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Myrkur’s credits on her new album Mareridt are: vocals, piano, nyckelharpa, violin, guitar, percussion, synth, organ. She also composed the record. It mixes a bunch of different elements: choral vocals, Continue reading Myrkur returns and tours with “Mareridt”
In the wake of the white supremacist rally over the weekend in Charlottesville, VA and its violence, many politically minded musicians and labels expressed themselves on social media about it. Continue reading Musicians respond to Charlottesville, VA march
Triac and D.O.C., two completely brutal grindcore bands we’ve written about before, have teamed up and are hitting the West Coast right now. Facebook events and details are online, and Continue reading Triac and D.O.C. on tour now
We’re behind on our annual collection of Killing Joke covers we’ve found on YouTube. Enjoy: Eagle-eyed reader Marty O’Connor recommended the band Eagulls and their version of “Requiem.” 1997EV did Continue reading Killing Joke covers collected, part 5
In a press release for the album, the band says, “Our activism and socio-criticism is strongly rooted in self-reflection and improving our selves. We do not only intend to break Continue reading Gold “Optimist”: the new album
River Black is the new metal band made up of Burnt By The Sun (or BBTS) except with the bassist from Revocation/Publicist UK playing bass. It’s safe to say if Continue reading River Black: new album coming up
The High Court ruled this week that “a law denying federal trademark protection to names that are deemed disparaging is unconstitutional,” reports The New York Times. The Oregon band The Continue reading The Slants win in court
NASA is back with sharing photos, images, and audio from the archives. TechCrunch among others reported on NASA putting up a searchable library on its website, complete with details about Continue reading NASA releases another trove online
George Hurchalla’s book has been out for over a year, but it’s still worth a look. Released on PM Press, the latest edition covers a bygone time in the punk Continue reading “Going Underground: American Punk 1979-1989” book still available
A bunch of artists have signed an open letter urging Radiohead to cancel its upcoming gig in Israel over its human rights abuses of Palestinians. Some heavyweight musicians have signed, Continue reading Heat turned up on Radiohead to cancel Israel gig