Johnossi’s search for inspiration for their new album took them deep into the Amazon jungle. The Swedish duo, John Englebert and Oskar (Ossi) Bonde, went on a journey of exploration both literal and psychological, imbibing the drug ayahuasca to confront their inner demons.
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In no particular order some of my favourite music moments. No31 Dog Eat Dog By My Adam And The Ants. The first time I heard Dog Eat Dog was in a school disco at my provincial primary in Kent. I was about eight. “What the hell is this rubbish?” was our verdict at the time – two weeks later we […]
Originally formed as a one-man multimedia project, The History Of Colour TV are fast developing into a serious rock band. Having expanded into a three-piece, the Berlin-based outfit have honed their sound, stripping back some of their earlier layers of overdubs in favour of a raw, primal noise aesthetic.
It’s been 17 long years since Boss Hog last had an album to tour, so Friday’s show at Hackney’s Oslo was an event not to be missed. After a subtly beguiling support slot from Aussie songsmith Suzie Stapleton, the tiny above bar venue began filling rapidly in anticipation of one of New York city’s most carnal and provocative cult acts.
Brian Jonestown Massacre tambourine man Joel Gion is back with a new single, Tomorrow ahead of the follow-up to his well-received solo debut album Apple Bonkers. One of the most flamboyant and outspoken members of BJM, Gion is one its longest serving members, behind band leader and chief composer Anton Newcombe – who featured in An Ideal For Living in December.
In no particular order some of my favourite music moments. No30 Feed Me With Your Kiss By My Bloody Valentine. I’m probably asking for trouble here, but I’ve always felt My Bloody Valentine were a bit overrated. I could never quite understand why they were so feted by the music press and why Kevin Shields was regarded as such […]
The passing of David Bowie almost exactly a year ago, has particularly poignant memories for musician and visual artist Rachel Mason. A key influence on her career, Mason shares Bowie’s sense of theatre and flair for transformation.
In no particular order some of my favourite music moments. No29 Strange Fruit By Billie Holliday. Southern trees bear strange fruit / Blood on the leaves and blood at the root / Black bodies swinging in the southern breeze / Strange fruit hanging from the poplar trees. So begins one of the most powerful anti-racism anthems, sung by perhaps […]
Barnsley indie band Salient Braves have released a new EP while looking for backing for the release of their debut album due out next year. Heavily influenced by ’80s Shambling bands, the ‘Braves hope the four-track EP will convince fans to help crowdfund the new album.
Less that a week after our interview with one C86 alumnus in The Wedding Present’s David Gedge, another of the bands on that hallowed cassette (ask your parents kids!) has come to our attention. The latest in our growing line of 2016 comeback stars (see also Khartomb and The Vapors) Mighty Mighty have just released their first new music in 28 years.