VC-118A’s ‘Spiritual Machines’ Wrests Life Out of Infernal Dub and Electro Regions
If Shift Register showcased Samuel van Dijk’s mastery of sound design, Spiritual Machines is where he pushes his skill into more definitive and purposeful directions.
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Legendary Deejay U-Roy Created ‘Solid Gold U-Roy’ Before His Passing
With an all-star cast helping to perform his classics, Solid Gold U-Roy turns out to be an unexpected epitaph for the legendary Jamaican deejay.
Mick Harris, Kool Keith, and Submerged Discuss Scorn’s “Distortion”
Scorn’s new LP adds to the foundation Mick Harris built 30 years ago. We spoke with Mick Harris, Kool Keith, and Submerged about how their universes collided.
‘Yellow River Blue’ Is Yu Su’s Boldest, Most Eclectic Statement
Yellow River Blue is the latest in a string of success stories for electronic producer Yu Su, and it's her boldest, most eclectic statement yet.
What Was So Great About the Clash?
How does someone go from anti-nuke activist to serious foreign policy maven, student protester to mid-life bourgeoisie, and feel the same way about the Clash, aka "The Only Band That Matters"?
The Bug and Dis Fig Soundtrack Lockdown with ‘In Blue’
On In Blue, the Bug and Dis Fig have created music to dance to while being sucked into a black hole. It only seems fitting that LP cover shoes a grainy, black and white photo of a tunnel.
PM Picks Playlist 3: WEIRDO, Psychobuildings, Lili Pistorius
PopMatters Picks Playlist features the electropop of WEIRDO, Brooklyn chillwavers Psychobuildings, the clever alt-pop of Lili Pistorius, visceral post-punk from Sapphire Blues, Team Solo's ska-pop confection, and dubby beats from Ink Project.
Renegade Connection’s Gary Asquith Indulges in Creative Tension
From Renegade Soundwave to Renegade Connection, electronic legend Gary Asquith talks about how he continues to produce infectiously innovative music.
Khruangbin Add Vocals But Keep the Funk on ‘Mordechai’
Khruangbin's third album Mordechai is a showcase for their chemistry and musical chops.
Unite and Fight! England’s Punk-Reggae Hybrid
When Bob Marley went to London in 1977 he discovered, documented, and reveled in the punky reggae party.
Groupe RTD Showcase Intercontinental Flows on ‘The Dancing Devils of Djibouti’
The history and geography of Djibouti come through richly in Groupe RTD's sound, a cosmopolitan blend of East Africa, the Arab world, ports along the Indian Ocean, and the current historical moment of increasing globalization.