Oliver Quintrell & Emily Brown. Introdiction is available on iTunes & other stores […]

VIDEO: SCROOBIUS PIP – INTRODICTION

NEWS: WARPAINT – NEW SINGLE

Warpaint’s new single ‘Billie Holiday’ will be released on 19th September. The track is mixed by Pulp bassist Steve Mackey and is a complete re-working of the original version from the Warpaint’s debut EP ‘Exquisite Corpse’, produced by John Frusciante (ex-Red Hot Chili Peppers). It was felt that the single did not get enough ears the […]
What do we know about The Twelves? There’s only two of them, and they’re from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In the last few years their productions have invaded blogland. They’ve reworked the songs of today’s greatests: La Roux, Black Strobe, Daft Punk, Kylie, M.I.A., Yuksek, The Virgins, Black Kids, Groove Armada, Munk, Fever Ray, Metric, […]

NEWS: KITSUNE ANNOUNCE THE TWELVES MIX + TWELVES INTERVIEW

NEWS: POLYVINYL RECORDS RELEASE JAPAN AID LP

Chicago-based independent label Polyvinyl is set to release ‘Japan 3.11.11: A Benefit Album’ compilation. The twenty-three track album includes b-sides, rarities, live performances, covers and remixes from artists such as of Montreal, Deerhoof, St Vincent, David Bazan, Xiu Xiu, Love Is All, Casiokids, Starfucker, Efterklang, Owen and many, many more. ‘Japan 3.11.11’ is available digitally […]
The Metropolis Birthday All-nighter on 4th November 2011 pulls in all the punches with Sub Focus, and Roots Manuva topping the bill. Also heading up the night will be the side-project from Pendulum’s Rob Swire and Gareth McGrillen, Knife Party. Opening hours for this night are extended to 6am leaving plenty of time to pack […]

NEWS: SUB FOCUS, KNIFE PARTY AND ROOTS MANUVA AT WAREHOUSE PROJECT