I’ll Be Your Mirror: An Interview with Bradford Cox
admin on Nov 29th 2008
Dead band members, armed robbery, comas, confused sexuality, ‘poop journals’, self-loathing, child abuse, genetic disorders, nervous breakdowns and walkouts – this is the context that framed Deerhunter’s output in 2007. The music may have been good enough to stand on its own but, whether the listener was interested or not, it came with side stories.
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Interview: Mogwai
admin on Nov 29th 2008
Mogwai have a secret to share – one key to their endurance in perhaps the most limiting genre of modern music. “We’re not cool,” says multi-instrumentalist Barry Burns, shrugging the idea off with a laugh. “This is not a bunch of Nathan Barleys. We’re just boring bastards.” As one self-effacing quip follows another, it quickly becomes clear that the band doesn’t take itself too seriously. But as they’re coaxed into reflecting on their 13 year career, the subject of Mogwai’s staying power manages to keep cropping up. Fitting, then, that with the release of their seventh album, The Hawk is Howling, Mogwai believe they’re ready to face their greatest challenge yet. Continue Reading »
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Song of the Day: Seagull – Dust Storm
admin on Nov 28th 2008
Seagull – Dust Storm
I’m in the unfortunate position of having songs I want to share but not the time to adequately describe them in. This is Seagull: gentle folk-pop from Australian Chris Bolton and friends…and I’m going to have to let the title ‘dust storm’ tempt to you listen by itself: it’s the perfect desription of both the song’s sound and imagery. Continue Reading »
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Tenebous Liar – Pretender
admin on Nov 28th 2008
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Tenebous Liar – Pretender
The dark and gritty post-grunge stylings of rock photographer Steve Gullick… Continue Reading »
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Video: Swiss Ex-lover – Fight Bite
admin on Nov 21st 2008
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