Contributions
Nick Mason forms supergroup to play early Pink Floyd material at intimate UK shows
The supergroup includes Gary Kemp (Spandau Ballet) and Lee Harris (Ian Dury & the Blockheads) and the UK shows will focus solely on the Floyd’s early material from ’The Piper at the Gates of Dawn’ and ’A Saucerful of Secrets.’
electronic label OHM Resistance presenting Brooklyn showcase w/ Enduser & more
OHM Resistance, the prolific record label behind some of some of the most magnificent, unique, challenging, ear-shattering, bowel-loosening, confrontational, troubling, and mood-altering sounds ever recorded, will return to Brooklyn on Thursday December 14 at Sunnyvale where they will take over the venue with an unbelievable roster of artists.
Chunklet's Henry Owings released a comedy record, touring w/ Bardo Pond +++ BV Q&A
The Chunklet founder’s upcoming standup tour has him playing shows with Bardo Pond, Honey Radar and more.
Ambient duo Hammock scored new film 'Columbus' (listen to the soundtrack)
The Nashville duo’s ethereal, elegiac style translates effortlessly to the world of film.
Emptyset released ’Borders’ and ’Skin’ (listen), playing rare NYC show this week
The London/Berlin duo, who have put out two records via Thrill Jockey this year, play a rare show at Pioneer Works in Red Hook this week…
Guns N' Roses rocked MSG again (night 2 review & setlist)
If I am being honest, I wanted nothing more from this show than to hear the hits. And on that front, they not only didn’t disappoint, but they blew my mind into micro bits. Classics like “It’s So Easy”, “Welcome to the Jungle”, “Mr. Brownstone”, “Rocket Queen”, “Sweet Child O Mine”, “Nightrain”, and “Paradise City” were absolutely shattering…
Polish ambient collective How to Disappear Completely released 'Mer de Revs II'
The band’s new LP is a gorgeous, glacially moving work of art that is ethereal and peaceful. It takes its time getting from one beautiful sonic motif to the next and forces you to slow down and unplug.
Quicksand and No Joy brought the thunder to Irving Plaza (review, setlist)
Though they’ve been reduced to a three-piece outfit due to some unfortunate circumstances surrounding guitarist Tom Capone, Quicksand sonically bulldozed the place as if nothing ever happened. The new songs off their first album in 22 years also stood up against the classics.
Exodus, Obituary, and Power Trip decimated MHOW (pics, review)
Brooklyn’s Music Hall of Williamsburg was a festival of ear-splitting heviosity last night (9/19) as it played host to an unbelievable triple bill featuring Bay area thrash metal icons Exodus, death metal behemoths Obituary, and thrash metal wunderkinds Power Trip.