The Nottingham quartet THE SOUNDCARRIERS have release of their first album in eight years, "Wilds". It was released on January 21, 2022 via the band’s own Phosphonic Label.
“We’ve always done things our own way and without any outside pressure,” states band member Adam Cann in a press release. “Making music like this keeps things fresh, you always lose something and gain something as you go along but I think of it as just another chapter.”
Band member Paul Isherwood adds: “A lot of the tracks started with a feel or groove. Then building it into a more concise arranged piece. We were conscious that we didn’t want the recording to sound too over-polished so although a lot of the tracks were quite painstaking in how they evolved we wanted the actual recording to be quite raw and not be reliant on cutting things up or overly editing things. We wanted it to sound natural rather than perfect.”
Today's tune "Waves" is taken from the new album "Wilds", enjoy!
Friday and for today we have an instrumental trio from St. Petersburg, Russia. The band ANTETHIC plays atmospheric experimental music since 2012.
Electronic music is nothing that I jump high on usally anymore, but this kinda style of experimental makes me curios and that they are backed up by the record company Holy Roar Records makes me lift the eyebrow a little extra. That the album "Mythographer" is an intressting atmospheric journey through minimalist tones, vacuum-packed sound loops, expansive drones that get very stylistic on the way.
"Mythographer" was released May 29, 2020. All tracks recorded and produced by ANTETHIC and Anton Kiltsov at Lakeform studio, St. Petersburg. Mixed by Anton Kiltsov. Mastered by Peter Ternovoi at Dobrolet studio, St. Petersburg. Artwork and layout by Daria Pikova
ANTETHIC is:
Alexander Lyvov,
Yuri Efremov and
Konstantin Borisov
Today's tune "The Unturnable" is taken from "Mythographer", enjoy!
"E22" is a massive tune by the Swedish experimental, instrumental, ambient, post-rock band PG.LOST.
The band was founded in 2004 in Norrköping, Sweden, PG.LOST is guitarist Mattias Bhatt, drummer Martin Hjertstedt (ex- GHOST), guitarist Gustav Almberg (THE GREAT DISCORD) and bass Kristian Karlsson (CULT OF LUNA, keyboardist). Formed in pursuit of a singular love of post-rock, ambient and shoegaze with a bent towards post- metal, the band released their self-titled and the "Yes, I Am" EPs in 2006 and 2007. From there PG.LOST dropped their 2008 LP "It's Not Me, It's You!" quickly followed by 2009’s "In Never Out", "Key", "THE WANG WEN" split LP and "Versus" followed in 2012, 2013 and 2016 respectively.
Sovereign in execution and mammoth in scope, "Oscillate" is ten tune of pure dramatic bombast and a massive step forward for the decades-old band. The four years away have been worth it.
"Oscillate" was released November 20, 2020 via Pelagic Records.
Friday, dark clouds in the sky, hold my hand and prepare your brains for a massive solar system explosion, as this release is nothing that you should take lightly.
Veterans from countless successful releases including a seminal split album (“Sol”, 2013) that cemented their friendship and earned them unconditioned esteem and love from the atmospheric black metal aficionados, SPECTRAL LORE's sole member Ayloss and Jacob Buczarski from MARE COGNITUM join forces once again for another mystical trip through the stars. Monumental and daring in its length and scope, "Wanderers: Astrology Of The Nine" is a thematic journey through our solar system, illustrating and anthropomorphizing it into mythology which parallels our own humanity with the science of these mysterious formations.
“Inspired by Gustav Holst's Planets suite, we continue the exploration we began many years ago with 'Sol',” explain the artists; “we traverse outwards from the sun to each planet, weaving fables through a synthesis of their distinct physical features and a mythical personhood representing these features.”
Graced with a wondrous cover painting by the inimitable Elijah Tamu, “Wanderers: Astrology Of The Nine” is nothing but a never ending quest for mankind's cosmic origins, a celestial and philosophical observation on the notes of MARE COGNITUM and SPECTRAL LORE's music, perfectly in the balance between progressive yet furious black metal, and moments of ecstatic, melodic beauty.
“While we wish to capture the awe of the raw, natural beauty of our cosmic surroundings, we have also created our own cosmically inspired lore with each planet as our muse,” say Ayloss and Buczarski; ”therefore, each track is a narrative which represents our admiration for each cosmic entity: the psychic manifestations that were conjured through our own wonder of the majestic planetary system we call home.”
“Wanderers: Astrology Of The Nine” was released March 13, 2020
Today's tune "Mars" is an exotic razor-sharp piece, full och aggression and darkness and totally crushing, enjoy!
SIGE Records is owned and operated by Faith Coloccia and Aaron Turner. It was founded in 2009 and is based in Vashon, Washington. The owners also have an experimental music project called MAMIFFER.
The long-arc vision of Faith Coloccia has deftly traversed a sonic terrain with an emotional depth and compositional restraint rarely found in contemporary music. Across multiple albums, EPs, and splits, she and her collaborators have tapped into the passionate elements of life—the sublime joys and the harrowing losses - while also providing a score to the less definable moments; the pensive times of solace, the dissonant chapters of uncertainty, and the meditative sojourns. MAMIFFER's latest album, "The Brilliant Tabernacle", transmutes darkness and rejoices in the force of life by illuminating the beauty of creation. Beginning with a foundation of piano, organ, and voice, Coloccia enlisted her partner and long-time collaborator Aaron Turner along with a congregation of auxiliary musicians to help her construct “a guiding light” in the form of seven songs.
Today's tune "All That Is Beautiful", is taken from the album “The Brilliant Tabernacle” (released November 1, 2019), The tune is a poetic salve buttressed by Coloccia’s piano, Jon Mueller’s communal drum patterns, Veronica Dye’s constellating flute, and Turner’s dichotomous combination of bucolic acoustic guitar and distorted squall. Coloccia weaves a private psalm of global stewardship and personal strength—a prime example of her music serving as a talisman in a labyrinthine world, enjoy!
"All The Pretty Little Horses" (also known as "Hush-a-bye") is a traditional lullaby from the United States. It has inspired dozens of recordings and adaptations, as well as the title of Cormac McCarthy's 1992 novel "All The Pretty Horses".
Today's version is made by the British experimental music group CURRENT 93, a band that has been working since the early 1980s in folk-based musical forms. The band was founded in 1982 by David Tibet some time prior to forming the group).
CURRENT 93 made two versions as "All The Pretty Little Horses", for their 1996 album of the same name, one sung by Nick Cave the other one by CURRENT 93. There's also a third version, sung by Shirley Collins, on the compilation Calling for Vanished Faces
The version we pick today is with Nick Cave on vocals, enjoy this lullaby.
Today's cover of the tune "Solitude" is made by the Norweigan musical group ULVER. Since their first, folklore-influenced black metal release entitled "Bergtatt -- Et eeventyr i 5 capitler" (1994), ULVERs musical style has been fluid and increasingly eclectic, blending genres such as rock, electronica, symphonic and chamber traditions, noise and experimental music into their oeuvre, but with a heavy reliance on electronic recording techniques.
"Solitude" is taken from the seventh dark and tragic studio album "Shadows Of The Sun" that was released in October 2007 via Jester Records and The End Records. "Solitude" is a BLACK SABBATH cover; the original version appears on their 1971 album "Master of Reality".
"Master of Reality" is the third studio album by English rock band BLACK SABBATH, released on 21 July 1971. It is widely regarded as the foundation of doom metal, stoner rock, and sludge metal. It was certified double platinum after having sold over 2 million copies. "Master of Reality" was BLACK SABBATHs first and only top 10 album in the US until "13", forty-two years later. The tune "Solitude" from the album "Master of Reality" featuring a delay effect, it was added to Ozzy Osbourne’s vocals on this song to provide the effect of a second vocal track. This song features the multi-instrumentalist talents of Sabbath guitarist Tommy Iommi (who also plays flute & piano on the recording). This song is about being depressed after breaking up with somebody.
Tony Iommi comments that this "might be the first love song we ever recorded." Having been inspired by his very brief gig with JETHRO TULL.
"The Underside of Power" is the second album by American experimental band ALGIERS. The album was released through Matador Records on June 23, 2017. The album was produced by Adrian Utley of PORTISHEAD and his frequent collaborator Ali Chant. It was also the band's first album to feature drummer Matt Tong as a full-time member.
"The Underside of Power” assert violence, darkness and horror, that the human spirit is affirmed through witness and resistance, leading not only to solace but to redemption.
ALGIERS is composed of vocalist/guitarist Franklin James Fisher, bassist Ryan Mahan, guitarist Lee Tesche and drummer Matt Tong. ALGIERS pulls from a divergent number of musical (and nonmusical) influences; the most notable of which being post-punk, gospel music, Southern Gothic literature and the concept of the Other. Their sound has been described as "dystopian soul" due to its somber mood, afrofolk inspired vocal approach, and heavy emphasis on atonal textures.
The band met and grew up playing music together in Atlanta, Georgia but was officially formed in London in 2007. Their name evokes the anti-colonial struggle in general, symbolizing a contested space where violence, racism, resistance, and religion commingle.
The group released their first single “Blood” in January 2012 via Atlanta based label Double Phantom. Byron Coley for The Wire wrote “Although the fusion may have been touched upon in recordings related to both The Birthday Party and The Gun Club, Algiers are dedicated to grafting gospel music onto post-punk guitar-cuzz...this record is mesmerising and really sucks you in with its weird power.”
The band's self-titled debut album was released through Matador on June 2, 2015. In 2015, ahead of their eponymous release, the band opened for Interpol, during their North American Tour. Matt Tong, formerly of Bloc Party, has been playing drums for Algiers since early 2015. Their live show has been described as "recalling at various points PIL’s dub-style expansions, Afrobeat, industrial, no wave, free jazz, Suicide, the XTC of “Travels in Nihilon,” Nick Cave’s fire and brimstone, and musique concrète.”
Today’s tune ”Cleveland” is taken from their second album "The Underside of Power”, enjoy!
Stockholm during the terrorist attack fills newspaper headlines today. Four dead after lorry crashes into crowds of people in Stockholm and serval wounded. Me and the rest of Sweden are completely shocked at what has happened. That little Sweden, so peacefully and calmly, basically never happens anything, is subject to something as this is almost indescribable. Mourning for those who lose life for a maniac's action.
What to play on a day like this, well as this is a messy world right now so the Italian instrumental experimental music band ZU from Rome will suit fine with the tune "Goodnight, Civilization".
Hailing from Ostia, a town near Rome, ZU are an atypical trio made of drums, electric bass, baritone saxophone and electronics. Formed in Rome in 1997, they began as composers and players for theatre performances. The band is composed of three members: Luca Mai on baritone saxophone, Massimo Pupillo on bass and Tomas Järmyr on drums. ZU have released fourteen albums, including two live album and two splits, and played in festivals in Europe, America, Asia and Africa.
In the running for the title of 'the world's hardest working band', ZU have performed over 2000 shows throughout Europe, US, Canada, Asia, Russia, Mexico and even Africa, touring with the likes of Mike Patton (as the Zu/Patton quartet), sharing the stage with FAITH NO MORE, FANTôMAS, THE MELVINS, LIGHTNING BOLT, SONIC YOUTH, THE EX, etc..
They have also collaborated with a vast number of musicians including Mike Patton, THE MELVINS, DÄLEK, Jim O' Rourke, FM EINHEIT (EINSTURZENDE NEUBAUTEN), Peter Brötzmann, Eugene S. Robinson (OXBOW), Steve MacKay (THE STOOGES), THE EX, Thurston Moore, Stephen O Malley, Damo Suzuki (CAN), Mats Gustafsson, NoMeansNo, Joe Lally (FUGAZI).
Although difficult to define, ZUs style could be characterised as a fusion of math rock, heavy metal and noise rock. The music is instrumental, and features virtuosic drumming, powerful bass and distorted saxophone.
One constant element in ZUs music is collaboration, and many of the band's albums are billed as collaborations with a guest musician (such as Mike Patton, Buzz Osbourne, Mats Gustafsson and Nobukazu Takemura). Often, a collaborator will join them at live performances as well. Members of the band also collaborate with other musical projects, most of which exist only as live performances.
The band are members of the Italian folk-jazz group ARDECORE.
Enjoy todays tune!
ZU tourdates:
[09/04/2017] Gigors Elect Gigors (France)
[10/04/2017] Jas Rod Marseille (France)
[12/04/2017] Le Florida Agen (France)
[13/04/2017] Fermeture Eclair Caen (France)
[14/04/2017] 4AD Diksmuide (Belgium)
[15/04/2017] Magazine 4 Bruxelles (Belgium)
[16/04/2017] K4 Nurnberg (Germany)
[17/04/2017]Kabinet Múz Brno (Czech Republic)
[18/04/2017] Komma Esslingen (Germany)
[19/04/2017] Petit Bain Paris (France)
[20/04/2017] KulturA Liege (Belgium)
[21/04/2017] Roadburn Festival Tilburg (Netherlands)
[23/04/2017] Spazio Aereo Mestre (Italy)
[24/04/2017] MU Parma (Italy)
[25/04/2017] Monk Roma (Italy)
[03/05/2017] Bla Oslo (Norway)
[05/05/2017] Folken Stavenger (Norway) [10/05/2017] Fasching Stockholm (Sweden)
[12/05/2017] Stengade Copenhagen (Denmark)
[13/05/2017] Radar Aarhus (Denmark)
[14/05/2017] Urban Spree Berlin (Germany)
[17/05/2017] Freakout Bologna (Italy)
[19/05/2017] Pippo Stage Bolzano (Italy)
[20/05/2017] PMK Innsbruck (Austria)
[13/06/2017] Colchesterartscentre Colcester (England)
[15/06/2017] Exchange Bristol (England)
[16/06/2017] London Fields Brewhouse London (England)
[17/06/2017] Supersonic Festival Birmingham (England)
[18/06/2017] Green Door Brighton (England)
All the way from Parana, Argentina we find the Experimental, Doom, Stoner, Psych, Metalband MEPHISTOFELES that have released their debut full length album "WHORE", released May 20, 2016
With an addicted atmosphere and heavy psychedelic distortions. Suicide, Death, Evil, Kills, LSD & Meth among other drugs are the topics here.
"WHORE" was Recorded at "Fuzzy Lab" by Octavio Miretti between the months of december 2015 and January 2016.
Mixed by Julián Millen at his very own place. All artwork credits to WOM (Wizard Of Meth)
MEPHISTOFELES consists of:
Ismael Dimenza .bass
Gabriel Ravera. guitar&vocals
Iván Sacharczuk. drums
Today's tune "Cursed To Death" taken from the release "WHORE", enjoy!
Monday and a new week, which means it's time to introduce this week's "Record Of The Week".
First, I must inform that I am without "turntable" right now. Actually it is not so bad at all, it's on service and upgrade, gone more than a week or two. This means that I listen more to the digital format than I normally do, but on the other hand it gives the opportunity to listen on things that are not normally "to be found" on the proper format. This week's "Record Of The Week" is one of those, no Vinyl is made as far as I know.
"A Passage To Rhodesia" is the latest release (10th album) from the Luxembourg based neo-folk singer songwriter Jerome Reuters "ROME". He is know for his storytelling about history and 20th Century conflicts. Like the album "Flowers from Exile" was about the Spanish Civil War and "Nos Chants Perdus" is about the French Resistance. The latest album "A Passage To Rhodesia" is about the Rhodesian Bush War.
The album is soft, beautiful and warm where the story grows from tune to tune. Jerome Reuters voice is deep, sensitive baritone like and in a perfect shape to tell a tragic and sad story about the cruel war on the other side of the planet. His way of singing and voice reminds me of NICK CAVE. ROMEs musical and lyrical world is genuinely unique, blending traditional songwriting craftsmanship, unusual arrangements and fine poetry into one monstrous and intimate musical output that combines chanson, dark ambient, apocalyptic folk, pop, acoustic rock, martial industrial, cold wave, all rolled into one impressive avant-garde package.
Reuter’s songs are firmly in the tradition of chansonier heroes like JACQUES BREL and LÉO FERRÉ, but in a strange mélange with the darker brands of (post-)industrial music culture. ROMEs lyrics are inspired by world literature from Camus to Genet and Jerome’s frequent use of collage and sampling techniques serves to create a new kind of intertextuality between word and sound. The lyrical beauty of Reuter's compositions, the depths of his poetry and the complex experimental arrangements make ROME an unusually challenging musical experience
"A Passage To Rhodasia" is a great release and I could really recommend this album even if you can't get it on Vinyl, I hope he will release it.
There is a limited box version where a 10" vinyl is included, but it only have two tracks.
Todays tune "Hate Us And See If We Mind" is taken from the album "A Passage To Rhodasia", released August 10, 2014
Home again after a long summer of festivals and thingies.
Last festival Getaway, was a nice festival with lotsa band that i really like.
As usual i couldn't see that much as I wanted to, but 2 of the bands I saw the whole show, as I was doing some spotlighting on em.
Deep Purple and System Of A Down.
Purple was lovely as usual. System I never saw b4 ..
Gosh they were so tight in their playing....every cord just so much planned.
The singer cutted his hair so he looked like Borat, haha anyway he sings really weird and cool.
Their light show was extraordinary! It sorta lift the show up so damn much if is perfect.
The tune Im going to play for u is one of their most known and best tunes in my universe.
This comes from their album Mezmerize (2005) it should be nice to hear a new album soon.
Today we say hello to Lizzard, a trio from France, formed in 2006. The band creates Experimental, Alternative Rock / Metal music. Their self-produced demo "La Criée" was released in 2007. In 2008 the band issued the EP “Venus” and in the end of 2012 they released debut album “Out Of Reach” (Were we will pick todays tune).
At the moment the band is out touring with High on fire and Jumping Jack. I had the opportunity to witness this trio live at Debaser some time ago, a band that started out a little tentative but came at the track quite quickly and delivered a cruel bunch of songs. A true pleasure to listen live, Mathieu Ricou has a nice tone of voice and plays some really heavy, melodic guitar riffs, great bass playing by William Knox & cool tempo shifts of drums by Katy Elwell.
I regret little in hindsight that I did not buy a record of them, the same applies to Jumping Jack. For both bands were actually really good, in its genre. If you like bands like Tool, Isis, Porcupine Tree among others you should check up Lizzard.
Anyway, here are some pictures from the show:
Todays tune "The Orbiter" is taken from the album "Out Of Reach", produced by Rhys Fulber (Paradise Lost, Fear Factory).
When Florence and the Machine entered the music scene a few years ago, it seems that everyone has fallen in love with the charm and impeccable talent Florence Welch and her debut album "lungs". Me who basically is a so-called rocker fell for her charm, her voice, her hippie style. So it was fun to hear something new from this lady, the song has been spinning for a while but it's time to share, maybe there is someone else who likes it:)
What is surprising is how damn good "What The Water Gave Me" is. The thoughts roll back to the early Cure and Siouxsie and the Banshees when I hear this song. Sneaking in gently and it grows along the way and last minute reaches the climax and that's she goes for it full Pelt.
The new album, which is yet to be titled, will be released on 31 October 2011.
Todays tune "What The Water Gave Me" is the first taste from the upcoming album.
More info @
Official Florence + The Machine Web
Official Florence + The Machine MySpace
Listen to ”Florence + The Machine - What The Water Gave Me" on Spotify here!
Listen to "Rome - Hate Us And See If We Mind" on Spotify 
