The “Cyberpunkers” project is the child, born in 2006, of the passion for Cyberpunk culture of two young Italian DJ’s. The format aims at giving a fresh start to this style. In a nutshell, a transposition of the Cyberpunk world in modern clubbing Through several performances at famous clubs, “Cyberpunkers” drew lots of interest and ended up being much taked about for both their original look, made of masks behind which their true identity is hidden, and for the originality of their shows, which are marked out by the use of two consoles at once and powered by several audio machines. Cyberpunkers shared the stage of the biggest electronic European festivals with such worldwide stars. Such a tight schedule did not prevent them from doing a lot of important singles and remixes.
“Broken Glass” Video from Tomas Barfod is fascinated with the idyllic wasteland, unveiling ‘Salton Sea’, an LP. The beautifully shot and colored video for “Broken Glass” was directed by Martin Garde Abildgaard.
The Dustbowl Revival is a Venice, CA-based folk orchestra that merges old school gypsy rhythms with bluegrass, gospel, jug-band, jump blues and the hot swing of the 1930’s to form a spicy roots cocktail. Enjoy the new video.
Based in Los Angeles, Better Looking Records has become synonymous with innovative, quality indie rock. Strong releases from instrumental post-rock pioneers Tristeza, emo veterans The Jealous Sound or indie folk rockers Ravens & Chimes have garnered critical praise for the bands and label throughout its 10 year history. The one thing that has always tied each release together in the catalog is strong songwriting by exciting artists no matter what genre.
“This Southern-California-based label isn’t just more handsome than you, it also boasts a diverse catalogue of independent rock releases, including albums by The Jealous Sound, Ides Of Space, The And/Ors, and lots more.” — Epitonic.com
After a rip-roaring tour of the US with his live band at the end of 2011, a healthy wedge of new remixes under his belt for the likes of David Lynch, The Dø, The Drums and M83, Copenhagen‘s Anders Trentemøller is back with a new single, a special Trentemøller version of The Gun Club‘s ‘My Dreams‘, featuring the sultry vocal talents of Marie Fisker. With a heavy electronic approach and slow-burning tempo, the ingenious re-working takes pride of place on a lovely 7‘‘ record, backed with a haunting live acoustic version. The 7″ vinyl is an exclusive “Record Store Day First” release and will be available in the participating independent record stores on April 21 in the UK, Germany and most of the other RSD countries. It will then become available on other stores including mailorder shops from May 07th in case its not sold out on RSD.
Darkness Falls are a danish rock duo formed in 2009, consisting of Josephine Philip, vocals and keyboard, and Ina Lindgreen on bass & guitar. Album produced by Anders Trentemøller.
Imagine if Cat Power had two Danish sisters who grew up listening to Serge Gainsbourg and Joy Division, but still appreciated the psychedelic bliss of the 1960s and ‘hey presto’ you have Darkness Falls! (i-D)
A majestic and ethereal album of blissfully melancholic folk and atmospheric shoegaze. Perfect for Sunday morning listening. (Ransom Note)
Copenhagen duo Josephine Philip and Ina Lindgreen create soft melodic rock with heavy distortion and eerie chanting. (Dazed & Confused)
Darkness Falls is the type of hybrid act that will make Pitchfork freak. (Time Out Cicago)
New Navy – Zimbabwe (Flume Remix) from Future Classic on Vimeo.
New Navy were recently featured in the Sydney Morning Herald as one of 10 bands that will be huge.
Paris Combo, who are presently recording their 5th studio album at the famed Labomatic Studios in Paris, have delivered a preview teaser of the song “Je te vois partout”, which includes shots from their successful come-back concerts in Los Angeles (Hollywood Bowl), Beyrouth, Kiev, Istanbul and Lyon.
“Over the course of five albums, the Paris Combo has fired the imagination of anyone
who likes their music cool, continental, witty and more than a little mysterious. ”
(Boston Herald)
Mumiy Troll is one of the most successful rock bands in Russia today. Ilya Lagutenko formed the band in 1983. Now the band has big plans to break into the US market. The band is recording its new album in Hollywood and releasing all the songs in English. Anchor Lisa Mullins talks to Ilya Lagutenko about the album.
