French synthwave artist Carpenter Brut drops an intense electronic reimagining of The Smashing Pumpkins’ “Cherub Rock” via Sumerian Records, featured on the new tribute compilation Sending Hearts to All My Dearies: A Tribute to the Smashing Pumpkins, out as of August 14. Stream it now. Continue reading
Gunship pushes deeper into heavier territory with “Tell Me When the World Stops Ending,” a new single that fuses their signature synthwave atmosphere with raw, metallic edges, choir vocals from Choir Noir, and a stunning visual collaboration with designer Rob Sheridan. Watch the official music video below. Continue reading
Nine Inch Noize is a collaborative album between producer Alex Ridha, aka Boys Noize, and Nine Inch Nails. Or at least that is how it’s being billed. The truth is, this is a remix album. Supposedly, live performances might be mixed in as well, but we can get to that later. Nine Inch Nails these days is basically just Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross. If you are looking for the big arena Rock riffs, that is not happening; these songs are strictly electronic. That’s not to say the synths don’t have heft, and Reznor’s voice roots it in the sound you expect from him. The track listing replicates their Coachella set list. Continue reading