Had I been told four or five years ago that the spirit of psyche-exploring, experimental Electro/Industrial duo Coil would be alive and flourishing in the hands of Napalm Death’s bass player, I would have been … surprised. Continue reading
Tag Archives: Sonic Youth
ALBUM REVIEW: Melt-Banana – 3+5
If Noise-Rock, and Punk were musical movements built on no more destructive behaviour than a gigantic excess of sugar, and were intrinsically aligned with computer game soundtracks, the world might have many a Melt-Banana. Continue reading
ALBUM REVIEW: Bronson Arm – Bronson Arm
Having followed Learning Curve Records for a fair old while, it was exciting to see one of their number, Bronson Arm, pop up on the Ghost Cult reviews list. Other noteworthy acts from said label that are worthy of investigation include The Tunnel, Something Is Waiting and Conan Neutron & the Secret Friends, to name but a few.Continue reading
ALBUM REVIEW: Blodet – Death Mother
Death Mother (Church Road Records) is the debut full-length from Sweden’s Blodet, and it arrives after the tragic death of their guitarist Rickie Paleski-Östland, who contributed to the writing of the album. In spite of the inevitably difficult process of getting the record finished, it is nevertheless described as “cathartic”, “mesmerising”, and “alluring” by the press release which also draws comparisons to Chelsea Wolfe, Cult of Luna, and Sonic Youth.
ALBUM REVIEW: Liturgy – 93696
When it comes to describing 93696 (Thrill Jockey), the latest album by Liturgy, one could just as well start by describing what this album is not. It is not a record to easily put on in the background and definitely not a go-to if you want to reduce your anxiety. Pretty much the opposite is true. This is a record screaming in your ears for attention, that induces anxiety all along the way.
Thurston Moore Announces New Album “Screen Time” – Signs with Southern Lord Records
Alternative Rock icon Thurston Moore, best known for his time in Sonic Youth, has announced a new instrumental album, Screen Time. The album will arrive via Southern Lord Records on all DSPs on 25th February, 2022, with a vinyl version due out at a later date. Pre-orders are live for the album now. To tide you over, listen to two debut singles, “The Station” and “The Walk’ right now!
Fucked and Bound Shares Sonic Youth Cover -“Kool Thing”
Seattle hardcore punk outfit Fucked and Bound have shared their cover of Sonic Youth’s “Kool thing.” The track appears on the limited-edition reissue of the band’s Suffrage LP, out this week, December 18th, via the Quiet Panic label. You can listen and stream “Kool Thing” on Spotify here:Continue reading
Mantar to Release Covers Album, Shares Video for Mazzy Star Cover
Germany’s two-piece blackened crust band Mantar has announced that they are releasing a mini-covers album focusing on the 1990s, Grungetown Hooligans II, June 26th on LP/Digital via Brutal Panda Records and can be pre-ordered at the link below. Also, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Mazzy Star’s release of their seminal debut album, Mantar have shared a music video for their cover of ‘Ghost Highway’, which you can see below.
NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: October 10th New Music Releases
Various Artists – BC35 Volume Two
Odd, noisy, relaxing, introspective, and uneven are some of the words that can be used to describe BC35 Volume Two and that’s just with regards to the first four songs. For those out of the loop BC35 Volume Two is the second and final piece of the BC Studio anniversary puzzle. In short, producer and cultural antagonist Martin Bisi – known for his recording work with the likes of Helmet, Unsane, Dresden Dolls and more – has assembled a group of musicians and let them kick out the jams. Continue reading