Music
Review: Ali Muhareb – Mujahedeen
Displaying proof of his musical flair, Ali Muhareb delivers his first solo album, Mujahedeen. Muhareb blends a layered, synth heavy, indie influenced psychedelic trip that is topped off by the combination of repetitive, fuzzed-out angelic vocals. … read more
Review: 7 Seconds – Leave a Light On
I was worried that the legendary 7 Seconds’ latest full length would follow the same trend of trying to retain the fire they once had but expose themselves as burned-out musicians. Going in with low expectations, this album actually surprised me—I could tell that the band wasn’t profiting off of nostalgia and had some very upbeat tunes. … read more
Playing With Fire: An Interview with Godflesh’s Justin K. Broadrick
A World Lit Only By Fire is fueled by Broadrick and Green’s desire to return to what Godflesh was when the band began in the late ’80s. “Having Godflesh not existing for such a long period of time afforded me the luxury of being able to examine what I loved the most about Godflesh. And what I loved the most was the intent of the first few records,” says Broadrick. … read more
King Diamond: A Visit From The Dead
King is the kind of guy who has heavy metal in his soul—in a way that goes far beyond the theatrics and posturing that dominate the scene today. When I asked him about the biggest changes he had seen in the heavy metal scene over his long career, his answer was simple but thoughtful. “It hasn’t changed that much,” he says, “but you keep learning more and more all the time.” … read more
Iceage: Punk’s Achilles’ Heel
After two albums of the kind of scorched-earth, blackened punk that thrust a teenage band from Denmark into the global limelight, the savant-as-ever Iceage have finished their third and most accomplished album yet. … read more
Review: Wray – S/T
Wray = The Jesus and Mary Chain + Neu! / Autolux … read more
Review: The Van Burens – Presidential Lovefest
The Van Burens = Can + Frank Zappa + Rebelution … read more
Review: Simian Ghost – Youth
Simian Ghost = The Antlers + Here We Go Magic … read more
Review: El mató a un policía motorizado – La Dinastia...
If you don’t typically listen to music in Spanish, don’t fret—this music transcends language barriers. La Dinastía Scorpio is the first American release for these creative indie-rockers, who have toured festivals in the U.S. … read more
Review: Zoot Woman – Star Climbing
Zoot Woman = Fischerspooner – Felix Da Housecat + Blur … read more
Review: Run On Sentence – Feelings
Run On Sentence = Drive-By Truckers + Bright Eyes + Lynyrd Skynyrd … read more
Review: Sanctuary – The Year the Sun Died
Sanctuary = Nevermore + Hellstar + Control Denied … read more
