ELUCID & Sebb Bash – I Guess U Had To Be There
ELUCID, one half of the acclaimed duo Armand Hammer, releases his first full‑length collaboration with Swiss producer Sebb Bash, titled *I Guess U Had To Be There*. The album pairs ELUCID’s densely packed, cryptic verses with Bash’s cinematic, often discordant soundscapes, ranging from drum‑less synth drones to funk‑infused grooves. Guest appearances from Billy Woods, Estee Nack and jazz virtuoso Shabaka Hutchings add texture, while the closing track “Parental Advisory” delivers stark commentary on child abuse. Critics note the project’s collage‑like structure and relentless lyrical intensity.
A Question Of Lust: Depeche Mode’s Black Celebration Revisited
Depeche Mode’s 1986 album *Black Celebration* marked a turning point, with Martin Gore stepping into the primary songwriting role after Vince Clarke’s departure. The record’s darker, sample‑rich sound and Gore’s lead vocals on four tracks signaled a shift from synth‑pop fluff to brooding...
Simo Cell & Abdullah Miniawy – Dying Is The Internet
French producer Simo Cell and Egyptian vocalist Abdullah Miniawy release their second collaborative EP, *Dying Is The Internet*. The record expands on their 2020 debut with fully formed, experimental bass tracks that fuse Arabic maqam melodies, trumpet, and autotuned vocals with...
Delphine Dora – L’ineluctable Pulsation Du Temps
Delphine Dora’s new album *L’ineluctable pulsation du temps* merges rapid piano arpeggios with lingering drone synths to examine the pressure of modern temporality. Inspired by sociologist Hartmut Rosa’s ideas on acceleration and resonance, the record titles tracks with French terms...
Low Culture Podcast: Suicide’s Debut Album
The Low Culture Podcast episode features Luke Turner and John Doran dissecting Suicide’s self‑titled 1977 debut album. They trace the New York duo’s art‑gallery origins, jazz‑trained Martin Rev, and Alan Vega’s Iggy Pop‑inspired aggression, highlighting the record’s raw three‑channel production and...
Rewire Completes 2026 Lineup
Rewire has unveiled the final wave of artists for its 2026 edition, adding experimental musicians Lucy Railton, Slikback, Matthew Herbert, and others to an already robust roster. The four‑day festival will run from 9 to 12 April across multiple venues in The Hague,...
Tara Clerkin Trio Detail New Album, ‘Somewhere Good’
The Bristol‑based Tara Clerkin Trio announced their new eight‑track album, Somewhere Good, slated for release on 5 June 2026. It follows their critically praised 2023 mini‑album On The Turning Ground and will be available digitally, on CD, and on vinyl. A limited‑edition...
The Four Seasons: Bill Orcutt’s Music In Continuous Motion
Bill Orcutt’s new album *Music In Continuous Motion* returns to his signature four‑guitar format, delivering a looser, more organic sound than the mathematically precise 2021 release. The compositions loop like a fixed‑gear bike, creating perpetual motion that feels both hypnotic...
Phew and Danielle De Picciotto – Paper Masks
Japanese post‑punk veteran Phew teams with Berlin‑based vocalist Danielle de Picciotto for the experimental album *Paper Masks*. The record transforms de Picciotto’s English and German vocal snippets into manipulated sound objects, creating an eerie, ambient dialogue. Drawing on their long‑standing friendship, the...
Skaņu Mežs Announces First Artists Playing 2026 Edition
Riga’s avant‑garde festival Skaņu Mežs has unveiled the first wave of artists for its 2026 edition, scheduled for October 9‑10 at Hanzas Perons. The lineup features pioneering electronic acts Gudrun Gut and aya, metal outfit Krallice, and a trio of experimental...
Modest Mouse Return with First New Song in Five Years
Modest Mouse has broken a five‑year silence with the single “Look How Far…,” released on GP Records. The track features veteran drummer Janet Weiss, known for her work with Sleater‑Kinney and Quasi. It follows the band’s 2021 album The Golden Casket...
That’s How We Make It Our Home: Will Oldham Selects 13 Valiant Records From Louisville, Kentucky
Will Oldham’s new community‑centred album *We Are Together Again* was recorded in Louisville’s End Of An Ear studio and features a roster of local musicians. To accompany the release, Oldham curated a Baker’s Dozen of 13 Louisville records that span the city’s hardcore,...
Tanya Tagaq – Saputjiji
Tanya Tagaq’s new album *Saputjiji* erupts as a sonic assault on colonialism, war, and the climate crisis, merging her Inuk throat‑singing roots with industrial noise and post‑rock textures. The record features confrontational tracks like “Fuck War” and collaborations with punk...
Okkyung Lee + Explore Ensemble – Signals
Okkyung Lee’s new album *Signals*, commissioned by London’s Explore Ensemble, presents a stark, abstract sound world that blends improvisation, composition, and noise. Recorded live over a year at European festivals and then re‑shaped in the studio, the work features hand‑signal...
New Age Doom Featuring H.R. – Angels Against Angels
New Age Doom’s latest album *Angels Against Angels* showcases a daring fusion of jazz, experimental electronics, progressive rock, dub, metal, hardcore, punk and reggae, anchored by the iconic vocals of Bad Brains frontman H.R. The record features a returning roster...
Fugazi Share Previously Unreleased Recordings Made Alongside Steve Albini
Fugazi has issued a digital collection titled *Albini Sessions (Benefit For Letters Charity)* featuring twelve previously unreleased tracks recorded with Steve Albini in October 1992. The material represents early versions of songs later refined for the band’s 1993 album *In...