NZ spinner pays tribute to the innovators of the past New Zealand’s James Barrett makes superbly crunchy, musclebound but nuanced techno under the name Keepsakes, as well as running the prolific Haven label. To help celebrate the release of his five track ‘Blunt Clout Trauma’ 12″ for Oaks, he’s created a vinyl only mix paying […]
John Frusciante and Johnny Marr among stars paying tribute in film A new film about Scottish guitarist John McGeogh, who defined the post-punk sound with Magazine, Siouxsie and the Banshees and Public Image Ltd, is launching a crowdfunding appeal to reach cinemas. ‘The Light Pours Out Of Me’ is a feature documentary film co-directed by […]
Thumping triumph pays tribute turn-of-the-millienium techno As a member of pan-continental crew Sandwell District and a lone wolf producer alike, Juan Mendez aka Silent Servant is one of the most recognisable names – and sounds – in the techno underground today. As well as touring with the new Sandwell District live outfit this Autumn, he’s […]