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CLASSIC ‘MATH’ BANDS WE THINK YOU SHOULD PROBABLY, YOU KNOW, KNOW

NIKK HUNTER·May 20, 2014

In this feature we present 15 classic 'mathematical' bands that we think are deserving of your humble attention. We travel back as far as the late 1980's to dig out some of the hidden gems, and the bleedingly obvious ones. Also be sure to check out the accompanying playlist on our Youtube channel.

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A JAPANESE MATH ROCK ODYSSEY

NIKK HUNTER·April 23, 2014

An exclusive feature documenting one of math rock's best kept secrets: the contemporary Japanese scene. Call it math rock, post rock, 'j-math' or whatever, there is something special happening here. We explore the sound, the structure, the history, and the present. Featuring interviews with Uchu Conbini, MOMA and te_ri.

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TIP YA HAT! // BEN GRIFFITHS – ALPHA MALE TEA PARTY

KAT HUNTER·April 21, 2014

TIP YA HAT!

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HOW TO COLLECT PEDALS… IF YOU’RE TERA MELOS

KAT HUNTER·April 16, 2014

When Tera Melos played in Leeds recently, we caught up with Nick Reinhart and Nathan Latona, and had some long, deep, meaningful and fascinating chats. Not really. Well kind of. Here's Part I of the interview, all about pedals. Part II coming soon!

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LONE RANGERS Pt 1: THE RISE OF ‘BEDROOM MUSICIANS’

NIKK HUNTER·April 5, 2014

An insight into solo artists recording and distributing their music entirely from home. Featuring Plini, Sithu Aye, Nnamdi Ogbonnaya and Zefs Chasing Cara.

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TIP YA HAT! // NOBUYUKI TAKEDA – LITE

KAT HUNTER·April 4, 2014

TIP YA HAT!

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CAN MATH ROCK BE ‘SLACK’? AN EMPHASIS ON COUSIN

NIKK HUNTER·January 11, 2014

Commonly perceived as a complex, vivacious and technical, math rock appears to be far removed from anything that could be considered laid back, loose, and 'slack'. Yet, for Brighton instrumental rockers Cousin, the incorporation of 'slacker rock' motifs into their mathematical sound certainly seems possible. We talked to the Brighton lads about their songwriting, their influences, and their sound.

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