“Biblical” in the both senses of the word. This is an immense, inspiring, frightening, absorbing genre-defying meisterwerk (yep, I’m going down the rabbit hole, be warned). The traces of classical, opera, industrial, Black Metal, medieval and choral music in these eleven astonishing pieces are all melded together in service of Hayter’s incredible vocal range. From…
See also - Interview with Chip King (The Body) Offering up their 15th edition, Birmingham's internationally renowned music / arts festival Supersonic lived up to their mission statement "for curious audiences" yet again. A heady melange of musical styles, the adage "something for everyone" proved pretty much to be the case. From Friday night's openers…
Photo Credit: Frenchie's Reviews This interview took place on Saturday 20th July. Chip had been at the Merch stall chatting to fans, hymning the praises of Khanate and genuinely being A Lovely Fella before I came and spirited him away to a quiet seated area for this..chat? (Thanks to Lauren at Rarely Unable who got…
‘Monsters Exist’ is out now via ACP Recordings on CD, 2CD, 2LP, 4LP Box Set & digital. Where do you start with Orbital? Despite the occasional falling out and brief partings, the brothers Hartnoll have realised that their fraternal chemistry produces far better results (artistic and financial) than their solo endeavors. As the press release…
Mark Van Hoen, veteran of the electronic music scene as a visit to his web site will attest, has had an extensive career as both a solo and band (Locust) member. Now entering his 50’s, he continues to explore sound and texture to create some unsettling pieces of music. Invisible Threads is his latest solo work.…
Supersonic Festival - 22 / 24th June 2018 The Custard Factory, Digbeth, Birmingham, U.K. Disclaimer I've done a few festivals. I've stood in cold fields being pelted with rain one day and then suffered from minor sunstroke the next. I've endured appalling sound mixes and low volume. I've smelt as bad as a medieval…
