Many years ago, I heard that members of my two favorite bands, New Order and Killing Joke, collaborated on a project in 1993. By pure chance, I came across the song, and it’s pretty much what I would have expected from a 1993 collaboration. It reminds me of New Order’s Continue Reading
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J-L – Ailleurs
This release came to me with very little information, but it has a post-punk sound I really like.
5 Underground British Bands John Peel Wouldn’t Let Die!
No review today, thanks to feeling sick from a flu bug going around the city at the moment. I leave you with a cool video on how five underground bands owed their careers to the legendary radio DJ John Peel, who championed so many incredible bands over the years.
TARKOVSKY 5CD BOXSET 2026 – PROMO VIDEO
Cold Spring Records has released a landmark collection of the soundtracks to Andrei Tarkovsky’s most important films. Eduard Artemyev’s work is prominently featured, and the collection looks sublime! Buy it here: https://coldspring.bandcamp.com/album/tarkovsky-csr366bx
Throbbing Gristle: The Pioneers of Industrial Music
I will be busy today, so I leave you with a short documentary on the founders of Industrial music, Throbbing Gristle.
Earth, Wind & Fire – September
There will be no reviews today due to a full school schedule, so for now, I leave you with the Earth, Wind & Fire classic, September, even if I missed the 21st by two days.
Hiroshi Sato – Orient
Adrian Belew – Three of a Perfect Pair (Acoustic)
You may not be able to see this on my blog, but it’s worth going to YouTube to see Adrian Belew interpret his King Crimson classic song.
Various Artists – Soul Jazz Presents Junglist! Old Skool Ragga, D&B, Jungle 1993-95 Various Artists
Because this isn’t offered anywhere on Bandcamp, I decided to use YouTube to introduce my friends to early-era ragga, drum & bass, and jungle from the genre’s prime era. It sounds almost lo-fi these days, but the power was always there. This is a gem from Soul Jazz Records.
Daryl Hall & Toots and The Maytals – Sweet and Dandy
Food and reggae are a glorious match. Add Daryl Hall hosting the festivities and having Toots & The Maytals singing with him, and you have an absolutely charming bit of viewing for the evening.