Tippwerk – Exotics (2017)
In Exotics, New York trio Tippwerk prove they are as compelling as they are ephemeral. Having proclaimed their imminent farewell...
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EXCLUSIVE // Stream Colin Phils’ new video single ‘Chappie’ from their upcoming split
The story of Colin Phils is one that crosses the prime meridian. The trio formed in South Korea whilst the members were teaching English, moved to China and collaborated with Hong Kong label...
EXCLUSIVE // Stream SEIMS’ entire new album ‘3’
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EXCLUSIVE // Gallops performs ‘Shakma’ live at Small Pond studios
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And now for a truly original take on the conventional math rock sound pervading your 2017. Hailing out of Bangalore in India, math trio Stuck In November struck it big last year with their EP First Slice Of Cake. The EP showcased Deadstar guitarist Nihal Anand's virtuoso guitar work and put him up there with the eminent math rock noodlers.
EXCLUSIVE // Stream ‘Front Runner’, the new single from Norwegian math duo Aiming For Enrike
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King Crimson has always been a band of impeccable timing. Throughout their career they have managed to know when to strike at the right time, such as landing an opening gig for the Rolling Stones at Hyde Park only a few months into being a band that launched their career or when reforming at the right time in 1981 to usher in a new wave of influences into polyrhythmic music that has influenced a generation of math rock bands.
EXCLUSIVE // Math rock veterans Cheer-Accident reissue their classic album ‘Salad Days’
What can I really say here. It is beyond absolute pleasure to be featuring this wonderful remastered version of Cheer Accident's phenomenal title track from their 2000 album Salad Days.
EXCLUSIVE // Stream Two Knights’ new album ‘Effing’
It's a labour of love for Parker Lawson and Miles DeBruin of Texas outfit Two Knights. Biting their time between their many other projects, including but not limited to Flesh Born, Mimisiku, Father Figure, and Whimper, the duo have built a reputation for their wild live shows and dissonant take on the emo sound.